Electronic Systems Engineer / Lead
2 Positions Available: Lead & Engineer Level
Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions. We're expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next-generation UAV platforms.
The Role
You'll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, PCB/electronics design, testing, and integration across flight-critical systems. Lead-level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers.
What You'll Work On
- Avionics & embedded system design for UAV platforms
- Electronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection)
- Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
- Support flight tests, system integration & manufacturing
- Compliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA)
- Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams
- Lead role: technical ownership, roadmap planning, mentoring, supplier engagement
What You'll Bring
- STEM degree
- Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics
- PCB design & schematic capture (Altium preferred)
- Understanding of EMC/EMI, multilayer boards & high-reliability design
- Practical prototyping skills
- Bonus: C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32), Python, UAV/flight test exposure
Why Join?
- Exciting growth phase
- Real impact on next-gen aerospace systems
- Mix of hands-on engineering and high-level design
- Local SME with agility, innovation, and visibility
Location: Fareham (on-site with hybrid flexibility)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
