Role Summary:
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)
- Contribute to product line development (delta vs. heritage approach)
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 manageme
- ntVerification and test strategies
4.Ability to communicate clearly and make sound trade-offs under constraints (mass, power, schedule, cost, reliability
5.Hands-on mindset when needed (e.g. design reviews, operational support
6.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
5.Familiarity with typical subsystem interfaces (ADCS sensors/actuators, EPS, TT&C radios,
payloads)
6.Familiarity with the SpaceVPX standard