Electronics & Electrical Engineer

We require a experienced engineer with a degree in electronics or a related subject. You must have a hands-on attitude and be ready to solve challenges in a fast-paced environment working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Your will be expected to take the lead in projects, have the ability to identify and solve challenges and split time between these projects, supporting the transition of R&D projects into production and projects targeted at increasing production efficiency. You may also get involved in flight team operations when your work may be tested in flight.

If you have the relevant skills and are looking for a position in an exciting industry, you should apply for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing, testing and integration of electronics for UAVs including, but not limited to, power, MCU, comms, pcb design and hardware testing.
• Take responsibility for your own projects and providing support to other engineers.
• Troubleshooting of issues that arise during ground/air tests during trials and on the production line.
• Leading or assisting in fault finding for electronics and software components.
• Create and maintain documentation.
• Write engineering reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to de-conflict integration issues.
• Instruct technicians on manufacture and testing procedures.
• Support flight testing and demonstrations in the UK and overseas.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering or similar.
• Previous work experience within an engineering team.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Essential

• Good broad electronics knowledge, including digital communications, analogue, PSUs, batteries and embedded system design.
• Experience in fault-finding in electronics and/or software systems.
• Experience in either C++ or Python.
• Experience with PCB design software packages.

Desirable

• Knowledge of STM32 products and development.
• Knowledge or past experience with flight controllers.
• Working knowledge of control systems (PID control).

Personal

• Must have an existing right to work in the UK.
• Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel.
• Good communicator, written and oral skills.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for their work and self-motivated.