Avionics Engineer

Destinus

Avionics Engineer designing and testing flight-critical electronic systems for the defense industry at Destinus. Collaborating with teams to develop innovative aerospace technology.

Posted 6/15/2026full-timeZürich • 🇨🇭 SwitzerlandJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Hardware Design & Development - Design, develop, and test flight computer hardware, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and manufacturing files preparation.
Requirement & Lifecycle Ownership - Own the full hardware development process - from gathering and tracking technical requirements with key stakeholders to early prototyping, hardware bring-up, and validation.
Test Bench Software - Develop, maintain, and execute software scripts for automated hardware test benches running in a Linux environment to validate avionics devices functionality.
Multidisciplinary Communication - Act as the primary technical point of contact for the hardware modules you own, communicating effectively with mechanical, GNC, and system teams to ensure seamless integration.
System Integration & Diagnostics - Perform rigorous system integration, functional testing, fault handling, and diagnostics on both lab and field hardware.
Process & Organization - Apply a highly structured and organized mindset to hardware design reviews, documentation, and continuous reliability improvements.
Flight Operations - Support flight testing preparation, setup, telemetry monitoring, and field operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience - 2+ years of hands-on experience developing avionics or complex hardware systems in aerospace, automotive, or robotics domains.
PCB Design - Strong proficiency in PCB design and layout using tools like Altium, KiCad, or similar
Test Bench & Linux - Proven experience writing software/scripts (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Bash) for hardware testing and validation within a Linux environment.
Embedded Systems - Working knowledge of embedded C/C++ programming and microcontrollers (e.g., STM32) to support hardware validation and integration.
Debugging & Lab Tools - Highly comfortable with system-level troubleshooting and using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, JTAG).
Interfaces - Solid understanding of serial protocols and hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, UART).
Mindset & Soft Skills - Highly structured, organized, and detail-oriented. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to manage technical requirements and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Destinus Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 201 - 500 employees Founded 2021 🚀 Aerospace Aerospace Destinus is an expanding European company specializing in autonomous flight systems for diverse applications, both civilian and defense. The company is involved in the design and production of flight systems across all speed ranges, including future hypersonic speeds, with expertise in system design, airframes, turbojet engines, flight software, and AI. Destinus is driven by a mission to innovate in aerospace, aiming for a more connected and safer world through advancements in autonomy, speed, and flight system efficiency. Avionics Engineer Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 46 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Zürich – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 🟡 Mid-level 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer Linux Python Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Hardware Design & Development - Design, develop, and test flight computer hardware, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and manufacturing files preparation.
Requirement & Lifecycle Ownership - Own the full hardware development process - from gathering and tracking technical requirements with key stakeholders to early prototyping, hardware bring-up, and validation.
Test Bench Software - Develop, maintain, and execute software scripts for automated hardware test benches running in a Linux environment to validate avionics devices functionality.
Multidisciplinary Communication - Act as the primary technical point of contact for the hardware modules you own, communicating effectively with mechanical, GNC, and system teams to ensure seamless integration.
System Integration & Diagnostics - Perform rigorous system integration, functional testing, fault handling, and diagnostics on both lab and field hardware.
Process & Organization - Apply a highly structured and organized mindset to hardware design reviews, documentation, and continuous reliability improvements.
Flight Operations - Support flight testing preparation, setup, telemetry monitoring, and field operations. 🎯 Requirements
Education - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
Experience - 2+ years of hands-on experience developing avionics or complex hardware systems in aerospace, automotive, or robotics domains.
PCB Design - Strong proficiency in PCB design and layout using tools like Altium, KiCad, or similar
Test Bench & Linux - Proven experience writing software/scripts (e.g., Python, C/C++, or Bash) for hardware testing and validation within a Linux environment.
Embedded Systems - Working knowledge of embedded C/C++ programming and microcontrollers (e.g., STM32) to support hardware validation and integration.
Debugging & Lab Tools - Highly comfortable with system-level troubleshooting and using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, JTAG).
Interfaces - Solid understanding of serial protocols and hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, CAN, UART).
Mindset & Soft Skills - Highly structured, organized, and detail-oriented. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to manage technical requirements and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-disciplinary environment. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs Quant Engineer – Capital Market Technologies 🕒 May 23 swissQuant 51 - 200 💸 Finance 💳 Fintech ☁️ SaaS Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Quant Engineer role at swissQuant Group involves developing quantitative models and IT infrastructure. Engaging with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a dynamic environment. 🏢🏡 Zürich – Hybrid ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer 🗣️🇩🇪 German Required Java Python Web3 Foundry Engineer 🕒 March 4 Unit8 51 - 200 Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Palantir Foundry Engineer designing and maintaining data solutions for clients. Core member of agile project teams leveraging AI and data analytics. 🏢🏡 Zürich – Hybrid 💰 Private Equity Round on 2022-12 ⏰ Full Time 🟢 Junior 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer 🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required PySpark Python View More Engineer Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

hardware designPCB designschematic capturehardware testingembedded C/C++ programmingsystem integrationfault handlingdiagnosticsautomated testingtechnical requirements gathering

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationattention to detailmultidisciplinary collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilitystakeholder managementstructured mindsetproactive approach