System Architect - Space Systems (CubeSats)

System Architect - Space Systems (CubeSats) Delft Full time (40 hours per week) Senior About this job We are currently looking for a System Architect to join the team in Delft . As a Software Architect working on CubeSats, you will be responsible for overseeing the mission-specific software, firmware, and gateware functionalities and how they impact the system-level performance. Your focus will be on the architectural design and integration of those unique, mission-specific functionalities. These are the main challenges you will find: Inclusion of a new, integrated CDH & TTC subsystem. Implementation of redundancy. Implementation of a dual redundant Communication-Bus. Operational Science as a Service requirements. Following the requirements from the customers on Product Assurance, process, and development. You will perform the flowdown of system requirements to subsystem requirements for the software/firmware/gateware items in the product tree. You will define the development approach for the software/firmware/gateware items in the product tree. You will communicate and align with customers to define it. You will coordinate the development of the delegated items as part of the lower levels of the product tree. Especially during the initial phase, you will focus on the processes —how software is written, the necessary standards, draft of the framework, etc. After the first two years, your focus will shift more towards the software development itself. Requirements We are looking for candidates if: You have a relevant education in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or similar fields, or comparable working experience. You’re a systems thinker who can see the big picture — architecture, interaction, performance, and process. You have experience working as an Architect , defining the structure and interaction of software/firmware/gateware components and making high-level decisions on the design. Experience in the Space industry and its standards (e.g., ECSS) is highly preferable. You have excellent communication skills in English . You are passionate about space . Just hearing the word “satellite” excites you. You thrive in a high-energy , dynamic environment where passion and practicality are valued. Interested in becoming our new System Architect? Apply via our application form, or send your CV and motivational letter directly to recruitment@stcorp.nl . At S&T, we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We oversee data from instruments to applications and apply our expertise within our software frameworks, information products, and consultancy. Our society relies on space and scientific instruments for climate change monitoring, navigation, defense, and national security, as well as other crucial services used daily. These instruments generate enormous quantities of complex data, and our goal is to unlock its value. With over 20 years of experience in instrument calibration, data quality monitoring tools, real-time data processing frameworks, and application-specific algorithms, we help organizations, governments, and industries strengthen their information position and improve decision-making. Our focus areas include: Space & Science, Defense & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and High-Tech Consulting. Privacy notice To apply for this vacancy, you must submit your personal information to S&T. We will collect, use, and process your data as described in our Privacy Policy . Our data processing complies with GDPR. Note: Acquisition from third parties (e.g., agencies) based on this vacancy is not welcome. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-roma, IT

Posted Date: 5/9/2025