0Senior RF Development Engineer for AESA Systems (m/f/d)
Hensoldt | Germany | 89xxx Ulm | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 17.02.2026 on stepstone.de

Senior RF Development Engineer for AESA Systems (m/f/d)

Branch: Electrical engineering Branch: Electrical engineering


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 Senior HF Development Engineer for AESA Systems (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 shall include design work for the design of actively electronically controllable antennas (AESAs) and their sub-assemblies, specification of sub-assemblies, integration and verification of AESA and documentation of work. To this end, modern exhibition equipment, a near-field scanning measuring station and a far-field measuring chamber are available in development.

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Technical Management and Responsibility (Technical Management) of AESA Development Works in the Total Project Professional leadership of a team of development engineers Design, development and characterization of complex antenna systems (AESAs) in the microwave sector with focus on technical feasibility in the time and cost framework Participate in creating the requirements together with System Engineering and evaluation of technical feasibility commissioning and testing of the AESA and characterization of the HF parameters Analysis of verification results and evaluation of performance for the overall ESA Creating necessary documentation such as design document, specifications, test procedures and test reports

Complete university degree in electrical engineering in the field of radio-frequency technology, communications technology or comparable, doctoral degree Multiannual professional experience (at least 5 years) in the development, interpretation and verification of AESA systems Experience in handling modern HF measurement technology including antenna measurement 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 Prerequisite for authorisation in handling classified information (VS) 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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89077  Ulm
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