Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within the UK and internationally LOCATION: Stevenage WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days off per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight (#ZEROe) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? We are looking for a Communications Systems Engineer to join Airbus. This is an exciting opportunity to work for an innovative, forward thinking global business, which is pioneering sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. You will join our multi-disciplinary Future Products team to develop Airbus’ next communications, navigation and data processing satellite payloads. Leveraging the most advanced technologies you will engineer world-beating solutions in both an R&D environment and follow-on space flight programmes. You will use your skills to perform complex trade-offs, negotiations, simulations, analysis, and laboratory prototyping to develop highly integrated systems, steer supplier developments and influence Airbus roadmaps and strategy. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM You will be developing future on board signal processors for space-based applications. You will ensure that a combination of RF, digital and photonics hardware deliver future-proof systems to meet our customers’ needs. Typical activities include: System design of on-board payload processors including simulation, analysis and laboratory prototyping Assessing, steering and managing supplier technology development through commercial and institutional programmes Concept feasibility and generation of new ideas, influencing Airbus roadmaps and strategy ABOUT YOU You will have a background in complex technology such as engineering, science, computer science, telecoms, space, automotive, rail, or other similar environments. We will consider all experience levels. You will have experience in: Innovation and initiative in pursuing new ideas, investigating potential technologies / solutions and driving change Raising the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of digital, photonics or RF systems through software, firmware or hardware development Terrestrial or space communications systems engineering or networking, e.g. radio access networks, 5G / 6G HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. 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. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Contract Type: Permanent Contract / CDI / Unbefristet / Contrato indefinido Experience Level: Entry Level / Débutant / Anfänger / Recién titulado Job Family: Sub-system development By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.