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Airbus • Immenstaad am Bodensee, Germany

Radar Instrument Functional Architect (d/m/w)

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

Job Description:

For the team of Microwave Instrument Engineering Germany, we are looking for a Radar Instrument Functional System Engineer (m/f/d) for spaceborne Radar payloads.

Your location

At the Airbus site in Immenstaad , you work right where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers a broad perspective, you will drive technological innovations across multiple domains.

Our site thrives on dialogue: On campus, you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, as well as the Combat Cloud and Ground Support of tomorrow. Our collaboration is equally dynamic-working in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI-driven Earth observation to secure cloud architecture. Those seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.

Our Benefits for You

  • Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
  • Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
  • Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
  • Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facility
  • Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

  • Analysis of requirements for a radar instrument regarding required operating modes, functions, control sequences, and radar real-time timing.
  • Definition of the radar instrument's functional architecture
  • Definition of functional requirements for the radar instrument units and modules
  • Contribute to the requirement specifications for the radar instrument software
  • Definition of functional requirements for FPGA Firmware
  • Definition of the Functional Verification strategy at instrument level.
  • Close cooperation with Payload System Engineering,Software Engineering, Hardware Design and Algorithm Engineering
  • Development of nominal and contingency operational procedures
  • Support for R&D activities within the department (planning and execution)
  • Support design reviews with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers

Desired skills and qualifications

  • Engineering Degree in Electric Engineering, Software Engineering or similar
  • Experience in steering (real-time control) of radar instruments is desirable
  • Knowledge of the functional processes architecture and internal command, control and telemetry interfaces of radar instruments or comparable complex electrical systems is desirable
  • Experience with modelling & simulation tools (e.g. Matlab / Python) is an asset
  • Experience in leading cross functional technical teams is an asset
  • Experience with ECSS communication and interface standards is an asset
  • Experience with Radar Payloads is an asset
  • Fluent in English, German is an asset

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customized development solutions.

Take your career to a new level and apply online now!

Für das Team Microwave Instrument Engineering Germany suchen wir einen Radar- Instrument Functional Systemingenieur (m/f/d) für weltraumgestützte Radar Nutzlasten.

Dein Standort

Am Airbus-Standort in Immenstaad am Bodensee arbeitest du dort, wo die Zukunft von Connected Intelligence, Space und Air Power entsteht. In einer Umgebung, die Weitblick bietet, gestaltest du technologische Innovationen über Domänen hinweg.

Unser Standort lebt vom Dialog: Auf dem Campus triffst du auf ein einzigartiges Netzwerk aus Experten für Satellitentechnik, militärische Luftfahrt, Cyber-Security, Künstliche Intelligenz sowie Combat Cloud und Ground Support von morgen. Auch unsere Zusammenarbeit ist geprägt von Dynamik - in agilen Teams widmen wir uns den komplexesten Fragestellungen, von KI-gestützter Erdbeobachtung bis zur sicheren Cloud-Architektur. Wer technologische Exzellenz und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit sucht, findet hier das ideale Umfeld.

Unsere Benefits für dich

  • Faire Vergütung & Extras: Attraktive Vergütung und individuelle Zusatzleistungen, z. B. betriebliche Vorsorgemodelle, Mobilitätsangebote (bspw. Fahrradleasing) oder Mitarbeitervorteile bei kooperierenden Unternehmen gemäß unseren jeweils gültigen Richtlinien.
  • Zeit für dich (und deine Angehörigen): 30 Tage Jahresurlaub gem. Tarifvertrag (35h/Woche); Vereinbarkeit von Familie & Beruf (Gleitzeit, mobiles Arbeiten, Teilzeit, Jobsharing, Sabbatical)
  • Weiterkommen leicht gemacht: Ausgezeichnete Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und internationale, konzernweite Entwicklungsperspektiven
  • Wohlfühlen am Arbeitsplatz: Betriebsarzt; umfassendes Gesundheitsangebot (Sportkurse, Präventionsangebote, uvm.), Kantine und Cafeteria, Kindertagesstätte am Standort
  • Vielfalt verbindet: Arbeiten in einem diversen Umfeld, mit mehr als 140 Nationalitäten, in dem Austausch, Unterstützung und Vielfalt gelebt wird

Deine Aufgaben und Verantwortlichkeiten

  • Analyse der Anforderungen an das Radar Instrument in Bezug auf geforderte Betriebsmoden, Funktionen, Steuerungsabläufe und Radar Echtzeit Timing
  • Definition der funktionalen Architektur des Radar Instruments
  • Definition der funktionalen Anforderungen an die Baugruppen (Units, Module) des Radar Instruments
  • Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Anforderungsspezifikationen für die Radar Instrument Software
  • Definition von Anforderungen an die FPGA Firmware
  • Definition der Strategie für die Funktionale Verifikation auf Instrument Level
  • Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Payload System Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Design and Algorithm Engineering
  • Entwicklung von operationellen Prozeduren (nominal und contingency)
  • Unterstützung der R&D Aktivitäten innerhalb der Abteilung bei der Planung und Durchführung
  • Unterstützung bei Design Reviews mit Stakeholders, Kunden und Lieferanten

Erforderliche Kenntnisse und Qualifikationen

  • Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Ingenieurwesen / Elektrotechnik / Informatik oder vergleichbare Qualifikation
  • Erfahrungen im Bereich der Steuerung (Echtzeitsteuerung) von Radar Instrumenten wünschenswert
  • Kenntnisse der funktionalen Abläufe, der Architektur, internem Command&Control und Telemetrie-Schnittstellen von Radar Instrumenten oder in vergleichbaren komplexen elektrischen Systemen wünschenswert
  • Erfahrungen mit Modellierung und Simulationstools sind von Vorteil
  • Erfahrung bei der Leitung von funktions- und abteilungsübergreifenden technischen Teams
  • Erfahrung mit ECSS Kommunikations- und Schnittstellenstandards sind von wünschenswert
  • Erfahrungen mit Radar Nutzlasten sind von Vorteil
  • Fließende Englischkenntnisse, Deutsch ist von Vorteil

Keine 100%ige Übereinstimmung? Kein Grund zur Sorge! Airbus unterstützt deine persönliche Entwicklung mit maßgeschneiderten Entwicklungslösungen.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Chief Engineering & Architecture

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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