Electronics Engineer / Electronic Architect

Cirrus Selection; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Cirrus Selection in Bristol is seeking a Senior/Principal aerospace electronics engineer to lead DO-254 programmes from concept through to certification.

You will own critical electronic development work, guide teams, and drive delivery on high-value aerospace projects. You must be a British citizen eligible for UK security clearance and ready to lead cross-functional efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience at Senior or Principal level in aerospace electronics.
• Deep practical knowledge of DO-254 and its development lifecycle.
• Experience in electronic system architecture from simple to complex, safety-critical systems.
• Knowledge of power electronics, motor drives, and FPGA-based systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace standards such as DO160 and the realities of development.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronic development activities across aerospace programmes, from architecture through design, verification and certification.
• Plan, allocate and oversee technical work, ensuring delivery against schedules.
• Collaborate with systems, safety, mechanical and simulation teams to provide technical leadership.
• Guide DO-254 programmes through certification processes, steering teams to successful outcomes.
• Design and develop electronic controllers for advanced aerospace and simulation systems.

Skills

Senior/Principal level

DO-254 knowledge

System architecture

Power electronics

Motor drives

FPGA-based systems

Communications interfaces

Aerospace DO-160

Job description

Bristol | £60,000 – £72,500 | Plus excellent benefits | DO-254 Airborne Electronic Hardware

Let’s be clear, this is not just another engineering role.

This is your chance to step into a position where you don’t just contribute, you lead, influence, and shape high value aerospace electronics programmes from concept through to certification.

You will take ownership of critical electronic development work packages, guide teams, and drive delivery on projects that actually matter.

If you’ve been waiting for a role where your experience is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is visible, this is it.

What you’ll be doing

• You will lead electronic development activities across complex aerospace programmes, taking ideas from architecture through design, verification, and certification.
• You will plan, allocate, and oversee technical work, ensuring delivery against demanding schedules.
• You will work closely with systems, safety, mechanical, and simulation teams, bringing clarity, structure, and technical leadership.
• You will play a key role in DO254 programmes, navigating the process, guiding teams, and ensuring successful certification outcomes.
• You will design and develop electronic controllers for advanced electromechanical systems used in aerospace and simulation environments.

What you bring

• You are already operating at Senior or Principal level, and you know your craft.
• You understand DO254, not just in theory, but in practice, including planning, development phases, and audits.
• You have experience in electronic system architecture, from simple designs to complex, safety critical systems.
• You bring knowledge in areas like power electronics, motor drives, communications interfaces, and FPGA based systems.
• You are comfortable working with standards such as DO160 and understand the realities of aerospace development.
• You are a strong communicator, pragmatic, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities without losing focus.
• You enjoy working with others, but you are equally comfortable taking ownership and driving outcomes.

Why this role

• Because you will be trusted.
• Because you will lead.
• Because you will work on programmes that push your capability and build your reputation.
• Because opportunities like this, where technical depth meets real leadership, do not come along often.

You will need to be a British citizen, and eligible for UK security clearance.