Avionics Hardware Engineer (Hybrid) - SC Cleared, UAS

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Hardware Engineer for avionics and embedded systems in Salisbury. The role combines end-to-end hardware design, multi-layer PCB layout, prototype bring-up and environmental qualification for flight control electronics and sensor interfaces on multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in electronic/electrical/mechatronics, strong Altium skills, experience with ARM Cortex-M (STM32), and knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and CAN/RS-485

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics required.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and high‑speed PCB layout.
• Experience with ARM Cortex‑M microcontrollers (STM32) and optional FPGA integration desirable.
• Hands‑on electronics diagnostics, soldering, and bench-test automation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Responsibilities

• Schematic & PCB Design: Create multi‑layer PCBs using Altium for flight control computers and sensor interfaces.
• Avionics Bus Integration: Implement CAN/CAN FD, RS422, RS485, Ethernet, SPI, and I2C communications.
• Power Electronics: Design low‑voltage DC‑DC converters and power distribution circuitry.
• Board Bring‑Up & Verification: Lead prototype bring‑up and HITL bench testing.
• Environmental & EMC Qualification: Ensure compliance with RTCA DO‑160G, DEF‑STAN 59‑411, MIL‑STD‑810.
• Design Assurance: Produce ICDs, DFMEA, BOMs and Gerber files within ISO 9001/AS9100 frameworks.

Skills

Embedded Hardware

ARM Cortex‑M (STM32)

Schematic/PCB design

Soldering & testing

Electrical safety/EMC awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronic/Electrical/Mechatronics

Tools

Altium Designer

CAN Bus (CAN/CAN FD)

STM32

FPGA (Xilinx/Altera) - desirable

Job description

Randstad Technologies Recruitment is seeking a Hardware Engineer for avionics and embedded systems in Salisbury. The role combines end-to-end hardware design, multi-layer PCB layout, prototype bring-up and environmental qualification for flight control electronics and sensor interfaces on multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in electronic/electrical/mechatronics, strong Altium skills, experience with ARM Cortex-M (STM32), and knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-810, and CAN/RS-485