Ground Segment System Architect

Munich, Berlin

Full-time

Permanent employee

Who we are

Welcome to one of Europe’s most exciting New Space companies, creating the world's first fully connected mesh network in the sky. We are an international team of experts and engineers who have spent their careers expanding the boundaries and potential of space, now united in pursuit of a single vision. We value trust, open communication and collaboration to achieve the best results together.

Now we are looking for the best talents for our locations in Munich and Berlin to help us make our vision come true.

Your mission

As Ground Segment System Architect, you will support the Ground Segment Lead Architect in designing, developing, and implementing the Ground Segment system for Rivada Space Networks. The Ground Segment is a core component of our satellite network, enabling seamless communication between the satellite constellation, user terminals, and network control systems.

In this role, you will contribute to the architecture and integration of various Ground Segment components, including network operations, RF resource management, SDN solutions, and OSS/BSS interfaces. You will be involved in the Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) activities working regularly with the MBSE team and being responsible for the segment-level modelling activity aimed at capturing the Ground Segment functional design in the MBSE System Model.

You will be working closely with internal teams, external suppliers, and the Lead Architect, you will ensure the Ground Segment meets performance, reliability, and scalability requirements. You will also take ownership of managing system requirements, defining use cases, and overseeing interface development across all Ground Segment components.

This includes:

Supporting the definition of Ground Segment system requirements, Interface Requirements and architecture in alignment with overall system specifications
Managing system requirements, ensuring traceability, consistency, and compliance with technical and operational needs
Defining and maintaining use cases to drive the development, validation, and optimization of Ground Segment functionality
Overseeing the definition and management of interfaces between Ground Segment subsystems, including Network Control, RF resource management, user terminal interfaces, SDN solutions, OSS/BSS, and payload control systems
Development of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) models with a focus on the ground segment design, functional analysis, functional allocation, interfaces and data modelling
Contributing to the design and optimization of key Ground Segment components, ensuring seamless integration with the satellite constellation and user terminals
Collaborating with the Lead Architect to ensure the interoperability of Ground Segment hardware and software components
Working closely with suppliers to manage the development and delivery of Ground Segment components, ensuring they meet technical, quality, and timeline requirements
Providing support to Ground Segment operations, enabling smooth transition from development to operational readiness
Ensuring scalability and flexibility of the Ground Segment to meet evolving system needs and future technological advancements
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including RF, system engineering, and software development teams, to deliver an integrated, high-performance Ground Segment solution

What you bring on the table

University degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum 5 years of experience in Ground Segment system design and architecture for satellite communication systems
Proven experience in defining and managing system requirements, use cases, and technical interfaces
Good understanding of satellite communications, including RF resource management, payload operation
Proven experience in Model-based Systems Engineering methodologies and tools
Preferably, practical experience with ARCADIA methodology and Capella tool
Experience in the design and implementation of complex Ground Segment architectures, including network control, RF systems, and user terminal interfaces
Familiarity with SDN (Software Defined Networking), network routing (e.g., MPLS, OSPF), and integration with OSS/BSS systems
Knowledge of RF standards (e.g., DVB-S2X, beam hopping) and dynamic resource allocation concepts.
Familiarity with systems engineering processes, methods, tools and standards
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform trade-off analysis and feasibility assessments
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional, international teams
Fluency in written and spoken English
A proactive mindset, with the ability to take ownership of technical challenges and deliver results in a fast-paced environment

Why you should join us

We are an international team of space enthusiasts, following one great vision. We value equality in our work environment where different opinions, backgrounds and experiences are not only welcomed but also necessary to achieve the best result collaboratively.

This permanent position was created recently and thus offers a lot of creative freedom. Our approach is to create a modern work environment with hybrid working model. We offer an attractive salary depending on your experience.

Rivada Space Networks is an equal opportunity employer with the approach to create a diverse and inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, disability, or other individual characteristics.

Über uns

Rivada Space Networks is deploying the Outernet: the first unified global communications network. Rivada's global low-latency point-to-point network of 600 low earth orbit (LEO) satellites is a unique next-generation constellation combining inter-satellite laser links with advanced onboard processing and routing to create a ubiquitous optical mesh network in space. This "orbital network," in which data stays in space from origin to destination, creates an ultra-secure satellite network with pole-to-pole coverage, offering end-to-end latencies much lower than terrestrial fiber over long distances. And by routing traffic on a physically separated network, it provides a layer of defense for any organization that needs to securely share data between widely distributed sites.