Senior Electrical Systems Engineer UAV

High Tech Source; Noord-Holland; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Travel reimbursement or fully covered NS Business Card

Coaching and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

High Tech Source is seeking a Senior Electrical Systems Engineer in the Netherlands. The role involves technical ownership of electrical architecture for UAV/UAS platforms, driving integration from concept through validation. Candidates should have a BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering or similar, with over 5 years of experience in high-reliability sectors. The position offers significant technical autonomy, 27 vacation days, flexible working hours, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical systems design within UAV/UAS, aerospace, robotics or other high-reliability environments.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, battery/BMS systems, and embedded interfaces.
• Experience with EMC/EMI, safety-critical design and verification methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Defining and integrating electrical architectures covering power distribution, avionics, sensors, C2, and payload systems.
• Designing high-reliability schematics and PCB solutions for production-ready applications.
• Leading verification, validation and acceptance testing activities.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Power electronics

Embedded interfaces

EMC/EMI design

Robotics

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechatronics or similar

Job description

Our client is an innovative Dutch high-tech company developing advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV’s) and technologies for demanding operational environments. Combining aerospace engineering, autonomous systems and mission‑critical technology, they are helping shape next‑generation aerial capabilities. The environment is entrepreneurial, fast‑paced, engineering‑driven and offers the opportunity to work on technology with real‑world impact.

The challenge

As Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, you take technical ownership of the electrical architecture of advanced UAV/UAS platforms, driving robust integration from concept through validation and series production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining and integrating electrical architectures covering power distribution, avionics, sensors, C2 and payload systems
• Designing and reviewing high‑reliability schematics and PCB solutions for production‑ready applications
• Driving EMC/EMI robustness, redundancy and fail‑operational concepts
• Supporting integration of RF communication links, antennas, GNSS and communication systems
• Leading verification, validation and acceptance testing activities
• Performing reliability and safety analyses including FMEA and FTA
• Contributing to certification readiness and scalable product development for operational deployment

Your profile

• We are looking for a hands‑on systems‑minded engineer who combines electrical depth with broad integration understanding. You bring:
• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace, Mechatronics or similar
• 5+ years’ experience in electrical systems design within UAV/UAS, aerospace, robotics or other high‑reliability environments
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, battery/BMS systems and embedded interfaces
• Experience with EMC/EMI, safety‑critical design and verification methodologies
• Familiarity with RF integration, data links and communication systems
• Experience translating complex engineering challenges into robust production solutions
• A proactive, ownership‑driven mindset and strong multidisciplinary collaboration skills

What our client offers

• A key engineering role in an innovative company operating at the forefront of autonomous and defence‑related technologies
• Direct impact on products used in mission‑critical environments
• Strong technical autonomy and room to shape solutions
• Coaching and professional growth opportunities
• 27 vacation days and flexible working hours (38‑hour week)
• Travel reimbursement or fully covered NS Business Card
• Informal high‑tech culture with short lines, strong team spirit and room for initiative

Interested in joining?

Please reach out to Ricardo Blom of High Tech Source ([e-mail] or [phone]).