Hensoldt | Germany | 89xxx Ulm | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 19.02.2026 on stepstone.de
AESA System Architect & Lead Engineer (m/f/d)
HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with global reach. Located in Taufkirchen near Munich, the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications. As a technology leader, HENSOLDT is driving the development of defence electronics and optronics and continuously expanding its portfolio on the basis of innovative approaches to data management, robotics and cyber security. Our products can be used in the areas of Space, Air, Land, Sea, Security, Cyber & Information Space. In 2023, HENSOLDT achieved sales of 1.85 billion euros. After the acquisition of ESG GmbH, the company employs about 8,500 employees. HENSOLDT is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX. For the “AESA Engineering” area, we are looking for one at the Ulm site as soon as possible AESA System Architect & Lead Engineer (w/m/d) The “AESA Engineering” department is responsible for the development of active antennas for air, sea and land-based radars and electronic fighting systems. Current and future development work includes, among other things, AESAs for the Eurofighter and Next Generation Fighter in the FCAS program, for frigates, mobile surveillance radars operating on the ground and for air-assisted electronic fighting. The activities within the designated body include the technical management in the field of future SWaP-C optimized Airborne AESA systems, design work in the field of actively electronically controllable antennas (AESAs) and their subassemblies, specification of subassemblies, integration and verification of AESA and documentation of work. For this purpose, modern exhibition equipment, a near field scanning measuring station and a far field measuring chamber are available in development. .
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Responsibility of AESA-HW development in the field of future SWaP-C optimized Airborne AESA systems Technical management and coordination of an interdisciplinary development team consisting of several specialist departments (electronics, mechanics, power supply) Design, development and design of complex antenna systems (AESAs) in the microwave sector with focus on technical feasibility in the time and cost framework Tracking the latest technological trends in the field of tileable AESA systems and providing novel AESA architectures and product solutions Participate in creating the requirements together with System Engineering and evaluation of technical feasibility Accompanying the production of subassemblies and integration of AESA Commissioning and testing of AESA and subassemblies and characterization of the HF parameters Creating necessary documentation such as concept, specifications, design document, test procedures and test reports
Complete university degree in electrical engineering in the field of radio-frequency technology, communications technology or comparable, doctoral degree Experience in the development, interpretation and verification of AESA systems Experience in handling modern HF measurement technology including antenna measurement Programming skills in Matlab or comparable Good knowledge of common computer packages (MS Word, MS Excel) Team and communication skills for cooperation in interdisciplinary and international project teams Innovative and creative way of working and thinking as well as a capacity for compact presentation and presentation of concepts Independent and responsible work Flowing German and good English skills
Flexible working hours & work-life balance Remuneration & social benefits Personal and professional development Working atmosphere Health and safety Mobility & Sustainability
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