Senior Software Solutions Architect

Rivada Space Networks GmbH; España; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Attractive salary

Job summary

Rivada Space Networks in Spain is seeking a Senior Software Solutions Architect to lead the design and engineering of our Digital Twin platform. You will define the strategic vision, align software roadmaps, and guide the technical direction across assets, processes, and systems.

You will evaluate vendors, oversee architecture, model development, and system integration, while driving data and AI analytics. Fluent English and willingness to travel support our dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in computer science, engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of professional experience with 5+ years in simulations/digital twin domains.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, C#, Java.
• Experience with AI tooling and modern tech stacks.

Responsibilities

• Define the Digital Twin strategic vision and align with enterprise goals.
• Architect and maintain software architecture and multi-year roadmaps.
• Lead model development, simulations, and visual environments for assets and processes.
• Oversee system integration and data/AI analytics across components.
• Evaluate vendors and drive cost-efficient, scalable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and mentor staff.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Java

Simulation

Digital Twin

Software architecture

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

AI frameworks

Cloud platforms

Job description

Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together. Now we are looking for the best talents to help us make our vision come true. We are open to candidates in Germany, Spain or Poland.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Solutions Architect for the Software Solutions to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will be responsible for the design and the engineering solution as well as the technical management of the Digital Twin software, ensuring it meets our business needs. The Digital Twin includes the end-to-end simulation and virtual models of physical assets, processes and systems of Rivada constellation.

This includes

• Defining the Digital Twin strategic vision and ensuring enterprise alignment including e.g.:
  • Software road map: Defines the multi-year strategy with a realistic and progressing approach to integrate the different building blocks of the Digital Twin.
  • Vendor management: Evaluates between in-house developed solutions and 3rdparty software providers, integration tools to get the best value and avoid vendors lock-in.
• Designing and specifying the software technical architecture including e.g.:
  • Architectural design: Develop and maintain the overall software architecture, ensuring it aligns with the strategic goals and technical standards.
  • Model development: Define behavioural models, simulations, and visual environments for physical assets, processes and systems.
  • Systemintegration: Oversee the integration of various software components and3rdparty systems, ensuring seamless interoperability.
  • Dataand AIanalytics:Assessment of scalablearchitectureto supportmassivedatamanagement,workflowsandprocesses, including the use of AIframeworks.

• Continuous technology evaluation with emerging technologies and industry trends, including the use of AI tooling and modern tech stacks for optimal performance and cost efficiency.
• Implementing proof of concepts to design and prototype solutions (including AI) to validate technical feasibility and demonstrate value before full-scale production.
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring projects are implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Preparing financial engineering for cost optimisation and budget forecasting.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• At least 10 years of professional experience and 5 years with a focus on simulations and digital twin domains, defining technical architecture sand deployment solutions.
• Valuable experience as a software solutions architect or in the space sector.
• Good knowledge in programming languages such as Python, C++,C #,Java, etc.
• Goodunderstanding of mathematicalmodelling, simulation techniques, and algorithms.
• Experience with user interface design for simulation software applications.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum.
• Very goodcommunication and soft skills to coordinate and interact with internal teams.
• Able to travel and work in a very dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English.

We are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively. This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience. Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or other individual characteristics.