Avionics Hardware Engineer

Destinus Zürich, Switzerland
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About the role Imagine developing the avionics systems that enable advanced aerospace vehicles to fly, communicate, navigate, and perform critical missions. As an Avionics Engineer, you will design, integrate, and test flight-critical electronic systems, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to transform innovative concepts into reliable, high-performance products. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and contributing to the future of aerospace technology. At Destinus, we are revolutionizing the defense industry with cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Our innovative technologies are designed to meet the unique demands of modern defense operations, delivering unparalleled speed, precision, and cost effectiveness. Destinus partners with government agencies and defense organizations worldwide to provide advanced solutions for mission-critical operations, enabling a new era of efficiency and technological superiority. Join us in shaping the future of defense with groundbreaking aerospace innovations. What You´ll Do • Hardware Design & Development - Design, develop, and test flight computer hardware, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and manufacturing files preparation. • Requirement & Lifecycle Ownership -Own the full hardware development process - from gathering and tracking technical requirements with key stakeholders to early prototyping, hardware bring-up, and validation. • Test Bench Software - Develop, maintain, and execute software scripts for automated hardware test benches running in a Linux environment to validate avionics devices functionality. • Multidisciplinary Communication - Act as the primary technical point of contact for the hardware modules you own, communicating effectively with mechanical, GNC, and system teams to ensure seamless integration. • System Integration & Diagnostics - Perform rigorous system integration, functional testing, fault handling, and diagnostics on both lab and field hardware. • Process & Organization - Apply a highly structured and organized mindset to hardware design reviews, documentation, and continuous reliability improvements. • Flight Operations - Support flight testing preparation, setup, telemetry monitoring, and field operations.