Comms/Network System Architect

Quick Facts

• Role: Comms/Network System Architect (Systems & Software Architecture for Cooperative Sensing)

• Focus: FCAS mission systems and cross-platform collaborative sensing for manned and unmanned aircraft

Description

You will design and mature system and software architectures for cooperative, cross-platform sensing functions for future aircraft mission systems. The work includes analyzing avionics system requirements, assessing candidate airborne technologies, implementing prototypes on future avionics hardware, and verifying developed technologies. You will collaborate in an international R&D context and present results to internal and external project partners.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and break down customer needs and requirements at avionics system level

• Assess and analyze airborne candidate technologies

• Design concepts for single- and multi-platform interacting sensor systems

• Develop and mature novel system and software architectures for collaborative sensor systems

• Implement prototypes and demonstrators using future avionics hardware platforms, including verifying developed technologies

• Participate in R&D projects involving multiple stakeholders

• Present results to internal and external project partners

Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Informatics, or similar field

• Solid academic background in sensor data processing, sensor data fusion, and sensor management

• Ability to work independently

• Strong interest in cooperative systems, cognitive robotics, autonomy, and artificial intelligence

• Experience in embedded or hardware-near software development, preferably for airborne mission systems

• Programming skills in C/C++, Java, ADA, and Python

• Experience with Linux, GCC, and make scripts; preferably applied to embedded systems

• Ability and motivation to work in an international project context

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work independently

• Awareness of potential compliance risks and commitment to integrity

Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and additional benefits

• 30 days of annual leave based on a 35-hour week

• Flexible and mobile working options; part-time work, job sharing, sabbaticals

• Professional development and international career opportunities

• Health programs and on-site medical support

• Canteen and cafeteria

• Childcare at selected locations

• Diverse and inclusive working environment

• Tailored development solutions and flexible working arrangements