System Architect
Do you want to lead the design and system architecture of our products?
About us
CENTUM research & technology, part of CENTUM Group, was founded in 2010 with the following vision: Fly with a purpose. Our mission is to develop and market aeronautical mission systems in the fields of Emergency, Security, Defense and Aerospace.
Our products are based on cutting-edge technology developed by a highly qualified team of engineers. We design solutions that allow aeronautical platforms to not just fly, but to fly with a purpose.
The goal of our business is clear: to improve people’s lives. We work to develop innovative solutions adapted to the world’s needs so we can make society a safer place to live from efficiently finding missing people to facilitating communications in critical scenarios.
At CENTUM research & technology, we are a team of specialized engineers with more than 10 years of experience in fields like digital signal processing, mobile communications, and software defined radio.
About the role
We are looking for a System Architect with expertise in software design and development, avionics, and information technology field to join our team. The System Architect will play a crucial role in designing and overseeing the development of our advances avionics products. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, and product owners to create scalable and high-performing systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and system architecture of software-based avionics products.
- Lead the engineering team to define system requirements and functional specifications. Mentor and guide the team in implementing architectural solutions.
- Create architectural blueprints and documentation.
- Ensure that architectural designs are consistent with aerospace industry best practices and standards and are scalable, maintainable, and secure.
- Work closely with Product Owner to align system architecture with product roadmaps.
- Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making processes within the engineering team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Strong expertise in system engineering and software design.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in system or software engineering, ideally within the aerospace industry.
- Strong expertise in software design patterns, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies (e.g., C++, Python).
- Excellent understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Familiarity with Software Defined Radio products and development environments is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Methodical and organized person.
- Abstract thinking. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communications skills, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- Use to work in a dynamic and flexible environment.
- Autonomy and responsibility
Other Skills:
- Experience with distributed systems
- Experience with the design of RF systems in any of the following fields: electronic warfare, radar, spectrum sensing or communications is preferred.
- Department
- Technology
- Locations
- Vigo
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote

our culture & our aim
Our culture is based on our aim to create awesome high-tech products and, at the same time, to develop an awesome team with strong common values in order to be happy and successful together.
About Centum Research and Technology
CENTUM research and technology is part of CENTUM group, was founded in 2010 with a clear vision: “Fly with a purpose”.
Our mission is to develop and market aeronautical mission systems in the fields of emergency and security, maximizing results in operations like search and rescue, maritime surveillance, firefighting, emergency communications, and border control.
Our products are based on cutting-edge technology developed by a highly qualified engineering team, with a clear purpose, improve people’s lives.
System Architect
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