Drone Avionics Integration Engineer (Hybrid)

SwissDrones; Buchs (SG); On-site; CHF 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working models

Mobile office option

International team & learning culture

Job summary

SwissDrones seeks an experienced avionics engineer to advance drone electronics, wiring, sensors and power management. You will create technical drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications and configurations while testing components and supporting the full drone system testing.

Responsibilities include supplier management, system design ownership and continuous process improvements in a high-tech uncrewed aviation environment. Fluency in English is required; German skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid technical education: apprenticeship or equivalent in aircraft electronics.
• Higher education in electrical engineering, avionics, or systems engineering is optional but beneficial.
• 3+ years in avionics/electronics field.
• Experience with major electronics CAD programs.
• Experience in electrical design, manufacturing, assembly and testing.
• Experience in high quality and safety environments (aviation, automotive, pharma or medical devices).
• Experience in software integration or programming is a plus.
• Willingness to solve problems and improve processes.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Experience with M365 (SharePoint/Outlook/Teams).
• Strong can-do/will-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Improve and develop drone avionics including wiring, sensors, avionics box, battery and power management.
• Create technical drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications, configurations and settings.
• Test components and subsystems with emphasis on electrical components.
• Support testing of the complete drone system.
• Perform root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Electrical assembly of components and systems for testing.
• Manage avionics suppliers and drive supplier relationships.
• Assume system design responsibility.
• Improve SwissDrones processes and procedures.

Skills

Aviation electronics

Electrical design

Software integration

Team player

Fluent English

M365 experience

Process improvement

CAD software

Education

Aircraft electronics apprenticeship

Higher education in EE/Avionics

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

SwissDrones seeks an experienced avionics engineer to advance drone electronics, wiring, sensors and power management. You will create technical drawings, wiring diagrams, specifications and configurations while testing components and supporting the full drone system testing.

Responsibilities include supplier management, system design ownership and continuous process improvements in a high-tech uncrewed aviation environment. Fluency in English is required; German skills are a plus.