Drone Jobs

• London
• Hybrid
• Senior

Hands-on engineering role developing, integrating and flight-testing autonomy software for unmanned and autonomous aircraft, spanning C++/Python development, hardware bring-up, telemetry analysis and live field operations. Works across software, avionics, radios and flight controllers, supporting SIL/HIL/VIL simulation and demonstrations, primarily in the Lviv region with travel across Ukraine.

MAVLink · PX4 · ArduPilot +7

• London
• Hybrid
• Senior

Bridges systems engineering, software and autonomy to deliver advanced autonomous systems for defense. Translates mission needs into requirements, architectures and interface definitions, while developing and debugging C++ and Python prototypes and test infrastructure. Works across autonomy, GNC, avionics and test teams through simulation, HIL and flight test.

Hivemind Autonomy

• Llanbedr
• Mid-level

Supports test planning, execution and reporting of flight test activities on uncrewed fixed-wing and multi-rotor aircraft, including data analysis and software/integration testing in simulated and field environments. Works with engineers and operators across the UK on Group 2/3 surrogate UAS, coordinating test ranges and external agencies under senior guidance.

Lattice OS · C++ · Python +1

• Farnborough
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• £62,250 – £69,750 pa
• Lead · manages people

Lead technical direction across autonomy and autonomous systems programmes, splitting time roughly 70% on leadership and 30% on hands-on delivery. You will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams, mentor senior engineers, shape technical strategy, engage customers, and support integration, demonstration and trial activities in air or maritime defence domains.

• London

Executes high-repetition burn-in tests on firmware and hardware for ground control stations and data links, validates mechanical launch systems, and maintains a ground-based Iron Bird rig to simulate component failures. Builds a regression library of edge cases and produces de-risking reports in JIRA, using HIL/SIL setups, protocol analysers and environmental stress testing to shift failure discovery from flight tests to the lab.

JIRA · Oscilloscopes · Spectrum Analysers +2

• London

Own end-to-end UAV hardware design, from early concept and analysis through to flight-ready builds, working across aerodynamic, structural, propulsion and electronic subsystems. Develop and iterate prototypes at pace, run validation and flight-readiness testing, and select components and materials with suppliers. Depth in one specialism is expected while keeping the integrated system in view.

CAD · FEA · CFD +3

• Fareham
• On-site
• Permanent

Produces and maintains electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and harness drawings, connector pinouts and BOMs using SolidWorks Electrical. Works with electrical, mechanical and manufacturing engineers to create controlled documentation for building, inspecting and testing reliable electrical assemblies across a UAV fleet. Involves CAD library upkeep, revision control and supporting prototype builds and design changes.

SolidWorks Electrical · SolidWorks 3D CAD · Microsoft Excel +3

• Bristol
• Mid-level

Lead quality assurance and quality management across defence and aerospace projects, acting as the customer-facing quality focal point. Own the Project Quality Management Plan, requirements traceability, configuration and change control, supplier quality, nonconformance and CAPA, and support design reviews and verification activities alongside project, engineering and supply chain teams.

AS9100 · ISO 9001 · AQAP 2105 +2

• Llanbedr

Operate Anduril UK's uncrewed air systems as a CAA Authorised UAS Pilot, planning and executing VLOS and BVLOS missions in the Specific Category. Act as Safety Pilot on fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, manage Pixhawk and Cube Orange flight controllers, and produce SORA risk assessments and flight documentation alongside engineering and flight test teams.

Pixhawk · Cube Orange · Lattice OS +4

• Wantage
• On-site
• Senior
• Permanent

Lead the design and deployment of autonomous robotic systems, owning software architecture across perception, planning and control. Work spans prototyping, simulation and field testing, integrating with hardware teams while mentoring engineers and shaping technical roadmaps. Requires depth in C++, ROS2, SLAM and real-time systems.

ROS · ROS2 · Gazebo +1

• Bristol

Develops and maintains software running onboard TEKEVER-designed UAVs, covering autopilots, the autonomy stack, payloads and other software-enabled subsystems. Works within a team on embedded C++/Rust code, real-time systems and simulation-based testing, supporting field trials at West Wales airport and international sites.

PX4 · ArduPilot · MAVLink +7

• Bromsgrove
• £35,000 – £45,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Coordinate and deliver multiple surveying, inspection and technical projects from initial enquiry through to completion, developing plans, schedules and resource requirements. Liaise with clients, field-based teams, subcontractors and suppliers while monitoring budgets, costs and risks, ensuring health and safety compliance and accurate documentation. Suits someone from a construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure background, with UAV or drone exposure advantageous.

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