Systems Engineer

Overview

As a Systems Engineer within Airbus Defence and Space, you will collaborate with the R&D team to develop and deploy SDR-based solutions, bridging clients and engineers across hardware, software, and signal processing. You will drive system architecture, RF integration, and real-time stacks to deliver mission-critical capabilities. The role blends a start-up feel with Airbus scale, offering fast-paced projects and cross-functional collaboration. You will shape deliverables from requirements to delivery, contributing to innovative RF technologies and sustainable aerospace goals.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• annual profit share
• contributory pension
• share options
• car leasing scheme
• hybrid working with flexibility

Responsibilities

• Liaise with domain experts and customers to define user requirements and manage system architecture/models for SDR-based platforms
• Integrate and validate RF front-ends, FPGAs, and real-time software stacks
• Conduct performance analysis and trade studies for modulation, coding, and protocol layers
• Support waveform development and integration across multiple SDR platforms
• Lead system-level troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and optimization
• Stay current with SDR frameworks (GNU Radio, REDHAWK) and industry standards

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of RF or SATCOM systems, signal processing, and digital communications theory
• Hands-on experience with SDR platforms
• Proficient in scripting and programming (Python, C++, or embedded C)
• Experience with system-level requirements, integration, and validation

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving mindset
• Clear communication and technical liaison
• SDR platforms
• RF front-ends and FPGAs
• Real-time software stacks

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