Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer

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Daedalean AG is seeking a Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer to join its Zurich team, developing digital and analog circuits, PCBs and FPGAs for safety-critical aviation systems. You will manage power, sensor and RF design, perform circuit analysis and real-world verification on the bench and in the air, and drive prototypes from validation to mass production, including robust inter-system communications (CAN, UART, USB, I2C, SPI, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553). DFMEA, RCA and Six Sigma expertise are valued. Requirements include an MS or PhD in EE/ECE or related field, 7+ years in a regulated environment, and a demonstrated track record of delivering products. To apply, tailor your resume to show hands-on lab work, flight testing, and a clear ability to translate theory into practice, and highlight collaboration with AI and cross-functional teams.

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About us:Daedalean AG is the artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomy hub of Destinus Group, a rapidly growing European defense and aerospace company developing the next generation of autonomous drones, effectors, and flight systems. Based in Zurich, the 100+ team develops safety-critical AI for aviation at the intersection of world-class research and real hardware. Its expertise spans computer vision, deep learning, and onboard reasoning – systems that can perceive the world, understand it, and make decisions in real time.
Your role:To contribute to all things hardware, coming up with new stuff, only bound by the laws of Nature (and budget).

What you will do:

• Design and development of digital and analog Circuits, PCBs and FPGAs including power, sensor, and RF design.
• Circuit analysis, and real-world verification - on the lab bench and in the air.
• Hands-on involvement in all stages of prototype and product development, from design and validation to implementation and testing.
• Design and implementation of inter- and intrasystem communications solutions (i.e., integrating systems via CAN, UART, USB, I2C, SPI, SSI, RS-232, RS-485, ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, etc.).
• Familiarity with DFMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and Six Sigma

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• MS or PhD degree in 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.
• More than 7 years of experience in an industry environment, preferably from a highly regulated sector such as automotive, medical devices or aerospace.
• Proven track record of bringing products from conception through to mass production.
• Avionics or drone experience is a plus, but certainly not required.

Benefits:

• A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.
• Difficult and interesting problems to solve. 
• Hybrid work setting.
• Gym membership.