UAS Avionics Engineer

We are growing and seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on UAS Avionics Engineer to own avionics and electrical systems that bring our aircraft to life. This includes control, navigation, communication, and power distribution systems.

Location: Cranfield / On-site

Type: Full-time - Fixed term contract

Travel: Occasional travel to test sites

• 
  
• Own key elements of the aircraft avionics systems – electrical systems, flight controller, navigation, and communication systems.
  
• Define avionics requirements, architectures, and interfaces
  
• Lead system integration and V&V, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight test environments.
  
• Design and develop ground control, software and simulation tools.
  
• Work with suppliers to select and qualify avionics hardware; manage trade-offs.
  
• Support flight test activities including system preparation, instrumentation, telemetry setup, and post-flight data analysis.
  

• 
  
• 3+ years’ experience developing avionics system.
  
• Degree in aerospace/electrical engineering (bachelor’s or master’s)
  
• Solid understanding of UAS avionics and integration flight controllers, ESCs, batteries, power systems, GNSS/INS, telemetry, data links
  
• Experienced with Pixhawk and open-source flight controllers (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot).
  
• Strong problem-solving, independent thinking, and clear technical communication.
  
• Passionate about taking on technical challenges and pushing into unknowns.
  

• 
  
• Experience developing flight controller software or middleware on RTOS platforms.
  
• Experience in PCB/electrical design for avionics subsystems.
  
• Knowledge of RF systems, telemetry links, and redundancy concepts.
  
• Familiarity with simulation frameworks and HIL environments
  
• Exposure to safety, certification, and BVLOS requirements
  

We still encourage you to apply. We value potential, passion, and willingness to grow as much as direct experience.

ARC Aerosystems Limited is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

• 
  
• Location: Cranfield, On-site
  
• Employment type: Full-time - Fixed term contract
  
• Travel: Occasional