Avionics Architect
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Job Summary
We are looking for anAvionics Architectto lead the system architecture of Keplers next-generation satellite avionics platform. This role will define and drive the end-to-end avionics architecture for a complex spacecraft that combines a high-speed networking payload an On-Board Computer (OBC) and interfaces to a sophisticated Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) sensor and actuator suite.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in high-speed digital or networking equipment architecture and can translate mission and product requirements into a robust scalable and recoverable avionics system that balances performance reliability operability and development risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Own the top-level avionics architecture for a satellite platform including systemdecomposition interfacestrategy and architectural trade studies across the OBC payloadwith a focus on security reliability serviceability and scalability
Define architectures that support high-speed networking payloads (up to 100G) backplanes management networks timing/clock distribution systembootand recovery concepts
Leadthe design ofrobust Failure Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR)includingsafe-mode behavior degraded operation watchdog strategies firmware recovery and contingency operations across the spacecraft
Document and maintain the avionics technical baseline including architecture diagrams interface definitions trade studies operating modes and design justifications
Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews subsystem design reviews integration planning anomaly resolution and roadmap development for future designs
Perform and guide engineering analyses including derating reliability radiation tolerance single-point failure analysis EMI/EMC signal integrity power distribution concepts and FMECA-informed design improvements
Work cross-functionally with networking GNC RF software FPGA systems AIT and mechanical/thermal teams
Support supplier andcomponentselectionfor critical avionics functionsespecially in high-speed interconnect timing compute FPGA/SoC memoryand networking subsystems
Represent Electrical Engineering at internal and external design reviews
Stay current with emerging technologies standards and best practices in space and high-performance electrical systems
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
10 years ofexperience in spacecraft avionics high-speed digital electronics network equipment or other complex embedded hardware systems with significant experience at the architecture or technical lead level
Demonstrated experience architecting complex multi-board or distributed systems that combine processors FPGAs/SoCs management controllers storage power distribution and high-speed interfaces
Strong background in high-speed networking architecture or networking equipment design including experience with Ethernet switching or routing systemsupto100G-class links
Experience with system architecture forcomputeplatforms using modern SoCs FPGAs and memories such as QSPI NOR eMMC DDR4 SATANVMe or similar technologies
Strong understanding ofreliability and operability considerations including FDIR watchdog and reset strategies boot architecture firmware update and recovery concepts redundancy and fault containment
Experience conducting engineering analyses such as FMECA/FMEA worst-case analysis radiation effects mitigation EMI/EMC signal integrity and power architecture trade-offs
Ability to evaluate architectural trade-offs across performance thermal constraints electrical power manufacturability testability schedule and mission risk
Experience working in fast-paced development environments where requirements evolve including driving early design decisions and validating key architectural assumptions
Strong communication skills and ability to produce clear thorough technical documentation and present architectural decisions to cross-functional engineering leadership
Comfortable operating across system-level architecture and detailed interface design from early concept development through integration and validation
Bonus Points:
Experience working in an aerospace or high-reliability (high-rel)environment
Experience designing hardware/systems tooperatein a radiation environment
Low-level electrical designhigh-speed layout
Experience working with Altium
Experience with space standards (NASA or ECSS)
- Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
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