#ET19R System Engineer for Radar and Surveillance Systems Situational Awareness Systems (dfm)

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In order to manage current and future projects Airbus Helicopters is looking for you to join the team in Donauwörth as soon as possible as our new

System Engineer for Radar and Surveillance Systems / Situational Awareness Systems (d/f/m)

Your Role

As a System Engineer you are end-to-end responsible for the development and integration of radar systems at the helicopter level for civil and military helicopters (e.g. weather radars SAR radars tactical radars) as well as potentially other surveillance systems.

Our Team

You will join a team of 60 system engineers in our transnational Situational Awareness and Mission Management department in charge of the implementation of Situation Awareness systems on all Airbus Helicopters (e)VTOL platforms These systems integrate a variety of technologies for the crews perception of the external environment to support their understanding of terrain and obstacles air traffic and weather situation. Typical systems include; obstacle warning systems camera and electro-optical systems transponder systems radar systems advanced display means.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours (min. 30hrs/week) and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

At our Donauwörth site located on the banks of the river Danube we develop helicopters from the initial idea to the airworthy product. Watch them take off and touch down on our own on-site test airfield.

Your benefits

• Exciting tasks on unique products and services

• A very good working atmosphere with colleagues who are enthusiastic about our products

• Attractive salary including holiday pay Christmas bonus and profit sharing

• 30 days holidays and extra days-off for special occasions

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects

• Special benefits: employer-funded pension employee stock options discounted car leasing special conditions for insurances public transport subsidy discounts at local businesses Job-bicycle EGYM-Wellpass

• On-site-facilities: medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services canteen café kiosk and self-service market

• Good connection to public transportation

• Compatibility of family and career (job sharing part-time models flexible working hours individual time off)

• Working in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities where every voice is heard

Your tasks & responsibilities

• Functional and System Design Responsible for Radar Systems based on Requirements Analysis System Specification and Design

• Definition of the Integration Verification and Validation Strategy for Radar Systems (mechanical electrical functional)

• Support for Rig Ground and Flight Tests of the respective system

• Ensuring System Qualification and Certification at the Helicopter H/C level

• Supplier Management (proactive control and monitoring) to ensure the technical requirements of development contracts

• Stakeholder Management with relevant actors throughout the organization e.g. Project and Program Management Procurement Sales etc.

• Benchmarking of state-of-the-art radar systems and technologies

Required skills and qualifications

• Academic studies in the field of Physics Electrical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or similar

• Experience in the design development and/or integration of radars radar-based systems or sensors for aircraft/aerospace vehicles

• Comprehensive understanding Systems Engineering methodologies and experience in application

• Experience in system design development engineering and/or integration of complex avionics systems

• A previous experience with agile methodology (Scrum SAFe) would be beneficial

• Team Spirit good communication skills and experience in stakeholder / supplier management

• Language skills: English business fluent / negotiation level knowledge of German French or Spanish would be an advantage

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

Take your career to a new level and apply now online with your relevant documents in pdf format (CV short cover letter and certification for highest degree)!

Company Holiday Notice: We are out of the office from Dec 22 2025 to Jan 6 2026. Application screening will resume on January 7 2026

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

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