Project Chief Engineer

About us:

Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles.

Your role:

To provide technical leadership supporting the design and development of Daedalean’s suite of solutions for piloted and/or autonomous aircraft.

• Working with visual and digital sensor technologies, fusion algorithms, situational awareness algorithms, threat assessment, threat risk mitigation, flight guidance, flight computers, and aircraft integration.
• Technical authority over a full development project scope.
• Define system architectures, considering functional hazards and safety requirements.
• Define baselines and manage configuration.
• Manage cross-team interfaces and requirements.
• Manage change.
• Ensure development process adherence.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities and provide recommendations.
• Oversee certification compliance.
• Capture lessons and implement improvements.
• Support the Project Manager with resources leadership, reporting, and risk management.
• Support the development of project schedules.

• Hands-on experience with electronics.
• MS or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering (guidance), Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• A background in engineering with a strong academic record and a demonstrated ability to convert theory into practice.
• 10+ years of Avionics and/or Flight Controls experience.
• Experience with aerospace development processes: ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254.
• Experience with the FAA and/or EASA certification processes.
• Knowledge and/or experience with EASA Concepts for Design Assurance of Neural Networks (CoDANN) and First Usable Guidance (FUG) for Machine Learning Applications is a plus.
• Experience with AI/ML applications is a plus.

• A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.
• Difficult and interesting problems to solve.
• Pilot license subsidy.
• Hybrid work setting.
• Learning & Development budget: visit conferences of your choice.
• Gym membership.