Electronic Systems Engineer

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing aerospace SME in Fareham is seeking an Electronic Systems Engineer and a Lead Engineer to design and develop avionic systems for UAV platforms. Candidates will be involved in PCB design, testing, and compliance with aerospace standards. This role offers exciting opportunities in a growing company focused on autonomous aircraft for various missions. The position is on-site but includes hybrid flexibility, with a permanent, full-time contract.

Benefits

Exciting growth phase

Real impact on next-gen aerospace systems

Hands-on engineering and high-level design

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant STEM field.
• Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics.
• PCB design and schematic capture experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems.
• Lead technical direction and guide engineers.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace/defense standards.

Skills

Electronics

Embedded systems

Avionics

PCB design

Prototyping

C/C++ for microcontrollers

Python

UAV/flight test exposure

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Altium

C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32)

Python

Job description

Electronic Systems Engineer / Lead 2 Positions Available: Lead & Engineer Level

Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting‑edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions. We're expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next‑generation UAV platforms.

The Role

You'll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed‑wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, PCB/electronics design, testing, and integration across flight‑critical systems. Lead‑level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers.

What You'll Work On

• Avionics & embedded system design for UAV platforms
• Electronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection)
• Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
• Support flight tests, system integration & manufacturing
• Compliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA)
• Cross‑functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams
• Lead role: technical ownership, roadmap planning, mentoring, supplier engagement

What You'll Bring

• STEM degree
• Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics
• PCB design & schematic capture (Altium preferred)
• Understanding of EMC/EMI, multilayer boards & high‑reliability design
• Practical prototyping skills
• Bonus: C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32), Python, UAV/flight test exposure

Why Join?

• Exciting growth phase
• Real impact on next‑gen aerospace systems
• Mix of hands‑on engineering and high‑level design
• Local SME with agility, innovation, and visibility

Location: Fareham (on‑site with hybrid flexibility)
Contract: Permanent, full-time