Junior RF & System Engineer (laz)

Job description

Airbus Italia S.p.A.

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2019 it generated revenues of € 70.5 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. 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.

Job Description

The main objectives of the role are RF system analysis and developments, particularly in the RF active field for space applications, where the primary tasks and activities will include:

·  RF microwave system design and performance analysis, wide knowledge of system designing and dimensioning, antenna, RF system and signal processing requirements specification
·  Good knowledge in the field of RF power amplifier (especially SSPA and LNA)
·  Design of active and passive RF components, from few MHz up to tens of GHz, including concept formulation, feasibility and trade-off
·  In collaboration with other disciplines (quality, mechanical, thermal, technology), selection and detailed definition of the most appropriate manufacturing processes and procedures to be followed for the development of space qualified RF components
·  Implementation of components purchase and development plan
·  Consolidated experience on testing capabilities and procedures by means of the most common measurement techniques and instrumentation
·  Contribution to the preparation of proposals for industrial and R&D activities
·  Preparation of technical reports, program reviews, documentation and presentations

Education/Training :

·  Essential : Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering
·  Desirable : Post-graduation degree in Electronic Engineering

Experience:

·  Essential : 0÷4 years of work experience on analysis, design and development of RF devices
·  Desirable : Previous employment in space industry design department with responsibility in analysis, design and development of RF devices
·  Background and some years of working experience on design, development and testing of RF systems
·  Background in end-to-end payload performance and signal quality analysis
·  Background in managing projects in the frame of ECSS standards

Tool or product requirements:

·  Good knowledge of SW tools for design of RF devices, such as Microwave Office, HFSS, CST, ADS
·  Knowledge of Matlab and signal processing is well considered
·  Pragmatic and product/results oriented approach

Languages:

·  Italian (fluent in technical and non-technical, written and spoken)
·  English (fluent in technical and non-technical, written and spoken)

Behaviours:

·  Methodical approach to work
·  Strong analytical and problem solving skills
·  Ability to work autonomously and set priorities
·  Ability to effectively communicate, create and encourage two way communication
·  Team-worker whose working style is highly collaborative in nature
·  Promotion and demonstration of personal and professional development for self and others
·  Spirit of innovation and creativity, along with encouragement and support of such a spirit in others
·  Commitment, along with creation of a sense of urgency and purpose when appropriate to get things done
·  Availability to travel in Italy and abroad

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.

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Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.