Low Observability Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space; Getafe; Híbrido; EUR 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

On-site facilities

Descripción de la vacante

Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid) seeks a professional LO Engineer to support early-stage design and analysis for signature reduction across radar, IR, and visual domains. You will develop and validate LO solutions, prepare CAD geometries for EM solvers, and drive design decisions within a multidisciplinary team.

You will perform EM simulations, evaluate measurement data, and participate in test plans while keeping abreast of stealth research to inform future activities.

Formación

• Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics.
• Strong background in EM theory: scattering and radiation phenomena, EM properties of materials, wave propagation.
• Experience with EM simulation tools (FEKO, CST, HFSS) and CAD prep/post-processing tools.
• Familiarity with ISAR and signature measurement data processing.
• Ability to work autonomously and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Perform advanced LO analysis and RCS predictions using EM tools.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary designs and drive LO modifications.
• Prepare complex CAD geometries for EM solvers.
• Post-process large simulation data and translate into design recommendations.
• Develop test plans and validate simulations with prototype measurements.
• Research stealth topics to guide design activities.

Conocimientos

EM theory

RCS predictions

Python scripting

System engineering awareness

Analytical thinking

Educación

Degree in Telecommunication/Electrical/Aerospace/Physics

Herramientas

FEKO

CST

HFSS

CATIA

GiD

FreeCAD

Hypermesh

Python

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

A position for a Low Observability (LO) Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Getafe (Madrid). The successful applicant will join the LO Engineering Spain Department.

In general terms, a LO Engineer in this Department is expected:

• To u nderstand the foundations of Operational Analysis and Preliminary Design.
• To understand the influence of vehicle architecture on multi-spectral signature.
• To understand the overall product life cycle of military aircraft with respect to its influence on signature.
• T o master the area of signature reduction.
• To master LO design and analysis (radar, IR and visual), being able to specify designs and architectures to meet LO requirements.
• To characterize and validate signature via simulations and measurements, defining the adequate simulation / test plans.

Responsibilities

In this framework, the current position targets early stages in the career of a LO Engineer, looking for the following T&A:

• To perform advanced LO analysis and Radar Cross Section (RCS) predictions using electromagnetic (EM) simulation tools (both proprietary and commercial).
• Active participation in multidisciplinary designs. Propose design modifications (geometry, materials...) and drive designs to achieve LO requirements.
• To prepare complex CAD geometries to get accurate results from electromagnetic solvers.
• To post-process and interpret large volumes of simulation data, translating them into clear, actionable design recommendations for multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• To devise test plans and validate simulation results against measurement of real prototypes, quantifying both simulation and measurement limitations.
• To research in the field of stealth to have a solid understanding of the discipline (past, present and future) to drive the design activities.

Skills

Required Technical Skills:

• Degree in Telecommunication Engineering, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Physics.
• Strong background in EM theory: e.g. scattering and radiation phenomena, EM properties of materials, wave propagation, ...
• User of complex and advanced tools for EM simulation and modelling (e.g. FEKO, CST, HFSS). Ability to adapt quickly to proprietary, in-house tools environments.
• User of CAD management tools (pre- and post-processing): e.g. CATIA, GiD, FreeCAD, Hypermesh.
• Scripts programmer (e.g., Python) for pre-processing, post-processing, and data automation workflows.
• Awareness of signature measurement data processing algorithms design, such as ISAR.

Nice-to-have Technical Skills:

• Knowledge about Computational Electromagnetics (CEM): e.g., MoM, FDTD, FEM, or high-frequency/asymptotic methods like PO/PTD.
• Knowledge about High Performance Computing (HPC).
• Knowledge about LO design and solutions.
• Knowledge about Systems Engineering (SE).

Preferred Soft Skills:

• Ability to work steadily and mostly autonomously on a problem until solving it.
• Active team player.
• Ability to overcome difficulties in the development of the projects.
• Communication skills, adapted to different audiences.

Benefits

At Airbus we are focused on our employees and their welfare. Take a look at some of our social benefits:

• Vacation days plus additional days-off along the year.
• Attractive salary.
• Hybrid model of working when possible, promoting the work-life balance.
• Collective transport service in some sites.
• Benefits such as 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.
• Special rates in products & benefits.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Sub-system development

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