{"id":1413260,"url":"https://alion.io/job/alten-avionics-electronics-specialist-2","title":"Avionics Electronics Specialist","company":{"id":52934,"name":"ALTEN","domain":"alten.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/alten-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"staffing","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SmartRecruiters","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":76,"open_postings":75,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.96,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":24,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Bedford, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":30000,"max":45000,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":59663},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-28T09:11:43Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-28","last_verified_at":"2026-09-30T12:42:21Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":3,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":3},"description":"ALTEN is a global engineering and technology consultancy operating across over 35 countries worldwide. We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n We are seeking an experienced Avionics Electronics Specialist to support the maintenance, integration, and continued airworthiness of advanced aerospace platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems within a dynamic and fast-moving engineering environment.\nLocation: Bedford\nOn-site Requirement: On Site\nSeniority: 5+ Years Experience\nSecurity Clearance: Candidates must be willing and eligible to obtain SC clearance.\nKey Responsibilities\nConduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.\nDiagnose, troubleshoot, and repair avionics and electronic systems.\nSupport aircraft modification and integration programmes.\nComplete maintenance and airworthiness documentation.\nPerform functional testing and validation activities.\nCollaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams.\nQualifications\nPrevious experience in an aircraft maintenance environment.\nStrong understanding of avionics systems and diagnostics.\nFamiliarity with aviation safety and airworthiness requirements.\n Required Skills\nPrevious experience working as a B1 or B2 Aircraft Technician within military, civil, or UAV environments (or equivalent).\nStrong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across avionics, electrical, or aircraft systems.\nExperience interpreting maintenance manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical publications.\nGood understanding of aviation safety requirements, airworthiness regulations, and maintenance best practices.\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering and operations teams.\nSoft Skills & Collaboration\nStrong attention to detail with a focus on safety, compliance, and quality.\nEffective communication skills when working with engineering, quality, and operational stakeholders.\nAbility to remain calm and methodical when diagnosing and resolving technical issues.\nFlexible and team-oriented approach within a dynamic maintenance environment.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or relevant technical military background with equivalent experience.\nDesirable Skills\nEASA or UK CAA Part-66 B1/B2 Licence, or equivalent military qualification.\nExperience supporting UAV or UAS platforms within operational environments.\nKnowledge of mission systems, payload integration, or advanced avionics equipment.\nPrevious experience supporting defence, aerospace, or other highly regulated engineering programmes.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. \nALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. \nThis role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . 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