UAV Electronics Manufacturing Engineer — Flight Ready

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight alternate Fridays off

BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan

5% employer pension contribution

Annual collective incentive bonus

Maternity leave 6 months full-pay

Paternity leave 4 weeks full-pay

20 days annual leave + 3-day Christmas

Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP

Mental health and wellbeing support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Armed Forces Covenant

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd. is seeking an electronics manufacturing engineer to support the assembly and testing of PCBAs and electronic modules used in UAV systems. You will bridge design and production, ensuring components are built to specification and testable.

You will develop SOPs, investigate issues, document traceability, and collaborate with engineers to improve DFM/DFT, tooling, and test rigs. Ideal candidates hold UK residency, with security clearance eligibility, and can work from

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronics assembly, fault diagnosis, and test equipment.
• Proficiency in interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline in manufacturing environments.
• Clear communication and ability to document procedures and train technicians.

Responsibilities

• Support the assembly and production of PCBAs, wiring looms, and electronic modules used across UAV systems.
• Develop, document, and maintain SOPs, build instructions, and test guides.
• Investigate and resolve build issues, non-conformances, or test failures in production batches.
• Collaborate with electronics design engineers to improve DFM and DFT practices.
• Create and maintain wiring diagrams, test reports, and traceability documentation for regulatory and quality compliance.
• Define and optimise production tooling, test rigs, and custom fixtures to streamline assembly processes.
• Perform or support functional testing, continuity checks, and basic debugging of circuit assemblies.
• Track build status, yield, and rework metrics to support production performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the selection of production methods and equipment for new electronic designs.
• Support continuous improvement in build quality, reliability, and efficiency across electronics production workflows.
• Procurement of machinery for PCB development and manufacture – develop business cases to ensure full justification for capital investments.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Fault diagnosis

Test equipment

Schematics interpretation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Planning flexibility

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

PCB design tools (Altium/Eagle)

Job description

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd. is seeking an electronics manufacturing engineer to support the assembly and testing of PCBAs and electronic modules used in UAV systems. You will bridge design and production, ensuring components are built to specification and testable.

You will develop SOPs, investigate issues, document traceability, and collaborate with engineers to improve DFM/DFT, tooling, and test rigs. Ideal candidates hold UK residency, with security clearance eligibility, and can work from