Latest Avionics Engineer Jobs

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Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies for defence applications, including drone detection and electronic warfare. You'll work across diverse platforms—from cloud to embedded systems—on projects that respond to evolving modern warfare challenges. The role offers mentorship in a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on high-impact technological innovation.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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RAE Training Instructor – Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

This role involves designing, delivering, and assuring Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot training as part of a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE). The instructor will develop SORA-based training courses, maintain regulatory compliance with CAA and EASA standards, deliver RAE programmes, and support safety and quality management systems. The position requires active involvement in curriculum development, risk assessments, and maintaining operational currencies across multiple UAS platforms.

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Avionics Engineer (Obtain your license)

This role involves performing routine maintenance, diagnosing and repairing faults, and conducting tests on avionics systems in both modern and vintage aircraft. The position offers the opportunity to gain a full license and work in a small, well-established company with a focus on training and work-life balance.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Exeter, United Kingdom £50,000 – £80,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Electronics Hardware Engineer

Role OverviewThe Electronics Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of Windracers’ avionics systems. This includes first-principles design, implementation, supporting the quality assurance process and interfacing with both internal and external manufacturing organisations.The Electronics Hardware Engineer contributes to...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Avionic Systems Engineer - CNS

This role involves leading the design, integration, and certification of communication, navigation, surveillance, and maintenance systems for an eVTOL aircraft. The engineer will manage technical work packages, develop requirements and test procedures, and ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers is essential to deliver a certifiable avionics solution.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Chief Design Engineer

This role involves leading aerospace design authority for a flagship stratospheric unmanned aircraft system, with responsibility for airframe and platform design, configuration decisions, and integration across multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will provide senior technical judgement in trade studies and design reviews, contribute to engineering release packs, and support manufacturing, testing, and field operations. The position plays a key role in shaping design processes within a growing aerospace team working on advanced high-altitude platforms.

Matchtech West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of advanced cargo drone systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, performing structural analyses, and supporting prototyping and testing. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet system-level requirements and are manufacturable.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used in defence and security applications. You'll work on low-level drivers, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, with a focus on reliability and performance. The role includes testing, debugging, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cutting-edge autonomous systems environment.

Matchtech Cardigan, Dyfed, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Systems Integration Engineer

This role involves leading the integration of UAV platforms, bridging design, production, and external manufacturing partners to scale from prototypes to repeatable manufacturing. The engineer will work hands-on across mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion, and mission systems, ensuring technical compatibility, process standardisation, and flight readiness. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, documentation management, and supporting training and testing across the full system lifecycle.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Advanced Thermal Modelling Engineer

This role involves leading high-fidelity thermal modelling and CFD analysis for battery and powertrain systems in an eVTOL aircraft. The engineer will develop system-level thermal models, validate simulations against test data, and support certification by ensuring safe and efficient thermal performance. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external research partners is key to refining tools and methods for electric aviation.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating advanced autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in dynamic environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, analyze mission data, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to refine system performance. Emphasis is placed on real-world deployment, reliability, and bridging R&D with operational readiness in defense-critical applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, with a focus on compliance in highly regulated sectors like aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure requirements traceability, and generate certification evidence to support airworthiness and regulatory approval. Work includes integration testing, safety monitoring, and contributing to assurance frameworks for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software for autonomous systems in safety-critical environments, focusing on runtime assurance and safety monitoring. Work within regulated aerospace and defence sectors, contributing to high-integrity software platforms compliant with certification standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software across flight control and mission systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Avionic Supervisor

As an Avionics Supervisor, you will work closely with the RAF to maintain and upgrade the UK’s Typhoon fighter jets. Your role involves hands-on technical tasks, fault diagnosis, and supervising maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will lead a team, support career growth, and contribute to the TyTAN collaboration, a strategic initiative focused on maximizing the operational readiness of the Typhoon fleet.

Appcastenterprise Coningsby, LN4 4RA, United Kingdom £44,096 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work Clearance Required

Avionics Watchkeeper Technician

The role involves preparing the Watchkeeper Remotely Piloted Air System (RPAS) for flight and maintaining, troubleshooting, and rectifying its avionics systems. The technician will work on the flight line, conducting preventative and corrective maintenance, supporting launch and recovery operations, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a military or aviation environment.

MPI Limited Blaenannerch, Dyfed, United Kingdom £31 – £42 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required