Junior Development Engineer Onboard Data Handling (m/f)

Job description

Junior Development Engineer Onboard Data Handling (m/f)

Airbus Defence and Space Friedrichshafen (ex Astrium SL)

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

A vacancy for a Junior Development Engineer Onboard Data Handling (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Friedrichshafen. The successful applicant will join “Electrical Systems Germany”.

Desired profile

Tasks & accountabilities

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

· Participation for the work package "Onboard Data Handling" (OBDH) and deliveries of the related items (hardware,
models, documentation) in space programs during the phases B/C/D.
· Analysis of customer and mission requirements.
· Flow down of upper level requirements to functional chain and subsystem requirements.
· Analysis of system performance and participation of supporting work packages.
· Definition of system components such as:
- Onboard Computer (OBC)
- Remote Interface Unit (RIU)
- Mass Memory and Formatting Unit (MMFU)
- Instrument Control Unit (ICU)
- other digital equipment as required case by case e.g. Crypto Units
· Co-engineering with suppliers.
· Support of project team members and other disciplines for Data handling resp. Digital Engineering matters.
· Support of relevant operations and AIT activities at system level.
· Contribution to related internal/external R&D and improvements/standardisation initiatives.

Required skills

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

· Educated to a degree level in electrical engineering
· Experience in engineering
· Experience in hardware/software design is an asset
· Experience in MATLAB, Simulink
· Ability to work within a team
· Negotiation level in English and German