Drone Jobs in Milton Keynes

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£27k – £130k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 11 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering (R5188)

This role involves leading a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to support customer deployment and operational success with the Hivemind SDK, a core autonomy software platform. The manager will ensure technical excellence in on-site and virtual customer engagements, translating mission objectives into actionable engineering plans while driving product improvements through field feedback. The position requires strong technical leadership, customer collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with engineering and product teams to enhance deployment processes and long-term customer outcomes.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

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

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and own mechanical systems for autonomous robots used in extreme industrial environments, from concept through to manufacturing. Work across the full product lifecycle, creating durable, reliable hardware that operates in confined, high-risk spaces. Collaborate closely with electronics and software teams to deliver field-deployable robotic solutions.

Reed Specialist Recruitment Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and own mechanical systems for autonomous robots used in extreme and high-risk industrial environments, from concept through to manufacturing. Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, field-deployable hardware that meets rigorous operational demands. Focus on DFM, BOM ownership, and full lifecycle design of complex electromechanical assemblies.

Reed B303Dr, B30 3DR, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Test Engineer

The Test Engineer will work on-site at an aerospace business in Farnham, focusing on embedded software configuration, Linux, and CLI. The role involves hands-on testing and configuration, with a preference for candidates with experience in aerospace or UAVs.

Sapien Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom £30 ph

On-site Contract

Electro Mechanical Assembler

This role involves assembling high-quality electromechanical products and systems, working from build instructions and engineering documentation. Responsibilities include handling electronic assemblies, fitting components, and applying adhesives, with a focus on quality and production targets. Soldering-focused positions will also handle through-hole soldering and basic PCB assembly.

Syntech Recruitment Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom £27,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Advanced Structural Test Engineer

This role involves leading the planning and execution of structural test campaigns for the development and certification of an eVTOL aircraft. You will work hands-on with data acquisition systems, instrumentation, and test rigs, collaborating closely with design and certification teams to ensure high standards of data quality and safety.

Vertical Aerospace Cotswold, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Software Engineer

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will architect and build high-performance systems for coordinating drone swarms and processing sensor data. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop real-time communication and data processing tools for robotic platforms, focusing on reliability and efficiency in distributed systems.

Understanding Recruitment London, United Kingdom €110,000 – €130,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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