Electrical Technician - Aviation

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Fareham is seeking an Electrical Technician - Aviation on a 6-month contract. You will assemble, install and test avionics and wiring for unmanned aircraft, payloads and ground support equipment, ensuring wiring integrity and safety compliance.

You will configure flight controllers and test equipment, troubleshoot issues, and document build and test records while collaborating with engineering, operations and suppliers. Potential for permanent employment may arise.

Qualifications

• Level 3 technical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in avionics, electronics, aerospace, robotics or related field.
• Practical experience assembling, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience with cable manufacture, crimping, connector assembly, soldering and electrical testing.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain any required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and integrate avionics, electrical systems, sensors, payloads and wiring harnesses.
• Configure and test flight controllers, autopilots, navigation, telemetry, C3 links and ground control systems.
• Conduct inspections, functional testing, fault-finding, repairs and component replacement.
• Load approved firmware/software and maintain configuration records.
• Manufacture and repair cables, connectors and wiring, including crimping and soldering.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Use test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and RF test equipment.
• Support payload integration, aircraft rigging, ground testing and pre-delivery checks.
• Maintain accurate build, test, maintenance and defect records.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to deliver safe, reliable systems.

Skills

Schematics reading

Electrical assembly

Testing equipment

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 technical qualification in avionics/electronics

Tools

Multimeter testing

Oscilloscope use

Soldering

Crimping

Job description

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Build What Matters
At SYOS, we’re building the next generation of autonomous vehicles across air, land and sea.
We’re growing our UK production team and are looking for a Electrical Technician - Aviation to join us in Fareham on an initial 6-month contract.
This is a hands-on role focused on assembling, integrating, testing and troubleshooting avionics and electronic systems across unmanned aircraft, payloads and ground support equipment.

As SYOS continues to expand, there is potential for this role to become permanent.

What You’ll Do

• Assemble, install and integrate avionics, electrical systems, sensors, payloads and wiring harnesses.
• Configure and test flight controllers, autopilots, navigation, telemetry, C3 links and ground control systems.
• Conduct inspections, functional testing, fault-finding, repairs and component replacement.
• Load approved firmware/software and maintain configuration records.
• Manufacture and repair cables, connectors and wiring, including crimping and soldering.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Use test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and RF test equipment.
• Support payload integration, aircraft rigging, ground testing and pre-delivery checks.
• Maintain accurate build, test, maintenance and defect records.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to deliver safe, reliable systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Level 3 technical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in avionics, electronics, electrical engineering, aerospace, robotics or a related field.
• Practical experience assembling, testing and troubleshooting electrical/electronic systems.
• Experience with cable manufacture, crimping, connector assembly, soldering and electrical testing.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Experience using electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain any required security clearance.

Desirable

Experience with UAS, flight-control systems, autopilots, telemetry, RF, payload integration or within aviation, defence, space or another safety-critical environment.

Why SYOS?

Join a growing team building real autonomous systems for air, land and sea. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly on production, integration and testing as we scale our UK capability.

6-month contract | Potential for permanent employment | Site-based, Fareham

Build it. Test it. Deploy it.

Security Requirement

To be eligible for this role, you must be able to meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes confirming your identity, legal right to work in the UK, recent employment history, and criminal record (unspent convictions only).