Job Description

EMBEDDED ELECTRONICS ENGINEER (WITH EXPERIENCE) FOR SPACE APPLICATIONS

Note 22-Oct-2025: If you are a software engineer there is a separate role for an embedded SOFTWARE engineer

OUR SUCCESS IS OUR PEOPLE

Are you fascinated about Space? Do you have experience developing embedded electronics, power electronics, embedded control systems and/or working on PCB design or testing equipment? We seek for highly-qualified and technology-passionate candidates to join our team in Westcott in a permanent basis, and to keep upfront with the latest technologies and developments of #spacetechnology #spacemechanisms #spaceexploration, offering a long-term prospect, where you could build-up your professional career.

This is a full-time role based at the new AVS facilities in Westcott, with fully dedicated MAIT facilities. You will be expected to be on site 5 days per week for the first 3 months probation period, before transitioning to a hybrid working environment with 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week working from home. We also offer additional employment benefits such as health insurance, TOIL and a flexi-time policy, with up to 2 additional flexi days permitted per month.

Our success is based on our people. We build trust through our technological and scientific competencies, strong dedication to our work, and are conscious about the importance of these qualities to enable our clients to achieve scientific and technical breakthroughs.

AVS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

JOB DESCRIPTION

AVS is looking to expand its electronics team capabilities with the addition of an embedded electronics engineer to support our ongoing programs. You will be supporting the development of the next generation of embedded systems for real flight ESA and Science, Deep-Space, LEO and Exploration missions. These typically focus on Power Conversion Processing, Distribution and Conditioning Units, Control systems, and Motor and Actuator controllers. Applications are endless: from Power Processing Units (PPU) for green chemical and electric propulsion solutions, to drive and control electronics for high-precision pointing mechanisms and robotics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design and test of embedded electronics for space applications Work at every stage of product development from prototyping to flight systems. Be involved in circuit design, analysis, simulation, and PCB layout Develop power supplies, MCU-based control electronics, motor drivers, etc. Trade-offs for the selection of the schematic decisions, component selection, etc. Collaborating with multidisciplinary team on requirements definition, mechanical and thermal integration of the PCBs Testing and debugging of developed articles Technical support to MAIT for related fabrication, assembly, integration and tests tasks

MINIMUM SPECIFICATION:

More than 3 years of industry experience involved in the development of embedded electronics systems for Space applications or other industries with requirements to high reliability Experience working with MCU-based control systems Experience working with different DC-DC converter topologies Experience with drive control electronics Proficiency in PCB design software (e.g. Altium) Practical experience with hardware building and testing processes, incl.: wiring, soldering, using measurement equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.). Knowledge of industry standards (IPC, ECSS, ESCC, IEC) and associated tailoring Able to work with tight deadlines and with several projects in parallel. Excellent technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Well educated and mannered, and technology-passionate

DESIRED SPECIFICATION:

Masters in Engineering (MEng) or MPhys or MSc in Electronics or Space related topics. Full lifecycle experience from prototype to electronics flight hardware development and building (TRL>7). Proficiency in schematic simulation software (e.g. LTspice) Experience with wide range of measurement instruments and test strategies. Understanding of radiation effects of EEE components and mitigation strategies Ideally >5 years of experience developing electronics systems for Space applications.
If interested, or would like any further information, email

hr@a-v-s.uk

. When you are ready to apply, send your CV with a covering email setting out what interests you in the role, as well as ensuring that you fulfill the MINIMUM requirements, and if not, why you would be a good candidate.

We can provide a Certificate of Sponsorship to the right candidates without the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,000.00-42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company pension Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Relocation assistance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aylesbury

Application deadline: 30/11/2025
Reference ID: AVS.HR.ESWE
Expected start date: 01/01/2026