Electronics Engineer

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Fridays off (9-day fortnight

Share incentive plan

5% employer pension contribution

Annual collective incentive bonus

Enhanced family leave (maternity/pater

20 days + 3 day Christmas shutdown

Healthcare & dependent cover

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd. seeks an electronics engineer to design, develop and integrate electronic systems for unmanned aerial vehicles.

You will handle power distribution, flight interfaces and sensor integration, collaborating with software, mechanical and flight test teams to ensure system-level performance. Responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB layout with Altium/KiCad, hardware assembly and testing, and documenting design specs and test results.

Qualifications

• Experience designing, developing and integrating electronic systems for UAV/aerospace
• Knowledge of PCB schematic capture and layout
• Hardware assembly, testing and debugging to validate functionality
• Power distribution, flight interface, and sensor integration experience
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical communication skills
• Experience supporting customers and using feedback for improvements

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electronic systems for UAVs, including power distribution and interfaces
• Create and review schematics and PCB layouts using Altium or KiCad
• Assemble, test, and debug hardware for reliability
• Collaborate with software, mechanical and flight test teams for integration
• Support flight testing and troubleshooting
• Maintain design docs, test reports and wiring diagrams
• Contribute to component selection and power budgeting decisions
• Address field or production issues and propose improvements
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and potential innovations

Skills

Electronics design

PCB schematic & layout

Hardware assembly & testing

Power budgeting & EMI/EMC

Interdisciplinary collaboration

C/C++ / Python

RF systems & protocols

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

Altium

KiCad

Visio

Job description

Join the Team Building the Future of Flight

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, take on exciting challenges, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of aviation?

At Malloy Aeronautics, you'll play a key role in helping us develop innovative technology that's changing the way the world moves.

Who are we?

We're on a mission to revolutionise unmanned flight. At Malloy Aeronautics, we develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications.

What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster.

For our teams, that means hands‑on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of aviation.

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 nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security