Communications Engineer

7 months ago


Stevenage, United Kingdom airbus Full time
Job Description:

Communications Engineer x 2 roles available

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

LOCATION: Stevenage (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote)

TYPE: Full time (Part time also available)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
  • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop
  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
  • Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) 

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight () to , . So what's your next change?

We are seeking a talented Future Satellite Payload Communications systems Engineer to join Airbus in Stevenage. This role offers a chance to be part of our innovative global team, shaping sustainable aerospace solutions for a safe and connected world. As part of the Future Payload Products team, you'll spearhead the development of next-gen satellite payloads, utilizing cutting-edge digital, RF, and optical technologies. Your expertise will drive the creation of world-class solutions, from R&D to flight programs, involving complex trade-offs, simulations, and supplier collaborations. Join us in influencing the future of aerospace at Airbus

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

You will be developing future satellite payloads including antennas, beamformers and on-board digital signal processors for space-based applications. You will ensure that RF, digital and photonics hardware combine with firmware and software to deliver future-proof systems to meet our customers’ needs.

Typical activities include:

  • System design of payloads, including: ConOps, SotA, specification, architecture, etc.
  • Simulation, analysis and laboratory prototyping of digital, photonics and RF systems
  • Conducting and clearly communicating equipment and component research and trade-offs; including make/buy analyses
  • Assessing, managing and steering supplier technology and equipment development
  • Customer requirement specification and negotiation
  • Concept feasibility and generation of new ideas, influencing Airbus roadmaps and strategy
  • Sourcing funding through demonstrating value of products through proposals to institutions and agencies, and internally within Airbus.

ABOUT YOU

Not a 100% match to the below? No worries Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

  • Education background in a relevant engineering or related discipline such as networking or communications, electronic engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics
  • Systems engineering, particularly in the field of communications, satellite communications, and/or secure communications
  • System/equipment RF/digital/silicon hardware, firmware or software detailed design
  • Terrestrial or space communications networking, e.g. radio access networks, 5GNTN
  • Innovation and initiative to pursue new ideas, convince others, investigate potential technologies/solutions and drive change.
  • Raising the TRL of digital, photonics and/or RF systems through software, firmware of hardware development.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. 

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

#LI-LB1

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 Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sub-system development



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