Entry-Level RF Microwave Radiometer Engineer (Space)

Airbus; Getafe; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Hybrid model of working when possible

Life insurance

Health insurance

Employee stock options

Retirement plan

On-site facilities

Canteen

Study grants

Job summary

Airbus Defence and Space Getafe in Madrid invites applications for a Junior RF Microwave Radiometer Engineer. You will translate mission requirements into RF budgets, develop RF front-end models, and prototype lab-ready solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet space flight margins and verification goals. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and continuous learning in a multidisciplinary environment with strong English language use and potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Telecommunications, RF/Microwave, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Entry-level / early-career experience in RF/microwave design or test.
• Strong knowledge of microwave circuit design and S-parameters; noise theory.

Responsibilities

• Translate payload requirements into RF budgets and specs.
• Develop schematics and electromagnetic models for RF front-ends (receivers, LNAs, mixers, filters).
• Prototype, breadboard, and characterize RF circuits in the lab.
• Support AIT/V&V campaigns and TRMs for space flight margins.
• Collaborate with mechanical, thermal, power, and digital engineering teams.
• Prepare engineering memos, test plans, and verification reports.

Skills

RF/Microwave theory

RF simulation tools

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Telecommunications Eng

Tools

Keysight ADS

ANSYS HFSS

CST Studio

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space Getafe in Madrid invites applications for a Junior RF Microwave Radiometer Engineer. You will translate mission requirements into RF budgets, develop RF front-end models, and prototype lab-ready solutions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet space flight margins and verification goals. The role emphasizes hands-on testing, documentation, and continuous learning in a multidisciplinary environment with strong English language use and potential for