Operations Maintenance Engineer

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About the Opportunity

Working with a pioneering aviation/defence tech organisation, this role puts you in the heart of operations. You will support unmanned aerial systems (UAV/drones) in deployment, ensuring systems are mission-ready, diagnosing faults, and maintaining propulsion / mechanical / electrical systems in challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities

Operate in the field: maintain, troubleshoot, repair UAV / drone systems under operational conditions

Manage spares, logistics, and line-replaceable units (LRUs)

Provide propulsion / engine level-1 maintenance and support

Liaise with build team for system upgrades and improvements

Stock, audit, and maintain deployment equipment and support kits

Keep meticulous documentation of maintenance, repairs, and logistics

Required Skills & Experience

Strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge (hands-on)

Experience (or strong aptitude) with UAV / drone / propulsion systems is highly desirable

Ability to work in dynamic, high-pressure and remote field conditions

Willingness to deploy / travel globally (6 weeks on, 2 weeks off model)

UK Right to Work (must not require visa sponsorship)

Reliable transport / ability to reach sites when needed

What's On Offer

Opportunity to work on leading-edge UAV technology

Field deployment with real operational impact

Competitive salary, travel / deployment allowances

Autonomy, influence, and a chance to grow within a tech-driven environment

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