Electronic Design Engineer

Job description

Electronic Systems Engineer

• Hybrid working
• Fareham, England
• Permanent

Electronic Systems Engineer

Join a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions.

The Role

You'll design and develop Analogue and Digital Electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, electronic design, testing, and integration across flight-critical systems. Lead-level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers.

What You'll Work On

• Avionics & embedded system design for UAV platforms
• Electronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection)
• Prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
• Support flight tests, system integration & manufacturing
• Compliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA)
• Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teams
• Lead role: technical ownership, roadmap planning, mentoring, supplier engagement

What You'll Bring

• STEM degree
• Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics
• PCB design & schematic capture
• Understanding of EMC/EMI, multilayer boards & high-reliability design
• Practical prototyping skills
• Bonus: C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32), Python, UAV/flight test exposure

Why Join?

• Exciting growth phase
• Real impact on next-gen aerospace systems
• Mix of hands-on engineering and high-level design
• Local SME with agility, innovation, and visibility

Location: Fareham (on-site with hybrid flexibility)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Fareham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English