Senior Avionics & Flight Electronics Engineer

Destinus; Katwijk; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Destinus is a leading defense technology partner driving advanced aerospace solutions in Europe. The role focuses on owning the avionics architecture—from flight computer to power systems—and integrating sensing, navigation, propulsion, and control hardware into a single coherent electrical system.

You will collaborate with GNC, mechanical, propulsion, and software teams, ensuring interfaces meet stringent reliability, verification, and environmental requirements through comprehensive testing

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing and integrating avionics or flight electronics for missiles, spacecraft, aircraft, or comparable systems.
• Hands-on experience with flight computers and power-system hardware from design or procurement through integration and testing.
• Experience integrating sensors, actuators, electronics, and other subsystems into a complete vehicle.
• Strong understanding of electrical interfaces and mass, volume, and power budgets.

Responsibilities

• Own the avionics architecture, including the flight computer, power system, and overall electrical architecture within mass, volume, and power constraints.
• Design or procure flight electronics and integrate sensing, navigation, propulsion, and control hardware into a complete electrical system.
• Specify and integrate the electronics supporting the vehicle’s navigation systems.
• Size and manage the power system and define electrical interfaces between vehicle subsystems, ground systems, and launch equipment.
• Plan and execute avionics integration, interface, environmental, and qualification testing, analysing results against requirements.
• Work across GNC, mechanical, propulsion, and software teams to resolve interfaces and drive vehicle‑level integration.

Skills

Avionics architecture

Flight electronics

System integration

Testing & qualification

Electrical interfaces

Power systems

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Education

BSc, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Destinus is a leading defense technology partner driving advanced aerospace solutions in Europe. The role focuses on owning the avionics architecture—from flight computer to power systems—and integrating sensing, navigation, propulsion, and control hardware into a single coherent electrical system.

You will collaborate with GNC, mechanical, propulsion, and software teams, ensuring interfaces meet stringent reliability, verification, and environmental requirements through comprehensive testing