Spacecraft Architect for Satellite Constellation Missions

• Coordinate the avionics team, subcontractors and suppliers for all operational and FDIR activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Define and specify the mission‑operations concept and the operational requirements for both the space and ground segments, with a particular focus on efficient satellite constellation management
• Oversee all aspects of operability, commandability, observability and autonomy across the space segment
• Produce detailed input requirements for platform and payload hardware and software that support the operability, commandability, observability and autonomy of the mission
• Define the project‑specific Packet Utilisation Standard (PUS) tailoring and the associated telecommands and telemetry, working closely with the satellite platform and instrument teams
• Establish a comprehensive Space‑to‑Ground Interface, including detailed definitions of PUS and CCSDS packet structures
• Coordinate and compile inputs for the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and subsystem user manuals (e.g., Power, Communications, Instrument)
• Procedures Development – Manage the creation, verification and validation of Spacecraft Operating Procedures (SOP) and On‑Board Control Macro‑Procedures (OBMPs)
• Ensure correct development of on‑board functional chains for both payload and platform, guaranteeing system operability
• Maintain data continuity throughout project development to promote reuse, improve efficiency and avoid non‑conformities (CNQs)
• Work closely with customers, avionics departments (Data Engineering, Software, AOCS), and transnational teams in France, the United Kingdom and Spain, as well as internal user and development groups
• Secure on‑time, on‑budget, on‑quality delivery using suitable methods (e.g., Agile) for Ops/FDIR activities
• Identify Ops/FDIR tooling needs for the project and coordinate timely implementation
• Support avionics‑engineering R&D initiatives, evaluate new opportunities and prepare technical proposals, with focus on constellation projects
• Support Ops/FDIR improvement work packages, providing consulting, roadmap definition and technology‑development support with focus on constellation projects

• Master’s degree in aerospace, electrical engineering, software engineering or a related field
• 10+ years in spacecraft operations or FDIR
• Proven experience in LEOP and/or Phase‑E activities
• Demonstrated experience across the satellite development lifecycle
• Ability to define mission‑operations concepts and develop system user requirements for operability
• Familiarity with ECSS‑E‑ST‑70 family standards and customer review processes
• Experience leading/coordinating multicultural, transnational teams
• Experience preparing offers (ITTs) for external customers such as ESA or export missions
• Strong focus on delivering on‑time, on‑cost, on‑quality (OTOCOQ) solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience on satellite‑constellation missions is an advantage

• Attractive salary and special payments
• 30 days paid vacation and extra days-off for special occasions
• Excellent upskilling opportunities and great international, group wide development prospects
• Special benefits: employer-funded pension, employee stock options, discounted car leasing, special conditions for insurances, subsidies for public transport, employee benefits at cooperating companies
• On-site-facilities: Kindergarten close to the site, medical officer for check-ups and other health-related services, lakeview canteen and cafeteria
• Company sports and leisure activities such as sailing, tennis and winter sports
• Compatibility of family & work (job sharing, part-time models, flexible working hours, individual timeout)
• Working in a diverse environment, with more than 140 nationalities, where every voice is heard