Systems Engineer for Software Defined Radio

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Portsmouth
4 days ago
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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
GRADE:L6
INTERNAL MOBILITY
This position is exclusively available to internal candidates. At Airbus, we are committed to fostering internal mobility and believe this role could be a great fit for our talented workforce, with the right development, guidance, and support. If you meet the role s requirements and are open to the location and grade, we encourage you to apply to learn more. Please also review our golden rules for internal mobility : ( Internal Mobility Golden Rules)
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.
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.
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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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 .
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.

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