HENSOLDT

AESA System Architect & Lead Engineer (w/m/d)

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About the Department

For the "AESA Engineering" department, we are looking for an "AESA System Architect & Lead Engineer (w/m/d)" at the Ulm site as soon as possible.

The "AESA Engineering" department is responsible for the development of active antennas for airborne, naval, and ground-based radars and electronic warfare systems. Current and future development work includes, among others, AESAs for the Eurofighter and Next Generation Fighter in the FCAS program, for frigates, mobile ground-based surveillance radars, and for airborne electronic warfare.

The activities within the advertised position include technical management in the area of future SWaP-C optimized airborne AESA systems, conceptual work in the area of active electronically scanned arrays (AESAs) and their sub-assemblies, specification of sub-assemblies, integration and verification of the AESA, and documentation of the work. Modern measuring equipment, a near-field scanning measuring station, and a far-field measuring chamber are available for development.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.

Your Responsibilities

  1. Responsibility for AESA HW development in the area of future SWaP-C optimized airborne AESA systems
  1. Technical management and coordination of an interdisciplinary development team consisting of several specialist departments (electronics, mechanics, power supply)
  1. Conception, development, and design of complex antenna systems (AESAs) in the microwave range with a focus on technical feasibility within the time and cost framework
  1. Monitoring the latest technological trends in the field of tileable AESA systems and making novel AESA architectures and product solutions available
  1. Contribution to creating requirements together with Systems Engineering and assessing technical feasibility
  1. Support of the manufacturing of sub-assemblies and integration of the AESA
  1. Commissioning and testing of the AESA and sub-assemblies, as well as characterization of RF parameters
  1. Creation of necessary documentation such as concept, specifications, design document, test procedures, and test reports

Your Profile

  1. Completed university degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on High-Frequency Technology, Communications Engineering, or a comparable field; a doctorate is advantageous
  1. Experience in the development, design, and verification of AESA systems
  1. Experience with modern RF measurement technology, including antenna measurement
  1. Programming skills in Matlab or comparable
  1. Good knowledge of common office software packages (MS Word, MS Excel)
  1. Team and communication skills for collaboration in interdisciplinary and international project teams
  1. Innovative and creative approach to work and thinking, as well as the ability to present concepts concisely
  1. Independent and responsible work style
  1. Fluent German and good English skills

Do you want to become part of a future-oriented company? And are you ready to take on responsibility in exciting international and national projects? Then you are our candidate!

Please apply exclusively online via our career portal with your CV and references.

In case you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Recruiting Team: jobs@hensoldt.net [jobs@hensoldt.net]

Find out more about HENSOLDT and our jobs: hensoldt.net/career hensoldt.net/career

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