Design and Development:

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize and design UAV systems, including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, and payloads.

- Utilize computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed designs and specifications.

- Conduct structural analysis, aerodynamic modelling, and system integration to optimize UAV performance.


Hardware (HW) and Systems Architecture:

- Define the HW architecture of UAV systems, including airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, sensors, and communication systems.

- Develop system-level architecture to ensure seamless integration and interoperability of components.

- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to establish design requirements and specifications.


System and Wiring Diagrams:

- Create detailed system diagrams depicting the overall UAV architecture, subsystems, and interconnections.

- Develop wiring diagrams illustrating the electrical connections, power distribution, and signal routing within the UAV system.

- Ensure clarity and accuracy in diagrams to facilitate assembly, integration, and troubleshooting processes.


Regulatory Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for UAV design, operation and safety.

- Stay updated on evolving regulations and incorporate regulatory considerations into UAV designs and operations.


Integration and Assembly Support:

- Provide guidance and support to the assembly team during the integration of UAV components and subsystems.

- Verify compliance with design specifications and standards during the assembly process.

- Resolve technical issues related to component compatibility, wiring discrepancies, and system integration.




Documentation and Reporting:

- Maintain detailed documentation of UAV designs, specifications, HW architecture, system diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans and results.

- Prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation to communicate design concepts, progress, and findings to stakeholders.

- Collaborate with technical writers to create user manuals and technical guides for UAV systems.


Collaboration and Communication:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and project managers, to achieve project goals.

- Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders to convey technical concepts, project status, and requirements.


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, with a focus on HW and systems architecture definition preferably in the aerospace or Defence industry.

- Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens NX) for 3D modelling and design, creating system diagrams and wiring diagrams would be an asset.

- 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.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work within multidisciplinary teams.

- Experience with writing SORAs and past interaction with EASA is desired.

- Demonstrable experience in real UAV flight testing would be an asset.

- Demonstrable experience as a GCS Operator and External Pilot would be an asset.

- Drone pilot licenses for the civilian (A1, A2 and A3) and military (DUO) segments would be an asset.

- Fluent English Speaker