Systems & Software Architect

• Education: Completed university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science\n
• Professional Experience: Several years of professional experience in system architecture or the design of complex technical systems, ideally within the Aerospace or Defense sectors.\n
• Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of Flight Test Ground Station systems, telemetry, data processing, and data analysis.\n

• Technical Proficiency:\n \n

• Advanced expertise in C++ development and software design patterns.\n
• Strong command of Linux environments and system administration.\n
• Proven experience with various software/hardware architectures and network protocols.\n

• Expertise in defining system requirements and creating architectural models (e.g., UML, SysML).\n \n\n

• Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative, scalable solutions.\n
• Soft Skills: Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary, international environment.\n
• Languages: Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.\n
• Travel: Willingness to undertake occasional business travel.\n
• Preferred: Practical experience in flight test analysis is advantageous.\n

In order to support the Flight Test Ground Station Germany Team Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a \n

Flight Test Ground Station Systems Architect (m/w/d) \n

Your location \n

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach. \n

Our Benefits for You\n \n

• Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines. \n
• Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities. \n
• Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives. \n
• Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations. \n
• Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA. \n

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Your tasks and responsibilities \n

As a Systems & Software Architect for the Flight Test Ground Station (FTGS)\n \n

• you will lead the end-to-end architectural lifecycle for a complex suite of flight test tools, including FTGS-Core, FIDA, and various Add-On tools.\n
• you will be responsible for defining and documenting comprehensive system requirements, balancing operational needs, technical constraints, and stringent regulatory requirements.\n
• your core mission involves developing and iterating robust architectures encompassing hardware, software, and network infrastructure.\n
• Utilizing established architectural patterns and best practices, you will design modular, scalable systems and produce high-quality design specifications, interface definitions, and technical documentation.\n
• You will play a decisive role in evaluating and selecting the technologies and components necessary for successful system implementation, ensuring seamless interoperability and compatibility between various subsystems and external interfaces.\n
• Beyond design, you will drive technical excellence by establishing development best practices, conducting detailed design studies, and overseeing validation and verification (V&V) strategies. You will actively support the system integration process and contribute to the creation of test strategies to validate architecture and performance.\n
• A key aspect of this role is cross-functional leadership within an Integrated Product Team (IPT). You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams-including software, hardware, test, and operations engineers-to resolve complex technical challenges.\n
• By leading "tiger teams" to address critical issues and facilitating continuous improvement through rigorous retrospectives, you will ensure long-term technical consistency.\n
• Furthermore, you will remain at the forefront of the industry by monitoring emerging technologies and trends in flight test and ground station systems, ensuring the FTGS toolchain remains cutting-edge and future-proof.\n

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