Electrical Engineer — UAVs & Avionics Systems

Matchtech Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is supporting a fast-growing UAV/UAS start-up in Greater London to recruit an Electrical Engineer. You will design, develop and integrate electrical systems for autonomous aircraft, from concept through testing and deployment, collaborating with mechanical, software and systems engineers.

The role emphasizes PCB design, cable harnessing, avionics integration and rigorous testing in a regulated, high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience in regulated/high-performance environments.
• Experience in PCB design and electrical integration.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate electrical systems for UAV platforms.
• Support electrical architectures and power distribution systems.
• Design and review PCB layouts and electronic assemblies.
• Develop and integrate cable harnesses and wiring looms.
• Support avionics integration and system testing activities.
• Integrate payloads including sensors, cameras and communications equipment.
• Support system verification, troubleshooting and fault-finding activities.
• Collaborate with mechanical, software and systems engineering teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Participate in ground and flight test activities as required.

Skills

Electrical systems

PCB design

Cable harness

Schematics

Testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design software

Job description

Matchtech Group is supporting a fast-growing UAV/UAS start-up in Greater London to recruit an Electrical Engineer. You will design, develop and integrate electrical systems for autonomous aircraft, from concept through testing and deployment, collaborating with mechanical, software and systems engineers.

The role emphasizes PCB design, cable harnessing, avionics integration and rigorous testing in a regulated, high-performance environment.