UAS Avionics Production Technician

UAS Avionics Production Technician

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Build the technology shaping the future of flight

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-focused UAS Avionics Production Technician to join our multidisciplinary production operations team. 

In this hands-on role, you’ll assemble, integrate, test, maintain and repair the electronic and avionics systems that support unmanned aircraft, payloads and ground support equipment. Working alongside engineers, operators, customers and suppliers, you’ll help deliver safe, reliable and fully compliant UAS platforms ready for service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys solving complex technical problems, working with advanced systems and seeing their work move from build and integration through to successful testing and delivery.

What you’ll be doing

• Assemble, install and integrate avionics, electrical systems, sensors, payloads, wiring harnesses and electronic Line Replaceable Units.
• Configure and test flight controllers, autopilots, navigation systems, telemetry, command-and-control links, data acquisition systems and ground control stations.
• Carry out scheduled and unscheduled inspections, functional testing, fault diagnosis, repairs and component replacement.
• Load approved firmware and software, maintain configuration status and verify system performance following updates.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, technical instructions and maintenance data.
• Use a range of test and diagnostic equipment, including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, RF test equipment and specialist tools.
• Analyse flight and ground-test data to identify intermittent faults, performance issues and underlying causes.
• Support payload integration, aircraft rigging and pre-delivery checks.
• Maintain accurate build, inspection, test, maintenance, defect and configuration records.
• Identify hazards, report occurrences and contribute to risk assessments, investigations and corrective actions.
• Work closely with engineers, operators, customers and suppliers to resolve technical issues and deliver project requirements.
• Provide practical support and guidance to less-experienced technicians where authorised.

What you’ll bring

• A Level 3 technical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in avionics, electronics, electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, robotics or a related discipline.
• Practical experience assembling, inspecting, testing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical or electronic systems.
• Experience in cable manufacture, crimping, connector assembly, continuity and insulation testing, and high-quality soldering.
• The ability to read and apply technical drawings, wiring schedules, schematics and maintenance instructions.
• Experience using electronic test equipment and diagnostic software safely and methodically.
• A strong understanding of electrical safety, electrostatic discharge controls, tool control, foreign object prevention and safe systems of work.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently within delegated authority while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence using standard Windows applications, electronic records and maintenance or configuration-management systems.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain any security clearance required for assigned projects.

• UAV experience preferred but not essential

Why this role matters
Your work will directly support the delivery of dependable unmanned aircraft and mission systems. From precision wiring and avionics integration to fault-finding and final testing, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring every system is safe, serviceable and ready to perform.
If you’re passionate about electronics, aviation and emerging technology, and want to work on systems that are changing the way missions are carried out, we’d like to hear from you.

Salary: 

OUT OF SCOPE IR35

 

PAYE - £27.95 per hour, all hours worked (days)

Limited/ Company (PSC) - £36.63 per hour, all hours worked (days)

 

There may be further opportunities for shift work and nights to become available

 

Overtime will be available and this will be discussed at interview stage.