Drone Jobs in Portsmouth

• Fareham
• Senior · manages people
• Permanent

Maintains and supports Windracers UAVs to a high operational standard, covering planned fleet modifications, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, fault diagnosis, ground testing and flying operations support. Works a 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off rota in diverse and challenging global environments, including conflict zones, with supervisory responsibility for day-to-day operations and project delivery.

Microsoft Office · Windracers UAV

• Portsmouth
• €55,000 – €65,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Lead the design and development of analogue and digital electronic circuits, PCB layouts and power distribution units for UAV platforms, taking ownership of electronics integration with mechanical, software and firmware systems. As the first hire for a growing electronics team, you will build and test prototypes and support designs through to manufacture.

CAN · SPI · I2C +4

• Fareham
• Junior

Develops and maintains SysML models for underwater robotics product systems, capturing, decomposing and tracing customer requirements across the full project lifecycle. Bridges mechanical, electrical, electronic and software domains using model-based systems engineering, supporting both product customisation and R&D projects within the Seaeye business unit.

SysML · UML

• Fareham
• Junior
• Permanent

Supports the Regulations & Safety team in monitoring drone regulations and preparing airspace change requests, safety cases and SORA assessments for VLOS and BVLOS operations. Involves GIS mapping, tracking regulatory applications and coordinating with Flight Operations, aimed at recent graduates or junior aviation professionals.

Microsoft Office · Google Workspace · GIS Software

• Fareham
• On-site
• Lead
• Permanent

Develops manufacturing processes, tooling and production methods to take a large fixed-wing UAV platform from design into volume production. Produces work instructions, process specs, assembly drawings and manufacturing BOMs, drives DFM/DFA, and works with Design, Production, Supply Chain and Quality plus external suppliers. Distinct for its hands-on aerospace/UAV focus on scaling medium-volume builds.

SolidWorks · PDM · PLM

• Fareham
• Entry level

A structured two-year graduate programme rotating through four six-month placements across core engineering disciplines within the Saab Seaeye underwater robotics business. Graduates work hands-on with sub-sea robotics technology at the Fareham campus, building practical experience on real systems alongside managers and mentors, with a final placement and possible conversion to a permanent role.

MS Office

• Fareham
• On-site
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Hands-on manufacturing, testing and repair of avionics components, sub-assemblies and cable assemblies for Windracers ULTRA vehicles, working from build packs and engineering drawings. The role also covers avionics installation onto aircraft, commissioning support, and occasional travel within the UK for post-production flight operations.

Microsoft Office · DMMs · Power Supplies +3

• Fareham
• Hybrid
• Lead
• Permanent

Take technical ownership of powerplant and propulsion systems for fixed-wing logistics UAVs, covering architecture, integration, testing, production support and operational reliability. Lead design of engines or motors, propellers, mounts and cooling, manage supplier relationships and define verification and validation test strategies including ground, endurance and flight testing.

Piston Engines · Electric Propulsion · Hybrid Propulsion +4