Drone Jobs in Cheltenham

Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of advanced cargo drone systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, performing structural analyses, and supporting prototyping and testing. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure designs meet performance, robustness, and customer requirements.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior RF Data Research Scientist

This role involves working on complex RF signal data for defence and security applications, specifically in the areas of ML modelling for RF signal characterisation and modification. You will lead applied RF engineering work, advance signal processing pipelines, and develop next-generation prototype technologies using Python, digital signal processing, and RF hardware.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Optical Engineer

This role involves designing and integrating optical systems, including lasers, lenses, and cameras, to protect critical infrastructure from threats like drone incursions. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to take products from concept to production, leveraging both theoretical knowledge and practical engineering skills.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

As a Senior Mechatronics Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge drone detection and tracking systems, combining optical systems and machine learning. Your responsibilities include mechanical design, prototyping, and PCB-level electronics design, with hands-on time in workshops and at customer sites.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £130,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Robotics Software Engineer

This role involves leading the design, development, and deployment of advanced robotic systems, focusing on software architecture, perception, planning, and control. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance system performance.

Autodiscovery Wantage, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Test Engineer

This role involves defining verification strategies, developing test frameworks, and conducting requirements-based verification and validation for safety-critical embedded software. You will work on flight-critical control systems and mission-assurance systems, using advanced techniques like automated testing, fuzz testing, and fault injection.

Rise Technical Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Production Technician - No experience needed

This role involves hands-on manufacturing of unmanned aerial systems, focusing on preparing and bonding carbon fibre airframes. The technician will follow detailed build instructions, maintain quality standards, and work closely with production teams to meet deadlines.

Matchtech Hereford, Herefordshire, United Kingdom £27,000 – £30,000 pa