Ground Systems Software Architect (d/m/w)

Overview

At Airbus, we improve life on Earth and beyond through our cutting‑edge space technologies. We are looking for a new Ground Systems Software Architect (d/m/f) to join the Airbus Space Engineering team in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The role is part of the System Architecture & Lead Engineering Team, supporting national space missions and contributing to Airbus’s transformation plan to become a national champion for high‑performance ground‑space solutions.

Responsibilities

• Definition and design of Satellite Ground Systems: use of state‑of‑the‑art methods (Scrum, Model‑Based Systems Engineering)
• Requirements analysis and architecture definition for Ground Segments regarding satellite monitoring and control, interfaces to ground stations, mission planning systems
• Design trade‑offs and interface management: evaluation and optimisation of design decisions, identification of internal and external interfaces, creation of interface documents (ICD)
• Specification of hardware and software elements as well as redundancy concepts
• Cost estimates for Ground Segment development and operation
• Support in system development, AIV (assembly, integration, verification)
• Contributions to proposals and studies as well as research and development activities
• Technical management for the procurement of software components
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Space Segment Engineering, Performance Engineering, Operations Engineering

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in Computer Science or equivalent and more than 5 years of professional experience in software development (agile development, Linux environments, DevOps, Cloud platforms such as Kubernetes)
• Technical expertise: infrastructure design and integration, experience with RedHat and RedHat OpenShift is a plus
• Adaptability and willingness to learn: interest and ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new technologies
• Project experience: experience working on classified projects (an advantage), experience in managing technical stakeholders (an advantage)
• Soft skills: good communication and presentation skills, team‑oriented work style
• Language skills: fluent German and English, French language skills (a plus)

Additional Information

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Professional
Job Family: Software Engineering

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