Microwave Instruments Array Antennas Development Engineer

Job Description:

A vacancy for Microwave Instruments Array Antennas Development Engineer has arisen within the Microwave Instrument Engineering department (TSEOM6) based in Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid).

The postholder will be responsible for the development (design drawing generation purchase management manufacturing and verification tracking and RF testing) of array antennas for microwave instruments of current and future Earth Observation space missions.

In particular the candidate will be engaged to the one or several of the current running programs in Airbus Defence and Space.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In particular the postholder duties will include:

• Definition of the configuration of the array antenna under design

• Design of the different circuits of the array

• Implementation of the circuits in drawings using AUTOCAD software

• Definition of samples and prototypes to validate the global design

• Management of the procurement of the elements of the subarray (circuits spaces connectors cables etc) including generation of the purchase requisitions and their reception.

• Definition of the assembly steps in agreement with Manufacturing Engineering and Electronic Assemblies Production.

• Definition of manufacturing processes applicable to subarrays.

• Follow up of the assembly activities.

• Definition of the subarray verification plan (dimensional RF contribution to mechanical thermal)

• RF testing of the subarrays both in test bench (S-parameters) and in RF chamber (radiation patterns intermodulation products) including results reports.

• Coding of electrical components present in the subarrays.

• Ability to manage the interface with customers and suppliers

SKILLS:

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience

• Educated to degree level in electric / electronic / RF engineering or physics

• 5-10 years of experience in antennas and remote sensing microwave instruments development

• Languages

  • Spanish: Fluent in Spanish would be valued as a plus

  • English: must be at negotiation level written and spoken

• Strong knowledge of array antennas design and analysis

• Deep knowledge of AUTOCAD

• Knowledge of RF Electromagnetic Analysis SW (CST HFSS or similar)

• Knowledge of ESA program phases and development cycles

• Knowledge of space systems active and passive antennas RF engineering and standard electrical interfaces

• Experience on RF measurements using specific RF equipment (network analyzers spectrum analyzers antenna patterns testing intermodulation products)

• Experience on the definition of a verification and validation campaigns

• Able to effectively work within small teams as well as working autonomously

• Able to work in one or more projects managing the workload

• Experience in working in project and/or team environment is desirable

• International experience is considered an asset

• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices for satellite development and testing such as ECSS MIL-STD and CCSDS.

• Availability to travel

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE
At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.

• Attractive salary.

• Hybrid model of working when possible promoting the work-life balance.

• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.

• Benefits such as life insurance health insurance employee stock options retirement plan or study grants.

• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen kindergarten medical office.

• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.

• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

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.

Company:

Employment Type:

-------

Experience Level:

Job Family: