🚀 Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead Electronics Engineer – UAV Development

Full-time | South East England, UK (on-site with occasional international travel)

Salary: £60,000 – £80,000

Overview:

A leading developer of advanced commercial drone platforms is seeking a Lead Electrical Systems Engineer to join its high-performance R&D team.

The company designs and manufactures next-generation UAV systems with class-leading endurance, payload capacity, and modular architecture. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of electrical and avionics development across design, testing, and integration phases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimise electrical power and avionics systems from prototype through to production.
• Oversee PCB design, testing, and firmware development.
• Develop and execute bench and integration tests for performance validation.
• Integrate payloads, sensors, and avionics with autopilot and control systems.
• Supervise wiring, assembly, and quality assurance of UAV electrical systems.
• Collaborate with software and mechanical teams for full system integration.
• Lead and mentor a small electrical engineering team, managing workload and reporting progress.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in line with engineering standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Drone Technology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, avionics systems, and signal processing.
• Proven experience in building, wiring, and assembling complex drones, robotics, or similar systems.
• Skilled in integrating multiple avionics and payload components.
• Track record of managing end-to-end development projects.
• Strong communication skills, fluent in English.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience building, flying, and testing drones.
• Knowledge of control systems and PID tuning for UAVs.
• PCB design experience (KiCad preferred).
• Firmware development for embedded systems.
• Familiarity with PX4, DroneCAN, and MAVLink.
• Proficiency with GitHub and Linux workflows.

What’s on Offer:

• £60,000 – £80,000 salary.
• Key technical role in a small, elite UAV engineering team.
• Work on cutting-edge UAV technology in a fast-moving, innovative environment.
• Collaboration with aerospace and aviation industry experts.
• Opportunities for career growth, international travel, and involvement in advanced R&D.

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