Job Description
Electronic Systems Engineer X2 (Lead and Engineer levels)
* Hybrid working
* Fareham, England
* Permanent
Electronic Systems Engineer / Lead
2 Positions Available: Lead & Engineer Level
Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions. We're expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next-generation UAV platforms.
The Role
You'll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, PCB/electronics design, testing, and integration across flight-critical systems. Lead-level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers.
What You'll Work On
1. Avionics & embedded system design for UAV platforms
2. Electronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection)
3. Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
4. Support flight tests, system integration & manufacturing
5. Compliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA)
6. Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams
7. Lead role: