Drone Jobs

Flight Test Engineer

The role involves managing end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground and flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The engineer will act as a UAV pilot, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while translating performance data into actionable engineering insights. Work is conducted in close collaboration with engineering teams to refine and validate system performance.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Technician

The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, modification, and repair of uncrewed systems, with a focus on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and field support during testing. The technician ensures hardware meets high safety and quality standards, working from technical schematics and supporting rapid prototyping and maintenance cycles. Field deployment is required for technical troubleshooting, though not for direct system operation.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

UAV/ Senior UAV Technician

This role involves hands-on assembly and commissioning of unmanned aerial vehicle airframes, including installation of fuel systems, avionics, and subsystems. The technician will work from engineering specifications, conduct testing, maintain build logs, and support flight operations across the UK. The position offers practical involvement in aerospace manufacturing within a structured, safety-conscious environment.

Matchtech Segensworth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading systems engineering activities for UAV development, including requirements management, system design, and integration. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance, with a focus on cutting-edge autonomous and unmanned aviation technologies.

Matchtech Herefordshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Lead Software Engineer

Lead the design and implementation of software for underwater robotics systems, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex technical projects from architecture to delivery. Focus on subsea vehicles and robotic functions, integrating embedded and application-level software while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements. Work closely with engineering disciplines and customers in a defence and security context.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Radar

A Systems Engineer will work on radar and sensor systems, focusing on the G1X software-defined radar. The role involves requirements management, performance analysis, algorithm development, and system design across the product lifecycle, supporting bids and customer demonstrations. Work includes classified projects requiring security clearance and collaboration within UK and international teams.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Control Systems Engineer

Develop and test safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, from algorithm design through simulation to real-world flight testing. Contribute to requirements, implementation, and validation within a multidisciplinary autonomy team. Work spans control law development, data algorithms, and deployment on embedded hardware in a secure R&D environment.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Radar Instructor

Deliver and develop operator and maintenance training for radar and sensor systems, both in the UK and globally. Create educational materials and technical publications while providing expert input on system performance. Support trials, demonstrations, and customer training with hands-on fault-finding and instruction.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior UAS Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and deploying flight-control algorithms for a UAS programme, ensuring the aircraft is stable and controllable. You will work on algorithm development, simulation, testing, and integration, collaborating closely with avionics, aerospace design, and test teams.

Matchtech Leeds, United Kingdom £50,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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

Software Applications Engineer

Design and develop software for next-generation underwater robotic vehicles, including both new solutions and enhancements to existing systems. Work across the full software lifecycle with a focus on C++ and backend systems, while also contributing to web-based interfaces. Operate within a defence-focused engineering environment that values innovation and technical excellence.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electronic Design Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of avionics electronics for unmanned aircraft, from concept to production. Responsibilities include robust design, certification, integration, and support for field trials and flight tests, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Matchtech Hampshire, United Kingdom

UAV Concept Engineer

The UAV Concept Engineer role involves turning requirements and CONOPS into testable UAV concepts through rapid, iterative trade studies. Key responsibilities include aircraft conceptual sizing, developing parametric geometry, running trade studies, and synthesising flight-test data to improve models.

Saab Bedford, United Kingdom

Electrical CAD Technician

This role involves creating and maintaining detailed electrical and cable harness documentation using SolidWorks Electrical. The technician will work closely with various engineering teams to ensure reliable and repeatable manufacturing processes, supporting prototype builds and engineering changes.

Matchtech Hampshire, United Kingdom