System Architect

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At S(&)T, we contribute to a safer life on Earth by translating space data into valuable and actionable insights. We support organizations, governments, and commercial entities in strengthening their information position to improve decision-making. Our focus spans four domains: Space & Science, Defence & Security, Environment & Sustainability, and the High-Tech Industry. We manage all levels of the data value chain from source to user applications, leveraging our expertise through innovations, customer projects, and talent acquisition services. Our headquarters are in Delft, The Netherlands, with satellite offices in Oslo, Norway, and Rome, Italy, employing 125 experts.

We are seeking a System Architect to join our team in Delft .

As a Software Architect working on CubeSats, you will oversee mission-specific software, firmware, and gateware functionalities, focusing on their impact on system-level performance. Your main responsibility will be the architectural design and integration of these functionalities.

• Including a new, integrated CDH&TTC subsystem.
• Implementing redundancy.
• Implementing a dual redundant Communication Bus.
• Meeting Operational Science as a Service requirements.
• Aligning with customer requirements on Product Assurance, process, and development.

This is a temporary position with an initial duration of 6 to 12 months. Extension is possible but not guaranteed. We accept freelancers, with an hourly rate up to EUR 75.

• Perform flowdown of system requirements to subsystem requirements for software/firmware/gateware in the product tree.
• Define the development approach for these items and communicate with customers to align on it.
• Coordinate development of delegated items within the product tree.
• Initially focus on processes—software development standards, frameworks, etc.—and later shift focus to the software itself.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have relevant education in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or similar, or equivalent experience.
• Are systems thinkers capable of understanding architecture, interactions, performance, and processes.
• Can define software/firmware/gateware structures and make high-level design decisions.
• Experience in the Space industry and familiarity with standards like ECSS is highly preferred.
• Possess excellent communication skills in English.
• Are passionate about space and satellites.
• Thrive in a high-energy, dynamic environment where passion and practicality are valued.

Apply now or send your CV and motivation letter to (emailprotected).

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