RF Design Engineer

Airbus Defence & Space are seeking and RF Microwave design Engineer to join Communication Products team, focusing on the management of design and manufacturing of RF equipment such as SSPAs, LNAs, Frequency Converters, Receivers and Beacon equipment for satellite communication payloads from UHF through to Ka band and higher. This role will support some of Airbus Defence & Space's biggest Space & Satellite manufacturing projects, notably OneSat, Skynet & ESA's Galileo.

How will you contribute to the team…

• You'll offer design and manufacturing support for a wide range of equipment; including new Power Amplifier and frequency converter products covering electrical RF/DC performance analysis, assessment of mechanical realisation and oversight of production test


• You will co-ordinate the design activity, whilst managing BoM and product documentation.


• You will generate equipment analyses and present at internal and external Design reviews.


• Perform development testing and product verification


• Support product production including results reviews and problem solving from sub-circuit through to equipment level.
  
  Experience in RF-Microwave circuit design and development of sub-system architectures for high frequency analogue equipment


• Recent experience with Keysight ADS or other RF or Microwave design CAD tools


• Substantial analytical and technical problem-solving skills particularly within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to liaise with internal projects and component suppliers., 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 , 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)


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