Systems Avionics Engineer

Dronamics; Horta; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global growth opportunities

High impact projects

Job summary

Dronamics is seeking an Avionics Systems Engineer to join the R&D team in the Azores. You will support requirements, design, development and integration of avionics and electrical systems on our cargo drones, reporting to the Avionics Lead.

You will analyze requirements, develop architectures, select components, and liaise with manufacturers. The role demands experience with autopilot, navigation, communication systems, and a strong focus on testing and integration on aircraft.

Qualifications

• Degree in avionics, aeronautics or related field.
• Experience with avionics and electrical systems integration.
• Awareness of DO-160, DO-178, DO-254.
• Awareness of ARP4754.
• Experience with autopilot, navigation and communications systems.
• Experience in electrical systems.
• Knowledge of CAN, RS-232 and RS-485.
• Experience in configuration, integration and testing of avionics.
• Experience in testing on rigs or aircraft.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Google Workspace.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational requirements and develop lower level requirements.
• Develop avionics and electrical architectures.
• Contribute to avionics components selection.
• Liaise with avionics manufacturers.
• Develop avionics wiring diagrams.
• Manage avionics hardware equipment configuration.
• Prepare test plans.
• Support avionics hardware integration and troubleshooting on aircraft, assembly line and flight line.

Skills

Avionics Systems

Autopilot

Navigation

CAN

RS-232/RS-485

Electrical Systems

System Integration

Test & Debug

Education

Avionics/Aeronautics degree

Tools

CAN interface

RS-232/RS-485

Job description

Our Company

Our mission at Dronamics is to improve economic opportunities and protectsociety 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:

Working as part of the R&D team, and reporting to the Avionics Lead, the Avionics Systems Engineer will be responsible of supporting the requirements, design, development and integration of the avionics and electrical systems on our cargo drones:

• 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.