Software System Architect

g2 Recruitment; Wallonië; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment seeks an experienced Satellite Software Architect to define and drive the software architecture for a complex satellite platform. You will own end-to-end architecture across flight and embedded systems and collaborate with hardware, FPGA, and systems teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in satellite software/systems architecture, strong embedded C and Python skills, experience with RTOS (FreeRTOS) and embedded Linux, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software/systems architecture for satellite environments.
• Experience designing architectures for complex embedded systems.
• Familiarity with RTOS (prefer FreeRTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Experience with CAN, SPI, I2C, UART or similar protocols.
• Strong collaboration across hardware and software domains.
• Ability to define standards, interfaces and architectural frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end satellite software architecture across flight and embedded systems.
• Define software standards, interfaces and reusable frameworks.
• Collaborate with software, electronics, FPGA and systems teams to translate requirements.
• Lead architecture trade-offs on performance, reliability and resources.
• Drive software roadmap and continuous improvement from operations feedback.
• Support design reviews, integration, verification and validation.
• Contribute to automation and autonomous capabilities.

Skills

Embedded software

C

Python

Cross-domain collaboration

System architecture leadership

Tools

RTOS (FreeRTOS)

Embedded Linux

CAN

SPI

I2C

UART

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Satellite Software Architect to define and drive the software architecture for a complex satellite platform with one of our leading clients.

Rolling 12 month contracts - Client can be flexible with Remote - as long as successful candidate is willing to go onsite when required!

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end satellite software architecture across flight and embedded systems.
• Define software standards, interfaces, and reusable architectural frameworks.
• Collaborate with software, electronics, FPGA, and systems teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Lead architecture trade-offs covering performance, reliability, autonomy, and resource management.
• Support design reviews, integration, verification & validation, and operational activities.
• Drive software roadmap development and continuous improvement based on operational feedback.
• Contribute to increased platform automation and autonomous capabilities.
• Strong embedded software development experience with C and Python.
• 5+ years working in Software/Systems Architecture in Satellite environments
• Proven experience designing software architectures for complex embedded systems.
• Experience with RTOS environments (preferably FreeRTOS) and embedded Linux.
• Ability to work effectively across hardware and software domains.
• Space, aerospace, defence, robotics, automotive, or other safety‑critical industries.
• Familiarity with communication standards and protocols such as CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, or similar.
• Experience with software interface management, systems integration, and architecture governance.
• Exposure to automation, autonomous systems, control systems, or operational software environments.
• Experience leading architecture development across multiple products or platforms.