Latest Drone Operations Manager Jobs

UAV / UAS / Drone Pilot - Global

As a UAV / UAS / Drone Pilot, you will travel globally to conduct UAV missions, monitor and maintain drone performance, and adhere to operational guidelines. You will work as part of a 2-person flight team, collaborating with in-country partners to ensure mission success and providing feedback for process improvements.

SRT Marine Systems PLC Manchester, United Kingdom £50,000 – £80,000 pa

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

UAV / UAS / Drone Pilot - Global

As a UAV / UAS / Drone Pilot, you will travel globally to pilot and operate VTOL drones for maritime surveillance and security missions. You will conduct pre-flight checks, capture high-quality data, and collaborate with in-country partners to ensure mission success and process improvements.

SRT Marine Systems PLC Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £50,000 – £80,000 pa

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

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

CAA Drone Operator

This role involves operating drones for a major long-term project in Bedfordshire, working standard office hours Monday to Friday. The project is expected to last 4-5 years, offering consistent and stable employment for experienced CAA-certified drone operators.

BMSL Group Ltd Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £15 – £17 ph

On-site Contract

Security officer with a CAA drone license

This role involves providing security services for a long-term project in Bedfordshire, working standard office hours. The position requires a CAA security clearance and previous security experience, offering stability and a fixed hourly rate.

BMSL Group Ltd Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £15 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Senior Engineer

As a Senior Engineer, you will work on developing counter-drone technologies, focusing on mechanical and electrical designs, solving complex challenges, and supporting prototyping. You will collaborate with a highly motivated team in a well-funded startup, creating life-protecting solutions for the battlefield.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The role involves developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs for UAV/drone launch systems, including concept development, engineering calculations, and system testing. You will work in a small, innovative team, using CAD tools like SolidWorks to bring designs from concept to reality.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hurstley, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the design and development of UAV/drone launch systems, developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of complex parts and assemblies. They will use CAD tools like SolidWorks, perform engineering calculations, and support in-house prototype builds.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hr36Pb, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Project Engineer

This role involves leading the deployment of drones and advanced camera technology for inspecting rail infrastructure, reducing manual maintenance through automation and remote condition monitoring. You will act as a technical authority, driving innovation projects from concept to deployment and engaging with senior stakeholders.

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

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

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

Electro Mechanical Assembler

This role involves assembling high-quality electromechanical products and systems, working from build instructions and engineering documentation. Responsibilities include handling electronic assemblies, fitting components, and applying adhesives, with a focus on quality and production targets. Soldering-focused positions will also handle through-hole soldering and basic PCB assembly.

Syntech Recruitment Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom £27,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Rope Access Examiners

Rope Access ExaminerOur client is expanding. With a strong pipeline of newly secured contracts across the UK, we're looking for experienced Rope Access Examiners to join our team and support the continued growth of a national multidisciplinary's infrastructure inspection services.With...

Penguin Recruitment South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £46,000 pa

CAD Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Technician / Geospatial Technician to join our client providing land, building, BIM, and utility surveys for commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across the UK.You will be transforming point cloud data into digital...

AJC Recruitment Ltd Radstock, United Kingdom

Senior Design Engineer

From prototype to production for a range of defence projects This small team of highly accomplished engineers are working at the cutting-edge of the defence industry, developing a whole new approach to defence systems based on adaptability. Their systems learn...

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

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