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Avionics Technician

13 days ago

Alton

Prismatic is a technology development company, specialising in the design, manufacture and delivery of innovative, high value aerospace products and systems. Prismatic is a subsidiary of BAE systems, led by a technically and commercially focused team. Our cutting-edge systems (such as the high-altitude PHASA-35) have clear commercial value, are developed at pace and address critical customer needs. Tasks and Accountabilities • Support test flight trials inside and outside of UK, specifically preparing avionics for flight., • Candidates must have a practical avionics / electronics engineering background with an ability to work as a team member as well as occasionally unsupervised on own initiative, have good analytical skills, with the ability to identify a problem, interact with the right stakeholders and provide a solution. The candidate may be expected to contribute to work packages and present results to managers and peers., • Contribute to the generation of test plans, organising and presenting at test readiness review boards., • Support qualification and acceptance testing, recording/analysing results, presenting at test review boards and generating end item data packs., • Carry out analysis tasks from flight data., • Work with Lead System Engineer to ensure flight readiness., • Run test procedures, collect data, and write up technical reports., • Provide input into design from a Flight Ground maintenance perspective., • Support quality and product assurance., • Support internal, external, and customer audit activities., • Over signing other team members work when conducting maintenance and manufacturing tasks., • Engage with customers and key stakeholders. Requirements Essential Requirements • Practical background in avionics or electronics engineering, ideally within aerospace or a related high-reliability industry., • Hands-on experience with installation, troubleshooting, testing, and maintenance of avionics systems., • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently when required., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, engage the right stakeholders, and provide solutions., • Experience contributing to and executing test procedures, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting., • Familiarity with qualification and acceptance testing, generating documentation, and presenting at review boards., • Willingness and flexibility to support flight trials in the UK and overseas, sometimes at short notice., • Understanding of flight readiness activities and avionics ground support requirements., • Knowledge of quality and product assurance practices, with a commitment to safety and compliance., • Clear and confident communication skills, comfortable presenting to managers, peers, and external stakeholders. Desirable Requirements • Experience working on prototype, research, or experimental aircraft programmes., • Knowledge of aerospace regulatory requirements, flight test operations, and avionics maintenance standards., • Familiarity with test readiness review processes, end-item data packs, and audit compliance., • Experience analysing flight data and contributing to system-level improvements., • Ability to provide design feedback from a ground maintenance and operational perspective. Personal Attributes • Safety-focused and detail-oriented with a high standard of workmanship., • Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment., • Strong team player who also shows initiative when working independently., • Professional and collaborative approach when engaging with customers, auditors, and key stakeholders. What We Offer We’re proud to offer a competitive package and a range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing, including: • Location: Alton (Hampshire), UK., • Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks). Hybrid working (where applicable), giving you the flexibility to balance time between home and our offices (norm is 4 days a week with Friday WFH)., • Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience., • Bonus: Non contractual company performance related bonus., • Pension: 10% company contribution, plus salary exchange options for AVCs., • Green Benefits: Access to our Green Car/EV scheme via salary exchange., • Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years’ service)., • Employee Schemes: Eligibility for the BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme, Company Performance Free Share awards, Cycle to Work scheme, and a Halfords Trade Discount Card., • Community & Culture: Social and employee engagement activities through our Prismatic Pulse group., • Wellbeing: Access to Occupational Health support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). How to Apply To apply, please send your CV and a covering email via LinkedIn. In your application, please confirm: • That you have the right to work in the UK and can commute to the location of work., • That you have been a UK resident for at least 5 years and can meet any required background checks (or security clearance requirements where applicable)., • Your salary expectations for the role., • Your availability or current notice period. Proud to Support the Armed Forces Community We know that the discipline, teamwork, problem-solving skills, and resilience gained through military life are a huge asset to our organisation. That’s why we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and the partners and families of those serving. If you’ve served in any capacity, or supported someone who has, we’d love to hear from you. We Hire Direct – No Agency Submissions or Enquiries, Please.

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