Aircraft Electrician

Location: Fareham
Rate: £23.88 PAYE / £31.85 Umbrella
Contract: 3 months initially, with potential extension
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Overtime: Available, with weekends by discussion
Employment Type: Full-time, site-based

We are currently recruiting for a UAS Avionics Production Technician to join a specialist production team based in Fareham.

This is a hands-on role working on the electrical and avionics systems of unmanned aircraft, payloads and associated ground support equipment
. You will be involved in assembly, installation, integration, testing, fault-finding and repair, supporting equipment through to pre-delivery.

This role would suit an experienced Aircraft Electrician, Avionics Technician or Electrical/Avionics Engineer with strong practical experience in wiring, electrical systems, testing and fault diagnosis.

• Assemble, install and integrate avionics and electrical systems
  , sensors, payloads, LRUs and wiring harnesses.
• Manufacture and terminate cables, including crimping, connector assembly, continuity and insulation testing
  .
• Carry out inspections, functional testing, fault diagnosis, repair and replacement of electrical and electronic components.
• Configure and test flight controllers, autopilots, navigation equipment, telemetry and command-and-control systems.
• Interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings and technical documentation
  .
• Use test equipment including digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and specialist diagnostic equipment.
• Load approved firmware/software and verify system operation following updates.
• Analyse flight and ground-test data to identify faults and performance issues.
• Support payload integration, aircraft rigging and pre-delivery checks.
• Maintain accurate build, inspection, test, maintenance, defect and configuration records.
• Maintain strong electrical safety, ESD, tool control and FOD prevention standards.
• Identify hazards and report defects, occurrences and safety concerns.
• Work closely with engineers, operators and other technicians to resolve technical issues.

• Level 3 qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience in Avionics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline
  .
• Practical experience assembling, testing, fault-finding and repairing electrical/electronic systems.
• Strong experience with aircraft wiring, cable manufacture, crimping, connectors, continuity testing and soldering
  .
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics and technical drawings.
• Experience using electrical/electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety, ESD controls, tool control and FOD prevention.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to fault-finding.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent using standard computer systems and electronic records.
• Eligibility to obtain and retain any required security clearance.

• Previous experience working with UAS/unmanned aircraft
  .
• Aircraft electrical or avionics maintenance experience.
• Experience with flight-control systems, autopilots, telemetry, RF systems or payload integration.
• Aerospace, aviation, defence, space, automotive or other safety-critical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of configuration control, human factors or quality management.
• HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

The role is site-based in Fareham and may involve working in workshops, hangars, airfields and outdoor test environments
.

You may be required to work early starts, late finishes or occasional weekends depending on production and delivery requirements. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided where required.