153 Avionics jobs in the United Kingdom

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• Avionics Technician

• Responsible for the repair and overhaul of a wide range of aircraft communication and navigation systems, including radar and radio audio components. Your duties will involve conducting precise mechanical and electronic repairs, using specialized test equipment to diagnose faults and verify system performance.

• Skilled in performing precise mechanical and electronic repairs, including both through-hole and surface-mounted components.
• Experienced in fault finding, testing, and repair using a variety of specialized and general-purpose test equipment.
• All work conducted in line with manufacturers' component maintenance manuals, regulatory standards, and internal quality systems.
• Capable of maintaining thorough and accurate repair documentation.
• Committed to balancing quality and cost-effectiveness while meeting safety and performance standards.
• Continuously updated on internal processes and industry best practices.
• Open to cross-training in other technical disciplines to support broader business needs.
• Holds a relevant technical qualification at or above NVQ Level 3, HNC, or an equivalent trade qualification/military education.

• Part 145 Experience
• Internal/External Auditing Experience
• Electrical Experience

• 39,000

• Langley, Berkshire

• Define and document software requirements based on system-level needs and customer specifications.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, software developers, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of requirements and design.
• Support software integration activities, including troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Develop and execute verification plans, test cases, and procedures to ensure compliance with requirements and industry standards.
• Analyze test results and provide detailed reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) principles in all activities.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace regulations and standards, such as DO-178C.
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
  Required Qualifications
  
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge and experience in systems or aerospace engineering
  • Professional Experience: At least 4 years of experience in application of industry-recognised system engineering processes, ideally related to embedded software development, with working experience in DOORS, Python and SQLite or equivalent tooling.
    Strong oral and written communication skills, with confidence and ability to work as part of a globally-distributed customers and teams
    • Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve challenging technical problems.
  
  
  Desired Characteristics
  
  • Knowledge and experience in Avionics Integration and associated certification requirements
  • Knowledge and experience in automated test techniques, Python, and SQLite
  • Knowledge and experience of requirements management and verification to recognised systems engineering process such as ARP4754
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, coupled with excellent oral and written communication abilities, are essential for this role. The ability to work with global virtual teams is particularly valued.

• Performance based annual bonus
• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

At Capgemini Engineering

The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

About the job you’re considering

Location: Warton, UK (On-site, 5 days per week)

Level: Mid-Level (3–5 years’ experience)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract or Permanent

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled Avionics Systems Consultant to join our team on-site in Warton. This role is ideal for a mid-level engineer with a strong background in flight avionics systems, radar technologies, and mission-critical equipment. You will play a key role in the design, development, and integration of advanced avionics systems for next-generation fighter aircraft.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your Role

• Lead and support high-level concept development for flight avionics systems.
• Generate and manage formal system requirements using tools such as DOORS.
• Contribute to system and sub-system design and development across the avionics lifecycle.
• Apply knowledge of the V-Model lifecycle in the context of fighter aircraft systems.
• Support interface management using the ICT Tool (ADS internal).
• Collaborate on radar and IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) system integration.
• Provide input into mission computer equipment design and validation.
• Utilize Statemate for system modeling and simulation.
• Manage configuration using PCMS.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

Required Skills & Tools:

• DOORS (Requirements Management)
• Statemate (System Modeling)
• PCMS (Configuration Management)
• ICT Tool (Interface Management)
• Radar and IFF systems
• Mission Computer Equipment
• Lifecycle and V-Model understanding

Desirable Experience:

Prior experience in one or more of the following roles:

• ICD (Interface Configuration Document) Engineer
• Attack and Ident Engineer
• Front End Team Engineer
• Exposure to safety-critical systems and associated standards.
• Strong understanding of interface control documents and avionics architecture.

Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Your Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance.  Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people.  All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions.
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy. You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask.  When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.  We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.  It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.  By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

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About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion. 

Job Specification

Avionics-Electronics Engineer

Responsible to: Electronics and Avionics Manager

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Work location: Bedford / Hybrid

Role Purpose

Primarily the role will involve the design and development of embedded electronics

for unmanned air vehicles as part of a multidisciplinary team. Schematic design and

PCB layout of low voltage embedded circuits, taking a design from requirements

capture through to manufacture and test. Overseeing and assisting with system

integration, evaluation and testing.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

* To develop requirements and specifications for electronic and embedded

firmware systems.

* Requirements capture and review.

* Circuit design and schematic capture.

* Multi-layer PCB layout design.

* Good understanding and experience of using or CAD or equivalent package

for schematic capture and PCB layouts.

