Electrical Design Engineer – UAS for Autonomous Flight

Roboticsconnected; Fareham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned systems. We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer – UAS to support design, integration, and assurance of aircraft electrical systems for UK production.

You'll validate wiring schematics, integrate avionics and Flight Termination Systems, and ensure compliance with UK aviation requirements. This hands-on role collaborates across engineering and production to deliver safe, certifiable systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical, Electronic or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience with aircraft electronics and UAS electrical systems in UK aerospace.
• Ability to interpret wiring schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience with safety-critical subsystems and certification considerations.
• Familiarity with UK MAA and CAA frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design validation for UK production and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate safety-critical avionics, wiring and FTS into aircraft systems.
• Manage design changes and assess impacts on CofD and airworthiness.
• Provide technical assurance with UK civil/military aviation standards.
• Test, fault-finding and corrective actions on electrical systems.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Software, Systems, Production, and Procurement teams.
• Maintain design records and support CVE and configuration control.

Skills

Electrical systems

Electrical design review

Schematic interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

SYOS designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned systems. We are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer – UAS to support design, integration, and assurance of aircraft electrical systems for UK production.

You'll validate wiring schematics, integrate avionics and Flight Termination Systems, and ensure compliance with UK aviation requirements. This hands-on role collaborates across engineering and production to deliver safe, certifiable systems.