Senior Avionics Architect - Satellite Systems Lead

Blackshark; Toulouse; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerospacelab in Toulouse is seeking an Avionics Architect to own end-to-end satellite avionics architecture across platforms and payloads. You will bridge hardware, firmware and systems engineering, translating mission requirements into robust design decisions.

Join a fast-moving, collaboration‑driven team that values hands-on design, rigorous trades, and early feedback from testing and operations, helping us advance European small satellite capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in aerospace/engineering with a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or a related industry.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and trade-offs clearly.
• Demonstrated autonomy to drive designs to completion.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural trade-off studies and ensure optimal design choices.
• Verify budgets and constraints for avionics architectures.
• Ensure inter-compatibility of satellite sub-systems.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to derive requirements and traceability.
• Support end-to-end validation and verification for avionics.
• Support satellite operators and establish design standards.
• Drive architectural reviews (PDR, CDR) as a reference point.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Autonomy

Rapid learning

Education

MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

Aerospacelab in Toulouse is seeking an Avionics Architect to own end-to-end satellite avionics architecture across platforms and payloads. You will bridge hardware, firmware and systems engineering, translating mission requirements into robust design decisions.

Join a fast-moving, collaboration‑driven team that values hands-on design, rigorous trades, and early feedback from testing and operations, helping us advance European small satellite capabilities.