Radio & Radar Systems Engineer

EmbentionΒ·Alicante, Spain

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Embention doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Alicante

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

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This job was published 3 months ago

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About the role

#Join us in enabling drones to populate our skies


At Embention, we have been driven since 2007 by a clear mission: Enabling drones to populate our skies.We provide more than 700 customers in 70 countries including internationally renowned companies such as Toyota, Amazon Prime Air, and Honda with Veronte autopilots, critical avionics, and software for their professional drones and eVTOLs. All our systems are developed in accordance with DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-160 standards, making us the only company in the sector certified by AESA and EASA as both a POA and APDOA.

The core of our company lies in our R&D team, made up of over 100 multidisciplinary engineers. Together with the rest of the organization, we are a team of 180 professionals united by a single goal: to innovate and push the boundaries of UAV technology.

Following a record-breaking 2025 marked by strong stock market performance, the launch of industrial production in the United Arab Emirates, and the establishment of a subsidiary in the United States, we are looking to continue expanding our team and driving continuous R&D development.

If you are passionate about our mission and want to be part of this journey, we are looking for you.

This role is focused on system architecture and operational performance.

What you'll do

πŸ’‘ Which will be your responsibilities?
  • Specification of radio and radar systems requirements

  • Communication-system design architectures (HF/VHF/UHF, telemetry, data links, GNSS)

  • Radar topologies (FMCW, pulsed, altimetry, inflight detection)

  • Perform link budget calculations and radar range equation analysis

  • Dimension communication links and coverage analysis

  • Define front-end architectures

  • Integrate with airborne avionics and ground segment systems

  • Participate in integration, verification and validation (IVV) activities

  • Generate technical documentation under DO-160, DO-254 and DO-366 standards

What we're looking for

πŸ•΅οΈβ™€οΈ What do we need?

  • 2+ years of experience in radios or high-reliability communication systems

  • Familiarity with aeronautical radios and telemetry systems

Nice to have

πŸ“š What do we value?

  • Degree in Telecommunications, Aerospace, Electronics Engineering or similar

  • Experience in certified environments (DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, ARP4761)

  • Experience in Detect & Avoid systems

  • Focus, commitment, agility, and result-oriented

  • Autonomy, attention to detail and structured mindset

  • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

  • Strong understanding of RF architecture and propagation principles

  • Experience performing link budget calculations

  • Experience in RF laboratory validation and troubleshooting

  • Professional level of English

About the company & team

Additional information

Embention is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment decisions are made based on experience, qualifications, and alignment with role requirements.

About the company

Embention

Embention

Aerospace

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Spanish company
100 employees