Embedded System Engineer in Fareham

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Lead Consultant – Mobility Technology Recruitment

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

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionics
• PCB design & schematic capture (Altium preferred)
• 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?

• 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

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Design

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