Avionics Architect
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About the Role
About the Client:
Our client is a prominent player in Europe’s aerospace sector, specializing in satellite
systems, space exploration, and security solutions. With over 40 years of experience,
they are recognized for their innovation in satellite technology, which supports advanced
communication, Earth observation, and scientific missions. As a trusted partner for both
governmental and commercial organizations globally, they are committed to driving
technological progress while maintaining a focus on sustainability and excellence within
the space industry.
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced professional to lead the design and development
of satellite avionics architecture. This role involves defining system architecture,
managing avionics subsystems through design and testing, and overseeing interface
control across physical and protocol levels. Key responsibilities include risk mitigation,
test planning, and resolving non-conformances, ensuring performance and reliability
throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
● Lead the design of the Avionics architecture of the satellite
● Define and develop the Avionics Architecture of the satellite, covering initial
sizing, trade offs, Interface Budgets and HW performances
● Manage the avionics subsystems (data handling, telemetry and telecommands,
payload data downlink, laser communications terminal, crypto) during detailed
design and testing phases as design authority
● Interface management and control on physical level and across the protocol
stack
● Development risk management and mitigation
● Test planning and supervision
● Non-conformance closure
Qualifications:
● A degree in engineering with a major in electrical engineering, systems
engineering, or compatible qualification
● 6 years of professional experience in space- or aircraft avionics domain
● 3 years of professional experience leading technical teams of at least 2 domains
● Experience with hardware projects in phase B/C/D in the field of avionics
systems
● Proven capability to deliver project results in time and budget
● Excellent communication skills, flexibility and ability to work independently
● Fluency in spoken and written English
● Fluency in German is desired (Language skills can be improved through
company-facilitated trainings)
What the Client Offers:
● Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days
● Hybrid work & mobile work abroad
● Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months)
● Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development,
German language courses & annual employee dialogue
● 13. monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan
● High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy
● Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & In-company sports groups
● Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period &
paid child sickness days
● Subsidized Deutschland ticket, Job bike & parking lots
● Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night
● Company suggestion system & free research and development