SAR Systems Engineer

Airbus S.A.S.; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing scheme

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited is seeking a Radar Systems Engineer to work on Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) studies and microwave instrumentation for Earth Observation missions. You will collaborate with universities, small companies and space agencies and contribute to proposals and technical studies spanning up to 14 months.

The role offers a clear career path toward project management or technical leadership, with flexible hybrid working and opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in microwave instrument design with SAR concepts.
• Experience with technical studies, bid processes and proposal writing.
• Interest in collaborating with experts and knowledge sharing for future space missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead microwave instrument proposals and studies up to 14 months, with focus on SAR.
• Analyse, design and develop Microwave Instrument systems.
• Ensure alignment with customer requirements across the lifecycle, including schedules and trade-offs.
• Request and provide peer reviews for studies, projects and proposals.
• Support technical and industrial negotiations with the customer and assist commercial negotiations.

Skills

Radar systems engineering

Microwave instrument design

SAR knowledge

Proposal writing

Job description

We are looking for a Radar Systems Engineer to work closely with Universities, Small companies and Space Agencies such as ESA to explore future Microwave Instrumentation and RF technologies.
Joining a small, helpful, team who are part of the greater Microwave Department, you will work on proposals and studies for Microwave instrumentation, principally Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), built for Earth Observation, planetary exploration, Scientific Mission satellites.
The career progression for this role could be Project Manager, Engineering Manager, or technical expert.
How you will contribute to the team...
Lead microwave instrument technical proposals and studies spanning up to 14 months with specific focus on Synthetic Aperture Radar.
Analyse, design and develop Microwave Instrument systems.
Continuously monitor study progression, ensure timely resolutions of technical issues and champion change management with the wider company and customer
Throughout the whole lifecycle, check the overall systems design aligns with the customers requirements from proposal preparation to customer deliveries, including schedules, technical design trade offs and managing work packages
Request and provide peer reviews with your fellow technical people for studies, projects and proposals.
Support technical / industrial negotiations with the customer and support commercial and contractual negotiations

Technical expertise and experience in microwave instrument design with detailed knowledge of Synthetic Aperture Radar.
Interested in working with experts and knowledge shares to create technology for future space missions
Experience of technical studies, including bid process, proposal writing and gathering customer requirements

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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 LimitedEmployment Type:
Permanent-------
Experience Level:
ProfessionalJob Family:
Chief Engineering & Architecture

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TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Minimal travel to Airbus sites and customer sites

LOCATION:

Portsmouth

TYPE:

Full time, STEM returners are welcomed

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)