Senior UAV Systems Technician — Airframe & Avionics

Windracers; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Windracers is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to join the Airframe Manufacturing and Assembly Team in the UK. You will work on the production of airframe items, install systems and avionics, and support commissioning of new aircraft, following SOPs and drawings with training provided.

You’ll move between tasks on the line, perform bench and standing work, and help maintain clean workspaces while contributing to aerospace quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing field.
• Ability to follow and give feedback on engineering drawings or manufacturing packs.
• Manufacturing process knowledge.
• General workshop light machining experience.
• Experience using MCAD and ECAD tools (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Hands-on assembly of airframe components, sub-assemblies, and fuel systems from build packs to meet scheduled customer demand.
• Testing and qualification of subsystems following SOPs.
• Feedback of process and assembly pain points to Manufacturing and Engineering Teams.
• Installation of avionics systems onto aircraft, following SOPs.
• On-site support during installation and flight testing of new systems (within the UK).
• Continued management of workspace, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness is maintained.
• Ensuring stock levels of consumables under your control and requesting additional consumables from purchasing.
• Assisting with aircraft level system acceptance testing, where required.
• Documenting work carried out to create a digital aircraft build logs.
• Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager.
• Act always in a safe manner and in support of our Health and safety agenda.
• Work in accordance with company values, policies, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Logical reasoning

Adaptability

Communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on experience

Tools

MCAD/ECAD familiarity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Windracers is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Technician to join the Airframe Manufacturing and Assembly Team in the UK. You will work on the production of airframe items, install systems and avionics, and support commissioning of new aircraft, following SOPs and drawings with training provided.

You’ll move between tasks on the line, perform bench and standing work, and help maintain clean workspaces while contributing to aerospace quality and safety standards.