Space Avionics Systems Architect (Friedrichshafen, Bremen, or Munich)

Gramian Consulting Group; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Gramian Consultancy seeks a senior Space Avionics Systems Architect to lead the design and technical definition of spacecraft avionics architectures, focusing on on-board computers, payload interfaces, high-speed networking, FDIR, system recovery concepts, and mission operations procedures.

This role targets experienced architects with 10+ years in spacecraft avionics and embedded hardware, including processors, FPGAs/SoCs, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in spacecraft avionics, high-speed digital electronics, or complex embedded hardware.
• Experience with distributed systems and fault-tolerant architectures.
• Master’s degree in Aerospace or Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end spacecraft avionics architecture definition.
• Define system decomposition and interface strategy across on-board computers and payloads.
• Architect high-speed networking payloads, backplanes, and system boot/recovery concepts.
• Design robust FDIR, safe-mode behavior, and watchdog concepts.
• Document and maintain the technical baseline with diagrams and justifications.
• Perform analyses related to radiation tolerance, EMI/EMC, and power distribution.
• Collaborate with networking, GNC, RF, software, FPGA, and mechanical teams.

Skills

Space avionics

Embedded systems

High-speed interfaces

Distributed systems

FPGA/SoC

Education

Master’s degree (Aerospace or Electrical/Electronics)

Tools

ATOP

MOIS

ECSS PUS

EAPL

ECSS-E-ST-70

Job description

About Us

Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About Client

Our client operates in the aerospace and space technology sector, working on complex avionics systems, simulation environments, and engineering tools used across satellite and flight control development.

Role Overview

We are looking for a senior Space Avionics Systems Architect to lead the design and technical definition of spacecraft avionics architectures. The role focuses on on-board computer systems, payload interfaces, high-speed networking, FDIR, system recovery concepts, and mission operations procedures.

This position is suited for an experienced architect or senior consultant with deep background in spacecraft avionics, complex embedded systems, and distributed hardware architectures involving processors, FPGAs/SoCs, and high-speed interfaces.

CONTRACT: Contractor Agreement

COMMITMENT: Full-time (multi-year)

LOCATIONS: ONSITE Friedrichshafen, Bremen, or Munich, Germany; Relocation support

NOTES: EU passport needed; English fluency is required; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end spacecraft avionics architecture definition
• Define system decomposition and interface strategy across on-board computers and payloads
• Architect high-speed networking payloads, backplanes, and system boot/recovery concepts
• Design robust Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery strategies, including safe-mode behavior and watchdog concepts
• Document and maintain the technical baseline, including architecture diagrams and design justifications
• Perform engineering analyses related to radiation tolerance, EMI/EMC, signal integrity, and power distribution
• Collaborate with networking, GNC, RF, software, FPGA, and mechanical engineering teams
• Support technical decision-making across architecture trade-offs and system constraints
• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft avionics, high-speed digital electronics, or complex embedded hardware systems
• Proven experience architecting distributed systems using processors, FPGAs/SoCs, and high-speed interfaces
• Expertise with ATOP and MOIS
• Expertise with EGS-CC operations procedure language / EAPL
• Knowledge of ECSS PUS
• Knowledge of ECSS-E-ST-70 guidance