Avionics Mechanic Tue, 19 Aug 2025

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.

We are currently looking for a Ground maintenance engineer (avionics) to join Prismatic Ltd. based in Alton.

Tasks and Accountabilities

• Support test flight trials inside and outside of UK, specifically preparing avionics for flight.
• Identify a problem, be able to communicate effectively to their supervisor and work as part of a team.
• Support supervisors in the generation and conducting of qualification and acceptance testing.
• Contribute to work packages and present results to peers.
• Work as part of a team to ensure flight readiness.
• Provide input into design from a Ground maintenance perspective.
• Support quality and product assurance.
• Engage with customers and key stakeholders.
• Conduct secondary tasks in support of the flight to ensure operational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Background in avionics engineering, aircraft maintenance, or electronics with hands-on experience.
• Practical skills in the installation, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of avionics systems.
• Ability to identify faults and communicate issues clearly to supervisors and colleagues.
• Experience supporting qualification and acceptance testing, including documentation of results.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to work effectively across engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.
• Willingness to travel and support flight trials in the UK and abroad, with flexibility in working hours.
• Understanding of flight readiness processes and ground support for avionics systems.
• Knowledge of quality assurance and product compliance processes in aerospace.
• Comfortable engaging with customers, stakeholders, and auditors in a professional manner.
• Previous experience with experimental or prototype aircraft programmes.
• Knowledge of aerospace regulations, avionics maintenance procedures, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with ground support equipment and flight-line operations.
• Experience providing design-for-maintenance input from an avionics perspective.
• Exposure to structured test documentation, data analysis, and reporting.

Personal Attributes

• Safety-focused with a meticulous approach to work.
• Analytical and practical problem-solver, able to adapt quickly to challenges.
• Team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Principal Terms and Conditions

• Start – ASAP.
• Location – Alton, Hampshire, UK.
• Post – Permanent.
• Working time 37.5 hrs per week.
• Salary – to be agreed depending on experience.
• Pension – 10% contribution from the company included plus a Salary Exchange for AVCs.
• Eligible to participate in BAE Systems Share Incentive Scheme.
• Interviews are either virtually or at Alton ASAP.

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