Job Description
At Destinus, an aerospace technology company pioneering the future of transportation, we are building near-space vehicles and associated infrastructure. Our hydrogen-powered aircraft operate ten times faster than conventional planes, providing a just-in-time backbone for logistics, e-commerce, and supply chain companies.
About the Role
We seek a UAV Systems Engineer to contribute to designing, developing, and optimizing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their associated systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring UAV systems' efficient and reliable operation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and Development: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize and design UAV systems, including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, and payloads.
* Hardware (HW) and Systems Architecture: Define the HW architecture of UAV systems, including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, sensors, and communication systems.
* System and Wiring Diagrams: Create detailed system diagrams depicting the overall UAV architecture, subsystems, and interconnections.
* Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for UAV design, operation, and safety.
* Integration and Assembly Support: Provide guidance and support to the assembly team during the integration of UAV components and subsystems.
* Work Instruction Preparation: Prepare detailed work instructions for assembly, integration, and testing procedures based on design specifications and test plans.
* Testing and Validation: Develop test plans and procedures to validate UAV systems' performance, functionality, and safety.
* Flight Approval Documentation and Obtention: Prepare comprehensive flight approval documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
* Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of UAV designs, specifications, HW architecture, system diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans, and results.
* Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
* Proven experience in UAV systems engineering, focusing on H.W. and systems architecture definition, preferably in the aerospace or Defence industry.
* Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX) for 3D modeling and design and creating systems and wiring diagrams.
* Strong understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, avionics, electrical systems, signal routing, and power distribution for UAV subsystems.
* Experience with system integration, assembly, and testing processes.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for UAV design and operation.