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UAV Prototyping Engineer

IT Search & Select
London, United Kingdom
Last month
£40,000 – £65,000 pa
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£40,000 – £65,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
5 Aug 2026 (Last month)
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About the Role

We are seeking a hands-onUAV Prototyping Engineer to join an advanced engineering team developing next-generation drone systems.

This role covers the full product lifecycle — from concept design through to prototyping, testing, and production — in a fast-paced, R&D-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop UAV systems from initial concept to production
  • Build, test, and iterate drone prototypes
  • Contribute to design for manufacture and component selection
  • Support field testing, customer trials, and product validation
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and production
  • Lead or contribute to design and development projects
Skills & ExperienceEssential
  • 3–5 years’ experience withmulti-rotor UAV platforms
  • Strong understanding of:
  • UAV electronics and propulsion
  • communication protocols and RF systems
  • Hands-on experience with UAV build and prototyping
  • Proficiency inCAD/CAM tools (e.g. SolidWorks or Fusion 360)
  • Experience reading and producing engineering drawings
Desirable
  • Experience with flight systems (e.g. Ardupilot, Pixhawk, Betaflight)
  • PCB or electronics design experience
  • 3D printing or rapid prototyping capability
  • Drone pilot certification (A2 CofC / GVC)
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

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