Avionics Hardware Engineer (UAS) - SC Cleared

Randstad Technologies; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Technologies is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to own end-to-end design of avionics and embedded systems for UAS platforms in Wiltshire. You will develop multi-layer PCBs, integrate avionics buses, and qualify hardware for harsh environments.

Role requires UK SC clearance eligibility and hands-on bring-up, power electronics, and hardware-in-the-loop testing across fixed-wing, VTOL, and gas-turbine platforms. Hybrid in Salisbury with two days in office.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics.
• Altium Designer (Schematic Capture, Multilayer High-Speed PCB Layout, Controlled Impedance, DRC).
• ARM Cortex-M microcontrollers (e.g., STM32) and microprocessors; FPGA integration experience (Xilinx/Altera) desirable.
• Electronic diagnostics, soldering, EWIS harness integration, bench-test automation (Python/LabVIEW).
• Knowledge of clearance processes and ability to obtain UK SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Schematic & PCB Design: Create multi-layer PCBs using Altium Designer for flight control computers, PDUs, 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, switching regulators, and power distribution circuitry.
• Board Bring-Up & Verification: Prototype bring-up, fault isolation, hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Environmental & EMC Qualification: Design for harsh environments; comply with RTCA DO-160G, DEF-STAN 59-411, MIL-STD-810.
• Design Assurance: Produce ICDs, DFMEA, BOMs, Gerber files under ISO 9001/AS9100 quality.

Job description

Randstad Technologies is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to own end-to-end design of avionics and embedded systems for UAS platforms in Wiltshire. You will develop multi-layer PCBs, integrate avionics buses, and qualify hardware for harsh environments.

Role requires UK SC clearance eligibility and hands-on bring-up, power electronics, and hardware-in-the-loop testing across fixed-wing, VTOL, and gas-turbine platforms. Hybrid in Salisbury with two days in office.