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Data Handling System Engineer (d/m/w)

Immenstaad am Bodensee💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Architecting and managing the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystems for spacecraft, integrating electrical hardware, software, and complex protocols for missions in Earth observation, science, exploration, and navigation.

Role type

Senior IC Data Handling System Architect

Builds

Central on-board computers and mass storage systems for satellites

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Embedded Systems

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Data Handling hardware subsystem architecture, Space standards (ECSS, CCSDS), Embedded systems, Supplier management, System integration, Test specification creation, Subsystem lifecycle management

Preferred skills

Trade-off studies, Commercial project management, Time and cost planning

Technologies

ECSS, CCSDS, OBDH subsystems

Responsibilities

Act as primary technical interface for Chief Engineer, customers, and suppliers; Define hardware architecture including data rates and electrical interfaces; Manage supplier specifications and co-engineering; Define data flows and housekeeping budgets; Create test specifications and support launch/in-orbit activities; Manage subsystem delivery, integration, and verification.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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