Avionics Systems Engineer

Dronamics; Horta; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global growth opportunities

Impactful mission

Job summary

Dronamics is seeking an avionics engineer to join our expanding team in Horta, Azores. You will analyze requirements, develop avionics and electrical architectures, select components, liaise with manufacturers and contribute to wiring diagrams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in avionics or related field with hands-on experience in autopilot, navigation and communication systems, plus knowledge of DO-160/DO-178/DO-254 and ARP4754; strong communication and collaboration across disciplines are

Qualifications

• Degree in avionics, aeronautics or related field.
• Experience in design/engineering with avionics and electrical systems integration.
• Knowledge of aerospace standards (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).
• Understanding of aircraft systems development (ARP4754).
• Experience with avionics systems including autopilot, navigation, and communication systems.
• Experience in electrical systems.
• Experience with system testing and troubleshooting on rigs or aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing operational requirements and develop lower level requirements.
• Developing avionics and electrical architectures.
• Contributing to avionics components selection.
• Liaising with avionics manufacturers.
• Developing avionics and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Managing avionics hardware equipment configuration.
• Preparing Test Plans.
• Supporting avionics hardware integration and troubleshooting on aircraft, assembly line and flight line.

Skills

Effective communication

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in avionics/aeronautics

Tools

CAN

RS-232

RS-485

Job description

Our mission at Dronamics is to improve economic opportunities and protect society through drone technology. To achieve this, we are developing a new type of aircraft, one that is remotely-piloted, extremely fuel efficient and can land nearly anywhere. It can transport up to 350 kg over 2,500 km, saving time, cost and co2 emissions. Apart from moving goods, it can serve other critical missions such as civil protection and public safety. This is the kind of technology that can transform whole economies.

At first, it didn't sound possible, but we keep proving it is, which is why we've called it “The Black Swan”. It can land on short airstrips, enabling on-demand point-to-point flights and autonomous logistics even to the most remote locations that would otherwise take days to reach over ground or sea.

We are starting with domestic air networks in Europe, bringing back to life the multitude of small airfields that are often unused, boosting local infrastructure and economies.

The Responsibilities:

• Analyzing operational requirements and develop lower level Requirements.
• Developing avionics and electrical Architectures.
• Contributing to avionics components selection.
• Liaising with avionics manufacturers.
• Developing avionics and electrical Wiring Diagrams.
• Managing avionics hardware equipment configuration.
• Preparing Test Plans.
• Supporting avionics hardware integration and troubleshooting on the aircrafts, in the assembly line and the flight line.

Your Qualifications:

• A degree or equivalent in avionics, aeronautics or other relevant subject.
• Previous experience working within design/engineering environment with avionics and electrical systems integration.
• Awareness of Aerospace standards (DO-160, DO-178, DO-254).
• Awareness of Aircraft systems development processes (ARP4754).
• Experience of avionics systems including autopilot, navigation, and communication systems.
• Experience in electrical systems.
• Knowledge of standard digital interfaces such as CAN, RS-232, RS-485.
• Demonstrable experience in configuration, integration and test of avionics systems.
• Experience with system testing and troubleshooting on test rigs or on aircraft.
• Experience in using Microsoft and Google software suite applications.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package for a start up company.
• Lots of opportunities for personal and professional growth on a global level.
• Tons of work, zero office politics - we are here to impact the lives of millions of people around the world.
• A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to frame the future of how the world moves goods.

Location:

• This role will be based in Horta, the Azores.