Latest Advanced Air Mobility Jobs

Senior Modelling & Simulation Engineer - Flight Control Systems

Lead the development and integration of high-fidelity flight control system models into aircraft simulation environments for an eVTOL aircraft. Support certification, handling qualities assessments, and real-time simulation across desktop, pilot-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop platforms. Drive modelling standards, traceability, and credibility across the simulation lifecycle.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Cell Engineer

The Senior Cell Engineer will lead the qualification of commercial lithium-ion cells for use in electric aircraft, developing test methods and analysis tools to ensure safety, performance, and integration within battery systems. This role involves close collaboration with technical teams, suppliers, and research partners to generate data-driven evidence for certification and system design. The work is central to advancing Vertical Aerospace’s zero-emissions eVTOL aircraft with airliner-level safety standards.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of advanced cargo drone systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, performing structural analyses, and supporting prototyping and testing. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet system-level requirements and are manufacturable.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Powertrain Development Engineer

Role ScopeLead the design, development, and integration of propulsion systems for our advanced UAV platforms. Responsible for ensuring that engines, powertrains, and associated subsystems deliver safe, efficient, and reliable performance across all flight conditions. Support the end-to-end introduction of new...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site 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

Logistics Coordinator

This role involves managing the end-to-end logistics of advanced robotics equipment used in renewable energy inspections across the UK and Europe. The Logistics Coordinator ensures timely deployment of drones and crawlers by handling international shipping, customs compliance, and equipment maintenance, while supporting field teams through dynamic project changes. It combines hands-on technical preparation with detailed documentation and budget oversight in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

SkySpecs Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 4UJ, United Kingdom £28,000 – £34,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Graduate Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer

This role involves working across multiple specialist Electronic Warfare disciplines, including solution architecture, test engineering, simulation, and hardware acceleration, contributing to real defence capabilities. You'll develop expertise in spectrum warfare while rotating through technical teams and supporting training and customer engagement. The position offers hands-on experience in a secure, cutting-edge environment from day one.

MASS Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £30,000 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

Business Development Manager

This role involves identifying and securing strategic business opportunities in the defence sector, working closely with military stakeholders, government bodies, and engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions. The Business Development Manager will lead pipeline development, shape technical proposals, and influence long-term defence technology strategy in a high-impact environment.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Braunstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Electronics Engineer

Design and develop advanced analogue and digital circuits for radar electronic sub-systems, leading projects from concept through to production. Engage in simulation, testing, and verification while collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior engineers. Work within a fast-paced SME environment focused on high-performance surveillance radar systems.

Blighter Surveillance Services Ltd Great Chesterford, Essex, United Kingdom

Hybrid Contract 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

Business Development Manager

This role involves identifying and securing strategic business opportunities in the defence sector, working closely with military stakeholders, government bodies, and engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions. The Business Development Manager will lead pipeline development, shape technical proposals, and influence long-term defence technology strategy in both UK and international markets. Success requires navigating complex procurement processes and building high-level relationships within a highly regulated environment.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Le191Wz, LE19 1WZ, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Engineer/Technical Engineer

This role involves supporting innovation projects across the HS1 rail infrastructure, focusing on automation, digital technologies, and improving maintenance efficiency. The engineer will work on implementing emerging technologies, driving operational efficiency, and collaborating with various stakeholders.

ARM Stratford And New Town, London, E15 1XQ, United Kingdom £450 – £470 pd

Hybrid Contract

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

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