Lead Electrical Systems Engineer

Cubiq Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer of advanced drone technologies is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to join its R&D team in South East England. This full-time role involves designing and optimising electrical systems, overseeing PCB design and firmware development, and integrating avionics with control systems. The successful candidate will lead a small electrical engineering team and ensure the quality of UAV systems. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £80,000 with occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical engineering focused on systems for UAVs.
• Experience with PCB design and firmware development.
• Proven skills in leading engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise electrical power and avionics systems from prototype through to production.
• Oversee PCB design, testing, and firmware development.
• Develop and execute bench and integration tests for performance validation.
• Integrate payloads, sensors, and avionics with autopilot and control systems.
• Supervise wiring, assembly, and quality assurance of UAV electrical systems.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical teams for full system integration.
• Lead and mentor a small electrical engineering team.

Skills

Electrical system design

Avionics development

PCB design

Team leadership

Job description

Job Description

Lead Electrical Systems Engineer – UAV Development

Full-time | South East England, UK (on-site with occasional international travel)

Salary : £60,000 – £80,000

Overview :

A leading developer of advanced commercial drone platforms is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to join its high-performance R&D team.

The company designs and manufactures next-generation UAV systems with class-leading endurance, payload capacity, and modular architecture. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of electrical and avionics development across design, testing, and integration phases.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design and optimise electrical power and avionics systems from prototype through to production.
• Oversee PCB design, testing, and firmware development.
• Develop and execute bench and integration tests for performance validation.
• Integrate payloads, sensors, and avionics with autopilot and control systems.
• Supervise wiring, assembly, and quality assurance of UAV electrical systems.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical teams for full system integration.
• Lead and mentor a small electrical engineering team, managing workload and reporting progress.

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