UAS Avionics Technician: Aircraft Electrical Systems

Aviation JobSearch Europa; Fareham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in Fareham, England, is recruiting for a UAS Avionics Production Technician to join a specialist production team. You will work on electrical and avionics systems of unmanned aircraft, assembling, testing, diagnosing faults and supporting pre-delivery checks.

The role requires experience in wiring, testing and fault diagnosis, and offers site-based work with potential early starts, late finishes or weekend work depending on production needs.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification or equivalent practical experience in Avionics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Practical experience assembling, testing, fault-finding and repairing electrical/electronic systems.
• Strong experience with aircraft wiring, cable manufacture, crimping, connectors, continuity testing and soldering.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical/electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, ESD controls, tool control and FOD prevention.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to fault-finding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain any required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install and integrate avionics and electrical systems, sensors, payloads, LRUs and wiring harnesses.
• Manufacture and terminate cables, including crimping, connector assembly, continuity and insulation testing.
• Carry out inspections, functional testing, fault diagnosis, repair and replacement of electrical and electronic components.
• Configure and test flight controllers, autopilots, navigation equipment, telemetry and command-and-control systems.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Use test equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and specialist diagnostic equipment.
• Load approved firmware/software and verify system operation following updates.
• Analyse flight and ground-test data to identify faults and performance issues.

Job description

Morson Edge in Fareham, England, is recruiting for a UAS Avionics Production Technician to join a specialist production team. You will work on electrical and avionics systems of unmanned aircraft, assembling, testing, diagnosing faults and supporting pre-delivery checks.

The role requires experience in wiring, testing and fault diagnosis, and offers site-based work with potential early starts, late finishes or weekend work depending on production needs.