Avionics Engineer

My client is an innovative and rapidly growing company based in Maidenhead, Berkshire, focusing on cutting edge technology design, build and manufacture of unmanned air vehicles. hence you could become a part of a very special team creating tomorrow’s technology today.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of autonomous technology, contributing to the advancement of autonomous aerial vehicles. You will generate innovative ideas to overcome these challenges, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field. You will also play a vital role in analysing data from both simulation and real-world testing. By evaluating and refining the system's performance, you will contribute to enhancing its capabilities and overall efficiency.

As part of your responsibilities, you will tackle complex issues related to software components distributed across multiple processors. Flight testing of new autonomous features will also be under your purview. By operating unmanned systems, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and validate the performance of these features in real-world scenarios.

The ideal candidate will have past experience, at least 2+ years, designing systems and implementing hardware and software designs that enable machines to operate in unconstrained environments with minimal operator support.

Candidates must be able to obtain authorization to travel to the United States under the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA).

Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable engineering field, such as Robotics or UAS Control.

* 2+ years of practical experience of uncrewed vehicle software development or embedded software development using C++ or Python.

* 3D environment reconstruction (SLAM), tracking and prediction, perception, localization, estimation, navigation and machine learning.

* Understand general software development processes.

* Willingness to travel within UK and overseas if required.

Developing your own projects and capabilities in response to customer requirements with support from senior engineers.

* Troubleshooting the issues that arise during ground/air test during trials and on the production line.

* Create and maintain documentation in support of production and development.

* Seeing your developed projects through from prototype into productionised equipment.

* Collaborate with other departments where required to ensure delivery of projects and products.

* Instruct technicians on manufacture and testing procedures relating to your designs.

* Support flight testing and demonstrations in the UK and overseas, showing your developed capabilities to the customer.

* Company Pension scheme plus insurance benefits

* 20 days of Annual Leave + bank holidays

* Three-day long weekend every fortnight (Fri-Sun)

* Freshly cooked all you can eat meat and vegetarian lunch on Friday

* Casual dress

* Company sick policy

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship