Drone Jobs in Woking

Senior/Principal Materials, Structures, and Thermal Engineer

This role involves leading materials selection, structural and thermal design for advanced air vehicles. The engineer will work closely with technical leadership, take ownership of design and analysis, and contribute to key decisions in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom

Staff Field Solutions Engineer (5774)

This role involves serving as a technical expert for Hivemind, Shield AI’s autonomy solution, supporting defense and security customers across Europe, the UK, NATO, and Africa. The engineer will translate mission needs into solution concepts, lead technical engagements, and support sales through demonstrations, proposals, and customer briefings. The position requires deep technical knowledge of autonomy and AI systems, strong communication skills, and experience in international defense or aerospace markets.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Software

This role involves applying systems engineering to the development and integration of advanced autonomous systems for defense applications. The engineer will translate mission requirements into technical specifications, define system architectures and interfaces, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of autonomy, software, and vehicle systems. They will also develop software tools and prototypes in C++ and Python to support testing, analysis, and system validation across simulation and live environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Design and operate secure CI/CD pipelines and development environments for autonomous defence systems, integrating security controls across cloud, on-premises, and operational platforms. Work across engineering teams to enable rapid, assured software delivery in classified environments. Focus on Secure by Design principles, automation, and compliance with UK MOD and NATO standards.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Head of UAV Integration

Leads end-to-end integration of unmanned aerial vehicle platforms, transitioning from prototype to scalable production. Oversees distributed European manufacturing sites and coordinates multidisciplinary systems including avionics, propulsion, and mission payloads. Focuses on standardising build processes, configuration control, and production readiness across a high-complexity defence and security supply chain.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom

Drone Pilot – – London

Operate drones to conduct roof and building inspections across London, capturing high-quality video and still imagery for clients. Work independently while representing the company professionally on-site, with opportunities for training, increased responsibility, and potential transition to a permanent role. No formal academic requirements—focus is on practical flying ability, judgment, and customer-facing professionalism.

Roff Hawk Ltd London, United Kingdom

On-site Freelance Part-time

Composite Production Manager

This role involves managing the end-to-end production of composite UAV airframes across a network of UK and European subcontractors. The candidate will oversee tooling, material readiness, lay-up, curing, bonding, and final assembly, ensuring adherence to aerospace-quality standards. A strong technical background in advanced composites manufacturing is essential, with hands-on oversight of external partners and active involvement in defect resolution, process improvement, and scale-up readiness.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Head of UAV Integration

Lead the end-to-end integration of advanced UAV platforms, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and avionic systems are assembled to specification and ready for testing and delivery. Work across engineering, production, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues, drive build efficiency, and maintain configuration control. This role involves shaping integration processes as production scales and requires regular travel to European sites.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom