Job Description:

UAS Avionics Engineer

About ARC Aerosystems

ARC Aerosystems has embarked on a journeyis moving into the next stage of its journey, turning current technologies into a market-ready logistic drone.  to create world beating VTOL and UAS aircraft.  Our vision is to create a world of affordable and sustainable mobility, connecting communities and empowering individuals through the development of future air mobility solutions; creating practical and compelling solutions for global transportation challenges.practical and future-ready air mobility systems designed for logistic applications.

The Role

Our team is growing in capability and capacity, leading to an immediate need for an enthusiastic, passionate and hand-on person to take on the role of Avionics UAS Avionics Engineer.

In this position, you will take ownership of variety of applicationsavionics and electrical systems that brings our aircraft to life. This includes control, communication, navigation, and power distribution systems.

The TasksWhat you will do:

• Own key elements of the aircraft avionics systems – electrical systems, flight controller, navigation, and communication systems.
• Define avionics requirements, architectures, and interfaces
• Lead system integration and V&V, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight test environments.
• Design and Develop ground control, software and simulation tools.
• Work with suppliers to select and qualify avionics hardware; manage trade-offs.
• Support flight test activities including system preparation, instrumentation, telemetry setup, and post-flight data analysis.

About you:

• 3+ years’ experience developing avionics system.
• Degree in aerospace/electrical engineering (bachelor’s or master’s)
• Solid understanding of UAS avionics and integration flight controllers, ESCs, batteries, power systems, GNSS/INS, telemetry, data links)
• Experienced with Pixhawk and open-source flight controllers (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot).
• Strong problem-solving, independent thinking, and clear technical communication.
• Passionate about taking on technical challenges and pushing into unknowns.

Nice to have:

• Experience developing flight controller software or middleware on RTOS platforms.
• Experience in PCB/electrical design for avionics subsystems.
• Knowledge of RF systems, telemetry links, and redundancy concepts.
• Familiarity with simulation frameworks and HIL environments
• Exposure to safety, certification, and BVLOS requirements

What we offer:

• Competitive package and flexible working options.
• Pension Scheme.

Don’t meet every requirement? We still encourage you to apply. We value potential, passion, and willingness to grow as much as direct experience.

Location: Cranfield / On-site

Type: Full-time

Travel: Occasional travel to test sites

ARC Aerosystems Limited is an equal opportunities employer.  If you have any specific requirements or require assistance or reasonable adjustments to be made for you during the selection process due to disability or long-term health condition, we will do our best to assist you.

more information or sending application in: LinkedIn

or you can contact to: info@arcaersystems.com