Graduate RF / Microwave Design Engineer

Job description

Graduate RF / Microwave Design Engineer

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2017, it generated revenues of € 67 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. 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

Start date: September 2019
Location: Portsmouth
Number of roles: 2
Application closing date: 4th November 2018

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.

We are looking to recruit the following positions:

1. RF Design Engineer

This role sits within the Secure Communications group of Airbus Defence and Space. We provide resilient, reliable and secure communication to National Infrastructure and to the Military. The specific department is a growing multidisciplinary team of 20 engineers responsible for research design, development, delivers and supports state-of-the-art Satellite. 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.

2. RF/Microwave Design Engineer

The Communications Electronics Department designs, develops, manufactures and tests equipment for use on board Telecommunications and Navigation spacecraft. Our engineers apply their skills to realise highly complex and compact systems covering RF and Microwave circuits. Payload equipment's are extremely reliable and efficient needing to operate in the harsh environment of space to provide continuous services for people and businesses anywhere on Earth and beyond.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

·  Assisting in System design studies;
·  RF performance analysis of system including the antenna and radome;
·  Requirement elicitation, analysis and trades;
·  Undertake trade studies to find optimum solution;
·  RF building block specification development;
·  RF test strategy development and Validation, Verification and Test plan documentation;
·  RF Interface definition;
·  Researching technologies
·  Delivering presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
·  Liaison with suppliers; monitoring and reporting

This role will involve some travel to European Airbus D&S sites and international suppliers. As such you must be able to travel accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following;

·  At a minimum, a 2:1 degree or equivalent in, Engineering, Electronics, Physics or a related subject
·  Strong analytical skills
·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·  A methodical approach to the work with sufficient commitment and drive to see the task through including under difficult circumstances
·  Team working. Experience of working direct with others and will be able to demonstrate a capability of presenting ideas and concepts to colleagues, domain experts and the customer

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.

This role 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.

Applications will be accepted from 03rd October 2018 – 4th November 2018.