Latest Autonomous Systems Jobs

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Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies for defence applications, including drone detection and electronic warfare. You'll work across diverse platforms—from cloud to embedded systems—on projects that respond to evolving modern warfare challenges. The role offers mentorship in a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on high-impact technological innovation.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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RAE Training Instructor – Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

This role involves designing, delivering, and assuring Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot training as part of a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE). The instructor will develop SORA-based training courses, maintain regulatory compliance with CAA and EASA standards, deliver RAE programmes, and support safety and quality management systems. The position requires active involvement in curriculum development, risk assessments, and maintaining operational currencies across multiple UAS platforms.

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Systems Integration Engineer

This role involves leading the integration of UAV platforms, bridging design, production, and external manufacturing partners to scale from prototypes to repeatable manufacturing. The engineer will work hands-on across mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion, and mission systems, ensuring technical compatibility, process standardisation, and flight readiness. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, documentation management, and supporting training and testing across the full system lifecycle.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £85,000 pa

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 Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used in defence and security applications. You'll work on low-level drivers, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, with a focus on reliability and performance. The role includes testing, debugging, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cutting-edge autonomous systems environment.

Matchtech Cardigan, Dyfed, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Drone Build Technician & Pilot

Drone Build Technician & Pilot | Witney area | £30,000pa - £40,000pa plus benefits:MARS Recruitment is hiring a Drone Build Technician & Pilot on behalf of a rapidly expanding autonomous systems specialist. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone who...

Mars Recruitment Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, with a focus on compliance in highly regulated sectors like aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure requirements traceability, and generate certification evidence to support airworthiness and regulatory approval. Work includes integration testing, safety monitoring, and contributing to assurance frameworks for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software for autonomous systems in safety-critical environments, focusing on runtime assurance and safety monitoring. Work within regulated aerospace and defence sectors, contributing to high-integrity software platforms compliant with certification standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software across flight control and mission systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves verifying and validating embedded software in safety-critical systems, with a focus on compliance to standards like DO-178C. The engineer will develop test strategies, produce certification documentation, and ensure full traceability from requirements through testing. Work spans aerospace, defence, robotics, and autonomous systems in a highly regulated environment.

Apex Resources Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

UAS Build Engineer & Pilot

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems, along with conducting flight operations and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The engineer will troubleshoot technical issues across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, maintain detailed records, and support the development of advanced autonomous drone technology through testing and operational feedback. It’s a multidisciplinary position combining workshop engineering with field-based piloting responsibilities.

SoCode Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £26,000 – £30,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating advanced autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in dynamic environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, analyze mission data, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to refine system performance. Emphasis is placed on real-world deployment, reliability, and bridging R&D with operational readiness in defense-critical applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Robotics Software Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robotics software for autonomous platforms, including sensor fusion, path planning, and kinematics. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to bring robotic systems from prototype to production, using technologies like ROS2, LiDAR, and NVIDIA Jetson boards.

Zenovo Wa11Eu, WA1 1EU, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Communications & EW Resilience Engineer

Windracers develops and operates large autonomous fixed-wing UAVs designed for logistics, humanitarian, and defence applications. Our aircraft combine long-range capability with advanced autonomy to operate efficiently, reliably, and safely.As we scale our programmes and operate in increasingly contested environments, we...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior / Principal RF Design Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced RF-based systems across diverse applications such as radar, autonomous drones, and IoT sensors. You'll work from concept through to verification using state-of-the-art lab facilities, including anechoic chambers and RF test equipment. The position offers technically challenging, multidisciplinary projects in a collaborative innovation-driven environment.

Matchtech Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior RF Engineer

Location: Saffron Walden (CB10)Duration: PermanentHours: 9am - 5:30pm (Monday to Friday)Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 depending on experienceJob Reference: 35912Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior RF Engineer to take a leading role in the design, development and testing of cutting-edge...

Polytec Personnel Ltd Great Chesterford, United Kingdom

Algorithm Engineer

Algorithm Engineer£50,000 - £57,000 + Excellent BenefitsThe OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has become available for an Algorithm Specialist to join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for developing advanced Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) solutions across the full product lifecycle.Working within...

Akkodis Bristol, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 pa

Senior Electrical Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and resolving complex faults in integrated electronic systems, with a focus on radar, RF, and sensor technologies. The engineer will install, configure, and optimise counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) and support drone operations across diverse environments. Responsibilities include system testing, calibration, on-site deployments, and mentoring junior engineers, with regular travel and on-call duties required.

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required