Frequency Manager (f/m)

Job description

Frequency Manager (f/m)

Airbus Defence and Space Ottobrunn

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

Two vacancies as “Frequency Manager (f/m)” are open within Airbus Defence & Space in Germany (Ottobrun). The successful applicant will join “TEC - CIS Engineering”.

Within Airbus Defence and Space, the Frequency Management team is the transverse Center of Competence (CoC) supporting any wireless communications business by advising on the selection and use of the frequencies (the Frequency Management) for the wireless communications. As a consequence, this CoC is interacting with many teams such as (but not limited to) Strategy, Innovation, Pre-sale, Marketing and Sales, bids, Programs, Service Delivery

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

In interaction with the main stakeholders of the various Program Lines of Airbus Defence and Space and under the supervision of experienced experts, you will contribute to the relevant strategies and action plans about Frequency Management by:

·  Forming a good understanding of the Business needs and targets in terms of technology, market and frequency challenges
·  Recommending the best options, de-risking and, accompanying their implementation with the support of relevant stakeholders
·  Developing and implementing relevant technical/regulatory strategies to ensure proper access to the required frequencies
·  Anticipating and developing opportunities to support the positioning and growth of the Program Line businesses and products

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

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

·  Educated to a degree in an Engineering discipline or similar
·  Customer-oriented and determined to succeed with reliability, autonomy and initiative;
·  Appetite for wireless communications appreciated
·  Team player and at ease with multi-national culture
·  Able to influence
·  Experience in frequency management is an advantage
·  Knowledge in link budgets, radio communication, system design and simulation tools
·  Fluent in German and English

This role could involve frequent travel for business in Europe and abroad, up to one day to one week once every one or two months. You must be able to travel accordingly.