Aviation Electrical Technician: Unmanned Aircraft

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Fareham, Hampshire, is seeking a hands-on Electrical Technician – Aviation to join our growing team. You will work on the assembly, integration, testing and troubleshooting of avionics and electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and ground support equipment.

This permanent role starts in Fareham with potential relocation; you will collaborate with engineering and production to deliver safe, reliable systems and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Level 3 technical qualification or equivalent practical experience in avionics or electronics.
• Hands-on experience assembling, testing and troubleshooting electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing and integrating avionics, electrical systems, sensors, payloads and wiring harnesses
• Configuring and testing flight controllers, autopilots, navigation, telemetry, C3 links and ground control systems
• Manufacturing and repairing cables, connectors and wiring, including crimping and soldering
• Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
• Fault-finding, repairs, component replacement and functional testing
• Loading approved firmware/software and maintaining configuration records
• Using test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and RF test equipment
• Supporting payload integration, aircraft rigging, ground testing and pre-delivery checks
• Maintaining accurate build, test, maintenance and defect records
• Working closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to deliver safe and reliable systems

Skills

Avionics hands-on

Schematic reading

Electrical testing

Cable assembly / crimping

Soldering

Attention to detail

Independent work

Security clearance eligible

Education

Level 3 technical qualification / apprenticeship

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Soldering equipment

Job description

SYOS Aerospace in Fareham, Hampshire, is seeking a hands-on Electrical Technician – Aviation to join our growing team. You will work on the assembly, integration, testing and troubleshooting of avionics and electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and ground support equipment.

This permanent role starts in Fareham with potential relocation; you will collaborate with engineering and production to deliver safe, reliable systems and maintain records.