Avionics Electronics Engineer

The role

This person will design, develop, and integrate avionics and electronic subsystems for high-performance unmanned aerial systems. They will own schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and component selection while leading testing and validation efforts.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and integrate avionics and electronic subsystems for high-performance unmanned aerial systems
• Own schematic capture, PCB layout reviews, and component selection for flight-critical electronics
• Define the electrical architecture, power distribution, and harnessing for compact, high-dynamic airframes
• Select and integrate flight controllers, navigation sensors, data links, and onboard compute
• Design for manufacturability and reliability
• Lead bench, hardware-in-the-loop, and environmental testing of avionics subsystems
• Integrate electronics into the airframe and support full system integration
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, power, signal integrity, and EMI/EMC issues
• Support ground and flight test campaigns
• Work with component suppliers to secure quality, cost, and lead times

Required qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 3-8 years of experience in avionics, embedded hardware, or electronics design
• Hands-on experience taking boards from schematic to tested flight hardware
• Solid understanding of power electronics, motor control, RF and data links, and sensor interfaces
• Hands-on, lab-oriented mindset
• Rigorous, structured problem solver
• Clear technical communicator in documentation and design reviews
• High integrity, discretion, and understanding of security culture
• Fluent English

Nice to have

• Familiarity with autopilot ecosystems (PX4, ArduPilot, or proprietary)
• French is a plus
• Experience in a defense startup, neoprime, or fast-moving hardware environment
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, DO-160, or equivalent standards
• Embedded firmware experience (C/C++) on STM32 or similar microcontrollers
• Experience integrating edge compute modules (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson) and high-bandwidth data links
• Exposure to counter-UAS or air defense systems
• Willingness to travel to test ranges and field sites

About the company

Alta Ares is an air defense Neoprime that builds AI-guided interceptors to counter drones and cruise missiles. Founded in 2024, the company has 90 people and serves NATO-aligned militaries and defense institutions.