Avionics & Electrical Engineer

About the role

Bliksem Exo is a four-nation European consortium developing an anti-ballistic missile system at operational pace; Destinus is the programme prime and responsible for the exo-atmospheric interceptor. As Avionics & Electrical Engineer you will define the avionics architecture, design or procure the hardware, integrate it into the vehicle and prove it through testing, working closely with GNC, propulsion and mechanical engineering.

Key responsibilities

• Own the avionics architecture, including the flight computer, power system and overall electrical architecture within mass, volume and power constraints
• Design or procure flight electronics and integrate sensing, navigation, propulsion and control hardware into a complete electrical system
• Specify and integrate the electronics supporting the vehicle's navigation systems
• Size and manage the power system and define electrical interfaces between vehicle subsystems, ground systems and launch equipment
• Plan and execute avionics integration, interface, environmental and qualification testing, analysing results against requirements
• Work across GNC, mechanical, propulsion and software teams to resolve interfaces and drive vehicle-level integration

Required profile

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• 10+ years of experience designing and integrating avionics or flight electronics for missiles, spacecraft, aircraft or comparable systems
• Hands-on experience with flight computers and power-system hardware from design or procurement through integration and testing
• Experience integrating sensors, actuators, electronics and other subsystems into a complete vehicle
• Strong understanding of electrical interfaces and mass, volume and power budgets
• Rigorous approach to interfaces, reliability and verification, thriving in a small technical team

Nice to have

• Embedded software experience or close integration between flight hardware and software
• Environmental and EMC qualification experience
• Experience designing electronics for long-term storage or canister-life requirements