Drone Jobs in Exeter

Leonardo · Yeovil

Develops high-integrity real-time mission management software for both legacy manned helicopters and emerging uncrewed autonomous platforms. Works across UML modelling, Ada95/C/C++ implementation, DOORS requirements traceability, and hardware-in-the-loop integration, while navigating DO-178C certification and open architecture standards like FACE/MOSA.

Shield AI · London

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.

Helsing · London

Own the end-to-end development of bespoke controllers for UAS platforms, from conception and simulation through physical integration and flight-test iteration. Design and validate state estimation, navigation and guidance algorithms for contested environments, working closely with flight mechanics, aerodynamics and embedded teams.

QinetiQ · Salisbury · £56,250 – £62,500 pa

Leads the technical success of uncrewed aerial systems projects, owning delivery to time, cost and quality while ensuring compliance with engineering policy. Coordinates trials, safety, quality and configuration roles, liaising with project managers and customers on technical progress and constraints.

Callen Lenz · Salisbury · £50,000 pa

Lead and manage the flying training operations, designing, developing and delivering UAS training programmes for pilots, operators and customers. Ensure curriculum compliance with CAA, MAA and EASA standards, run audits and assessments, and manage a team of instructors while supporting safety and risk management.

Tekever · Swindon

Lead day-to-day security operations across people, facilities, technology and assets, reporting to the Head of Security. Build operating models, procedures and incident response playbooks, manage guarding contracts and physical security systems, and support defence and government requirements across UK and international sites.

Callen Lenz · Salisbury · £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Deliver avionics systems engineering across navigation, power, communication, payloads, aircraft management and C2 systems for unmanned air systems, providing technical leadership over design, development and integration. The role involves supervising other engineers, improving internal processes, and supporting airworthiness, safety and certification requirements within a multi-disciplined team.

Leonardo · Yeovil

Design or analyse helicopter transmission systems across conventional helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air systems, covering the full product lifecycle from concept to in-service support. Designers produce 3D models and 2D drawings in CATIA V5 for gears, bearings, casings, shafts and couplings; analysts perform stress, fatigue and finite element analysis. The role spans UK and Italian sites with international travel.

Tekever · Bristol

Senior safety professional responsible for developing and assuring aviation safety management across civil and military air operations. Acts as focal point for air safety, liaising with the MAA, CAA, EASA and MOD duty holders, managing risk registers, safety cases, occurrence reporting and audits, and delivering safety training. Based in Bristol or Swindon with frequent UK and international travel.