System Architect

System Architect | Satellite Communications Manufacturer

Location: Lake Constance, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (60% On-site)

Salary: €95,000 - €120,000

Contract: Full time, Permanent

An established satellite communications terminal manufacturer on Lake Constance has just approved a new LEO satellite programme, and they need a System Architect to own its architecture. This is a chance to step in and define the long-term technical direction of a brand new product line rather than maintain someone else's design, turning system concepts into working proof-of-concept terminals.

What's in it for you?

• Architectural ownership of a newly approved LEO programme from concept through to prototype
• A permanent role, with long-term influence over the product roadmap
• Hybrid working with up to 60% home office (3 days per week on-site) at a lakeside location in one of southern Germany's most attractive regions to live and work
• Hands-on work across SoCs, FPGAs, embedded Linux, and next-generation radio technologies including 5G NTN
• Professional relocation support where appropriate

Responsibilities

• Lead system-level design and prototyping of satellite communication systems
• Configure and integrate SoCs, FPGAs, and peripherals into complete proof-of-concept systems
• Develop, test, and optimise end-to-end PoCs using in-house and partner solutions
• Make hardware/software co-design decisions across embedded Linux, RTOS, and hardware bus architecture

Skills Required

• Product development experience on communication devices with a radio interface (satellite, 5G, or Wi-Fi modems)
• Solid telecoms/comms fundamentals, including networking protocols such as TCP/IP and Ethernet
• Hands-on experience in at least one of: embedded Linux, RTOS, or SoC/FPGA integration
• English language skills

Strong Differentiators

• 5G NTN or wider 5G/6G protocol experience at product level
• Depth across more than one of embedded Linux, RTOS, and SoC/FPGA integration, including board bring-up

This is a great opportunity to own a genuinely cutting-edge 5G NTN project, where the technology has only existed for a few years. Please apply now if you have the required skills!