Dynamic Networking Engineer

For Airbus Defence & Space in Taufkirchen we are looking for a Dynamic Networking Engineer (d/f/m)

Mission of the Job

• Design the next generation of Airborne and Space-based Communication Systems for critical applications
• Develop Dynamic Networking Solutions based on State-of-the-art technologies

Main activities

• You analyse Networking requirements in airborne and space-based communication systems
• You identify potential Networking technologies and perform trade-off studies
• You create Networking concepts and contribute to development roadmaps
• You validate system concepts and design by implementation of real-time simulations, emulations and prototypes
• You support systems engineering activities by provision of domain expertise and contribution to related documentation
• You contribute to technology and product demonstrations in front of customers and other stakeholders stakeholders
• You support technical supplier management activities including contribution to specifications
• You are willing to do business travels on an occasional basis.

• You have a strong academic background in Information and Communication Technology, Communications Engineering, Embedded Systems, Aerospace Engineering or similar.
• You have profound knowledge of relevant state-of-the-art wireless communication system technologies, architectures, and standards for military and aerospace applications.
• You have knowledge in IP-based and ICN-based communication approaches.
• Knowledge in 3GPP-based communication systems and architectures (5G/6G incl. Non-terrestrial networks) would be beneficial.
• You have basic knowledge on specific characteristics of space-based (e.g LEO satellites) or airborne host platforms (e.g. Aircraft, drones)
• Basic knowledge in modern project governance and development frameworks, e.g. SCRUM, SAFe is beneficial
• You can speak English and German fluently.

Experience:

• You have related project experience (3-5 years min) in aerospace, defense, or telecommunication industries.
• You have worked with communication protocols including quality of service aspects, routing, control and management.
• You have hands-on experience implementing network protocol stacks on Unix systems, covering functions like routing and queuing management.
• You understand and have implemented L3/L2 Network protocols for fast packet forwarding.
• You understand and have worked with topology management and control algorithms. Preferably for scenarios such as LEO satellite constellations and airborne mobile ad-hoc networks (MANETS).
• You are comfortable implementing all of the above in an infrastructure of distributed VMs, where containerization might come handy.

Tool or product optional requirements:

• Object-oriented programming languages (e.g. C++, Python)
• Cloud infrastructure, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines
• Advanced user skills for Unix systems
• Networking simulation tools (NS-3, OMNET++, etc.) are a plus
• MBSE Tools (DOORS and CAMEO) are a plus, 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.

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. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.