Senior Avionics Electronics Specialist — On‑Site (Bedford)

ALTEN LTD - UK; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team gatherings

Job summary

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking an experienced Avionics Electronics Specialist to support maintenance, integration, and continued airworthiness of advanced aerospace platforms. Location: Bedford with on-site work. Requires 5+ years of experience and willingness to obtain SC clearance.

The role focuses on diagnosing avionics systems, performing functional tests, and collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.
• Desirable licence: EASA or UK CAA Part-66 B1/B2 Licence, or equivalent military qualification.
• Experience supporting UAV/UAS platforms within operational environments would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair avionics and electronic systems.
• Support aircraft modification and integration programmes.
• Complete maintenance and airworthiness documentation.
• Perform functional testing and validation activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams.

Skills

B1/B2 Aircraft Technician

Fault-finding

Diagnostics

Maintenance manuals

Aviation safety & airworthiness

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Technical military background or equivalent experience

Job description

ALTEN LTD - UK is seeking an experienced Avionics Electronics Specialist to support maintenance, integration, and continued airworthiness of advanced aerospace platforms. Location: Bedford with on-site work. Requires 5+ years of experience and willingness to obtain SC clearance.

The role focuses on diagnosing avionics systems, performing functional tests, and collaborating with engineering, operations, and quality teams to ensure safety and compliance.