Latest Drone Operations Manager Jobs

MRO Senior Technician (Global Deployment)

Rota: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks offPosition Overview:Your primary responsibility will be to provide support Windracers UAV to the highest possible standard, delivering maintenance, modification and essential logistics anywhere in the world. The role also demands a willingness to...

Windracers ., United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Business Development Manager

Drive business development for Hivemind Autonomy, an AI-powered platform enabling autonomous operation of drones and robotic systems in complex environments. Focus on identifying, shaping, and closing high-value opportunities within UK defense and government sectors. Build strategic relationships, lead capture strategies, and collaborate with technical teams to align solutions with mission-critical customer needs.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Technical Sales Engineer

This role involves promoting a diverse portfolio of electronic components and engineered solutions, including RF connectors, thermal management solutions, and cable assemblies. The Technical Sales Engineer will identify new business opportunities, build customer relationships, and support technical design-in activities from initial enquiry to production launch, working closely with Fujikura's engineering and manufacturing teams.

Fujikura Europe Ltd Chessington South, London, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Marketing Administrator

The role involves providing administrative and coordination support to the marketing team, including managing event logistics, preparing marketing materials, and assisting with digital content preparation. Key tasks include coordinating exhibitions, handling branded merchandise, and ensuring website and document functionality. The position supports both operational and creative aspects of marketing campaigns.

Pure Resourcing Solutions Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom

UAV Electronics Integration Engineer

This role involves designing, prototyping, and integrating electronic systems for UAVs, translating early-stage concepts into functional hardware. The engineer will develop power systems, sensors, communications, and avionics, then integrate and validate them within complete drone platforms. Close collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems teams is required throughout the development and testing lifecycle.

Morson Edge Semley, Wiltshire, SP7 9AU, United Kingdom £60 – £65 ph

Drone Pilots

Our client is seeking experienced Drone Pilots to support a short-term project within the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors. This role demands a high level of professionalism, technical skills, and familiarity with UAV operations. If you are comfortable working...

Matchtech United Kingdom £150 – £200 pd

UAV Pilot / Drone Operator

This role involves conducting UAV flight testing, trials, customer demonstrations, and operational deployments. The successful candidate will have commercial drone flying experience, proficiency with ArduPilot-based platforms, and a strong understanding of UK CAA regulations. The position requires travel within the UK and internationally.

Venn Group Berkshire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 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

Setting Out Engineer

The role involves conducting setting-out duties across construction sites in the Midlands, ensuring accurate positioning and alignment of structures. The candidate will have access to a company van with fuel included and all necessary equipment, enabling efficient site operations. Training in drone technology and career development opportunities are offered, supporting professional growth within the company.

The Labour Desk Limited Chettisham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £31,000 – £32,000 pa

Forward Deployed Engineer

This role involves deploying and supporting Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise SDK for autonomous systems across air, sea, land, and space platforms. You'll work directly with customers to integrate AI and autonomy software, debug technical issues, and deliver training, while collaborating with engineering teams to improve products based on field feedback. The position requires significant travel and hands-on development in C++ and Python for real-world defense and robotics applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Land Surveyor

This role involves conducting topographical and measured surveys, creating pre-construction models, and supporting earthworks projects from tender to completion using drone and ground-level surveying methods. The surveyor will load data into Trimble machine control systems and maintain accurate as-built documentation. Work spans office and site environments across Bristol and Gloucestershire, with travel required.

Abatec Recruitment Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AA, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Firmware Engineer

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.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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 related technologies, conduct system testing and calibration, and support TRF environments. Responsibilities also include operating drone systems, providing technical training, and participating in on-call rotas for global deployments.

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

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems operating in highly regulated environments. Work on runtime assurance, safety monitoring, and certification of software used in autonomous flight and mission systems. Collaborate with a specialist engineering team on technologies applicable to aviation, defence, drones, and next-gen autonomous platforms.

Electus Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 pa