Operational EW Specialist (d/f/m) - Mission Data & Ground Support System

Prestwick Aerosystems; Manching; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension schemes

Bike leasing

Employee discounts with partners

Flexible hours / flextime

Sabbatical opportunities

On-site health program and canteen

Zusammenfassung

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Manching, Germany, seeks an Operational EW Specialist for Mission Data & Ground Support Systems. Join an interdisciplinary, agile team developing EW mission data systems for international clients in a leading defense context.

The role requires deep expertise in mission data, EW systems lifecycle, and strong collaboration with engineers, with fluency in German and English an advantage.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Operational defence EW background with National Electronic Warfare Center experience.
• Hands-on EW Mission Data programming, emitter customization, or threat library generation.
• Deep understanding of EW ground support systems lifecycle (mission data prep/verification/post‑flight).
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide expert guidance to systems engineers on EW mission data usage for real-world airforce scenarios.
• Assist system development with operational knowledge across life cycle in an agile environment.
• Translate operational EW needs into clear technical requirements for engineering teams.
• Define and validate end-to-end operational use cases for EW ground support software.
• Design interfaces and workflows to integrate ground support systems into EW Center infrastructure.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and workshops to improve satisfaction.
• Support creation of EW mission data libraries for aircraft development, HIL testing, and flight tests.
• Foster collaboration across project team and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

EW experience

Mission Data

Ground support systems

Teamwork

Communication

German/English language

Ausbildung

Bachelors in Aerospace/Electrical Eng

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

In order to support “Combat Electronic Warfare Ground Support Solutions”, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Operational EW Specialist - Mission Data & Ground Support System (d/f/m) We are seeking a highly motivated engineer to join our interdisciplinary field of Ground Support Systems. We are an international Team within the Mission Systems center of competence. We are responsible for developing and maintaining modern ground support systems for the A400M, Eurofighter and Tornado platforms at the Manching site in Germany. Our products enable preparation, test and evaluation of mission data libraries before being uploaded to the aircraft, especially in the context of electronic warfare, defensive aids and electronic combat.

The job holder will become part of an agile team developing state-of-the-art EW (Electronic Warfare) mission data systems for the aforementioned platforms for international clients.

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.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• To provide expert guidance to systems engineers on how airforce units utilize EW mission data in real‑world scenarios.
• Support the system development team with your operational knowledge throughout the life cycle of the mission support systems projects, which includes system concept definition, system design, requirements validation, system test & qualification in an agile approach.
• Translate complex defence EW operational needs into clear technical requirements for engineering teams.
• Define, document, and validate end‑to‑end operational use cases for EW ground support software.
• Design the concepts, interfaces, and workflows required to seamlessly integrate our ground support systems into the EW Center operational infrastructure.
• Support and participate in customer meetings, technical reviews and workshops to iterate and improve the customer satisfaction with our products.
• Generate representative EW mission data libraries to support aircraft development phases, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) testing, and flight test.
• Foster collaboration within our project team and with involved stakeholders - internal and external.
• Actively support the continuous improvements of our products, projects and processes.

Desired skills and qualifications

• A degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Operational defence EW background: multiple years of active‑duty or civilian experience within the National Electronic Warfare Center.
• Mission Data Expertise: proven, hands‑on experience in EW Mission Data programming, emitter customization, or the generation of threat libraries.
• Ground Support Systems: deep understanding of the operational lifecycle of EW systems, including mission data preparation, mission data verification/validation, and post‑flight analysis.
• Strong team player, independent working method and high quality awareness.
• Strong communication skills.
• Language skills: business fluent in German and English is an advantage.

Company Information

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Vehicle Mission & Control

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