Electronic Systems Engineer

Fareham
1 month ago
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Electronic Systems Engineer
Location: Fareham (on-site with hybrid flexibility)
Contract: Permanent, full-time

Who We Are & What's on Offer

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.

What You'll Work On

As an Electronic Systems Engineer/ Lead, 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.

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

What's my next step?

If you're interested in the above role, click apply and make an impact

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