Avionics Technician

Windracers Ltd; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers Ltd. is seeking an avionics technician to support the manufacturing and assembly of avionics for ULTRA vehicles. You will work on bench tasks, follow drawings, and assist during commissioning and flight testing throughout the UK.

The role involves repair/rework of items, cable assembly, and occasional travel. Candidates should have soldering and PCBA experience, with IPC or UAV exposure considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand soldering and PCBA production.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and packs.
• Knowledge of basic cable assemblies for power and RF signals.
• Experience with box builds and wiring harnesses.
• Familiarity with standard electronics test equipment (DMMs, power supplies, DC loads).
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic computer skills.
• Desirable UAV industry knowledge and IPC qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on manufacturing of avionics components and assemblies.
• Testing and qualification of avionics per SOPs.
• Repair and rework of incoming items with basic functional tests.
• Provide feedback on process and installation challenges.
• Install avionics on aircraft following SOPs.
• On-site support during installation and flight testing in the UK.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and stock of consumables.
• Assist with aircraft level system acceptance testing as needed.

Skills

Technically capable

Adaptable

Presentations/communication

Reading engineering drawings

Manufacturing process knowledge

Hand soldering/PCBA

Cable assembly (power/high integrity)

Box build

Electrical test equipment (DMM, power,

Light machining/wkshop

MS Office / general IT

UAV industry knowledge

MCAD

ECAD

IPC CIS/IPC-J-STD-001/WHMA-620

Tools

MCAD

ECAD

Electrical test equipment

Job description

This role will support the Avionics Manufacturing and Assembly Team with the ongoing production of avionics items, the installation of avionics onto aircraft, and support during the commissioning process of new aircraft. The role will include the repair and basic rework of incoming items as well as following testing programs to return the items to service.

The candidate will be expected to be comfortable working within an electronics assembly space as part of a larger production line for the Windracers ULTRA vehicles. They will be part of a small team responsible for the overall delivery of avionics for the product and will be comfortable moving from task to task throughout the manufacturing process. There will be work both following standard engineering drawings and specifications, as well as work that is less defined where the candidate can input their prior knowledge and expertise.

The role will involve both bench based, and standing work, as well as opportunities to work away from the production facility supporting our post production flight operations within the UK.

Responsibilities/Tasks

• Hands-on manufacturing of avionics components, sub-assemblies, and cable assemblies from build packs to meet scheduled customer and R&D team demands.
• Testing and qualification of avionics following SOPs.
• Hands-on repair and rework of incoming failed items including carrying out basic functional tests.
• Feedback of process and assembly pain points to Manufacturing and Engineering Teams.
• Installation of avionics onto aircraft, following SOPs.
• On site support as required during installation and flight testing of new systems (within the UK).
• Continued management of workspace, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness is maintained.
• Ensuring stock levels of consumable items under your control are maintained and request for additional consumables made to the purchasing team.
• Assisting with aircraft level system acceptance testing, where required.
• Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager.
• Act always in a safe manner and in support of our Health and safety agenda.
• Work in accordance with company values, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Skills and qualifications

• Technically capable with good logical reasoning
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Ability to follow and give feedback on engineering drawings or manufacturing packs
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge
• Background with hand soldering and general PCBA production
• Background in basic cable assembly (Power systems, high-integrity signals, RF)
• Box build experience
• Knowledge of using standard electronics test equipment (DMMs, Power Supplies, DC Loads, etc)
• General workshop light machining experience
• Previous experience with Microsoft Office Software and general computer skills
• Prior relevant industry experience (desirable)
• Experience using MCAD and ECAD tools (desirable)
• IPC qualifications CIS or greater (IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-WHMA-620-A) (desirable)
• UAV industry knowledge (desirable)

Qualification Requirements

• Right to work within the UK
• Ability to travel abroad to EU and non-EU territories
• Vetting and security clearance (as required by role, location or client)