Electronics Engineer - Autonomous Interceptor Systems

Location: Paris Region (on-site) Sector: Next-gen European Defense Type: Full-time, Permanent Seniority: Senior Compensation: Competitive Salary + Equity + Full Health Coverage

About EGIDE

EGIDE is building a new European defense leader focused on scalable, intelligent, air‑defense architectures. We develop mass‑use interceptors and mission systems that combine missile‑grade performance with modern embedded computing and advanced autonomy. We are growing fast and assembling a world‑class technical team driven by ambition, engineering rigor, and real operational impact. If you want to help shape the future of European defense innovation — this is the place.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Electronics Engineer to lead the design, prototyping, validation, and industrialization of advanced embedded electronic boards. The role focuses on high‑performance computing architectures (CPU/GPU/FPGA‑based systems) and associated power electronics subsystems. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from system architecture definition to production ramp‑up, working closely with mechanical, embedded software, and system engineers.

What You’ll Do

• Prototyping & Validation
• Industrialization & Production Support
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Electronic System Architecture & Design
• Define electronic architectures for embedded computing systems
• Design and integrate power electronics stages
• Perform schematic capture, component selection, and PCB stack‑up definition
• Support PCB layout reviews with focus on high‑speed and power constraints
• Define and execute bring‑up procedures for prototypes
• Develop validation plans and conduct electrical testing
• Prepare designs for manufacturing
• Collaborate with contract manufacturers for prototype and pre‑series builds
• Support production ramp‑up and resolve field‑return analysis when required
• Work closely with embedded software team to ensure hardware/software co‑design
• Interface with mechanical engineers for enclosure integration and thermal management
• Participate in customer technical discussions and technical reviews

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in advanced electronic board design
• Experience with multi‑layer PCB design
• Proficiency with ECAD tools (Altium, Cadence, or equivalent)
• Hands‑on lab experience in debugging and validation
• Understanding of EMI/EMC constraints in embedded systems

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of GPU‑based embedded computing platforms
• Experience with safety‑critical or mission‑critical systems
• Previous experience in a start‑up or fast‑paced R&D environment

Why Join EGIDE

• Build the future of European defense capability
• Work on real systems that fly — fast
• Competitive salary + meaningful equity
• 100% health coverage
• A high‑autonomy engineering culture
• A chance to shape a category‑defining company from the ground up

Ready to Join

If you want to work on cutting‑edge defense systems, challenge yourself technically, and contribute to strategic European autonomy, we’d love to talk.

Recruitment process:

• First phone screen
• Deep dive interview
• Case study
• On‑site final meeting