Systems Engineer for Software Defined Radio

Airbus; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Software Defined Radio. This role involves working closely with customers to define solutions and develop innovative technology. The ideal candidate will have experience in system engineering, RF systems, and digital signal processing. The position offers a blend of in-office and remote work, supporting personal growth and flexible arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for personal growth

Disability confident employer

Qualifications

• Experience in System Engineering including Requirements, Design, Integration and Test phases.
• Proven experience in Software Defined Radio or related RF systems.

Responsibilities

• Working with customers to understand requirements.
• Defining solutions with team support.
• Developing proof of concepts for field trials.

Skills

System Engineering

Radio Frequency

Digital Signal Processing

MatLab

Embedded Software

Tools

Field Programmable Gate Arrays

System-on-Chip Technologies

Job description

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Systems Engineer for Software Defined Radio

Apply locations Portsmouth time type Full time posted on Posted 19 Days Ago job requisition id JR10255174

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK

LOCATION: Portsmouth (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote)

TYPE: Full time

ABOUT THE ROLE

The role of Systems Lead Engineer is required due to increased demand for the work of our Advanced Developments Group (ADG). The ADG team are a small team of highly innovative, enthusiastic engineers providing cutting edge new technology solutions to our key customers. The ADG is run as an internal group with the support and security of the larger organisation, this gives us the ability to react quickly to customer requests whilst providing the stability, support and career opportunities for your future growth.

The role is in the field of Software Defined Radio (SDR), you will have proven experience of this or a related field involving RF systems. You will be able to work closely with our team of experience engineers to build on your knowledge to take your career to the next level. You may be working as a system engineer in this field currently and be looking to take the next step, we can support your development in this direction. If you are already working at this level of responsibility we are sure we can help build on your strengths and provide opportunities to work on interesting and rewarding projects with like-minded people.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Working directly with our customer to understand requirements

• Defining solutions with the support of other members of the team (Systems, Software and Firmware Engineers)

• Working with team to develop proof of concepts and sharing these in field trials and operational scenarios

ABOUT YOU

• All aspects of System Engineering including Requirements, Design, Integration and Test phases.

• MatLab, every solution will have an underlying model support the fundamental physics.

• Radio Frequency, Intermediate Frequency and Digital Signal Processing

• SDR, Software Defined Radio is a key element in our solutions.

• Understanding of Embedded Software and Firmware Engineering

• Field Programmable Gate Arrays and System-on-Chip Technologies

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.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you.

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Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing

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