RF Engineer

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Site (Typically 3 days a week in the office, 2 days remote)

TYPE: Full time / Part time 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• 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, lunchtime pilates 

• 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?

Within the new Digital Payload Centre of Competence of Space Systems Engineering organization, we are currently seeking an RF Engineer Equipment Specialist for active equipment.

Joining the Digital Payload Delivery group, you will be the technical focal point for active (procured or internally produced) equipment; you will be an integral part of our team, helping to ensure the success of space missions; including contributing directly to the flagship product line “OneSat”.

This role presents an opportunity to work on cutting-edge space projects, collaborate with a diverse team of experts, and contribute directly to the advancement of satellite products. You will work closely with multiple engineering teams, supply chain managers and also externally with frequent interactions with suppliers and customers.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM 

• Act as the technical focal point for radio-frequency telecommunication space active equipment, working with suppliers all around the world; throughout the project lifecycle.

• Example equipment may include Low Noise Amplifiers, Receivers, Frequency converters, Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs), Microwave Power Models (MPMs) and Travelling Wave Tubes (TWTs).

• Provide technical support and recommendations into the bid proposal, consultation and supplier selection process

• Make recommendations in terms of design, performance, risk, product policy and design to cost requirements.

• Generation of equipment specifications, negotiation and sign-off of statements of compliance from suppliers.

• Assure the equipment quality and delivery through a robust review process; technically support reviews such as Equipment Qualification Status Review (EQSR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), Manufacturing Readiness Review (MRR), Test Readiness Review (TRR) and Test Review Board (TRB)

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated competence and knowledge of relevant RF Equipment with experience in a design, development or production environment.

• Experience of working directly with customers/suppliers.

• Experience with Active equipment.

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.

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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:

Sub-system development

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