Electronic Engineering Manager – Avionics & Embedded Systems | UAS / Unmanned Air Systems
Maidenhead, Berkshire | Competitive + Benefits
About the Opportunity
We're a specialist aerospace company focused on the development of advanced unmanned air vehicles, operating at the cutting edge of UK aviation technology. With a strong culture of in‑house design and manufacturing, our engineering teams own the full product lifecycle from concept through to production.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing specialist engineering leadership to a multidisciplinary team of electronic, avionics and embedded systems engineers, including performance management, coaching and career development
- Setting and maintaining technical standards, processes and best practices across electronic and avionics disciplines
- Guiding system architecture decisions for PCB design, signal integrity, hardware/firmware integration and avionics electronics alongside principal engineers and stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with applicable aerospace, electronic safety and regulatory standards throughout the development lifecycle
- Leading and supporting project delivery across assigned programmes, including planning, risk management and issue resolution
- Organising and chairing design reviews, hardware reviews and technical bid reviews
- Identifying and managing relevant business partnerships, sub‑contracts and specialist component suppliers
- Collaborating with product, programme and operations teams to align electronic engineering priorities with business goals
- Building and sustaining a high‑performing engineering culture centred on quality, safety and continuous improvement
What We're Looking For
- Proven engineering experience in electronic systems design, PCB development, avionics hardware and/or embedded electronics for aerospace or safety‑critical platforms
- Several roles held at lead or management level within an electronic or hardware engineering function
- Strong grounding in systems engineering principles, hardware lifecycle management and EMC/signal integrity considerations
- Familiarity with aerospace and electronic safety standards (e.g. DO‑254, DO‑160, MIL‑STD‑461, IEC 61508)
- Confident technical decision‑maker in complex, multi‑disciplinary environments
- Strong communicator with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (requires 5 years' UK residency)
- Bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering or related technical field (Master's preferred)
- Prior experience in a functional or line‑management capacity within an electronic engineering team
- Background in regulated or safety‑critical development environments (aerospace, defence, rail, automotive)
- Experience with UAV/UAS hardware architecture, FPGA development or high‑integrity electronic design
- Programme or project delivery experience
What's On Offer
- 9‑day fortnight working pattern
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Share incentive plan
- Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
- Company pension & sick pay
- 20 days annual leave, rising with service
- Cycle to Work scheme, EAP, Mental Health First Aiders
- Free parking, free lunch on Fridays, casual dress
To Apply
Send your CV and a short cover note outlining your relevant experience via direct message or the application link below.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to building an inclusive team. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout our recruitment process. Due to the nature of our work, candidates will be subject to security and export control checks.
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