Drone Jobs

Anduril · London

Produces and iterates modeling, simulation and analysis, including wargaming and experimentation, for unmanned systems across subsurface, surface, land and air domains. Uses Python and YAML to develop physics-based scenarios and tactical analysis, evaluating how platform, payload, autonomy and C2 choices affect mission outcomes. One of the first hires in an Agile team building a new simulation center in the UAE, initially based in London before relocating.

Tekever · Bristol

Supports a Project Manager on complex Defence and Security programmes, maintaining plans, schedules, work breakdown structures and reporting packs. Coordinates inputs across engineering, commercial, finance and safety teams, and maintains risk, opportunity and issue registers in line with JSP 892 and MOD governance. Suited to someone building a project delivery career in Defence.

Tekever · Bristol

Owns the regulatory and governance framework for civil and defence UAS flying, authoring SORA submissions and Operational Safety Cases and leading Operational Authorisation applications with the UK CAA, MAA, EASA, JARUS and other authorities. Also manages Ofcom spectrum permissions, CFAOS accreditation, air safety management and audit readiness, with around 50% national and international travel.

Leonardo · Luton

Design and develop microwave and RF circuits operating to and beyond 20 GHz for electronic warfare self-protection systems, covering concept, requirements, detailed design, integration and test. Use EM and circuit simulation tools, hands-on RF test equipment and debug, while providing technical leadership and mentoring within an integrated project team.

ECM Selection · Cambridge · £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Engineer the future of defence and securityThis team is motivated by saving lives in war affected regions and on the battlefield. They believe that by combining advanced technologies from different sectors they can fundamentally change the effectiveness of those we...

Matchtech · Cambridgeshire · £350 – £450 pd

Contract CAD engineering role in the aerospace sector, creating accurate 3D geometry from existing designs and CAD data to support specialist UAS sub-module components and assemblies. Day to day involves smooth surface and skeleton modelling in Creo, WINDCHILL data management, the AAX plugin, and liaising with manufacturing facilities for fast-turnaround production of parts such as aerodynamic enclosures and radomes.

Windracers · Fareham

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.

Saab · Fareham

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.

Platform Recruitment · Cambridge · £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Design and develop embedded firmware for advanced radar and sensing systems used in UAV applications. Work across the full product lifecycle in a collaborative, engineering-led environment using C/C++ on STM32 microcontrollers in bare-metal and RTOS environments. Engage in system-level debugging and contribute to software architecture for next-generation sensing technologies.

Saab · Farnborough

A two-year graduate programme rotating through four six-month placements in Saab UK's Sensor Systems Radar business, working hands-on with 3D radar technology at the Farnborough office. Graduates rotate as a cohort, build experience across core engineering disciplines, and may convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Helsing · London

Hands-on role building flight-ready drone prototypes, spanning mechanical design, electrical integration and hardware iteration. You fabricate airframes, wire avionics and power systems, configure PX4/ArduPilot flight controllers, and run field test campaigns, using telemetry to refine CAD models across successive iterations.

Leonardo · Luton

Summer placement students join Electronic Warfare and Future Combat Air teams, working on real projects across software, systems, hardware, firmware, microwave or antenna engineering. They deliver small work packages, design and test products, and collaborate with experienced engineers across the product lifecycle, with mentoring and possible return offers.

Anduril · Llanbedr

Supports test planning, execution and reporting of flight test activities on uncrewed fixed-wing and multi-rotor aircraft, including data analysis and software/integration testing in simulated and field environments. Works with engineers and operators across the UK on Group 2/3 surrogate UAS, coordinating test ranges and external agencies under senior guidance.

Callen Lenz · Salisbury · £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Develops, configures and tests Ardupilot-based flight control systems for UAV platforms, tuning flight behaviours in SITL and live flight, and integrating sensors such as GPS, cameras and LiDAR. Works within the Autopilot team on requirements capture, architectural design, peer reviews and documentation, using C++ and protocols including MAVLink, CAN, SPI, I2C, UDP and TCP.

QinetiQ · Ashford

Leads the QinetiQ Target Systems UK business, owning operational performance, financial delivery and strategic growth for aerial targets. Develops product strategies and a UK Centre of Excellence for manufacture and assembly, heading a cross-functional matrix team across engineering and operations. Works within the wider Air Leadership Team and interfaces with international sectors to drive global sales.