Antennas & RF AIT Engineer

2164 Airbus Defence and Space SAU; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid model of working when possible

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

Study grants

On-site facilities: free canteen, etc.

Social responsibility initiatives

Upskilling opportunities

Special rates in products & benefits

Collective transport service

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space SAU in Getafe (Madrid) seeks an Antennas & RF AIT Engineer to join the Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) Department. The role focuses on integration and testing of Active Antennas, Microwave instruments, and Satellite subsystems in a high-technology environment.

Responsibilities include RF and electrical testing, development of automated test sequences, and delivering test reports while coordinating milestones with Design and Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on RF and electrical testing experience in AIT.
• Experience with automated test systems and standard RF instrumentation.
• Knowledge of RF chains/parameters and RF components.
• Advanced English; ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project design phases to guarantee Design for MAIT, reviewing RF and electrical test specifications.
• Execute electrical and RF integration and flight measurements using automated test systems and standard RF instrumentation (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes).
• Develop and run step-by-step procedures, automated test scripts, and sequences tailored to project AIT test specifications.
• Analyze test results, deliver technical test reports, define Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and actively support failure investigations.
• Specify and monitor test equipment/systems follow-on, coordinating scheduled AIT milestones to ensure delivery on time, on cost, and on quality.
• Represent the team in formal technical reviews with customers, collaborating closely with Design and Engineering departments.

Skills

RF testing

Electrical testing

AIT integration

Test automation

English fluency

Teamwork

Education

Telecommunications/RF Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Power Meters

Oscilloscopes

Test automation software

Job description

Job Description: An opportunity for an Antennas & RF AIT Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). Airbus Defence & Space Spain is a leading manufacturer of instruments, telecommunication antennas, and satellites, driving the design and production of Europe’s most innovative space products as national prime contractor. The selected candidate will join the Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) Department, working in a multidisciplinary, high-technology environment. You will play a key role in the integration and testing activities for state-of-the-art Active Antennas, Microwave instruments, and Satellite subsystems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in project design phases to guarantee Design for MAIT, reviewing RF and electrical test specifications.
• Execute electrical and RF integration and flight measurements using automated test systems and standard RF instrumentation (Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, Oscilloscopes).
• Develop and run step-by-step procedures, automated test scripts, and sequences tailored to project AIT test specifications.
• Analyze test results, deliver technical test reports, define Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), and actively support failure investigations.
• Specify and monitor test equipment/systems follow-on, coordinating scheduled AIT milestones to ensure delivery on time, on cost, and on quality.
• Represent the team in formal technical reviews with customers, collaborating closely with Design and Engineering departments.

SKILLS

• Education: Degree in Telecommunications/RF Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Hands-on experience in RF and electrical testing, integration processes (AIT), and working within cleanroom environments.
• Technical knowledge:Solid understanding of RF chains/parameters (S-params, Gain, NF, P1dB, G/T, IM) and RF components (amplifiers, phase shifters, combiners/dividers, switches, mixers).
• Familiarity with antenna parameters (directivity, gain, VSWR, XPD) and basic electronic circuitry.Proficiency with standard RF and lab equipment (Spectrum/Network Analyzers, Power Meters, Signal Generators, Multimeters).
• Experience with test languages/environments to execute and automate test sequences.
• Soft skills: High degree of autonomy, organized and proactive mindset, capability to manage workload across concurrent projects, and strong teamwork in multidisciplinary setups.
• Languages: Advanced / fluent level in English.
• Valuable / Nice to have: Prior experience in satellite applications, space systems, or space-grade communication protocols and interfaces.

WHICH BENEFITS WILL YOU HAVE AS AIRBUS EMPLOYEE?

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible.
• Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.
• Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.
• On-site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.
• Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great development prospects in a multicultural environment.
• Option to access special rates in products & benefits.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering

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