Radar Instrument Functional Architect (d/m/w)
Airbus
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Airbus Defence and Space GmbH in Immenstaad, Germany is seeking a Radar Instrument Functional System Engineer (m/f/d) for spaceborne radar payloads. You will define functional requirements, architecture, and verification strategies for radar instruments, collaborating with Payload System, Software, Hardware, and Algorithm Engineering teams in an agile setup.
The role emphasizes real-time control, FPGA firmware considerations, and development of operational procedures, with responsibility for
Qualifications
- Engineering degree in Electric Engineering, Software Engineering or similar.
- Experience in steering (real-time control) of radar instruments is desirable.
- Knowledge of functional processes architecture and internal command, control and telemetry interfaces of radar instruments or similar systems is desirable.
- Experience with modelling & simulation tools (e.g. Matlab / Python) is an asset.
- Experience in leading cross functional technical teams is an asset.
- Experience with ECSS communication and interface standards is an asset.
- Experience with Radar Payloads is an asset.
- Fluent in English; German is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Analyze requirements for radar instrument operating modes, functions, control sequences, and real-time timing.
- Define the radar instrument's functional architecture.
- Define functional requirements for radar instrument units and modules.
- Contribute to requirement specifications for radar instrument software.
- Define functional requirements for FPGA firmware.
- Define the Functional Verification strategy at instrument level.
- Collaborate with Payload System Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Design and Algorithm Engineering.
- Develop nominal and contingency operational procedures.
- Support R&D activities within the department (planning and execution).
- Support design reviews with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
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Job description
For the team of Microwave Instrument Engineering Germany, we are looking for a Radar Instrument Functional System Engineer (m/f/d) for spaceborne Radar payloads. Your location At the Airbus site in Immenstaad , you work right where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers a broad perspective, you will drive technological innovations across multiple domains. Our site thrives on dialogue: On campus, you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, as well as the Combat Cloud and Ground Support of tomorrow. Our collaboration is equally dynamic—working in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI-driven Earth observation to secure cloud architecture. Those seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.
- Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
- Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
- Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
- Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facility.
- Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
- Analysis of requirements for a radar instrument regarding required operating modes, functions, control sequences, and radar real-time timing.
- Definition of the radar instrument's functional architecture.
- Definition of functional requirements for the radar instrument units and modules.
- Contribute to the requirement specifications for the radar instrument software.
- Definition of functional requirements for FPGA Firmware.
- Definition of the Functional Verification strategy at instrument level.
- Close cooperation with Payload System Engineering,Software Engineering, Hardware Design and Algorithm Engineering.
- Development of nominal and contingency operational procedures.
- Support for R&D activities within the department (planning and execution).
- Support design reviews with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
- Engineering Degree in Electric Engineering, Software Engineering or similar.
- Experience in steering (real-time control) of radar instruments is desirable.
- Knowledge of the functional processes architecture and internal command, control and telemetry interfaces of radar instruments or comparable complex electrical systems is desirable.
- Experience with modelling & simulation tools (e.g. Matlab / Python) is an asset.
- Experience in leading cross functional technical teams is an asset.
- Experience with ECSS communication and interface standards is an asset.
- Experience with Radar Payloads is an asset.
- Fluent in English, German is an asset.
Dein Standort Am Airbus-Standort in Immenstaad am Bodensee arbeitest du dort, wo die Zukunft von Connected Intelligence, Space und Air Power entsteht. In einer Umgebung, die Weitblick bietet, gestaltest du technologische Innovationen über Domänen hinweg. Unser Standort lebt vom Dialog: Auf dem Campus triffst du auf ein einzigartiges Netzwerk aus Experten für Satellitentechnik, militärische Luftfahrt, Cyber-Security, Künstliche Intelligenz sowie Combat Cloud und Ground Support von morgen. Auch unsere Zusammenarbeit ist geprägt von Dynamik – in agilen Teams widmen wir uns den komplexesten Fragestellungen, von KI-gestützter Erdbeobachtung bis zur sicheren Cloud-Architektur. Wer technologische Exzellenz und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit sucht, findet hier das ideale Umfeld.
- Faire Vergütung & Extras: Attraktive Vergütung und individuelle Zusatzleistungen, z. B. betriebliche Vorsorgemodelle, Mobilitätsangebote (bspw. Fahrradleasing) oder Mitarbeitervorteile bei kooperierenden Unternehmen gemäß unseren jeweils gültigen Richtlinien.
- Zeit für dich (und deine Angehörigen): 30 Tage Jahresurlaub gem. Tarifvertrag (35h/Woche); Vereinbarkeit von Familie & Beruf (Gleitzeit, mobiles Arbeiten, Teilzeit, Jobsharing, Sabbatical)
- Weiterkommen leicht gemacht: Ausgezeichnete Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und internationale, konzernweite Entwicklungsperspektiven.
- Wohlfühlen am Arbeitsplatz: Betriebsarzt; umfassendes Gesundheitsangebot (Sportkurse, Präventionsangebote, uvm.), Kantine und Cafeteria, Kindertagesstätte am Standort.
- Vielfalt verbindet: Arbeiten in einem diversen Umfeld, mit mehr als 140 Nationalitäten, in dem Austausch, Unterstützung und Vielfalt gelebt wird.
- Analyse der Anforderungen an das Radar Instrument in Bezug auf geforderte Betriebsmoden, Funktionen, Steuerungsabläufe und Radar Echtzeit Timing.
- Definition der funktionalen Architektur des Radar Instruments.
- Definition der funktionalen Anforderungen an die Baugruppen (Units, Module) des Radar Instruments.
- Unterstützung bei der Erstellung von Anforderungsspezifikationen für die Radar Instrument Software.
- Definition von Anforderungen an die FPGA Firmware.
- Definition der Strategie für die funktionale Verifikation auf Instrument Level.
- Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Payload System Engineering, Software Engineering, Hardware Design and Algorithm Engineering.
- Entwicklung von operationellen Prozeduren (nominal und contingency).
- Unterstützung der R&D Aktivitäten innerhalb der Abteilung bei der Planung und Durchführung.
- Unterstützung bei Design Reviews mit Stakeholders, Kunden und Lieferanten.
- Abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Ingenieurwesen / Elektrotechnik / Informatik oder vergleichbare Qualifikation.
- Erfahrungen im Bereich der Steuerung (Echtzeitsteuerung) von Radar Instrumenten wünschenswert.
- Kenntnisse der funktionalen Abläufe, der Architektur, internem Command&Control und Telemetrie-Schnittstellen von Radar Instrumenten oder in vergleichbaren komplexen elektrischen Systemen wünschenswert.
- Erfahrungen mit Modellierung und Simulationstools sind von Vorteil.
- Erfahrung bei der Leitung von funktions- und abteilungsübergreifenden technischen Teams.
- Erfahrung mit ECSS Kommunikations- und Schnittstellenstandards sind von wünschenswert.
- Erfahrungen mit Radar Nutzlasten sind von Vorteil.
- Fließende Englischkenntnisse, Deutsch ist von Vorteil.
Dieser Job erfordert ein Bewusstsein für potenzielle Compliance-Risiken und das Engagement, mit Integrität zu handeln, als Grundlage für den Erfolg, den Ruf und das nachhaltige Wachstum des Unternehmens.
Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Chief Engineering & Architecture
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