Systems Engineer (d/f/m) - RF Threat Simulation

Salary: 70.000 - 100.000 € per year

Requirements:

Masters degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, or another related engineering discipline

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a related field

Demonstrated capabilities in Systems Engineering

Working knowledge of one or more specialty areas related to EW simulation, self-defensive systems, radar systems, RF threat modelling, and mission data systems

Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and RF signal generators

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Ability to follow test and manufacturing procedures

Understanding of RF propagation modeling, wave theory, radar waveforms, antenna design, and RF chain analysis

Working knowledge of engineering tools such as DOORS

Familiarity with Atlassian software development and collaboration tools, including Jira and Confluence

Strong team-player skills, independent working methods, and high quality awareness

Business-fluent English; German is an advantage

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the development, design, testing, qualification, support, and improvement of sub-systems throughout the implementation phase, including integration, verification, and validation, by preparing technical documents such as specifications, functional descriptions, and test analyses

Follow supplied customer requirements for system development

Define requirements and interfaces, and perform system design activities to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications for the RF Threat Simulator

Support evaluation of system performance in the lab by operating the system and test equipment to assess functional and RF performance against requirements

Support the technical lead in customer management during design and program management reviews, and with critical system development decisions

Support management of manufacturers developing, testing, and delivering quality products that meet requirements

Review system design documentation, procedures, user manuals, training materials, and other technical publications for technical accuracy and completeness

Generate acceptance documentation, such as Acceptance Test Plans and Acceptance Test Procedures, based on system and subsystem designs

Technologies:

Atlassian

Confluence

Hardware

Support

JIRA

Mobile

More:

We are Airbus Defence and Space GmbH, seeking a Systems Engineer (d/f/m) for RF Threat Environment Simulation to support Combat Electronic Warfare Ground Support Solutions. You will join our interdisciplinary Ground Support Systems field and international team within the Mission Systems center of competence. We develop and maintain ground support systems for the A400M, Eurofighter, and Tornado platforms at our Manching site in Germany. Our products enable the preparation, testing, and evaluation of mission data libraries before they are uploaded to aircraft, particularly for electronic warfare, defensive aids, and electronic combat. The role is part of an agile team developing an electronic warfare mission data validation system for international clients. The position is permanent and at professional experience level. Manching is about an hour north of Munich and offers countryside living, leisure and cultural activities, and access to nearby cities. 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 flexible ways of working wherever possible, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We expect a commitment to integrity and awareness of potential compliance risks. We are committed to equal opportunities and do not request monetary exchange during recruitment.

last updated 42 week of 2026