Drone Jobs in Luton

Lead, Program Finance (R5328)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S.,...

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

SAFETY ASSURANCE LEAD

SAFETY ASSURANCE LEAD - PADDINGTON (HYBRID)KEY POINTSHybrid role based in Paddington, London, with time at the client's lab in EalingSalary up to £80k depending on experienceSenior role owning the safety assurance function end to endReporting directly into the CTO within...

Searchability London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £80,000 pa

Operations Administrator

Job Title: Operations AdministratorLocation: London / Working from homeSalary: £24,000 - £28,000 per annumResponsibilities:Interact with key accounts and suppliers to help support the day to day operation of new and on-going relief effortsReconciling relief and aid projects to the point...

BCT Resourcing London, United Kingdom £24,000 – £28,000 pa

Remote

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5370)

This role involves leading end-to-end software release and test operations for Hivemind Enterprise, a developer-focused SDK enabling autonomous unmanned systems. The Senior Technical Program Manager will drive simulation-based test automation, CI/CD through flight testing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. The position emphasizes technical depth, rigorous testing of AI-integrated systems, and operational excellence in a defense-tech environment.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Simulation Specialist (R5373)

This role involves driving international sales growth for Shield AI's Aechelon simulation portfolio by supporting regional sales teams, engaging with defense and government stakeholders, and advancing simulation opportunities. The specialist will position technical capabilities in mission-relevant contexts, support customer engagements, and coordinate cross-functionally to accelerate pipeline development. It is a strategic, customer-facing position focused on training, rehearsal, and mission readiness solutions in global defense markets.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Engineering Configuration Manager

This role involves ensuring engineering data integrity and configuration control across drones and uncrewed aerial systems throughout their product lifecycle. You'll manage bills of materials, engineering change processes, and data consistency across PLM, CAD, and ERP systems, acting as a key technical interface between design, production, and quality teams. The position supports both operational precision and strategic data structuring within a scalable engineering platform.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Business Development & Sales Lead - UK

This role involves driving business development and sales for Shield AI's V-BAT ISR unmanned aircraft and Hivemind autonomy platform within the UK defence and government sector, with a focus on special operations and urgent operational requirements. The candidate will identify and shape capability needs, manage complex sales cycles, and build trusted relationships with end-users, programme offices, and strategic partners. They will act as a bridge between operational insight and technical solutioning, working cross-functionally to deliver mission-critical autonomous systems at pace.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Object Detection and Tracking Engineer

This role involves developing real-time object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous aircraft operating in complex, GPS-denied environments. The engineer will integrate data from EO/IR cameras, radar, and IMUs, optimize perception pipelines for performance, and collaborate with autonomy and hardware teams to ensure robust situational awareness. Work includes simulation, field testing, and deployment on SWaP-constrained platforms.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required