Aerospace Assembly & Test Tech — UAV Systems

Aalto; Rushmoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentive

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Dental & optical cash back

Pension plan

Income protection

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice scheme

Employee assistance programme

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

AALTO in Farnborough, UK, seeks an Assembly, Integration and Test Technician to support the build and integration of Zephyr aircraft and ground support equipment. You will contribute to delivering mission-ready platforms with high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include avionic wiring, component manufacture, record-keeping, and ensuring compliance with HSE and COSHH. Strong attention to detail and problem solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 03 Avionics or equivalent qualification is required.
• Aerospace/Engineering apprenticeship completed.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow instructions.
• Experience with avionic test and wiring installations.

Responsibilities

• Install avionics and mechanical equipment, wire and integrate UAV platforms.
• Manufacture in-house avionics components as required.
• Maintain build records for traceability.
• Adhere to Health & Safety processes and report issues.
• Contribute to problem solving and corrective actions.
• Use calibrated jigs and measuring equipment for dimensional verification.
• Identify waste in assembly and drive efficiency improvements.
• Support shop safety initiatives and implement countermeasures.
• Handle sensitive components with care and manage stop-work decisions.
• Provide training and mentorship to teammates; assist knowledge sharing.
• Perform daily housekeeping to ensure safety and operations.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Electrical wiring & testing

Soldering

ESD awareness

Dimensional verification

Problem solving

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Aerospace Full Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 03 Avionics

Tools

Crimp tools

Test equipment

Job description

AALTO in Farnborough, UK, seeks an Assembly, Integration and Test Technician to support the build and integration of Zephyr aircraft and ground support equipment. You will contribute to delivering mission-ready platforms with high quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities include avionic wiring, component manufacture, record-keeping, and ensuring compliance with HSE and COSHH. Strong attention to detail and problem solving are essential for success.