Avionics Engineer

Job description

Avionics Engineer

• Swindon
• Full-time | Hybrid flexibility
• £70k - £80k depending on experience

We’re supporting a fast-growing UAV and advanced aerospace engineering team working at the cutting edge of autonomous flight systems.

They’re now looking for an Avionics Engineer to take ownership of avionics development across complex UAV programmes – from early design through to flight-ready systems.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll sit at the intersection of electronics, embedded software, and flight control systems, helping shape next-generation airborne platforms.

✈ The Role

You’ll play a key part in delivering avionics systems across multiple programmes, working closely with engineering leadership and a multidisciplinary team.

Expect a mix of:

• System design and development
• Hands-on prototyping and testing
• Embedded software and hardware integration
• Technical ownership across UAV avionics systems

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading avionics development across the full lifecycle (design → test → prototype → production readiness)
• Working on UAV flight control and embedded systems (ArduPilot / CubePilot highly desirable)
• Developing and debugging embedded C/C++ systems in RTOS environments
• Supporting system integration across electronics, software, and flight systems
• Working hands-on with hardware (oscilloscopes, logic analysers, test equipment)
• Ensuring robust, safe, and compliant engineering delivery
• Contributing to continuous improvement across engineering processes

What They’re Looking For

• Background in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Robotics, Mechanical or similar)
• Experience in UAV, avionics, embedded systems, or similar environments
• Strong embedded C/C++ experience
• RTOS experience and understanding of real-time systems
• Familiarity with ArduPilot / CubePilot (strong advantage)
• Understanding of flight control systems and PID tuning
• Electronics experience (analogue + digital)
• Ability to read schematics and debug hardware/software systems
• Experience working with engineering tools and protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, etc.)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-project environments

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Hands-on and solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable switching between projects and priorities
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working across disciplines
• Proactive, practical, and delivery-focused
• Thrives in fast-moving R&D / prototyping environments

⚠ 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 experienced avionics or embedded systems engineer looking for a role where your decisions directly shape complex, real-world systems from concept through to flight-ready deployment, we'd love to hear from you!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Swindon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-06-2026

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