Development Engineer (d/f/m) Space Science Missions

Job description

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 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

Contact :
Please apply for this vacancy at our careers site (www.jobs.airbus.com) with your CV attached.

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Description of the job :
A vacancy for a Development Engineer (f/m/d) Space Science Missions has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space in Friedrichshafen. The successful applicant will join “TSEAG1 - Science & EO”.

Compensation level: Compensation Level EG15, if job requirements are met // Published until: 21.07.2019
Disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given special consideration.

Task & accountabilities :
- Small to medium sized study/project lead and/or system engineering
- Study proposal preparation, lead or major contributions
- Project technical status monitoring and control risk assessment and mitigation
- Administration, schedule- and financial control
- Customer interface
- Working in a team of experts for predevelopments in space mission and instrument disciplines.

- Supervision and lead of small/medium sized projects in the development Laboratory for Enabling Technologies (LET) with focus on quantum optics /laser interferometry devices.
- The laboratory is operated in cooperation with universities and the position includes the supervision of master and doctoral theses.

Required skills :
- Preferably, a PhD in physics, engineering or similar qualification.
- Required: Development experience in quantum optics devices, notably laser metrology, lasers, atomic clocks, related space instrumentation equipment and systems.
- Desirable: Experience in Space mission analysis/simulation, engineering and design on mission level, platform or typical payload level, system performance Analysis
- Experience (PhD, Post-Doc) at Research or Development Centers on topics in the optical/infrared spectral region, ideally for space missions with focus on scientific payloads
- English: fluent, German would be a plus
- Good team interaction and communication skills
- Inter-cultural experience
- Flexibility, persistence and readiness to explore new subjects

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.

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
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.