System Architect

Systems Architect – Spacecraft Systems Design

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About Azista Space Systems:

Azista Space Systems is a leading player in the Indian space market and is rapidly establishing itself as a global force in the space industry. We specialize in providing vertically integrated solutions to our clients, covering a wide range of services and products, including satellites, satellite buses, payloads, sub-systems, and satellite communication equipment.

What We Do:

At Azista Space Systems, we offer comprehensive design, development, manufacturing, testing, and qualification services for spaceborne equipment. Our innovative and integrated approach ensures that we deliver top-quality solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Systems Architect to lead the spacecraft design team at Azista. The role demands a deep understanding of end-to-end spacecraft system architecture and offers a unique opportunity to shape technical strategies from concept to in-orbit operations. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership capabilities, multidisciplinary technical expertise, and a strong drive for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Define and steer the overall spacecraft system architecture and technical roadmap.
• Conduct system-level trade studies and interface analyses to optimize mass, power, thermal, and data budgets across missions.

Design and Integration:

• Oversee the development of critical system documentation, including Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), Verification & Validation plans, and Integration Test Plans.
• Coordinate the integration of core subsystems including avionics, power, propulsion, and communication, ensuring seamless interoperability.

Testing and Support:

• Lead Assembly, Integration, and Testing (AIT) processes, including Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) simulations.
• Provide mission-critical support during launch and early orbit commissioning phases.

Documentation and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Prepare and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), design compliance matrices, and technical reports.
• Represent engineering insights to both internal leadership and external partners/customers.

Team and Project Management:

• Mentor and guide cross-functional engineering teams across lifecycle phases.
• Contribute to proposals, bids, and strategic planning to grow the organization’s space portfolio.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in satellite systems engineering with leadership roles in architecture or integration.
• Demonstrated expertise in spacecraft subsystems design, integration, and mission execution.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in system modeling and simulation, requirements traceability, and configuration management tools.
• Strong grasp of FDIR strategies, FMEA/FMECA, AIT protocols, and environmental qualification testing.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High adaptability to dynamic mission requirements and evolving project constraints.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of Azista, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category.