Comms/Network System Architect

• Analyze and break down customer needs and requirements at avionics system level
• Assess and analyze airborne candidate technologies
• Design concepts for single- and multi-platform interacting sensor systems
• Develop and mature novel system and software architectures for collaborative sensor systems
• Implement prototypes and demonstrators using future avionics hardware platforms, including verifying developed technologies
• Participate in research and development projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Present results to internal and external project partners

Technologies:

• Ada
• Architect
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Support
• Java
• Linux
• Mobile
• Network
• Python
• Robotics

• PhD or Masters degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics, or a similar field
• Solid academic background in sensor data processing, sensor data fusion, and sensor management
• Ability to work independently
• Strong interest in cooperative systems, cognitive robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence
• Experience in embedded or hardware-near software development, preferably for airborne mission systems
• Programming skills in C/C++, Java, ADA, and Python, and experience with Linux, GCC, and make scripts; preferably applied to embedded systems
• Ability and motivation to work in an international project context
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work independently
• Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to integrity

We are Airbus Defence and Space GmbH. We are seeking a COMMS/Network System Architect (d/m/f) to support Air Power Engineering-Mission Systems. You will join our Avionics System Design and Technology Team in Manching, Germany, working on technology and system development for cooperating airborne manned and unmanned platforms within the FCAS program. The work includes cross-platform collaborative sensing functions for future aircraft avionics mission systems, including sensors, computing hardware, and system software. The position is permanent and at professional experience level, within Sub-system Development. Manching is about an hour north of Munich and offers countryside living, leisure and cultural activities, and access to nearby cities. We offer attractive remuneration and additional benefits, 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour week, flexible and mobile working options, part-time work, job sharing, sabbaticals, professional development and international career opportunities, health programs, on-site medical support, canteen and cafeteria, childcare at selected locations, and a diverse, inclusive working environment. We support personal growth through tailored development solutions and flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

last updated 44 week of 2026