Electrical Engineer (UAV Avionics, Power & EMI-Resilient Systems)

On a mission
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At DeltaQuad, you’ll work on technology that truly matters. As a pioneer in long\-range electric VTOL drones (Vertical Take\-Off and Landing), we develop robust systems in collaboration with trusted partners, deployed across the globe in defence, agriculture and inspection. Our drones are reliable, user\-friendly, and built to perform in demanding environments.

We combine technical innovation with a pragmatic mindset. What we do today shapes where we’ll be tomorrow — and you’ll play a crucial role in that journey.

Our core values

• Partnerships – Growing together through long\-term collaboration


• Customer focus – Thinking and acting with the customer in mind


• Ownership – Taking responsibility for what we do


• Innovation – Finding smart, practical solutions


• Excellence – Focused on quality and results


• Team spirit – Building trust, growth, and enjoyment together

As an Electrical Engineer at DeltaQuad, you take technical ownership of the design, development, and integration of mission\-critical electrical and avionics systems for advanced UAV platforms.

You define and implement the electrical architecture, integrating subsystems such as power distribution, avionics, PX4/Pixhawk\-based flight control systems, C2 and GCS interfaces, sensors, RF communication links, and mission payloads.

You design and iterate compact, low\-power, SWaP\-optimised avionics and interface boards for UAVs operating in GPS\-denied and electronically contested environments. Your work emphasises reliability, safety, EMI robustness, and scalability for series production.

You are actively involved in schematic design, PCB layout, and system\-level integration, ensuring designs meet high standards for manufacturability, consistency, and compliance.

With strong expertise in power electronics, energy management, and battery/BMS systems, you implement robust grounding, shielding, and noise mitigation strategies.

You enjoy solving complex cross\-domain challenges, from RF interference and power integrity issues to system\-level failures — and contribute to building dependable, production\-ready UAV platforms that enhance operational resilience and safety across Europe.

Key responsibilities
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• Design and own electrical architectures for mission\-critical UAV systems


• Develop and review schematics and multi\-layer PCBs (Altium/KiCad) for high\-power, high\-reliability, EMC\-critical applications


• Design SWaP\-optimised avionics and power distribution systems, including protections and redundancy for critical loads


• Integrate PX4/Pixhawk\-based hardware, including sensor buses, power trees, and safety circuits


• Ensure robust EMI/EMC performance through grounding schemes, filtering, shielding, and domain separation


• Integrate RF systems (antennas, radios, GNSS, data links) with strong focus on signal integrity and interference mitigation


• Perform system\-level debugging and root\-cause analysis using lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, current probes)


• Conduct FMEA, FTA, and reliability/safety analyses


• Define and lead verification, validation, and acceptance testing, including HIL and flight testing


• Support certification and compliance activities (aerospace/military standards)


• Contribute across the full product lifecycle: requirements design bring\-up testing iteration release


• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, systems, and flight test teams

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Systems \& Control, Aerospace, Mechatronics, or a related field


• 4–8\+ years of experience in embedded electronics for UAVs, robotics, or safety\-critical systems


• Strong experience with electrical system design for UAVs, including avionics and power systems


• Solid understanding of PX4/Pixhawk architectures and real\-world integration


• Expertise in power electronics, battery systems, and efficient DC distribution


• Strong PCB design skills (multi\-layer stackups, dense routing, manufacturing\-ready documentation)


• Deep understanding of EMI/EMC, grounding, and noise mitigation techniques


• Knowledge of RF fundamentals (impedance matching, signal integrity, grounding)


• Experience with embedded controllers, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces (CAN, UART, Ethernet)


• Familiarity with FPGA\-based systems and hardware–software interaction is a plus


• Experience with UAV testing workflows: simulation, HIL, field testing, and flight validation


• Proven ability to deliver production\-ready hardware (TRL 6–8\), from concept to release


• Strong ownership mindset, proactive communication, and team collaboration skills

• Coaching and professional growth opportunities


• 27 vacation days (based on full\-time)


• 38\-hour workweek with flexible working hours


• Travel reimbursement of €0\.23/km or a fully covered NS Business Card


• Excellent pension scheme through the PME pension fund


• Work in an innovative, high\-tech environment with real\-world impact


• Open, informal company culture where your ideas are valued


• Lunch provided by DeltaQuad, monthly team drinks, and regular team activities

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