An opportunity for a Junior Microwave Instrument Digital & Signal Processing Engineer has arisen within Airbus Defence and Space, Getafe (Madrid). The selected candidate will join the Microwave Instrument Engineering Team, a cutting?based remote?In this role, you will focus on the digital architecture, signal?processing pipeline, and data?flow algorithms that convert raw microwave radiometer measurements into calibrated satellite science data. As an early?career engineer, you will receive structured mentorship and practical training while contributing to both advanced feasibility studies and flight?board data?acquisition architectures and processing chains (digital down?conversion, filtering, radiometric calibration, and data compression), tailoring existing digital signal processors or proposing new building blocks.reduction, error budgeting) in MATLAB/Python, preparing them for migration to embedded C/C++ or FPGA environments.Level Simulation & Modeling: Develop instrument performance simulators (MATLAB?Simulink, SystemVue, or equivalent) to evaluate data?rate budgets, dynamic range, latency, and system robustness through sensitivity and Monte?Support FPGA/firmware prototyping, integrate digital processing units with RF front?ends, and execute hands?on laboratory testing (frequency response, BER, clock jitter, timing margins).

Payload Interface Integration: Collaborate with RF engineers on ADC/DAC sampling interfaces and synchronize with flight software teams on telemetry packaging, data formats, and ground?Offs: Draft test plans, interface control documents and verification reports, actively participating in multifunctional trade?offs (power, thermal, digital, RF) and future mission proposal efforts.SkillsEducation: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Applied Mathematics.Experience:



Entry?level / Early?career (internships, academic research, final degree/master's thesis, or initial industry experience in DSP or embedded instrumentation). Strong fundamentals in Digital Signal Processing theory (sampling, digital filtering, spectral analysis, calibration), coupled with proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and Python or C/C++. solving skills, proactive communication, and the motivation to work in a collaborative, multinational engineering environment.Languages: Advanced / Negotiation level in English (mandatory, written and spoken).

Fluent

Spanish is valuable; French or German is desirable.Valuable / Nice to Have: Familiarity with FPGA/HDL design (VHDL/Verilog) or embedded processor platforms (ARM, DSP). Hands?on laboratory experience with logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and data?Hybrid model of working when possible.Collective transport service subject to working calendar/home location.Benefits such as life insurance, health insurance, employee stock options, retirement plan, or study grants.On?site facilities (among others): free canteen, kindergarten, medical office.Possibility to collaborate in different social and corporate social responsibility initiatives.Company: Airbus Defence and Space SAU Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Entry Level Job Family: Elec.Electron. &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. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.Wherever possible, we foster versátil working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel?In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

📌 Microwave Instrument Digital & Signal Processing Engineer (Entry-Level) (Getafe)
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