Senior Electronics Hardware Engineer

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.

To contribute to all things hardware, coming up with new stuff, only bound by the laws of Nature (and budget).

• 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

• 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.

• 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.