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Avionics Engineer

Darwin Recruitment
City of London
1 week ago
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Darwin Recruitment is hiring for an Avionics Engineer on behalf of a startup space business in London that specialises in autonomous robotics for orbital operations. The company is developing a platform‑agnostic robotic arm and associated autonomous manipulation/vision software as a service. Their mission is to provide the first "Protect and Defend" capability for high‑value space assets in orbit, using a hardware‑agnostic, AI‑enabled autonomy software suite that augments any off‑the‑shelf spacecraft.


What You’ll Do

  • Perform PCB design, layout, simulation, and validation for high‑speed and mixed‑signal designs.
  • Conduct hardware debugging and system‑level testing using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and other lab instrumentation.
  • Build, test, and maintain electrical harnesses and wiring assemblies for flight and development hardware.
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems and software teams to ensure seamless integration of avionics hardware into flight systems.
  • Support environmental qualification and verification testing (EMC, vibration, thermal vacuum, etc.).

Qualifications

  • BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience.
  • Proven expertise in PCB design, layout, and hardware bring‑up/testing.
  • Knowledgeable in high‑speed interface design and signal integrity analysis.
  • Skilled in hardware debugging, fault isolation, and performance characterization.
  • Familiar with lab test equipment including oscilloscopes, DAQs, logic analyzers, and power supplies.
  • Hands‑on experience with electrical assembly, including soldering, crimping, and harness fabrication.

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Familiarity with NVIDIA SoCs.
  • Hands‑on experience with FPGA design and integration.
  • Proficient with PCB simulation workflows, including signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC/thermal analysis.
  • Background in space‑rated electronics and high‑reliability design practices, including radiation effects analysis, fault‑tolerant architectures, and qualification processes for space systems.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.


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