UAV Systems Engineer
Destinus is an aerospace technology company building near-space vehicles and associated infrastructure for fast global logistics and e-commerce.
Madrid, Spain • Hengelo, Netherlands • Payerne, Switzerland
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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AI · Automotive · Space
Description For UAV Systems Engineer
Destinus is an aerospace technology company founded on the belief that distance shouldn't matter in the future. We are building near-space vehicles and associated infrastructure for fast global logistics and e-commerce. Our hydrogen-powered vehicles move at the border of Space, ten times faster than conventional aircraft.
As a UAV Systems Engineer at Destinus, you will:
- Design and develop UAV systems, including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, and payloads
- Define hardware architecture and create system/wiring diagrams
- Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards
- Support integration, assembly, and testing processes
- Prepare work instructions and documentation
- Conduct system-level testing and validation
- Obtain flight approvals and clearances
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Key responsibilities include:
- Design and Development
- Hardware and Systems Architecture
- System and Wiring Diagrams
- Regulatory Compliance
- Integration and Assembly Support
- Work Instruction Preparation
- Testing and Validation
- Flight Approval Documentation and Obtention
- Documentation and Reporting
- Collaboration and Communication
Join Destinus to contribute to the future of fast, global transportation and be part of an innovative team pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology.
Last updated 6 months ago
Responsibilities For UAV Systems Engineer
- Design and develop UAV systems, including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, and payloads
- Define hardware architecture and create system/wiring diagrams
- Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards
- Support integration, assembly, and testing processes
- Prepare work instructions and documentation
- Conduct system-level testing and validation
- Obtain flight approvals and clearances
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Maintain detailed documentation of UAV designs and specifications
- Prepare reports and technical documentation
Requirements For UAV Systems Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Experience in UAV systems engineering, focusing on H.W. and systems architecture definition
- Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX) for 3D modeling and design
- Strong understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, avionics, electrical systems
- Experience with system integration, assembly, and testing processes
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for UAV design and operation
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with writing SORAs and past interaction with EASA (desired)
- Experience in real UAV flight testing (asset)
- Experience as a GCS Operator and External Pilot (asset)
- Drone pilot licenses for civilian (A1, A2, and A3) and military (DUO) segments (asset)
- Fluent English Speaker
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