Avionics Architect

Creotech Instruments; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Sports card

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Creotech Instruments is seeking an experienced Avionics Architect to lead the design and implementation of avionics for spacecraft. The role includes managing technical decisions and conducting essential trade studies. Candidates should possess a robust background in embedded systems with extensive experience in electronics engineering.

We offer a stable position in a collaborative environment, with an attractive salary, benefits package including private health care, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in avionics, embedded systems, or electronics engineering within New Space companies.
• Proven experience owning the architecture of complex embedded/electronic systems.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Own the spacecraft avionics architecture.
• Translate system requirements into technical design decisions.
• Conduct technical trade studies.

Skills

Avionics design

Embedded systems

Digital electronics

Communication protocols

Hands-on operational support

Communication skills

Tools

RTOS

Embedded Linux

Job description

We are looking for an Avionics Architect to define and lead the avionics architecture for our spacecraft, working from early trade studies through to flight-ready implementation. You will translate spacecraft requirements (defined and driven by Systems Engineering) into a robust and scalable avionics design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the spacecraft avionics architecture
• Translate system requirements into technical design decisions
• Manage technical and performance budgets
• Conduct technical trade studies (e.g. COTS vs. custom solutions, radiation tolerance, redundancy)
• Review unit designs within your area of expertise
• Own ICDs and interfaces (internal and external partners), including pinouts, grounding, etc.
• Lead avionics activities in project reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR)

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in avionics, embedded systems, or electronics engineering within New Space companies
• Proven experience owning the architecture of complex embedded/electronic systems
• Strong understanding of:
  • Digital electronics and embedded systems (MCUs, FPGAs, memory, peripherals)
  • Interfaces and protocols (e.g. CAN, Ethernet, SpaceWire, SPI, I2C, UART, PUS, CCSDS)
  • Requirements and interface documentation (ICDs), as well as configuration management
  • Verification and test strategies
• Ability to communicate clearly and make sound trade-offs under constraints (mass, power, schedule, cost, reliability)
• Hands‑on mindset when needed (e.g. design reviews, operational support)
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with space systems (CubeSats / SmallSats) and relevant standards (ECSS, NASA practices)
• Understanding of radiation effects (TID, SEE) and rad‑tolerant design approaches
• EMC/EMI design and testing experience
• Experience with:
  • RTOS or embedded Linux
  • Safety concepts (FMEA, fault trees)
  • Spacecraft data handling and FDIR
  • PUS communication standards
• Familiarity with typical subsystem interfaces (ADCS sensors/actuators, EPS, TT&C radios, payloads)
• Familiarity with the SpaceVPX standard

We offer

Work in a friendly, well‑coordinated team of enthusiasts

Stable employment in a modern company with an established market position

Attractive salary and benefits package (e.g., private medical care, sports card)

Opportunities for professional development and participation in innovative projects