Lead Avionics Architect for Flight Electronics & Systems

Destinus; Katwijk; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus in the Netherlands seeks a senior avionics architect to own the electrical architecture of the exo-atmospheric interceptor, coordinating the flight computer, power system, and overall electrical design within strict mass, volume, and power budgets. You will lead integration with GNC, propulsion, and mechanical teams to ensure robust vehicle performance.

The role requires hands-on engineering with 10+ years in avionics for missiles, spacecraft, or aircraft, plus strong verification and

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineer from architecture through integration and test.
• Strong systems integration across avionics domains.
• Deep understanding of electrical interfaces and budgets (mass/volume/power).
• Experience with flight computers and power-system hardware from design to testing.

Responsibilities

• Own the avionics architecture, including the flight computer and power system.
• Design or procure flight electronics and integrate sensing, navigation, propulsion, and control hardware.
• Specify and integrate electronics supporting the vehicle’s navigation systems.
• Size and manage the power system and define electrical interfaces between subsystems, ground systems, and launch equipment.
• Plan and execute avionics integration, interface, environmental, and qualification testing, analyzing results against requirements.
• Collaborate with GNC, mechanical, propulsion, and software teams for vehicle-level integration.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Systems integration

Electrical interfaces

Testing & verification

Power budgeting

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Destinus in the Netherlands seeks a senior avionics architect to own the electrical architecture of the exo-atmospheric interceptor, coordinating the flight computer, power system, and overall electrical design within strict mass, volume, and power budgets. You will lead integration with GNC, propulsion, and mechanical teams to ensure robust vehicle performance.

The role requires hands-on engineering with 10+ years in avionics for missiles, spacecraft, or aircraft, plus strong verification and