COMMS/Network System Architect (d/m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Manching; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension schemes

Mobility offers (bike leasing)

Corporate discounts with partners

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching is seeking a COMMS/Network System Architect (d/m/f) to drive technology and system development for mission systems within the FCAS program. You will contribute to airborne sensor networks and cooperative systems on manned/unmanned platforms, shaping architectures and prototyping future avionics software.

The role requires a PhD or Master in relevant fields, strong C/C++, Python, and embedded software experience, and willingness to work in an

Qualifications

• PhD or Master Degree level in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics, or similar.
• Strong academic background in sensor data processing, sensor data fusion and sensor management.
• Able to perform in an environment that promotes independent work.
• Deep interest in cooperative systems, cognitive robotics, autonomy and artificial intelligence.
• Experiences in embedded/hardware-near software development, preferable for airborne mission systems.
• Good skills in programming, C/C++, Java, ADA, Python, as well as in Linux, GCC and make scripts, preferably already applied to embedded systems.
• Ability and interest to perform self-motivated work in an international project context.
• You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Analysis and breakdown of customer needs and requirements on avionics system level
• Assessment and analysis of airborne candidate technologies
• Conceptual design of single- and multi-platform interacting sensor systems
• Development and maturation of novel system and software architectures for collaborative sensor systems
• Implementation of prototypes and demonstrators using future avionics hardware platforms, including verification of the developed technologies
• Participation in research and development projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Presentation of results to the internal and external project partners

Skills

C/C++

Python

Java

Embedded software

Sensor data processing

Linux

Education

PhD or Master Degree in Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics/ Aeronautical Engineering/ Computer Science

Tools

Ada

GCC

Makefiles

Linux

Job description

About us

Airbus ist Pionier einer nachhaltigen Luft- und Raumfahrt für eine sichere und vereinte Welt. Das Unternehmen arbeitet ständig an Innovationen für effiziente und technologisch fortschrittliche Lösungen in den Bereichen Luft- und Raumfahrt, Verteidigung sowie vernetzte Dienstleistungen. Airbus bietet moderne und treibstoffeffiziente Verkehrsflugzeuge sowie dazugehörige Dienstleistungen an. Airbus ist auch führend in Europa im Bereich Verteidigung und Sicherheit und eines der größten Raumfahrtunternehmen der Welt. Im Bereich Hubschrauber stellt Airbus die weltweit effizientesten Lösungen und Dienstleistungen für zivile und militärische Hubschrauber bereit.

Job description

In order to support Air Power Engineering- Mission Systems, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a COMMS/Network System Architect (d/m/f) This position provides you the opportunity to perform technology and system development in an industrial environment. You will be part of the Avionics System Design and Technology Team of Airbus Military Aircraft Engineering located in Manching/Germany. The work will focus on cooperating airborne manned/unmanned platforms within FCAS program. This also addresses cross-platform collaborative sensing functions which are to be implemented in future avionics mission systems of aircrafts. This includes sensors, computing hardware, and system software.

Your location:

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

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 facilities at selected locations.
• 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 and breakdown of customer needs and requirements on avionics system level
• Assessment and analysis of airborne candidate technologies
• Conceptual design of single- and multi-platform interacting sensor systems
• Development and maturation of novel system and software architectures for collaborative sensor systems
• Implementation of prototypes and demonstrators using future avionics hardware platforms, including verification of the developed technologies
• Participation in research and development projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Presentation of results to the internal and external project partners

Desired skills and qualifications

• Educated to PhD or Master Degree level (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics, or similar
• Solid academic background in sensor data processing, sensor data fusion and sensor management
• Able to perform in an environment that promotes independent work
• Deep interest in cooperative systems, cognitive robotics, autonomy and artificial intelligence
• Experiences in embedded/hardware-near software development, preferable for airborne mission systems
• Good skills in programming, C/C++, Java, ADA, Python, as well as in Linux, GCC and make scripts, preferably already applied to embedded systems
• Ability and interest to perform self-motivated work in an international project context
• You are a good team player, have excellent communication skills, and can work independently.

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