Graduate Avionics Engineer

Pewsey
10 months ago
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Graduate Avionics Engineer

Andover

£30,000 - £40,000 + Pension + Bonus + Company Training + Benefits

Do you have an Engineering Apprenticeship, or a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, or a comparable military apprenticeship/qualification?

Are you a ready to join a fast-growing bisiness on the cutting edge of aerial technology, where you can learn and advance toward management, and receive comprehensive, career-accelerating training?

Join a company that specialise in the design, development, test and evaluation of complex unscrewed systems (UxS). A A privately owned company where honesty, integrity, professionalism and ethics first are an integral part of day to day operation.

This role would suit a recent graduate with 1-2 years knowledge/experience of Aeronatics, Avionics technical engineering, looking for a place to learn and grow.

The Role

Carrying out maintenance and inspections on aircraft avionic assemblies, components and avionics installations during scheduled servicing, maintenance, and upgrade
Ensuring that all maintenance complies with design specifications and meets the requirements laid down in the applicable technical publications
The Person

Degree or apprenticeship in Aeronautical Engineering, or a comparable military apprenticeship/qualification.
MUST be a British citizen
Python, C+/C++
Px4 and Ardupilot knowledgeKeywords: Ardupilot, PCB Design, PX4, Avionics, Aerospace, Engineer, MOD, Military, RAF, Defence, Aviation, Andover, Salisbury, Pewsey, Swindon

Reference: 18612DA

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