Graduate Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Job description

Graduate Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer

Airbus Defence & Space Portsmouth (ex Cassidian)

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2016, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners from 100 to more than 600 seats. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as Europe's number one space enterprise and the world's second largest space business. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

Our UK Graduate Programme provides exceptional graduates the opportunity to master managerial and technical skills. Over the two year period it combines rotational placements with focused training and the possibility of European assignments as well as further personal development and the chance to build your professional network.

From day one, you will be assigned to a particular department and will be guided through the various placement opportunities that exist within your function, the wider business and even with customers and suppliers. This, along with training provided works to ensure you are ready and experienced enough to take the next step of your career following the programme's conclusion.

The role of Graduate Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engineer is based in the Modem Engineering Group which is responsible for the research of and the subsequent design, development and support to the creation of state-of-the-art satellite modem technologies, as well related areas such as security and baseband telecommunication technologies. To reflect this breadth, the Group's remit is equally wide-ranging enabling the successful candidate to become proficient in many technical and non-technical areas that are the bedrock of a successful career. Examples are system design, security design, modem coding (soft-/firm-ware) and supporting simulation as well as presenting to technical and non-technical audiences.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

The main tasks and responsibilities will include:

·  As part of a team, reviewing, enhancing and developing the modem products' feature set.
·  Contributing to the design & development and implementation of Signal Processing solutions (e.g. in firmware) and testing against the target requirements. This will include the preparation, validation and application of mathematical models for simulation and analysis.
·  Documenting and presenting your design with a view to reviewing it against the design review.

Required skills

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  Studying Communications Engineering, Physics, Electronics, Electrical Design or related subject.
·  An interest in telecommunications engineering.
·  A desire to work in a DSP design & implementation role.
·  A familiarity with Matlab,-Simulink modelling & simulation.
·  Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This role will be based in Portsmouth and will receive the full Airbus Defence & Space Graduate programme benefit package including an annual Salary of £27,000, plus a welcome payment of £2,000.

Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.

The successful candidate will be subject to UK National Security Clearance in order to undertake related work in accordance with business needs.

Please note the closing date for applications to this position is 17th November 2017.