Electronics Engineer

Destinus; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Destinus in Zürich is seeking an Electronics Engineer to design, integrate, and test flight‑critical electronic systems for advanced aerospace vehicles. You will transform concepts into reliable, high‑performance hardware and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure flight readiness.

You will own the hardware development lifecycle from requirements through prototyping, bring‑up, validation, and field testing.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing avionics or complex hardware systems.
• Proficiency in PCB design and layout using Altium.
• Experience writing software for hardware testing in Linux (Python, C/C++, Bash).
• Embedded C/C++ programming and microcontrollers (STM32).
• Experience with lab tools: oscilloscope, logic analyzers, electronic loads, JTAG.
• Familiarity with serial protocols (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART).

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and test flight computer hardware including schematic capture and PCB layout.
• Own hardware development lifecycle from requirements to prototyping and validation.
• Develop and run software scripts for automated hardware test benches in Linux.
• Coordinate with mechanical, GNC, and systems teams for integration.
• Perform system integration, functional testing, fault handling, and diagnostics.
• Conduct hardware design reviews, documentation, and continuous reliability improvements.
• Support flight testing preparation, telemetry monitoring, and field operations.

Kenntnisse

PCB design proficiency

Embedded C/C++ programming

Linux scripting (Python/C Bash)

Hardware validation

Serial protocols (SPI/I2C/CAN/UART)

Debugging with lab equipment

System integration

Communication with cross-functional te

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

Imagine developing the avionics systems that enable advanced aerospace vehicles to fly, communicate, navigate, and perform critical missions. As an Electonics 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. And don't worry, we will teach you everything about aviation.

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.

What You'll Need

• Education - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience - 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing avionics or complex hardware systems.
• PCB Design - Strong proficiency in PCB design and layout using Altium.
• Test Bench & Linux - Proven experience writing software/scripts (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Bash) for hardware testing and validation within a Linux environment.
• Embedded Systems - Working knowledge of embedded C/C++ programming and microcontrollers (e.g., STM32) to support hardware validation and integration.
• Debugging & Lab Tools - Highly comfortable with system‑level troubleshooting and using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, JTAG).
• Interfaces - Solid understanding of serial protocols and hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, UART).
• Mindset & Soft Skills - Highly structured, organized, and detail‑oriented. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to manage technical requirements and thrive in a fast‑paced, cross‑disciplinary environment.

Who You Are

You are an engineer who is passionate about aviation technology and enjoys turning complex challenges into practical solutions. You thrive in multidisciplinary environments where hardware, software, and systems come together, and you are comfortable collaborating with experts across engineering disciplines. With a strong attention to detail and a hands‑on mindset, you take ownership of your work and approach problems with curiosity, creativity, and analytical thinking. You communicate clearly, adapt quickly to evolving priorities, and are motivated by seeing your designs move from concept to flight‑ready reality. Most importantly, you are driven by innovation and excited to contribute to the development of cutting‑edge aerospace systems.