Digital Processor System Engineer

Job description

Airbus Defence & Space Stevenage (ex Astrium SL)

Airbus Defence and Space is a division of Airbus Group formed by combining the business activities of Cassidian, Astrium and Airbus Military.

The new division is Europe's number one defence and space enterprise, the second largest space business worldwide and among the top ten global defence enterprises. It employs some 40,000 employees generating revenues of approximately € 14 billion per year.

Airbus Group is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2014, the Group - comprising Airbus, Airbus Defence and Space and Airbus Helicopters - generated revenues of € 60.7 billion and employed a workforce of around 138,600.

Description of the job

A vacancy for a Digital Processor System Engineer has arisen within the Communication Processors Group based in Stevenage.

The Communication Processors group is responsible for the development of Digital Processors for use in telecommunication Satellites. Examples of processor functionality include high capacity channelisers, on-board regeneration for command links and inter-satellite optical data links or implementing cryptographic algorithms to protect the spacecraft.

In this rewarding role you will be developing some of the highest performing digital communication payload equipment available anywhere in the world, and be part of the rapidly expanding UK space sector.
The availability of advanced Payload Equipment is the driving force behind the digital telecommunication satellite industry, and the team is a proven world leader in this field.

We are committed to offering continuous training and career development. We understand that our success is based on our people and we strive to offer all our employees an enjoyable and rewarding career.

An example of a job in 'Design & Development' within Airbus Group

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

· Responsible for ensuring system-wide coordination within an integrated project environment involving close working relationships with payload, system, hardware and test engineers.
· Requirements definition.
· Algorithm design and simulation.
· System architectural design.
· Digital hardware design and simulation.
· Laboratory demonstrator development.

Desired profile

Required skills

We are looking for candidates with skills and experience:

· Educated to degree level in Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
· System Engineering and Requirements Management.
· Digital Communications.
· Digital Signal Processing.
· MATLAB, C or C++ Programming.
· RTL design for ASIC or FPGA in VHDL.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Good communication skills and able to thrive in a team environment.
· Ability to present technical data in a clear and concise manner.