Hardware/System Architect for High Data Rate FCAS Radio Systems | HW/System-Architekt für hochdatenratige FCAS Funksysteme (m/w/d)

expertplace professionals GmbH

Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Aug 25, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for an experienced Hardware/System Architect to independently develop device hardware architectures for future broadband communication systems operating in the GHz range, utilizing Smart Antenna Technology. The architect will design hardware architectures for various aircraft classes, focusing on modularity, performance, and hardware/firmware/software partitioning. Key responsibilities include defining hardware architectures and interfaces in close collaboration with software architects and system engineering, creating detailed specifications, and overseeing hardware design aspects such as component selection, SoC high integration, RF and digital design, layout, mechanics, cooling, interfaces, and bus systems. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of radio communication hardware system architectures, experience with high integration and performance optimization of GHz radio systems, and proficiency in MBSE and DOORS. This is an attractive opportunity for a professional who thrives on complex technical challenges in a national and international environment.

Required Skills

Education

Not specified

Experience

  • Several years of experience in hardware/system architecture for radio communication
  • Deep knowledge of hardware system architectures for radio communication
  • Experience with high integration and performance optimization of future GHz radio systems based on Phased Array Technology

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • 3 days per week home office option. Full-time position (40 hours/week).