Active Antenna System Lead

Active Antenna System Lead Engineer vacancy has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Madrid. You will join the «Antenna System Design & Validation Spain» TSEDR2 group in charge of the definition, design and development of Active and Passive antennas mainly for Space applications. Antenna development for SPAINSAT program for Spanish Defense applications or Galileo Antenna for Navigation are example of the impact of the group on Space activities. Our department is now working on several European Antenna systems and Antenna developments. You'll be in charge of Active Antenna System Lead defining antenna concept optimisation, including all areas of technical expertise as mechanical, thermal, electrical and radiofrequency architecture needs. Role will support project to get best antenna design for market. You'll develop your knowledge in antennas, and participate to Airbus Defence & Space development in this exciting domain. Ability to propose design optimizations in terms of cost, performance, production / assembly requirements while highest safety of the Product is assured. Ability to identify the technical activities of the development life cycle that are necessary to develop a system/product and provide the level of confidence which is consistent with regulation and program requirements.

Responsibilities

Join the «Antenna System Design & Validation Spain» TSEDR2 group; Be in charge of Active Antenna System Lead defining antenna concept optimisation, including all areas of technical expertise as mechanical, thermal, electrical and radiofrequency architecture needs; Support project to get best antenna design for market; Develop knowledge in antennas and participate to Airbus Defence & Space development; Propose design optimizations in terms of cost, performance, production / assembly requirements while highest safety of the Product is assured; Identify the technical activities of the development life cycle that are necessary to develop a system/product and provide the level of confidence consistent with regulation and program requirements

Requirements

Educated to Master degree level (or equivalent) in Telecommunication, Aeronautical or equivalent engineering; Good knowledge antenna configuration concepts; Experience on Active and Passive Antennas for Space applications; Autonomy, reactivity and adaptability; Technical curiosity and pro-activity; Language Skills: negotiation level English; Awareness of any potential compliance risks and commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth

Nice to have

Experience of ESA (European Space Agency) projects

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements