Latest Operations Administrator - Remote Jobs

Drone Pilots

Our client is seeking experienced Drone Pilots to support a short-term project within the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors. This role demands a high level of professionalism, technical skills, and familiarity with UAV operations. If you are comfortable working...

Matchtech United Kingdom £150 – £200 pd

MRO Crew Chief (Llanbedr Airfield)

Lead and supervise maintenance, repair, and modification operations for unmanned aerial vehicles at Llanbedr Airfield. Oversee ground testing, fault diagnosis, spares management, and technician teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Act as the primary liaison with airfield management and support ongoing flying operations through technical leadership and continuous process improvement.

Windracers Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

MRO Senior Technician (Global Deployment)

Rota: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks offPosition Overview:Your primary responsibility will be to provide support Windracers UAV to the highest possible standard, delivering maintenance, modification and essential logistics anywhere in the world. The role also demands a willingness to...

Windracers ., United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5538)

Lead the development and integration of autonomous mission-critical software for unmanned systems across air, land, sea, and space. Design scalable behavioral subsystems, drive full lifecycle development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational experts to deliver intelligent, survivable autonomy in contested environments. Work at the intersection of robotics, motion planning, and defense technology with real-world deployment impact.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Staff Engineer, Perception (R5611)

Develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned aircraft systems, supporting real-world flight testing and operational deployments in dynamic field environments. Work across software, hardware, and flight operations to troubleshoot and enhance autonomous capabilities using C++, Python, and simulation tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly iterate and validate new features in live and simulated environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

UAV/ Senior UAV Technician

This role involves hands-on assembly and commissioning of unmanned aerial vehicle airframes, including installation of fuel systems, avionics, and subsystems. The technician will work from engineering specifications, conduct testing, maintain build logs, and support flight operations across the UK. The position offers practical involvement in aerospace manufacturing within a structured, safety-conscious environment.

Matchtech Segensworth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design and development for unmanned aerospace systems, from concept through to flight test and production. The engineer will own complex CAD architectures, conduct FEA and trade studies, integrate propulsion and payload systems, and support manufacturing and certification. Based at BlueBear in Bedford, the position emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated defence environment.

Saab United Kingdom

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

Composite Production Manager

This role involves managing the end-to-end production of composite UAV airframes across a network of UK and European subcontractors. The candidate will oversee tooling, material readiness, lay-up, curing, bonding, and final assembly, ensuring adherence to aerospace-quality standards. A strong technical background in advanced composites manufacturing is essential, with hands-on oversight of external partners and active involvement in defect resolution, process improvement, and scale-up readiness.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Principal Microsoft Defender XDR, IRM & Deception Engineer

The Principal Microsoft Defender XDR, IRM & Deception Engineer, working within the Global Information and Cyber Security Defence (ICSD) function, is the technical leader for enterprise cyber deception and unified detection and response across the Microsoft security ecosystem. The role...

WTW London, United Kingdom

Setting Out Engineer

The role involves conducting setting-out duties across construction sites in the Midlands, ensuring accurate positioning and alignment of structures. The candidate will have access to a company van with fuel included and all necessary equipment, enabling efficient site operations. Training in drone technology and career development opportunities are offered, supporting professional growth within the company.

The Labour Desk Limited Chettisham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £31,000 – £32,000 pa

UAS Technician

The UAS Technician supports the preparation, maintenance, and operation of Uncrewed Systems for Test & Evaluation trials at QinetiQ's Boscombe Down site. Responsibilities include building, testing, repairing, and disassembling Uncrewed Systems and payloads, conducting fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with aviation and safety standards. The role involves hands-on technical work with diverse UAS platforms in a regulated, safety-critical defence environment.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £34,200 – £38,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Land Surveyor

This role involves conducting topographical and measured surveys, creating pre-construction models, and supporting earthworks projects from tender to completion using drone and ground-level surveying methods. The surveyor will load data into Trimble machine control systems and maintain accurate as-built documentation. Work spans office and site environments across Bristol and Gloucestershire, with travel required.

Abatec Recruitment Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AA, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Drone Pilot – – London

Operate drones to conduct roof and building inspections across London, capturing high-quality video and still imagery for clients. Work independently while representing the company professionally on-site, with opportunities for training, increased responsibility, and potential transition to a permanent role. No formal academic requirements—focus is on practical flying ability, judgment, and customer-facing professionalism.

Roff Hawk Ltd London, United Kingdom

On-site Freelance Part-time

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, with a focus on compliance in highly regulated sectors like aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure requirements traceability, and generate certification evidence to support airworthiness and regulatory approval. Work includes integration testing, safety monitoring, and contributing to assurance frameworks for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required