Avionics Subsystems Systems Engineer

Creotech Instruments; Bremen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Creotech Instruments S.A. is seeking an experienced engineer to join our space systems team. You will work on spacecraft avionics, define and manage requirements, and coordinate interfaces across avionics, platform subsystems, payload, and flight software.

The role demands strong systems thinking, rigorous documentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a space technology environment. Fluency in English is essential, and familiarity with ECSS/CCSDS standards, DOORS-like tools,

Qualifications

• MSc or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or related.
• Well established understanding of systems engineering processes.
• Experience with requirements engineering and interface management.
• Experience preparing technical specifications, ICDs and verification docs.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Derive, allocate and manage subsystem requirements with full traceability.
• Manage technical interfaces between avionics, subsystems, payload, and flight software.
• Support decision-making, trade studies, and risk management at subsystem level.
• Perform analyses and maintain avionics budgets (power, processing, data throughput).
• Define verification, qualification and acceptance testing for subsystems.
• Support anomaly investigations and engineering changes throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead subsystem level FMEA/FMECA.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements engineering

Interface management

English fluency

Analytical skills

Education

MSc or higher in Aerospace/Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

DOORS-like tools

Job description

Creotech Instruments S.A. is a Polish manufacturer and integrator of satellites and satellite systems. Using our proprietary HyperSat platform, we design, manufacture, integrate and test satellites, and also support their launch and in-orbit operations. We carry out advanced space programmes, including in the fields of Earth observation for defence and dual-use applications, space situational awareness, and enhancing the resilience of navigation systems. We have our own electronics manufacturing facility and a small satellite integration facility certified by the European Space Agency (ESA). Since 2022, we have been listed on the Main Market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange as the first Polish company in the space technology sector. Join the team that is building Poland’s space capabilities.

We’re looking for an engineer with an MSc or higher degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering (or related) and a solid understanding of systems engineering processes. You should have experience in requirements engineering, interface management and preparing technical specifications, ICDs and verification documentation, along with strong analytical skills, a systems-thinking approach and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. Fluent English is essential. Experience in spacecraft avionics (OBDH, EPS, TT&C, SpaceWire, CAN), ECSS or CCSDS standards, DOORS-like tools, flight-proven systems or ESA projects will be a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Derive, allocate, and manage subsystem and equipment requirements with full traceability to system-level requirements.
• Managing technical interfaces between avionics equipment, platform subsystems, payload, and flight software.
• Supporting technical decision-making, trade studies, and risk management for the subsystem and equipment level solutions.
• Perform applicable analyses and maintain avionics budgets such as power, processing, data throughput, memory, and communication bandwidth.
• Define subsystem and equipment verification and support qualification and acceptance testing.
• Support anomaly investigations, risk management, and engineering change activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead subsystem level FMEA/FMECA

Basic qualifications:

• MSc or higher degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Well established understanding of systems engineering processes;
• Experience with requirements engineering, interface management
• Experience preparing technical specifications, ICDs, and verification documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systems-thinking approach.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in systems engineering of spacecraft avionics or complex aerospace electronic systems.
• Strong knowledge of spacecraft avionics, including OBDH, EPS, TT&C, and onboard communication protocols (e.g., SpaceWire, CAN, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with spacecraft development standards (ECSS, CCSDS, or equivalent).
• Hands-on experience in requirements definition and management using Doors-like requirements management tool
• Experience in working on systems with flight heritage (TRL 9);

Experience in working with European Space Agency, European Commission and European Defense Agency.