Microwave Instrument System Engineer

AIRBUS DS GEO SA

Fully remote
Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or physics
3 years experience in remote sensing microwave instruments
Strong knowledge of sar, altimetry, or radiometry concepts
Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a Microwave Instrument System Engineer to define and engineer microwave instruments for Earth Observation space missions. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background in microwave systems, relevant experience in remote sensing, and the ability to manage interdisciplinary projects

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining and engineering active and passive microwave instruments for future Earth Observation space missions such as SARs, altimeters, and radiometers.
  • Candidates must demonstrate strong technical knowledge of end-to-end microwave instrument systems, including system engineering from concept studies to development phases.
  • The position requires managing industrial contracts, participating in proposal preparation, and coordinating validation campaigns for current and future instrument developments.

Matching Summary

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Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a Microwave Instrument System Engineer to define and engineer microwave instruments for Earth Observation space missions. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical background in microwave systems, relevant experience in remote sensing, and the ability to manage interdisciplinary projects.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or physics
  • 3 years experience in remote sensing microwave instruments
  • Strong knowledge of SAR, altimetry, or radiometry concepts
  • Expertise in signal processing and RF design
  • Knowledge of ESA program phases and development cycles

Nice-to-have

  • Fluent Spanish language skills
  • Experience with passive/active microwave remote sensing techniques
  • International work experience
  • Familiarity with performance analysis models and tools
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams

Key Requirements

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

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