Electronic Systems Engineer Location: Fareham (on-site with hybrid flexibility) Contract: Permanent, full-time Who We Are and What''s on OfferJoin a fast-growing aerospace SME working on cutting-edge autonomous aircraft for defence, logistics, and humanitarian missions.We''re expanding our engineering team with two hires across seniority levels to support next-generation UAV platforms. What You''ll Work OnAs an Electronic Systems Engineer/ Lead, you''ll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft. Work includes system architecture, PCB/electronics design, testing, and integration across flight-critical systems. Lead-level candidates will also set technical direction and guide engineers.Avionics and embedded system design for UAV platformsElectronic hardware development (schematics, PCB, component selection)Prototyping, testing, and troubleshootingSupport flight tests, system integration and manufacturingCompliance with aerospace/defence standards (DO-160, DO-254, SORA)Cross-functional collaboration with software, mechanical, and systems teamsLead role: technical ownership, roadmap planning, mentoring, supplier engagement What You''ll BringSTEM degreeExperience in electronics, embedded systems, or avionicsPCB design and schematic capture (Altium preferred)Understanding of EMC/EMI, multilayer boards and high-reliability designPractical prototyping skillsBonus: C/C++ for microcontrollers (STM32), Python, UAV/flight test exposure