Lead Avionics Systems Engineer — UAVs & Flight Testing

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

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.