Electronic Warfare System Engineer (d/f/m) - Donauwörth

Salary: 70.000 - 100.000 € per year

Requirements:

Completed studies (Bachelor with additional qualification or Master) in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field; alternatively, completed three-year vocational training with qualified further training as a technician and related extended experience

Proven experience in Systems Engineering, ideally focused on Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS)

Solid experience in supplier management and technical vendor coordination

Strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills

Proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow within the role

English at negotiation level; German or French is an advantage

Willingness to undertake occasional international business travel

Responsibilities:

Contribute to writing requirements specifications and review technical supplier proposals with our Design Office and procurement department

Review supplier documentation to prepare and conduct development reviews, including design and qualification reviews

Review and check technical interfaces with other systems, managing compatibility between helicopter emitters (e.g., EMI) and EWS sensors

Review integration constraints with our integration team and contribute to overall helicopter system reviews and assessments

Define test requirements for System Integration Rigs and helicopters

Support our test team during bench and flight tests

Contribute to writing certification or qualification documentation

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We are Airbus Helicopters, and we are looking for a System Engineer (d/f/m) in Self Protection System to support our Engineering department. In this role, you will contribute to developing and integrating complex Electronic Warfare Systems into military helicopters to help protect aircraft and crews. The role is also available with reduced weekly hours of 30 and an adapted scope of tasks. Our Donauwörth site, on the banks of the Danube, develops helicopters from initial concept to airworthy product and includes an on-site test airfield. This is a permanent professional-level position in Sub-system development with AIRBUS HELICOPTERS DEUTSCHLAND GmbH. We offer attractive remuneration and additional benefits, 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour week, flexible working arrangements, professional development and international career opportunities, health programs, on-site facilities, and a diverse, inclusive working environment. We support personal growth through customized development solutions and welcome applications irrespective of social or cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

last updated 44 week of 2026