* Interfacing with subcontractors/external design houses.

* Interfacing with external board manufacturer from quote through to board

delivery.

* Basic firmware developer skills (embedded software). Experience of

embedded programming in C would be advantageous

* Assembly and testing of prototype designs.

* Understanding of avionic sub-systems, e.g., navigation aids, RF COMMs,

GPS-denied navigation systems (e.g., Laser Gyro / MEM augmented IMU),

state estimation sensors and algorithms.

* Exposure to previous 'sensor fusion' implementations.

* Basic understanding of imagery/signal processing techniques.

* Participate and where necessary lead on design reviews with internal and

external clients.

What's in it for you

* Work in a highly motivated SME at the cutting edge of Engineering.

* See your work rapidly progress to live testing in a matter of months not years.

* Hybrid working available.

* Pensions.

* Health Cash Plan.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* Refer a Friend Reward Scheme.

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by emailing our Managing Consultant for this vacancy Vickie; by sending your CV directly to her at (url removed)

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Electronics Group is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Electrical, Electronics and Engineering professionals throughout the United Kingdom. If you are looking for work in this area, we may be able to assist you.

Job Specification

Avionics-Electronics Engineer

Responsible to: Electronics and Avionics Manager

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Work location: Bedford / Hybrid

Role Purpose

Primarily the role will involve the design and development of embedded electronics

for unmanned air vehicles as part of a multidisciplinary team. Schematic design and

PCB layout of low voltage embedded circuits, taking a design from requirements

capture through to manufacture and test. Overseeing and assisting with system

integration, evaluation and testing.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

* To develop requirements and specifications for electronic and embedded

firmware systems.

* Requirements capture and review.

* Circuit design and schematic capture.

* Multi-layer PCB layout design.

* Good understanding and experience of using or CAD or equivalent package

for schematic capture and PCB layouts.

* Interfacing with subcontractors/external design houses.

* Interfacing with external board manufacturer from quote through to board

delivery.

* Basic firmware developer skills (embedded software). Experience of

embedded programming in C would be advantageous

* Assembly and testing of prototype designs.

* Understanding of avionic sub-systems, e.g., navigation aids, RF COMMs,

GPS-denied navigation systems (e.g., Laser Gyro / MEM augmented IMU),

state estimation sensors and algorithms.

* Exposure to previous 'sensor fusion' implementations.

* Basic understanding of imagery/signal processing techniques.

* Participate and where necessary lead on design reviews with internal and

external clients.

What's in it for you

* Work in a highly motivated SME at the cutting edge of Engineering.

* See your work rapidly progress to live testing in a matter of months not years.

* Hybrid working available.

* Pensions.

* Health Cash Plan.

* Employee Assistance Programme.

* Refer a Friend Reward Scheme.

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by emailing our Managing Consultant for this vacancy Vickie; by sending your CV directly to her at (url removed)

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Electronics Group is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Electrical, Electronics and Engineering professionals throughout the United Kingdom. If you are looking for work in this area, we may be able to assist you.

Job Specification

Avionics-Electronics Engineer

Responsible to: Electronics and Avionics Manager

Hours of work: 37 hours per week

Work location: Bedford / Hybrid

Role Purpose

Primarily the role will involve the design and development of embedded electronics

for unmanned air vehicles as part of a multidisciplinary team. Schematic design and

PCB layout of low voltage embedded circuits, taking a design from.

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Our client, an Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for an Avionics Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Broughton.

• Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance.
• 12-month initial contract.
• Based in Chester, with 60% remote working available.
• Deemed inside IR35, rates are open to discussion.

This role is ideally suited to an experienced aircraft avionic or mechanical engineer with knowledge of data configuration storage and referencing. A high level of attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with modification Design Engineers to support the production of modification documentation.
• Identifying, collating and referencing design data through the project Windchill Product Data Management (PDM) tool and network files.
• Producing certification evidence forms and letters to allow modifications to be submitted for Certification Validation Engineer (CVE) approval.
• Production of test documentation and other analyses/ reports.
• Production of modification control documentation.
• Ensuring that all engineering activities undertaken are conducted in accordance with company and site procedures that reflect best practice and is in accordance with the relevant governance agencies procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Proven and recent experience in the design, integration and certification of aircraft avionic and mechanical systems.
• Understanding and experience of aircraft design regulations.
• Experience of working within a multi-discipline engineering team within the aerospace industry.

Desirable

• Knowledge of aircraft systems.
• Knowledge of military aircraft modification and certification processes and regulations.
• Knowledge of civil aircraft modification and certification processes and regulations.