Electronic Warfare System Engineer (d/f/m)

Airbus; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Bike leasing

Corporate discounts

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

On-site doctor

Job summary

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH is seeking a System Engineer (d/f/m) for the Self Protection System to develop and integrate advanced Electronic Warfare Systems into militarized helicopters. You will contribute to requirements, design reviews, interfaces and verification, while coordinating with suppliers and the flight test team.

The role is based at Donauwörth with opportunities for international collaboration, flexible hours, and a clear path for professional growth within a leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in aerospace or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Three-year vocational training with technician qualification and experience.
• Proven systems engineering experience, preferably in EWS.
• Strong supplier management and vendor coordination.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; proactive learner.
• English negotiation level; German/French knowledge is a plus; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Write requirement specifications and review supplier proposals with Design Office and procurement.
• Review supplier documentation and conduct design/qualification reviews.
• Check technical interfaces and ensure EMI compatibility between emitters and EWS sensors.
• Review integration constraints and contribute to system-level reviews.
• Define test requirements on System Integration Rigs and helicopters.
• Support the test team during bench and flight tests.
• Contribute to documentation for certification or qualification.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Electronic Warfare Systems

Supplier management

Team communication

Willingness to learn

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Master in engineering

Vocational training + technician

Job description

Job Description: In order to support our Engineering department, Airbus Helicopters is looking for a System Engineer (d/f/m) in Self Protection System This role is also available with reduced weekly hours (30) and an adapted scope of tasks. The need for military helicopters is increasing in the current geopolitical context. Military customers are demanding more and more performance from the active self-protection system. On the other hand, technologies are evolving fast with the introduction of the artificial intelligence. Mastering the Electronic Warfare System is key for the military business. In this context, your mission will be to manage the development and the integration of new and complex Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) into militarized helicopters to ensure the protection of the aircraft and the crew.

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.

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

• Contribute to the writing of requirement specifications and review technical supplier proposals in collaboration with the Design Office and the procurement department
• Review supplier documentation to prepare and conduct development reviews (design reviews and qualification review)
• Review and check technical interfaces with other systems while managing compatibility between helicopter emitters (e.g., EMI) and EWS sensors
• Review integration constraints with the integration team and contribute to the overall helicopter system reviews and assessments
• Define the test requirements on the System Integration Rigs and on the helicopters
• Support the test team during bench and flight tests
• Contribute to the writing of the documentation for certification or qualification

Desired skills and qualifications

• Completed studies (Bachelor with additional qualification or Master) in the field of aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or comparable course of study
• Alternatively: three-year completed vocational training with qualified further training as a technician and related extended experience
• Proven experience in Systems Engineering, ideally with a focus on Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS)
• Solid experience in supplier management and technical vendor coordination.
• Strong organizational skills combined with the ability to work effectively in a team and excellent communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a strong willingness to learn and grow within the role
• Language Skills: English - negotiation level, knowledge of German or French is an advantage
• Willingness to undertake occasional international business travel

Company

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Sub-system development

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