Airbus - Study Engineer - SAR System and Performance (d/f/m)

Job Description

Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Study Engineer – SAR System and Performance (d/f/m) to support its Microwave Instruments Future Program. In this key position you will take technical lead and execute feasibility studies.

You’ll define the vision for future SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) missions, systems and instruments, acting as the bridge from initial idea to detailed technical concept.

Your location: The Airbus site in Immenstaad.

In an environment that offers visionary perspectives, you shape technological innovations across multiple domains. The site thrives on dialogue: on campus you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, the combat cloud and ground support systems of tomorrow.

The way we work together is equally dynamic – agile teams tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI‑powered Earth observation to secure cloud architectures. Anyone seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.

Our Benefits for You

• 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.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• System Design & Mission Planning: Conceptual design of SAR systems and instruments, as well as deriving customer, mission, and subsystem requirements.
• SAR Mode Design & Analysis: Development and design of SAR operating modes and conducting comprehensive performance analyses.
• Advanced SAR Technologies: Design of innovative SAR modes (e.g., MAPS, F‑SCAN) based on modern digital beamforming techniques.
• Multidisciplinary Engineering: Execution of system and interface engineering across all disciplines (electrical, thermal, mechanical) as well as modeling system performance.
• Project Management & Coordination: Planning and leading the study team as well as managing subcontractors, including time and cost management.
• Interface Management: Actively representing customer interests and specifying technical requirements (functionality and performance).

Desired skills and qualifications

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable discipline.
• Expertise: Sound experience in the field of radar and a strong affinity for the specific signal theory of SAR systems.
• Methodology: Ability to conceptually create complex SAR systems and proficient use of MATLAB (or comparable simulation software).
• Languages: Fluent German and very good English skills.
• Additional Qualification: Excellent knowledge and experience in the field of Distributed Sensor Systems is a significant advantage.

Company Information

• Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Experience Level: Professional
• Job Family: Sub‑system development

Compliance & Diversity

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 as part of a recruitment process.

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Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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