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# SatComms Software Architect

- **Company:** CGI Group Inc.
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cyber Security, DevOps, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Satcom, Requirements Management, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Optimization Algorithms, OSS/BSS
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2909117786-2

## About the Role

Essential:

 - At least 5 years of recent Satellite or Wireless communications Software or network Architecture
 - Maths, Physics, Computer Science or similar degree
 - Experience in designing high level architectures using standardized approaches and tools, requirements management and Technical Specifications
 - Experience of the development and testing lifecycle
 - Experience of developing to stringent standards (Space, Defence standards etc)
 - Ability to lead others in technical work

Highly Desirable:

 - Experience in RF communications, OSS/BSS, satellite modem/terminal software, or VSAT platforms
 - Demonstrates a good understanding of cyber-security practices
 - Use of reference models and Space Standards
 - Experience with Agile and DevOps approaches

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## Description

We are looking for an architect, who has an existing background in Communications or Space Technology, to support ground segment software and network solutions developed with our SatCom customers. Our solutions cover network management, operations support, and mission planning, often using cutting edge optimization techniques.

This role will be hybrid, based in Leatherhead, Reading, London, Bristol or Leicester as base-office. Some short trips to Europe may be required for customer meetings. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance.

Your future duties and responsibilities
You will be joining an existing architecture team as a senior member and will work across projects with existing clients as well as responding to RFPs with potential new clients. CGI also offers an extensive range of training and on-the-job support to help members to develop their domain expertise.

The System Architect is responsible for defining the solution and system architecture (including models, decisions, validation, evolution and delivery support), working with the customer and any subcontractors to identify, trade-off and design the overall architecture. Architects assist with the overall strategy and business chase activities, working with multiple stakeholders. As well as developing the overall architecture the Software Architect will also create high level artefacts to be delivered to the customer.


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