Hardware Design Engineer

About us:

Daedalean is a Zürich-based startup founded by experienced engineers who want to completely revolutionize air travel within the next decade. We combine computer vision, deep learning, and robotics to develop full “level-5” autonomy for flying vehicles.

Your role:

Contribute to the development of our own hardware that is critical to running the first machine learning-based avionics products.

What will you do:

• Design and development of digital and analog Circuits, PCBs and FPGAs including power, sensor, and RF design in accordance with RTCA DO-254.
• 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.).
• Manage relationships with external hardware partners.
• Compile and create documents set for certification compliance for AEH per RTCA DO-254.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• 2+ years of professional experience in hardware design.
• MS degree in Electrical Engineering (EE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working within the safety-critical avionics hardware frameworks of RTCA DO-254 or similar functional safety standards etc is a plus.
• Good understanding of computers and programming languages (at least C/C++, Python, VHDL and Assembly).
• Ability to work autonomously and achieve the goals.

Benefits:

• A team of experienced engineers and researchers, who joined us from most recognized companies and institutions.
• Difficult and interesting problems to solve.
• Test flights in the Swiss Alps for you to join.
• Stock options.
• Pilot license subsidy.
• Hybrid work setting.
• Learning & Development budget: visit conferences of your choice.
• Gym membership.