Senior UAV Avionics & Airframe Technician

Windracers; Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers is seeking a hands-on engineer to join the Airframe Manufacturing and Assembly Team in Fareham, UK. The role covers assembling airframe components, installing systems and avionics, and supporting commissioning on new aircraft.

You will work on a mix of bench and standing tasks, follow engineering drawings, and contribute to digital build logs. The role requires 3+ years in engineering or manufacturing and readiness to travel for UK post-production operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to follow and feedback on engineering drawings or manufacturing packs.
• Manufacturing process knowledge and lightweight workshop machining experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• UAV industry knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble airframe components and fuel systems to customer demand.
• Test and qualify subsystems following SOPs.
• Provide feedback to Manufacturing and Engineering teams.
• Install avionics systems on aircraft per SOPs.
• Provide on-site support during installation and flight testing.
• Maintain workspace cleanliness and stock levels.
• Document work to create digital aircraft build logs.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Work safely and adhere to health and safety agenda.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Reading engineering drawings

Manufacturing knowledge

Workshop machining

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Windracers is seeking a hands-on engineer to join the Airframe Manufacturing and Assembly Team in Fareham, UK. The role covers assembling airframe components, installing systems and avionics, and supporting commissioning on new aircraft.

You will work on a mix of bench and standing tasks, follow engineering drawings, and contribute to digital build logs. The role requires 3+ years in engineering or manufacturing and readiness to travel for UK post-production operations.