Avionics Technician: Hands-On Aircraft Systems Specialist

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

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.