Aviation Avionics Technician: Build, Test & Deploy

Syos Aerospace; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Fareham, Hampshire is seeking an Electrical Technician – Aviation to join our growing UK production capability. You will participate in assembly, integration, testing and troubleshooting of avionics and electrical systems across unmanned aircraft, payloads and ground support equipment.

You will configure flight controllers and ground systems, perform fault-finding and repairs, and help maintain detailed build records as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Level 3 technical qualification or apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in avionics, electronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, robotics or related field.
• Hands‑on experience assembling, testing and troubleshooting electrical or electronic systems.
• Experience with cable manufacture, crimping, connector assembly and soldering.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain any required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and integrate avionics, electrical systems, sensors, payloads and wiring harnesses.
• Configure and test flight controllers, autopilots, navigation, telemetry, C3 links and ground control systems.
• Manufacture and repair cables, connectors and wiring, including crimping and soldering.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Fault‑finding, repairs, component replacement and functional testing.
• Load approved firmware/software and maintain configuration records.
• Use test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and RF test equipment.
• Support payload integration, aircraft rigging, ground testing and pre‑delivery checks.
• Maintain accurate build, test, maintenance and defect records.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to deliver safe and reliable systems.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Electrical testing

Schematic reading

Test equipment use

Attention to detail

Independent work

Security clearance eligible

Education

Level 3 technical qualification / apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

RF test equipment

Cable crimping

Soldering

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in Fareham, Hampshire is seeking an Electrical Technician – Aviation to join our growing UK production capability. You will participate in assembly, integration, testing and troubleshooting of avionics and electrical systems across unmanned aircraft, payloads and ground support equipment.

You will configure flight controllers and ground systems, perform fault-finding and repairs, and help maintain detailed build records as part of a multidisciplinary team.