Principal Electronics Engineer

An innovative aerospace and defence technology organisation is seeking a Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer to lead the development of mission-critical unmanned aerial systems.

This is a full‑lifecycle role from architecture and schematic capture through to prototyping, flight validation and production release. You’ll play a key role in designing the “nervous system” of advanced aircraft platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design multi‑layer PCBs (power, control, high‑speed data, sensor interfaces)
• Lead aircraft electrical integration (wiring looms, interconnects, EMI/EMC robustness)
• Oversee prototype build, bench validation, and environmental testing
• Integrate payloads and mission systems with flight computers
• Define engineering standards, DfM principles, and manage component lifecycle/obsolescence
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects

Requirements:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline
• Strong expertise in PCB design tools (Altium or similar)
• Deep understanding of power electronics, motor control (BLDC/ESCs), and digital comms (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
• Track record delivering ruggedised or flight‑critical hardware
• Comfortable in hands‑on lab environments
• Eligible for SC Clearance

This role suits a technically authoritative engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, high‑performance development environments and wants to see their designs move from concept to operational deployment.