Job Description:
In order to support "Avionics Architecture and Lead Germany" organisation, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a Data Handling Architect (d/f/m).
You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of spacecraft Data Handling Systems, specifically focusing on Mass Memory Formatting Units (MMFU). Join us in shaping the future of Earth Observation, Science, Space Exploration, Telecommunication and Navigation missions at Airbus Defence and Space.
Your location
At the Airbus site in Friedrichshafen, you work right where the future of Connected Intelligence, Space, and Air Power takes shape. In an environment that offers a broad perspective, you will drive technological innovations across multiple domains.
Our site thrives on dialogue: On campus, you will encounter a unique network of experts in satellite technology, military aviation, cyber security, Artificial Intelligence, as well as the Combat Cloud and Ground Support of tomorrow. Our collaboration is equally dynamic—working in agile teams, we tackle the most complex challenges, ranging from AI-driven Earth observation to secure cloud architecture. Those seeking technological excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration will find the ideal environment here.
Our Benefits for You
Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.
Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.
Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.
Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.
Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.
Your Core Missions:
Architectural Leadership: Act as the central technical authority for On-Board Data Handling (OBDH), bridging the gap between Chief Engineers, customers, and multidisciplinary teams.
System Design & Trade-offs: Conduct high-level trade-off studies and define hardware architectures that push the boundaries of data throughput and processing speed.
End-to-End Requirement Engineering: Translate complex system-level needs into precise equipment specifications and manage the technical roadmap with suppliers.
Interface Mastery: Orchestrate the vital data, electrical, and housekeeping interfaces between the spacecraft platform, payload instruments, and crypto units.
Resource Management: Own the critical DHS budgets, including TM/TC, bus traffic, and processor performance.
Validation & Launch: Lead the subsystem through electrical/functional testing (AIT), system reviews, and remain accountable for performance during Launch and In-Orbit Testing (IOT).
This position will be mainly focused on next generation MMFU development and interfaces within DHS subssytem.
Technical Domains
☒ System Engineering
☒ Computing
☒ Electr; Electronic & Electromagnetics
☒ Protocols
☒ Software
☒ Security
☒ Simulators & Test Means Technologies
Desired skills and qualifications
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering & Information Technology, Aerospace Engineering, or a comparable field of study
- Many years of experience in data handling system
- Data handling hardware subsystem architecture
- Data handling system Environment (e.g. Simulation, CAD)
- Hardware test benches
- Space Standards, e.g. ECSS, CCSDS
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Zur Unterstützung des Avionics Architecture and Lead Germany" Teams sucht Airbus Defence and Space einen Data Handling Architect (d/m/w).
Wir suchen einen Data Handling Architect (d/m/w) der das Team „DHS & Comms Architecture and Hardware“ innerhalb der Organisation Avionics Architecture and Lead Germany (TSEAG) verstärkt.
Sie sind verantwortlich für die End-to-End-Entwicklung von Datenverarbeitungssystemen für Raumfahrzeuge, mit besonderem Schwerpunkt auf Mass Memory Formatting Units (MMFU). Gestalten Sie gemeinsam mit uns die Zukunft der Erdbeobachtung, Wissenschaft, Weltraumforschung, Telekommunikation und Navigation bei Airbus Defence and Space.
Dein Standort
Am Airbus-Standort in Friedrichshafen arbeitest du dort, wo die Zukunft von Connected Intelligence, Space und Air Power entsteht. In einer Umgebung, die Weitblick bietet, gestaltest du technologische Innovationen über Domänen hinweg.
Unser Standort lebt vom Dialog: Auf dem Campus triffst du auf ein einzigartiges Netzwerk aus Experten für Satellitentechnik, militärische Luftfahrt, Cyber-Security, Künstliche Intelligenz sowie Combat Cloud und Ground Support von morgen. Auch unsere Zusammenarbeit ist geprägt von Dynamik – in agilen Teams widmen wir uns den komplexesten Fragestellungen, von KI-gestützter Erdbeobachtung bis zur sicheren Cloud-Architektur. Wer technologische Exzellenz und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit sucht, findet hier das ideale Umfeld.
Unsere Benefits für dich
Faire Vergütung & Extras: Attraktive Vergütung und individuelle Zusatzleistungen, z. B. betriebliche Vorsorgemodelle, Mobilitätsangebote (bspw. Fahrradleasing) oder Mitarbeitervorteile bei kooperierenden Unternehmen gemäß unseren jeweils gültigen Richtlinien.
Zeit für dich (und deine Angehörigen): 30 Tage Jahresurlaub gem. Tarifvertrag (35h/Woche); Vereinbarkeit von Familie & Beruf (Gleitzeit, mobiles Arbeiten, Teilzeit, Jobsharing, Sabbatical)
Weiterkommen leicht gemacht: Ausgezeichnete Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und internationale, konzernweite Entwicklungsperspektiven
Wohlfühlen am Arbeitsplatz: Betriebsarzt; umfassendes Gesundheitsangebot (Sportkurse, Präventionsangebote, uvm.), Kantine und Cafeteria, teils standortnaher Kindergarten
- Vielfalt verbindet: Arbeiten in einem diversen Umfeld, mit mehr als 140 Nationalitäten, in dem Austausch, Unterstützung und Vielfalt gelebt wird
Deine Mission auf den Punkt gebracht:
System-Architektur: Du definierst die Hardware-Struktur der On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) Subsysteme und führst entscheidende Trade-off-Studien durch.
Anforderungs-Design: Du brichst komplexe Kundenwünsche auf präzise technische Spezifikationen für das System und die Geräte herunter.
Schnittstellen-Management: Du bist der Dreh- und Angelpunkt für Daten-, Housekeeping- und Krypto-Schnittstellen zwischen Plattform, Nutzlast und Bordcomputer.
Full Lifecycle Support: Von der Begleitung der Fertigung (Co-Engineering) über elektrische Tests und Verifikation bis hin zum Launch- und In-Orbit-Support.
Budget-Hoheit: Du steuerst kritische Parameter wie TM/TC, Bus-Lasten und Prozessorgeschwindigkeiten.
Security-Lead: Du leitest das Krypto-Design an der Schnittstelle zwischen Hard- und Software.
Technische Fachbereiche
- ☒ System Engineering
- ☒ Informatik / Computing
- ☒ Elektrik, Elektronik & Elektromagnetismus
- ☒ Protokolle
- ☒ Software
- ☒ Sicherheit (Security)
- ☒ Simulatoren & Testmittel-Technologien
Diese Position konzentriert sich hauptsächlich auf die Entwicklung der nächsten MMFU-Generation und deren Schnittstellen innerhalb des DHS-Subsystems.
Erforderliche Kenntnisse und Qualifikationen
abgeschlossenes Masterstudium Elektrotechnik/ Informationstechnik, Luft- und Raumfahrt, oder vergleichbar
Langjährige Erfahrung in Datenverarbeitungssystemen (Data Handling Systems)
Erfahrung in der Architektur von Hardware-Subsystemen für die Datenverarbeitung
Erfahrung im Umgang mit Weltraumstandards (z. B. ECSS, CCSDS)
Kenntnisse mit Umgebungen für Datenverarbeitungssysteme (z. B. Simulation, CAD)
Erfahrung mit Hardware-Teststände
Verhandlungssichere Englischkenntnisse; Deutschkenntnisse sind ein klarer Vorteil für die Arbeit am Standort.
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Skills Required
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or comparable field
- Many years of experience in data handling system
- Data handling hardware subsystem architecture experience
- Experience with data handling system environments (e.g. Simulation, CAD)
- Knowledge of space standards (e.g., ECSS, CCSDS)
- Experience with hardware test benches
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