Electronics Engineer

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight (Alternate Fridays)

Share Incentive Plan

Pension contribution 5%

Annual incentive bonus scheme

Healthcare and family support

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an electronics engineer to design, develop and integrate electronic systems for UAVs. You will create schematics, PCB layouts and support hardware bring‑up with cross‑functional teams.

The role requires 2–5 years in similar technical work, strong analog/digital circuit knowledge, and experience with Altium or KiCad. Expect collaboration with software and mechanical teams and a focus on aerospace safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of industry experience in a similar technical role.
• Strong understanding of electronic circuit design (analog and digital).
• PCB manufacture knowledge.
• Familiarity with power electronics, motor control, and battery management systems.
• Familiarity with RF systems and communication protocols.
• Good working knowledge of coding languages - C/C++, Python etc.
• Familiarity with PCB design and layout software (Altium, KiCad, Visio).
• Familiarity of embedded systems & microcontrollers.
• Understanding of aerospace or UAV standards, regulations, and EMC considerations.
• Knowledge of autopilot systems (e.g. Ardupilot, QGC).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems for UAVs, including power distribution, flight control interfaces, and sensor integration.
• Create and review schematics and PCB layouts using design tools (e.g. Altium, KiCad).
• Assemble, test, and debug hardware to validate functionality and reliability.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and flight test teams to ensure system integration and performance.
• Support flight testing and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and wiring diagrams.
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of components, ensuring suitability for aerospace applications.
• Contribute to system-level design decisions, such as power budgeting, signal routing, and EMI/EMC compliance.
• Investigate and resolve field or production issues, proposing improvements for future revisions.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and recommend innovations to improve system performance and reliability.
• Support other engineers with integration of new subsystems and components.
• Contribute suggestions for improvements on future circuits designs and aircraft systems (motherboard reorganisation for limiting interference).

Skills

Electronic circuit design (analog/dig)

PCB layout

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Power electronics

Battery management

RF systems

EMC considerations

Autopilot knowledge

Aerospace/UAV standards

Team collaboration

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Visio

Job description

JointheTeamBuildingtheFutureofFlight Areyoulookingforanopportunitytomakearealimpact,takeonexcitingchallenges,andbepartofateamthat'sshapingthefutureofaviation?

AtMalloyAeronautics,you'llplayakeyroleinhelpingusdevelopinnovativetechnologythat'schangingthewaytheworldmoves.

Who are we? We'reonamissiontorevolutioniseunmannedflight.AtMalloyAeronautics,wedevelopadvancedheavy-liftUAVsforbothdefenceandcommercialapplications.

Whatsetsusapartisourin-houseapproach.Fromdesignandengineeringtomanufacturingandtesting,themajorityofourworkhappensunderoneroofinBerkshire,allowingustoinnovatequickly,maintainexceptionalquality,andbringideastolifefaster.

Forourteams,thatmeanshands-oninvolvement,realownership,andtheopportunitytohelpshapethefutureofaviation.

What are we looking for? We're looking for someone with experience designing, developing and integrating electronic systems, ideally within UAV, aerospace or another safety-critical environment. You'll have knowledge of PCB schematic and layout design, hardware assembly and testing, power distribution, flight control interfaces and sensor integration.

You should be confident troubleshooting technical issues, selecting suitable components and contributing to decisions around power budgeting and EMI/EMC compliance. You'll also work closely with software, mechanical and flight test teams, so strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. Experience providing technical support to customers and using feedback to improve future electronic and aircraft designs would be beneficial.

Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK

What you'll be doing (but not limited to):

• Design and develop electronic systems for UAVs, including power distribution, flight control interfaces, and sensor integration
• Create and review schematics and PCB layouts using design tools (e.g. Altium, KiCad)
• Assemble, test, and debug hardware to validate functionality and reliability
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and flight test teams to ensure system integration and performance
• Support flight testing and troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and wiring diagrams
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of components, ensuring suitability for aerospace applications
• Contribute to system-level design decisions, such as power budgeting, signal routing, and EMI/EMC compliance
• Investigate and resolve field or production issues, proposing improvements for future revisions
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and recommend innovations to improve system performance and reliability
• Support other engineers with integration of new subsystems and components
• Contribute suggestions for improvements on future circuits designs and aircraft systems (motherboard reorganisation for limiting interference)

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• 2 to 5 years of industry experience in a similar technical role
• Strong understanding of electronic circuit design (analog and digital)
• Quickly understand other engineers designs
• Quick learner - fast development area (e.g. components to microprocessors)
• PCB manufacture knowledge
• Familiarity with power electronics, motor control, and battery management systems
• Familiarity of radio frequency (RF) systems and communication protocols
• Good working knowledge of coding languages - C/C++, Python etc
• Familiarity with PCB design and layout software (e.g. Altium, KiCad, Visio)
• Familiarity of embedded systems & microcontrollers
• Understanding of aerospace or UAV standards, regulations, and EMC considerations
• Knowledge of autopilot systems (e.g. Ardupilot, QGC)

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Ability to design, prototype, and test custom PCBs
• Proficient in debugging and fault-finding on electronics and systems
• Experience in soldering, rework, and hardware bring-up
• Competent in using oscilloscopes, mustimeters, logic analysers, etc.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, including software and mechanical teams
• Clear technical documentation and communication skills
• Being able to work from a product specification to produce an efficient working system
• IPC Certification/courses (PCB related - desired)

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight
• BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Annual collective incentive bonus scheme
• Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24
• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your natio