Electrical Engineer; UAV Avionics, Power & EMI-Resilient Systems

Position: Electrical Engineer (UAV Avionics, Power & EMI-Resilient Systems)
As an Electrical Engineer at Delta Quad, you take technical ownership of the design, development, and integration of mission-critical electrical and avionics systems for advanced UAV platforms.
You define and implement the electrical architecture, integrating subsystems such as power distribution, avionics, PX4/Pixhawk-based flight control systems, C2 and GCS interfaces, sensors, RF communication links, and mission payloads.
You design and iterate compact, low-power, SWaP-optimised avionics and interface boards for UAVs operating in GPS-denied and electronically contested environments. Your work emphasises reliability, safety, EMI robustness, and scalability for series production.
You are actively involved in schematic design, PCB layout, and system-level integration, ensuring designs meet high standards for manufacturability, consistency, and compliance.
With strong expertise in power electronics, energy management, and battery/BMS systems, you implement robust grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation strategies.
You enjoy solving complex cross-domain challenges, from RF interference and power integrity issues to system-level failures — and contribute to building dependable, production-ready UAV platforms that enhance operational resilience and safety across Europe.
Key responsibilities   Design and own electrical architectures for mission-critical UAV systems
Develop and review schematics and multi-layer PCBs (Altium/KiCad) for high-power, high-reliability, EMC-critical applications
Design SWaP-optimised avionics and power distribution systems, including protections and redundancy for critical loads
Integrate PX4/Pixhawk-based hardware, including sensor buses, power trees, and safety circuits
Ensure robust EMI/EMC performance through grounding schemes, filtering, shielding, and domain separation
Integrate RF systems (antennas, radios, GNSS, data links) with strong focus on signal integrity and interference mitigation
Perform system-level debugging and root-cause analysis using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, current probes)
Conduct FMEA, FTA, and reliability/safety analyses
Define and lead verification, validation, and acceptance testing, including HIL and flight testing
Support certification and compliance activities (aerospace/military standards)
Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, systems, and flight test teams
What you bring   Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems & Control, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or a related field
4–8+ years of experience in embedded electronics for UAVs, robotics, or safety-critical systems
Strong experience with electrical system design for UAVs, including avionics and power systems
Solid understanding of PX4/Pixhawk architectures and real-world integration
Expertise in power electronics, battery systems, and efficient DC distribution
Strong PCB design skills (multi-layer stackups, dense routing, manufacturing-ready documentation)
Deep understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, and noise mitigation techniques
Knowledge of RF fundamentals (impedance matching, signal integrity, grounding)

Experience with embedded controllers, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces (CAN, UART, Ethernet)
Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and hardware–software interaction is a plus

Experience with UAV testing workflows: simulation, HIL, field testing, and flight validation
Proven ability to deliver production-ready hardware (TRL 6–8), from concept to release
Strong ownership mindset, proactive communication, and team collaboration skills
What we offer   Coaching and professional growth opportunities
27 vacation days (based on full-time)
38-hour workweek with flexible working hours
Travel reimbursement of €0.25/km or full compensation for public transport (2nd class)
Excellent pension scheme through the PME pension fund
Work in an innovative, high-tech environment with real-world impact
Open, informal company culture where your ideas are valued
Lunch provided by Delta Quad, monthly team drinks, and regular team activities
Please note that, as part of our recruitment process, we may request a Certificate of Conduct (VOG) and conduct a background screening in accordance with our screening policy. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation throughout this process.

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