Electrical Technician - Aviation

SYOS Aerospace; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SYOS Aerospace in Fareham, Hampshire seeks an Electrical Technician – Aviation to join our growing team. You will assemble, wire, test and troubleshoot avionics and electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and ground support equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

Security clearance eligibility is required. You’ll work closely with engineering and production, reading schematics, fabricating cables, and loading firmware, with hands-on involvement in flight controllers and C3 links.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience assembling, testing and troubleshooting electrical or electronic systems.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.
• Experience using electronic test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and quality.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assembling, installing and integrating avionics, electrical systems and wiring harnesses.
• Configuring and testing flight controllers, autopilots and ground systems.
• Manufacturing and repairing cables, connectors and wiring.
• Reading schematics and engineering drawings for builds.
• Fault-finding, repairs and functional testing of systems.
• Loading firmware and maintaining configuration records.
• Using test equipment like multimeters and oscilloscopes.
• Supporting payload integration and pre-delivery checks.
• Maintaining build and test records and collaborating with teams.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Schematic reading

Use of test equipment

Attention to detail

Independent work

Security clearance eligible

Education

A Level 3 technical qualification / apprenticeship

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering equipment

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Build What Matters.

At SYOS, we’re building the next generation of autonomous vehicles across air, land and sea. As we scale our UK aviation production capability, we’re looking for a hands‑on Electrical Technician – Aviation to join our growing team in Fareham, Hampshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join at a key stage of the programme, working directly on the assembly, integration, testing and troubleshooting of avionics and electrical systems across unmanned aircraft, payloads and ground support equipment. We’re scaling our aviation programme and building the team that will support the next phase of production and deployment.

Our permanent roles are initially based in Fareham, Hampshire, with potential for future production locations as SYOS continues to grow. Relocation support may be available where required.

What You’ll Do

Working alongside our engineering and production teams, you’ll help turn aircraft from components into operational systems.

You’ll be involved in:

• Assembling, installing and integrating avionics, electrical systems, sensors, payloads and wiring harnesses
• Configuring and testing flight controllers, autopilots, navigation, telemetry, C3 links and ground control systems
• Manufacturing and repairing cables, connectors and wiring, including crimping and soldering
• Reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
• Fault‑finding, repairs, component replacement and functional testing
• Loading approved firmware/software and maintaining configuration records
• Using test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and RF test equipment
• Supporting payload integration, aircraft rigging, ground testing and pre‑delivery checks
• Maintaining accurate build, test, maintenance and defect records
• Working closely with engineering, operations, suppliers and customers to deliver safe and reliable systems

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for practical, technically minded people who enjoy getting hands‑on and solving problems.

You’ll ideally have:

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

Desirable:

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

Why Join SYOS?

This isn’t just another electrical technician role.

You’ll be working on real autonomous aircraft, helping take systems from the workshop through integration and testing and into operation.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Work hands‑on with next‑generation uncrewed aviation technology
• Join a rapidly growing UK production team
• Work alongside experienced engineers and technicians
• Build and test systems that will enter real‑world operational service
• Develop your skills as our programmes and production capability scale
• Have a direct impact on the products we deliver

Ready to Build What Matters

If you’re an experienced Electrical, Electronics or Avionics Technician looking for the opportunity to work on something different, we’d love to hear from you.

Build it. Test it. Deploy it.

Join SYOS Aerospace.

Security Requirement

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

We are not accepting unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement, including those shared directly with hiring managers, will be considered gifted and no fees will be payable.