Microwave Instrument System Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Fully remote
3 years experience in remote sensing microwave instruments
Strong knowledge of active or passive microwave instrument concepts
Degree level education in electric/electronic engineering or physics
The role involves defining, engineering, and estimating the performance of active and passive microwave instruments for future Earth Observation space missions

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining, engineering, and estimating the performance of active and passive microwave instruments for future Earth Observation space missions.
  • Candidates will be responsible for establishing requirements, conducting system-level trade-offs, and managing industrial contracts for instrument developments.
  • The position requires strong technical knowledge of end-to-end microwave systems and the ability to work autonomously within small teams or lead multidisciplinary groups.

Matching Summary

The role involves defining, engineering, and estimating the performance of active and passive microwave instruments for future Earth Observation space missions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 3 years experience in remote sensing microwave instruments
  • Strong knowledge of active or passive microwave instrument concepts
  • Degree level education in electric/electronic engineering or physics
  • English language proficiency at negotiation level
  • Experience with RF design and array antennas
  • Knowledge of ESA program phases and development cycles

Nice-to-have

  • Fluent Spanish language skills
  • International work experience
  • Experience with SAR, altimetry, and radiometry techniques
  • Familiarity with performance analysis models and tools
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary transnational teams
  • Experience defining verification and validation campaigns

Key Requirements

  • Degree in electric/electronic engineering or physics
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in remote sensing microwave instruments
  • Negotiation level English proficiency (written and spoken)

Work Rights

Not specified

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