Avionics Power Systems Engineer

AALTO HAPS; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-altitude platforms seeks an Avionics Power Systems Engineer to develop avionics sub-systems for their Zephyr aircraft. Join a passionate team and contribute to pioneering technology that operates above conventional air traffic.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in analogue and digital electronic circuit design.
• Experience with power electronics and battery management systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital circuits for harsh environments.
• Manage the design of power sub-systems including battery chargers.

Skills

Analogue Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

Power Electronics

Electronic CAD Tools

Job description

Engineering · Farnborough

Avionics Power Systems Engineer

Ready to elevate your career?

AALTO is a global leader in high-altitude platforms, designing, manufacturing, and providing Earth observation and connectivity services through our Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS). Powered entirely by solar energy, Zephyr operates above 60,000 feet, above conventional air traffic, bridging the gap between satellites and terrestrial systems.

Our services enable government and commercial clients to observe, sense, and connect from the stratosphere, making a significant impact from above.

Join #TeamAALTO to be part of pioneering this new frontier, working with a passionate, innovative team committed to making "the future stratospheric."

Job purpose:

We seek an electronics design engineer at our Farnborough facility to develop avionics sub-systems for our high-altitude Zephyr aircraft.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop analogue and digital circuits for harsh thermal and radiation environments
• Manage the design of power sub-systems, including battery chargers, load management, and payload power supply
• Coordinate unit testing of avionics systems
• Oversee non-conformances throughout the design lifecycle
• Document lessons learned and suggest improvements
• Manage design changes via formal processes

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in analogue and digital electronic circuit design
• Experience with power electronics, power supplies, and battery management systems
• Capability to take a design from requirements to production, including testing and integration
• Proficiency with electronic CAD tools
• Experience in electronic component selection

Desirable:

• Experience in aerospace or UAS industries
• Knowledge of aerospace hardware standards DO-160, DO-254, ARP4754, ARP4761
• Experience with PLM or ERP systems