Avionics and Electronics Engineer

Avionics and Electronics Engineer

Responsible to:

• Avionics and Electronics Manager

Grade of Post:

• Principal/Senior

Hours of Work:

• 37 hours per week

Work Location:

• Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire - hybrid working available

Role Purpose

Primarily, the role will involve the design and development of Embedded electronics for unmanned air vehicles as part of a multidisciplinary team. Schematic design and PCB layout of low voltage Embedded circuits, taking a design from requirements capture through to manufacture and test. Overseeing and assisting with system integration, evaluation and testing.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• To develop requirements and specifications for electronic and Embedded firmware systems
• Requirements capture and review
• Circuit design and schematic capture
• Multi-layer PCB layout design
• Good understanding and experience of using OrCAD or equivalent package for schematic capture and PCB layouts
• Interfacing with subcontractors/external design houses
• Interfacing with external board manufacturer from quote through to board delivery
• Schematic and PCB layout review
• Basic firmware developer skills (Embedded software). Experience of Embedded programming in C would be advantageous
• Assembly and testing of prototype designs
• Understanding of avionic sub-systems, eg, navigation aids, RF COMMs, GPS-denied navigation systems (eg, Laser Gyro/MEM augmented IMU), state estimation sensors and algorithms
• Exposure to previous sensor fusion' implementations
• Basic understanding of imagery/signal processing techniques
• Participate and where necessary lead on design reviews with internal and external clients
• Writing and executing/overseeing PCB test plans
• Writing and executing/overseeing system test plans and analysis of results
• Confident communicator with proven inter-personal skills, able to adapt, manage potential ambiguity and deliver effectively in challenging situations
• Knowledge of the assurance processes for Certifiable avionics systems would be of advantage

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• To actively participate in our client's Performance Management Scheme
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required within the grade and level of the post
• You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company
• Some travel within the UK may be required
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the company and the overall business objectives of the company

What's in it for me?

• Work in a highly motivated SME at the cutting edge of Engineering
• See your work rapidly progress to live testing in a matter of months, not years
• Hybrid working available
• Pensions
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Reward Scheme
• Free fruit in the office
• Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Equality and Diversity

Our client is committed to:

• The promotion of equality of opportunity in all of their activities and encouraging access to their organisation from all groups, irrespective of the equality strands
• Working to create an environment where cultural diversity and individual difference are
• Positively valued in an atmosphere free from harassment and discrimination
• Taking their legal and moral obligations with respect to equal opportunities seriously and welcoming dialogue with individuals about ways in which their equal opportunities policies and practices can be enhanced

Health and Safety

• Our client is fully committed to working together with the assistance of all employees to develop a positive safety culture
• They encourage and support employees becoming involved in and participating in health, safety and welfare matters
• Their goal is to motivate and empower all employees to work safely and protect their long-term health, not simply to avoid accidents