Senior Space Avionics Architect: Onboard Systems Lead

Gramian Consulting Group; Poland; On-site; PLN 518,000 - 820,000; Full time

Job summary

Gramian Consultancy is seeking a Senior Space Avionics Systems Architect to lead the design and technical definition of spacecraft avionics architectures. The role covers on-board computer systems, payload interfaces, high-speed networking, and mission procedures.

The position targets an experienced architect with deep embedded and distributed hardware expertise, including processors, FPGAs/SoCs, and robust ECSS-based standards. On-site roles available in Germany with relocation support.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft avionics, high-speed digital electronics, or complex embedded hardware systems.

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.
• Master’s degree requirement and ECSS/EAPL/ECSS PUS familiarity referenced in role context.

Job description

Gramian Consultancy is seeking a Senior Space Avionics Systems Architect to lead the design and technical definition of spacecraft avionics architectures. The role covers on-board computer systems, payload interfaces, high-speed networking, and mission procedures.

The position targets an experienced architect with deep embedded and distributed hardware expertise, including processors, FPGAs/SoCs, and robust ECSS-based standards. On-site roles available in Germany with relocation support.