Communications Engineer

We are seeking a talented Future Satellite Payload Communications systems Engineer to join Airbus in Stevenage. This role offers a chance to be part of our innovative global team, shaping sustainable aerospace solutions for a safe and connected world. As part of the Future Payload Products team, you'll spearhead the development of next-gen satellite payloads, utilizing cutting-edge digital, RF, and optical technologies. Your expertise will drive the creation of world-class solutions, from R&D to flight programs, involving complex trade-offs, simulations, and supplier collaborations. Join us in influencing the future of aerospace at Airbus!

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

You will be developing future satellite payloads including antennas, beamformers and on-board digital signal processors for space-based applications. You will ensure that RF, digital and photonics hardware combine with firmware and software to deliver future-proof systems to meet our customers' needs.

Typical activities include:

• System design of payloads, including: ConOps, SotA, specification, architecture, etc.


• Simulation, analysis and laboratory prototyping of digital, photonics and RF systems


• Conducting and clearly communicating equipment and component research and trade-offs; including make/buy analyses


• Assessing, managing and steering supplier technology and equipment development


• Customer requirement specification and negotiation


• Concept feasibility and generation of new ideas, influencing Airbus roadmaps and strategy


• Sourcing funding through demonstrating value of products through proposals to institutions and agencies, and internally within Airbus.
  
  Not a 100% match to the below? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.


• Education background in a relevant engineering or related discipline such as networking or communications, electronic engineering, computer science, physics or mathematics


• Systems engineering, particularly in the field of communications, satellite communications, and/or secure communications


• System/equipment RF/digital/silicon hardware, firmware or software detailed design


• Terrestrial or space communications networking, e.g. radio access networks, 5GNTN


• Innovation and initiative to pursue new ideas, convince others, investigate potential technologies/solutions and drive change.


• Raising the TRL of digital, photonics and/or RF systems through software, firmware of hardware development., 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.
  
  Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.


Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.


• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more



• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday



• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University 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



• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving



• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)


Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( #ZEROe ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?