Lead Communications Architect (Aerospace)

Location: Munich, Germany; Workplace: On-site

Company

hirify.global develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture of phased array communication systems from concept through detailed design, prototyping, and production.
• Define and maintain system requirements, interface control documents, and design verification plans.
• Lead internal and customer-facing technical design reviews with engineering leadership and external partners.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to flow operational and customer needs into system requirements.
• Mentor and guide the growing Munich engineering team while setting technical standards and making key design decisions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, communications engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience developing advanced communications systems in satellite, defense, or aerospace environments, including system-level architecture.
• Deep understanding of RF electronics, communication systems, digital systems, embedded software, FPGAs, and power electronics.
• Experience driving architecture decisions independently across multidisciplinary engineering teams and working with technical customers.
• Experience with high-reliability electronics, aerospace systems, small satellites, and defense or aerospace platform integration.
• Fluent English required; working proficiency in German is beneficial.

Nice to have

• Working proficiency in German.
• Experience with small satellite systems and their specific requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to help establish the first European office and grow the Munich team.
• High-impact work with direct exposure to leading EU space programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Collaborative and innovative environment focused on the future of space communications.
• Some roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions related to nationality, place of birth, and country of residence.