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Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)\nPersonal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities\n Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates \n Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave\n Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) \nOur world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight) to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change?\nWe are seeking a Radar Backend Systems Development Engineer to take responsibility for the architecture, specification, and delivery of the Radar payload’s digital Backend or elements of it.\nHOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM\nDefine high-speed data architecture, including ultra-fast ADCs/DACs, high-throughput FPGAs/ASICs. Define the functional, digital signal processing, instrument commanding and operations strategy and requirements.\nResponsible for the specification of the instrument digital backend and/or elements of it in order to achieve the required radar timing, control and digital processing.\nResponsible for the definition of the interface between the radar instrument back-end and the platform and instrument front-end. Ensure the operational interface between the different subsystems.\nDefine development plans, model philosophies, and verification and test strategies, taking into account technical constraints, commercial aspects, and the existing product strategy\nABOUT YOU\nDegree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable field\nExperience in the development of digital, high-speed, and/or mixed-signal electronics\nExperience with specific analyses for spaceborne electronics\nNot a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.\nHOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU\nMany of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.\nPlease let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.\nAs a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.\nThis 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.\nCompany:\nAIRBUS Defence and Space LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nChief Engineering & Architecture 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.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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