Electronics Engineer (Aviation)
Rural Location: Crawley
Are you a skilled Analogue Electronics Engineer with a practical, hands-on approach to fault finding and repair? We seek someone motivated by finding solutions in seemingly impossible technical situations. If this is you, read on and apply!
Duties:
The role focuses on diagnosing complex faults at component level, carry out repairs, and developing bespoke test solutions where standard test equipment does not exist. The Electronics Engineer will act as a key technical resource.
Key Responsibilities Fault Diagnosis & Repair
Diagnose and troubleshoot faults on analogue avionics systems and assemblies
Carry out component level repair including:
o PCB fault finding and rework
o Wiring and connector repair
o Replacement of obsolete or degraded components
Work on systems such as (but not limited to):
o Flight instrumentation
o Control units and panels
o Gyroscopic and navigation equipment
Design and develop bespoke test equipment and test rigs to verify repairs
Define test architecture, methodology, and acceptance criteria
Build, commission, and maintain test setups using appropriate instrumentation
Validate repaired equipment against functional and performance requirements - Circuit Analysis & Reverse Engineering
Analyse analogue circuits to understand functionality and failure modes
Reverse engineer circuits and assemblies where data is incomplete
Reconstruct system behaviour to support testing and repair
Documentation & Test Plans
Produce clear and structured:
o Strip and build reports
o Test procedures
o Fault reports
Develop test plans where OEM documentation is missing or insufficient
Ensure all engineering work is traceable and documented to a high standard Continuous Improvement
Promote a clean, safe, and efficient workplace by following 5S principles.
Skills & Experience
Essential
Strong background in analogue electronics
Proven ability in component level fault diagnosis and repair
Ability to interpret circuit diagrams, schematics, and wiring layouts
Experience with PCB repair, soldering, and rework
Hands on experience using test equipment, including:
o Oscilloscopes
o Multi-meters
o Signal generators
o Spectrum analysers
Familiarity with legacy or obsolete electronics or components
Experience designing and building test rigs or bespoke test equipment
Basic CAD capability (for test rig design or integration)
Additional Information
Workshop based role with hands on involvement in repair and testing
Work involves legacy avionics systems with varying levels of documentation
For more details please apply
Salary range
- £42,000 - £45,000