Drone Jobs

Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering (R5188)

This role involves leading a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to support customer deployment and operational success with the Hivemind SDK, a core autonomy software platform. The manager will ensure technical excellence in on-site and virtual customer engagements, translating mission objectives into actionable engineering plans while driving product improvements through field feedback. The position requires strong technical leadership, customer collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with engineering and product teams to enhance deployment processes and long-term customer outcomes.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S.,...

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Business Development & Sales Lead - UK

This role involves driving business development and sales for Shield AI's V-BAT ISR unmanned aircraft and Hivemind autonomy platform within the UK defence and government sector, with a focus on special operations and urgent operational requirements. The candidate will identify and shape capability needs, manage complex sales cycles, and build trusted relationships with end-users, programme offices, and strategic partners. They will act as a bridge between operational insight and technical solutioning, working cross-functionally to deliver mission-critical autonomous systems at pace.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

This role involves developing and delivering advanced autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space. The engineer will design and implement tactical behaviors for multi-agent coordination, mission planning, and survivability in contested environments, working across the full software lifecycle. The position emphasizes technical leadership, system-level ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional and operational teams to evolve mission-critical autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Object Detection and Tracking Engineer

This role involves developing real-time object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous aircraft operating in complex, GPS-denied environments. The engineer will integrate data from EO/IR cameras, radar, and IMUs, optimize perception pipelines for performance, and collaborate with autonomy and hardware teams to ensure robust situational awareness. Work includes simulation, field testing, and deployment on SWaP-constrained platforms.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Test Engineer

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S.,...

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Senior Business Development Manager

This role involves driving growth for Hivemind Autonomy, an AI-powered software platform for autonomous aircraft and drones, by identifying and closing complex sales opportunities in the UK defense and government sectors. Responsibilities include developing territory strategies, building customer relationships, leading proposal development, and conducting competitive analysis.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Simulation Specialist (R5373)

This role involves driving international sales growth for Shield AI's Aechelon simulation portfolio by supporting regional sales teams, engaging with defense and government stakeholders, and advancing simulation opportunities. The specialist will position technical capabilities in mission-relevant contexts, support customer engagements, and coordinate cross-functionally to accelerate pipeline development. It is a strategic, customer-facing position focused on training, rehearsal, and mission readiness solutions in global defense markets.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Capture Manager, EUAF (R5138)

The Senior Director of Strategic Engagement for Europe & Africa is responsible for advancing Shield AI’s strategic position through high-value external engagement, relationship development, and market insight. This role involves expanding access to senior stakeholders, strengthening the company’s brand, and supporting new business opportunities across the technology portfolio.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer at Shield AI leads the development and deployment of advanced autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role involves solving complex technical challenges, ensuring system architecture and product quality, and leading a team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for defense and business-to-business contracts.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required