Embedded Electronic Systems Architect

Embedded Electronic Systems Architect

iO Associates are currently partnered with a leading organisation within the space and satellite sector , supporting their search for an Embedded Electronic Systems Architect to join their growing engineering function based in Toulouse . This is a fantastic opportunity to work across both satellite programmes and aerial platforms , contributing to the development of advanced avionics systems .

Location: Toulouse, FranceContract Type: PermanentWork Environment: Hybrid / On-site (multi-site working)Salary: €80,000 – €85,000 per annum + additional benefits

Key responsibilities:

• Defining avionics architectures across satellite and aerial platforms
• Specifying electrical interfaces, energy budgets and power distribution
• Developing low-level communication protocols, data flows and bandwidth allocations
• Managing system timing, synchronisation and signal propagation
• Supporting the definition, monitoring and validation of EGSE systems
• Interfacing with equipment suppliers to ensure system compatibility and performance
• Investigating anomalies and supporting system-level troubleshooting activities
• Collaborating with software and flight systems teams to define HW/SW interactions and operational modes
• Supporting hardware/software integration and AIT avionics activities
• Contributing to validation and qualification of avionics functional chains
• Participating in project reviews, technical discussions and progress reporting
• Supporting pre-sales activities and contributing to the development of innovative technical proposals

What You Bring

• 5+ years experience in satellite avionics architecture and/or real-time embedded systems
• Strong understanding of electronic systems and embedded programming
• Experience with power systems (e.g. EPS, solar arrays or similar)
• Knowledge of mixed-signal electronics
• Familiarity with electrical standards such as LVTTL, LVDS, RS485/422
• Experience with low-level communication protocols (e.g. SpaceWire, UART or similar)
• Understanding of RF systems is beneficial
• Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills

Why Apply

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunities for career growth, internal mobility and training
• Collaborative, innovative engineering environment
• Additional benefits including bonus schemes, wellbeing initiatives and mobility support

If you’re ready to help design and deliver the avionics systems behind next-generation satellites and aerial platforms, we’d love to hear from you.