Avionics Architect

Creotech Instruments is looking for an Avionics Architect to define and lead the avionics architecture of its spacecraft, from early trade studies to flight-ready implementation.

About the role

You will translate spacecraft requirements (defined and driven by Systems Engineering) into a robust and scalable avionics design.

Responsibilities

• Own the spacecraft avionics architecture
• Translate system requirements into technical design decisions
• Manage technical and performance budgets
• Conduct technical trade studies (e.g. COTS vs. custom solutions, radiation tolerance, redundancy)
• Review unit designs within your area of expertise
• Own ICDs and interfaces (internal and external partners), including pinouts, grounding, etc.
• Lead avionics activities in project reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, QR)
• Contribute to product line development (delta vs. heritage approach)

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in avionics, embedded systems, or electronics engineering within New Space companies
• Proven experience owning the architecture of complex embedded/electronic systems
• Strong understanding of: Digital electronics and embedded systems (MCUs, FPGAs, memory, peripherals), Interfaces and protocols (e.g. CAN, Ethernet, SpaceWire, SPI, I2C, UART, PUS, CCSDS), Requirements and interface documentation (ICDs), as well as configuration management, Verification and test strategies
• Ability to communicate clearly and make sound trade-offs under constraints (mass, power, schedule, cost, reliability)
• Hands-on mindset when needed (e.g. design reviews, operational support)
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Nice to have

• Experience with space systems (CubeSats / SmallSats) and relevant standards (ECSS, NASA practices)
• Understanding of radiation effects (TID, SEE) and rad-tolerant design approaches
• EMC/EMI design and testing experience
• Experience with: RTOS or embedded Linux, Safety concepts (FMEA, fault trees), Spacecraft data handling and FDIR, PUS communication standards
• Familiarity with typical subsystem interfaces (ADCS sensors/actuators, EPS, TT&C radios, payloads)
• Familiarity with the SpaceVPX standard

What Creotech offers

• Employment contract
• Life insurance
• Private medical care
• MultiSport card
• Vacation benefits
• Prepaid Christmas card
• Benefits for employees’ children
• Emergency benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work system
• Integration events
• Parking

Salary is not disclosed in the original posting.

Originally posted at https://creotech.pl/en/job-offers/avionics-architect