Systems Architect – Spacecraft Systems Design

Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Ahmedabad
Department : Systems Engineering

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.

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