Avionic Systems Engineer

Company: Leonardo DRS
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Location: Yeovil
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you join the Systems Engineering Team to help design and validate avionics for helicopters and uncrewed air systems. You will translate customer requirements into system-level solutions, work with external suppliers, and support integration and flight test activities. The role combines hands-on design with cross-functional collaboration in a world-leading aerospace setting. You will grow under mentoring from senior engineers and contribute to advancing avionics across platforms.

Pay / Benefits

  • Generous leave with up to 12 flexi-days
  • Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
  • Mental health support and financial advice
  • Access to 4,000+ online courses (Coursera, LinkedIn Learning)
  • Bonus scheme
  • Flexible benefits up to 500 for healthcare and lifestyle

Responsibilities

  • Define, develop, and qualify avionic systems to meet customer requirements
  • Collaborate with customers to derive system-level requirements
  • Manage external suppliers to deliver compliant equipment
  • Work with systems integration and testing to prove and qualify avionics

Key requirements

  • Engineering degree in Electrical / Electronics / Aeronautical
  • Interest in a technical team within an aerospace company
  • Passion for developing solutions for current and future helicopters and UAS
  • Desire to continue learning and develop technical skills
  • Security clearance or eligibility for BPSS/NSV/SC/DV
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Customer-focused communication
  • Continual learning attitude
  • Avionic systems design and verification
  • Systems integration and test
  • Supplier management

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Posted: October 1st, 2026