Drone Jobs

UAV/ Senior UAV Technician

This role involves hands-on assembly, systems installation, and testing of UAV airframes and components as part of a production line. The technician will work with engineering drawings, support flight operations, and maintain build documentation. Emphasis is placed on safety, process feedback, and cross-functional support during aircraft commissioning and testing.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Avionics Technician

The Avionics Technician will support the manufacturing and assembly of avionics components, including hands-on repair, testing, and installation of avionics systems on aircraft. The role involves both bench-based and on-site work, with opportunities to contribute to process improvements and support post-production flight operations.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Systems Engineering

This role involves leading the Systems Engineering discipline, setting technical vision, and ensuring alignment with Lifecycle Management processes. Responsibilities include strategic leadership, engineering governance, capability development, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on complex aerospace and defence solutions.

Saab United Kingdom

UAV Concept Engineer

The role involves developing and refining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concepts through rapid iterative design, using flight and test data to improve conceptual models. You'll perform sizing, aerodynamic analysis, and trade studies while building and maintaining automated design tools. The position bridges conceptual design and real-world performance, focusing on evidence-based model improvement within a multidisciplinary autonomy team.

Saab United Kingdom

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

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

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

Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-value and complex projects within QinetiQ's Air Engineering Services function. You will work with cutting-edge technology and manage diverse stakeholder communities, ensuring project commitments are met and fostering a culture aligned with QinetiQ's values.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £57,375 – £63,750 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Avionics Technician

The Avionics Technician will work in an electronics assembly environment, manufacturing, testing, and installing avionics systems for unmanned aircraft. Responsibilities include component assembly, system testing, repair, and on-site support during flight operations. The role offers hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing and the opportunity to develop expertise in avionics and UAV technology.

Matchtech Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

UAS Technical Lead

As a UAS Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the technical success of UAS projects, including planning, delivery, and adherence to QinetiQ's engineering policies. You will work closely with UAS technical staff, project managers, and customers to ensure project goals are met, while also addressing safety and security issues.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £56,250 – £62,500 pa

Embedded Software Test Engineer

This role involves defining verification strategies, developing test frameworks, and conducting requirements-based verification and validation for safety-critical embedded software. You will work on flight-critical control systems and mission-assurance systems, using advanced techniques like automated testing, fuzz testing, and fault injection.

Rise Technical Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

UAS Field Service Technician

This role involves hands-on field service for UAV/UAS systems, including modifications, diagnostics, and maintenance. You will work in challenging environments, support flight operations, and provide technical training to customers.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Denmark

Surveyor (Mechanical and Electrical)

This role involves evaluating the condition of mechanical and electrical installations across a military garrison, preparing survey and condition reports, and identifying necessary improvements and rectifications. You will also analyze data from various sources to assess performance and work collaboratively to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Thomas Search Sp97Qd, United Kingdom £52,300 pa

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, focusing on runtime assurance, mission safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work with high-integrity languages like SPARK Ada and contribute to the certification of autonomous systems in aerospace and land domains.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa