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Lead Systems Engineer

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will define the system architecture and technical direction for a new UAS product, working closely with the tech team and Project Manager. You'll establish and manage system performance budgets, lead technology selection, and create a robust systems engineering process that balances rigour and speed.

Archangel Autonomy Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior C++ Software Engineer

This role involves developing drone-related technology using C++ and working closely with a team of passionate developers. You will tackle complex problems, work with low-level code and hardware, and contribute to the company's growth in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Rebel Recruitment Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

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

Data Architect

Our MissionAt Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.We won't realise our...

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Permanent

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

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

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

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, UAVs

This role involves developing embedded software for advanced UAV systems, focusing on flight control electronics and real-time airborne platforms. The engineer will work closely with hardware teams to implement low-level drivers, sensor integration, and communication protocols while contributing to scalable software architecture. The position emphasizes hands-on development in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment shaping next-generation drone technology.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Rust)

Design and develop embedded software for advanced drone platforms using Rust in resource-constrained and real-time environments. Work closely with hardware and systems teams to implement flight-critical software, device drivers, and sensor integration, while contributing to the evolution of UAV control systems and embedded architecture.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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

Electronics Hardware Engineer

Role OverviewThe Electronics Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of Windracers’ avionics systems. This includes first-principles design, implementation, supporting the quality assurance process and interfacing with both internal and external manufacturing organisations.The Electronics Hardware Engineer contributes to...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Avionics Engineer

The Avionics Engineer will lead the avionics engineering lifecycle, manage a high-performance team, and ensure the delivery of multiple products in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include project scope management, design and development, risk mitigation, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The role involves significant technical expertise and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LZ, United Kingdom £35,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Radar Instructor

The Radar Instructor role involves delivering and developing training for radar and sensor systems, both in the UK and globally. Responsibilities include planning and delivering operator and maintainer courses, maintaining educational materials, and providing technical support and feedback to enhance training quality and system development.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Director of Aftermarket Services

Our MissionAt Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.We won't realise our...

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Permanent

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 Cheshire, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent