Electronic Systems Engineer

Matchtech; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing aerospace SME in Fareham is seeking an Electronic Systems Engineer/Lead to join their team. You will design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for advanced UAV platforms. The role involves significant collaboration across engineering teams, compliance with aerospace standards, and an opportunity to take on leadership responsibilities. Candidates should hold a STEM degree and have experience in electronics, embedded systems, and PCB design. This is a full-time position with on-site work and hybrid flexibility.

Benefits

Impact on next-gen aerospace systems

Agility and innovation in a local SME

Qualifications

• STEM degree in electronics or related field.
• Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics.
• Proficiency in PCB design and schematic capture using Altium.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems.
• Conduct electronic hardware development and prototyping.
• Lead technical direction and support flight tests.

Skills

Electronics design

Embedded systems

Avionics

PCB design

Prototyping

C/C++ for microcontrollers

Python

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Altium

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 skillsBonus: 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