Jobs in Reading

Senior Design for Manufacture Engineer

We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing/DFM Engineer to join our team in further developing our advanced logistics UAS. This is a role within the Design Team that will lead the transition of new designs into production, while applying DFM/DFA principles...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering (R5188)

This role involves leading a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to support customer deployment and operational success with the Hivemind SDK, a core autonomy software platform. The manager will ensure technical excellence in on-site and virtual customer engagements, translating mission objectives into actionable engineering plans while driving product improvements through field feedback. The position requires strong technical leadership, customer collaboration, and cross-functional alignment with engineering and product teams to enhance deployment processes and long-term customer outcomes.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Object Detection and Tracking Engineer

This role involves developing real-time object detection, tracking, and sensor fusion algorithms for autonomous aircraft operating in complex, GPS-denied environments. The engineer will integrate data from EO/IR cameras, radar, and IMUs, optimize perception pipelines for performance, and collaborate with autonomy and hardware teams to ensure robust situational awareness. Work includes simulation, field testing, and deployment on SWaP-constrained platforms.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Flight Test

The Head of Flight Test leads the technical and operational direction of flight test activities for eVTOL aircraft development, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and certification readiness. This role establishes flight test strategy, governs risk and safety processes, and oversees data integrity and team development within a rapidly scaling aerospace environment. The position is central to achieving airliner-level safety certification and delivering robust evidence for regulatory approval.

Vertical Aerospace Cotswold, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Head of Engineering Capability

The Head of Engineering Capability is responsible for establishing and governing the engineering operating model, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and certification standards. Key responsibilities include developing engineering frameworks, technology roadmaps, performance governance, and leading issue resolution. The role is central to redefining aerospace engineering best practices within a DOA environment.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Business Development & Sales Lead - UK

This role involves driving business development and sales for Shield AI's V-BAT ISR unmanned aircraft and Hivemind autonomy platform within the UK defence and government sector, with a focus on special operations and urgent operational requirements. The candidate will identify and shape capability needs, manage complex sales cycles, and build trusted relationships with end-users, programme offices, and strategic partners. They will act as a bridge between operational insight and technical solutioning, working cross-functionally to deliver mission-critical autonomous systems at pace.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

This role involves developing and delivering advanced autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space. The engineer will design and implement tactical behaviors for multi-agent coordination, mission planning, and survivability in contested environments, working across the full software lifecycle. The position emphasizes technical leadership, system-level ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional and operational teams to evolve mission-critical autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Simulation Specialist (R5373)

This role involves driving international sales growth for Shield AI's Aechelon simulation portfolio by supporting regional sales teams, engaging with defense and government stakeholders, and advancing simulation opportunities. The specialist will position technical capabilities in mission-relevant contexts, support customer engagements, and coordinate cross-functionally to accelerate pipeline development. It is a strategic, customer-facing position focused on training, rehearsal, and mission readiness solutions in global defense markets.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required