System Architect - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes; Tübingen; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role with live programme

Flat hierarchy

Company pension scheme

Job bike scheme

Flexible working model

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes seeks a System Architect to join a leading satellite communications manufacturer near Lake Constance, Germany, scaling a new LEO programme. You will design and prototype system-level concepts, working across SoCs, FPGAs, and peripherals to bring proof-of-concept systems to life.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product and system development for communication devices, with strong C/C++, Python, Linux/RTOS, and HW/SW co-design experience for PoCs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Embedded Systems Engineering or comparable experience.
• 5+ years in product and system development for communication devices (satellite, 5G, Wi‑Fi modems).
• Strong C/C++, Python, Linux/RTOS, and HW/SW co-design for PoCs and prototypes.
• Experience with SoCs, FPGAs and integration of third-party software/SDKs and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype system-level concepts for communication systems.
• Configure and integrate SoCs, FPGAs, and peripherals into PoCs.
• Develop, test, and optimise end-to-end PoCs with in-house and partner solutions.
• Collaborate with R&D teams and partners on system integration and co-design.
• Document architectures, integration steps, and reusable reference designs.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux/RTOS

HW/SW co-design

SoCs

FPGAs

English

Ethernet protocols

System integration

Education

Electrical/Computer/Embedded Systems degree

Tools

SDKs

Third-party software integration

Ethernet

Job description

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast, government, and defence communication network solutions, with more than 30 years of experience delivering secure, tailor-engineered satellite systems to customers in over 130 countries.

The organization is currently on the lookout for a System Architect to join a specialist satellite communications manufacturer's engineering team near Lake Constance, Germany, as they scale up a new LEO satellite programme. The ideal candidate will design and prototype system-level concepts for next-generation communication systems, working across SoCs, FPGAs, and peripherals to bring proof-of-concept systems to life.

Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype system-level concepts for communication systems
• Configure and integrate SoCs, FPGAs, and peripherals into complete proof-of-concept systems
• Develop, test, and optimise end-to-end PoCs with in-house and partner solutions
• Collaborate with R&D teams and partners on system integration and co-design
• Document architectures, integration steps, and reusable reference designs

Skills/Must Have:

• Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Embedded Systems Engineering, or comparable experience
• 5+ years in product and system development for communication devices (satellite, 5G, Wi-Fi modems)
• Skilled in C/C++, Python, Linux/RTOS, and HW/SW co-design for PoCs and prototypes
• Experience with SoCs, FPGAs, and integration of third-party software, SDKs, and communication protocols (Ethernet, 5G/6G)
• Strong problem-solving and hands-on collaboration skills in fast-paced R&D environments
• Very good English Language skills

Benefits:

• Permanent role with clear scope on a live programme
• Flat hierarchy and collegial working culture
• Company pension scheme
• Job bike scheme
• Flexible working model

Salary:

• €95,000 - €120,000