About the Role
Imagine this, you are shaping the backbone of next-generation Unmanned Aerial Systems built for the most demanding military environments. In this role, you will drive the definition and development of system architecture, turning complex operational needs into robust, mission-ready solutions. You will take ownership of critical phases across the lifecycle of mission-critical subsystems, ensuring seamless integration between advanced technologies and real-world performance. From autonomous navigation to resilient communications, your work will directly impact how these systems operate in high-stakes scenarios.
At Destinus, we are shaping the future of defense through high-speed, autonomous flight technologies. We develop next-generation unmanned aerial systems that deliver greater speed, precision, and efficiency, supporting governments and defense organizations in mission-critical operations worldwide. Daedalean AG, the AI and autonomy hub of the Destinus Group, plays a key role in this vision. Developing safety-critical AI systems at the intersection of advanced research and real-world aviation. Enabling machines to perceive, understand, and make decisions in real time. Together, we combine aerospace engineering and artificial intelligence to build the next generation of autonomous flight systems, driving innovation where it matters most.
What You’ll Do
- System Architecture & Design - Support the conceptual and detailed design of UAS platforms. Assist in ensuring the seamless integration of Flight Control Systems (FCS), navigation sensors, propulsion, and various mission payloads.
- Requirement Management - Support the formal systems engineering process by capturing, deriving, and managing stakeholder requirements.
- Navigation & Sensor Integration -Support the design and optimization of resilient PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing) solutions, integrating GPS/GNSS, Inertial Navigation Systems (INS), and anti-jamming technologies for operation in contested environments.
- Communications & Datalinks - Support the implementation of secure, low-latency communication suites, including Line-of-Sight (LOS), SATCOM, telemetry, and Radar systems.
- Hands-on Electrical Integration - Contribute to the electrical integration of the platform, including Power Generation & Distribution Systems. This includes supporting wire harness design, EMI/EMC considerations, and ensuring the electrical backbone supports all avionics.
- ·Verification & Validation (V&V) - Contribute to the development and execution of V&V plans. Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing to verify that the system meets rigorous military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-HDBK-516C).
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
You are smart, highly proactive, and have a "get stuff done" mentality. You possess:
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering.
- Experience: 5+ years in the defense or aerospace industry, with a focus on unmanned platforms or complex avionics.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong understanding of Navigation & Sensor Fusion (GPS, INS, Magnetometers).
- Familiarity with interfacing with Air Data Computers (ADCs) and Flight Control Computers (FCCs).
- Knowledge of system components, including servos, actuators, and air data systems.
- Experience with Electrical Power Distribution and system-level integration.
- Familiarity with relevant STANAG standards (e.g., related to fuzing systems).
Preferred Skills - Experience with Electronic Warfare (EW) environments and GPS-denied navigation.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for modeling vehicle dynamics and control logic.
- Familiarity with MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) and SysML.
- Experience with real-time telemetry analysis and post-flight data processing.
The "Hands-on" Factor: You are comfortable in the lab and the field. You have experience with physical system assembly, troubleshooting hardware interfaces, and supporting flight test operations.
Who You Are
You thrive where execution matters. You are structured but adaptable, able to make decisions in real time without losing sight of safety or precision. When systems fail or conditions change, you stay sharp and find solutions. You take ownership of operations, lead by example, and bring clarity to complex environments. You don’t wait for instructions, you anticipate what’s next and make it happen.