Latest Aviation Jobs

Lead Software Engineer

Lead the design and implementation of software for underwater robotics systems, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex technical projects from architecture to delivery. Focus on subsea vehicles and robotic functions, integrating embedded and application-level software while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements. Work closely with engineering disciplines and customers in a defence and security context.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Test Engineer

The role involves managing end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground and flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The engineer will act as a UAV pilot, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while translating performance data into actionable engineering insights. Work is conducted in close collaboration with engineering teams to refine and validate system performance.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

MRO Technician

This role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including fault diagnosis, repairs, and ground testing to ensure operational readiness. The technician will support flight operations, implement modifications in collaboration with engineering teams, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards. Work is conducted in a structured shift pattern with a strong focus on technical precision and continuous improvement.

Matchtech Llandanwg, Gwynedd, LL46 2SD, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Location: OxfordshireSalary: c£60KWorking Pattern: HybridA rapidly growing technology business is developing assurance and safety capabilities for next generation autonomous systems and is expanding its specialist engineering team.Working acrossembedded software, autonomy, aerospace and safety critical engineering, the organisation is developing technology...

Electus Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Ardupilot Engineer

This role involves leading the development and tuning of autopilot software for unmanned aerial systems using Ardupilot and similar open-source stacks. The engineer will write and review C++ code for embedded flight controllers, develop SITL environments, conduct flight testing, and ensure robust software performance across multiple platforms. The position is technically focused on low-level embedded systems, control algorithms, and real-world validation in defence and security applications.

Matchtech Hereford, United Kingdom

Software Development Engineer

Develop production-quality software for autonomous control systems in crewed and uncrewed aircraft, integrating advanced algorithms and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Focus on solving complex real-world problems through software in a defence technology context, with responsibilities spanning design, modelling, integration, and testing. Role requires strong ownership of technical work packages and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Techniche Global Ltd Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,250 – £52,500 pa

Manufacturing Technician

The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, modification, and repair of uncrewed systems, with a focus on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and field support during testing. The technician ensures hardware meets high safety and quality standards, working from technical schematics and supporting rapid prototyping and maintenance cycles. Field deployment is required for technical troubleshooting, though not for direct system operation.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Test Engineer

This role involves managing the full lifecycle of flight testing for unmanned aerial vehicles, from planning and ground checks to flight execution and post-flight data analysis. The engineer will ensure systems meet safety and performance standards through rigorous testing and provide actionable technical feedback to development teams.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required