Electronic Warfare System Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Electronic Warfare System Engineer (Self Protection System)

• Focus: Development and integration of Electronic Warfare Systems for military helicopters

Description

You will contribute to developing and integrating complex Electronic Warfare Systems into military helicopters to help protect aircraft and crews. The position supports requirements definition, supplier proposal/document review, interface and integration checks, test preparation, and participation in bench and flight tests. You will also help write certification/qualification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Write requirements specifications and review technical supplier proposals with the Design Office and procurement

• Review supplier documentation and prepare for development reviews, including design and qualification reviews

• Review and validate technical interfaces, ensuring compatibility between helicopter emitters (e.g., EMI) and EWS sensors

• Review integration constraints with the integration team and contribute to overall helicopter system reviews and assessments

• Define test requirements for System Integration Rigs and helicopters

• Support test activities during bench and flight tests

• Contribute to writing certification or qualification documentation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (with additional qualification) or Master’s in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field; alternatively, 3-year vocational training as a technician with qualified further training and related extended experience

• Proven Systems Engineering experience, ideally focused on Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS)

• Solid experience in supplier management and technical vendor coordination

• Strong organizational, teamwork, and communication skills

• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn and grow

• English at negotiation level; German or French is an advantage

• Willingness for occasional international business travel

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and additional benefits

• 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour week

• Flexible working arrangements

• Professional development and international career opportunities

• Health programs and on-site facilities

• Diverse, inclusive working environment and support for personal growth