Airbus is a global pioneer in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design, manufacture, and delivery of commercial aircraft, military transports, helicopters, and space systems. As one of the world's largest aerospace companies, it employs over 130,000 people globally and operates as a cornerstone of European industrial collaboration and technological innovation. Spain plays a vital role in Airbus's global operations, hosting major production and engineering centers in Getafe, Seville, and Cádiz. The company is a major employer for international talent in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is the primary language for technical and management roles, alongside comprehensive relocation support for specialized engineering positions.

Airbus was established in 1970 as a European consortium to challenge the dominance of American aerospace manufacturers. It grew through the integration of major national aerospace companies from France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, including the merger with Spain's CASA in 1999.

Active Antenna RF Architect

Airbus Spain

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Job Description:

A RF (Radiofrequency) Architect enginneer vacancy for a Active Antenna has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Madrid. You will join the «Antenna System Design & Validation Spain» department in charge of the architecture definition, design and development of Telecom and Navigation antennas.
Our department is now working on several European Telecom & Navigation systems. You'll be in charge of RF architecture activities, supporting the project Lead Engineer and Project RF architecture.
You'll develop your knowledge in antennas, and participate to Airbus Defence & Space development in this exciting domain.

For Radio Frequency system/sub-syst/modules/equipments /or components have the ability to provide sufficient detailed data and information about system elements to enable the implementation consistent with architectural entities as defined in models and views of the system architecture and in accordance with the allocated requirements.
Verify the compliance of a detailed design solution toward baseline of validated requirements for a single system / sub-system / equipment / component / module.

From product or architecture requirements produce a specification. Define interfaces of the electrical or electronic systems. Produced system diagrams and/or circuit diagram. Consider and design to electrical safety guidelines. Define test strategy and validate design.

Required skills

You will have the following skills and experience:

•Educated to Master degree level (or equivalent) in Telecomunication or equivalent engineering.

• At least five years Antenna RF Design experience for Space applications.
•Good knowledge of RF Antenna Analysis as CST, System Vue, TICRA
•Autonomy, reactivity and adaptability,
•Technical curiosity and pro-activity,
•Language Skills: negotiation level English.

This role will involve some travel for business in Europe and as such you must be able to travel accordingly.

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 SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Elec.Electron.&Electromag,Optics&Optron.

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