UAV/ Senior UAV Technician

Windracers Ltd; 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

Scope

Part of the Airframe Manufacturing and Assembly Team focussing on the ongoing production of airframe items, the installation of systems and avionics onto aircraft, and support during the commissioning process of new aircraft.

The candidate will be expected to be comfortable working within a typical aerospace or engineering assembly space as part of a larger production line for the Windracers ULTRA. They will be comfortable moving from task to task throughout the manufacturing process as part of a smaller sub team. The work will involve following standard engineering drawings and specifications, with training provided where required.

The role will involve both bench based and standing work, as well as opportunities to work away from the production facility supporting our postproduction flight operations within the UK.

Responsibilities

• Hands-onassemblyofairframecomponents, sub-assemblies,andfuel systemsfrom build packsto meet scheduled customerdemand.
• Testing and qualification ofsub-systemsfollowingstandard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Feedback of process andassemblypain points to Manufacturingand EngineeringTeams.
• Installation of avionicssystemsontoaircraft, following SOPs.
• On site support asrequiredduring installation and flight testing of new systems(within the UK).
• Continued management of workspace, ensuring cleanliness and tidiness ismaintained.
• Ensuring stock levels of consumable items under your control aremaintainedand request foradditionalconsumables made to the purchasing team.
• Assistingwithaircraftlevel system acceptance testing, whererequired.
• Documenting workcarried outto createadigitalaircraftbuild logs.
• Other responsibilities as agreed with your manager.
• Act always in a safe manner and in support of our Health and safety agenda.
• Workin accordance withcompany values, policies,proceduresand guidelines.

Skills and qualifications

• Technically capable with good logical reasoning
• Ability to adapt and learn new skills
• Good presentation and communication skills
• 3+ years hands-on experience in engineeringor manufacturingfield
• Ability to follow and give feedback on engineering drawingsor manufacturing packs
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge
• General workshoplightmachining experience
• Previousexperience with Microsoft Office Software and general computer skills
• Prior relevant industry experience (desirable)
• Experience using MCAD and ECAD tools (desirable)
• UAV industry knowledge (desirable)

Qualification Requirements

• Right to work within the UK.
• Vetting and security clearance (BPSS obtained within probation period).

Other

The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the company. The job description may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Professional Development

You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.