Avionics Specialist

About the Role

We are partnering with an innovative aerospace engineering company specialising in the design, development, integration, and testing of advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). They are seeking an Avionics Specialist to join a cutting-edge aircraft development program focused on a next-generation unmanned aircraft. This is a hands-on engineering position with a strong focus on electrical harness design, avionics integration, and electrical system development using Capital. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team throughout the design, integration, build, and test lifecycle, with opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility as the project develops.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical wiring harnesses for advanced unmanned aircraft.
• Create and maintain electrical harness designs using Capital.
• Develop wiring diagrams, schematics, interconnect drawings, and supporting electrical documentation.
• Support the design and integration of aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful system integration.
• Support aircraft build, integration, testing, troubleshooting, and verification activities.
• Investigate and resolve electrical and avionics integration issues.
• Ensure designs meet program requirements and applicable aerospace engineering standards.

Required Experience

• 4+ years of professional avionics or electrical engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with aircraft electrical harness design.
• Experience using Capital electrical/harness design software.
• Good understanding of avionics and aircraft electrical systems, including wiring, connectors, and system integration.
• Experience producing and reviewing electrical engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience within aerospace, UAV/UAS, aircraft, or complex vehicle development.
• Experience supporting electrical or avionics systems through the design, build, integration, and test lifecycle.