Electronics Engineer (Avionics & Embedded Systems)
Swindon - Full-Time, Hybrid Flexibility
£40,000 – £60,000 (flexible for the right experience)
A fast-growing engineering organisation operating at the cutting edge of avionics and unmanned systems is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join its expanding technical team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of complex PCB and electronics development from concept through to production.
You’ll be working in a small, highly collaborative engineering group where pace, innovation, and delivery really matter. The environment is dynamic, with multiple concurrent projects and evolving requirements - ideal for someone who thrives on variety and technical challenge.
🚀 The Opportunity
This role is central to the development of advanced avionics and electrical systems used in next-generation platforms. You’ll be responsible for designing, building, testing, and refining robust electronic solutions that move seamlessly from concept to real-world deployment.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional engineers across avionics, software, and systems integration, contributing directly to both prototype development and production-ready designs.
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading end-to-end PCB design activities using industry-standard tools (Altium Designer)
* Designing multi-layer analogue, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronics architectures
* Ensuring robust design for manufacturability, assembly, and test (DFM/DFA/DFT)
* Developing power systems including DC-DC converters, regulation, filtering, and protection
* Conducting signal integrity, power integrity, and EMC-aware design practices
* Supporting full hardware lifecycle: bring-up, debugging, validation, and environmental testing
* Defining test strategies, procedures, and verification documentation
* Building and supporting test solutions (including lab and production environments)
* Using advanced lab equipment to diagnose and resolve complex hardware issues
* Contributing to configuration control, design reviews, and engineering change processes
🧠 What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience:
* Proven track record delivering production-ready PCB designs (end-to-end lifecycle)
* Strong hands-on experience with schematic capture, layout, and hardware bring-up
* Deep understanding of DFM/DFA/DFT principles
* Confident fault-finding skills across power, digital, and communications systems
* Experience defining and executing hardware verification and validation plans
* Proficiency with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design tools
* Right to work in the UK and eligibility for UK Security Clearance
Highly Desirable:
* EMC-aware design experience and pre-compliance testing
* Exposure to high-reliability or safety-critical electronics (aerospace, defence, etc.)
* Experience designing test fixtures or automated test solutions
* Familiarity with IPC standards and best practice manufacturing guidelines
* Background in fast-paced prototype or R&D environments
🤝 Culture & Working Style
You’ll join a close-knit engineering team that values:
* Collaboration over silos – everyone contributes to the wider system
* Curiosity and innovation – tackling problems head-on with creativity
* Speed and adaptability – reacting quickly to changing technical needs
⚠️ Important Note
This is a UK-based role requiring full UK working rights and a UK-centric project environment. No visa sponsorship is available.
If you’re an Electronics Engineer who enjoys hands-on hardware development, thrives in fast-moving environments, and wants to see your designs move from concept to reality, we’d love to hear from you.