Radar Instrument Functional Architect (d/m/w)

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH; Immenstaad am Bodensee; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fair compensation & extras

30 days annual leave & flexitime

Career development opportunities

On-site health services & canteen

Diversity and inclusion

Zusammenfassung

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Immenstaad am Bodensee seeks a Radar Instrument Functional Architect for spaceborne radar payloads. You will define the instrument's functional architecture, specify requirements, and collaborate across engineering domains to ensure robust real-time control and verification.

The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, system-level thinking, and contributions to R&D and design reviews, with opportunities for growth within a leading aerospace and defense company.

Qualifikationen

• Engineering degree in Electric Engineering or Software Engineering or similar.
• Experience with real-time control of radar instruments is desirable.
• Knowledge of functional processes architecture and radar instrument interfaces is desirable.
• Experience with modelling & simulation tools (e.g., Matlab/Python) is an asset.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams is an asset.
• Experience with ECSS standards is an asset.
• Experience with Radar Payloads is an asset.
• Fluent in English; German is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Analyze requirements for radar instrument operating modes, functions, control sequences, and real-time timing.
• Define the radar instrument's functional architecture.
• Define functional requirements for instrument units and modules.
• Contribute to requirement specifications for radar instrument software.
• Define functional requirements for FPGA Firmware.
• Define the Functional Verification strategy at instrument level.
• Collaborate with Payload System Eng., Software Eng., Hardware Design, and Algorithm Eng.
• Develop nominal and contingency operational procedures.
• Support R&D activities within the department (planning and execution).
• Support design reviews with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.

Kenntnisse

Real-time radar control

Radar instrument interfaces

Modeling & simulation

Cross-functional leadership

ECSS standards

Radar payloads

English language

Ausbildung

Engineering degree (Electrical/Software)

Jobbeschreibung

Radar Instrument Functional Architect (d/m/w)

Radar Instrument Functional Architect (d/m/w)

Radar Instrument Functional Architect (d/m/w)

About us

Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

For the team of Microwave Instrument Engineering Germany, we are looking for a Radar Instrument Functional System Engineer (m/f/d) for spaceborne Radar payloads.

At the Airbus site in Immenstaad , you work right where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers a broad perspective, you will drive technological innovations across multiple domains.

Our site thrives on dialogue: On campus, you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, as well as the Combat Cloud and Ground Support of tomorrow. Our collaboration is equally dynamic—working in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI-driven Earth observation to secure cloud architecture. Those seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.

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 facility
• 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 of requirements for a radar instrument regarding required operating modes, functions, control sequences, and radar real-time timing.
• Definition of the radar instrument's functional architecture
• Definition of functional requirements for the radar instrument units and modules
• Contribute to the requirement specifications for the radar instrument software
• Definition of functional requirements for FPGA Firmware
• Definition of the Functional Verification strategy at instrument level.
• Close cooperation with Payload System Engineering,Software Engineering, Hardware Design and Algorithm Engineering
• Development of nominal and contingency operational procedures
• Support for R&D activities within the department (planning and execution)
• Support design reviews with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers

Desired skills and qualifications

• Engineering Degree in Electric Engineering, Software Engineering or similar
• Experience in steering (real-time control) of radar instruments is desirable
• Knowledge of the functional processes architecture and internal command, control and telemetry interfaces of radar instruments or comparable complex electrical systems is desirable
• Experience with modelling & simulation tools (e.g. Matlab / Python) is an asset
• Experience in leading cross functional technical teams is an asset
• Experience with ECSS communication and interface standards is an asset
• Experience with Radar Payloads is an asset
• Fluent in English, German is an asset

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