Latest Defence Jobs

Integration Team Lead

Lead the integration team responsible for assembling, testing, and commissioning remotely operated underwater vehicles and support systems. Oversee technical fault-finding, ensure compliance with customer specifications and quality standards, and support offshore operations. Work closely with engineering teams to implement design changes and improve system efficiency.

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

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test (R5539)

This role involves developing, integrating, and testing autonomy software on unmanned aircraft systems in live field environments, with a focus on real-world flight operations and rapid iteration. The engineer will work hands-on across software, hardware, and flight systems to deploy and troubleshoot autonomous capabilities in dynamic operational settings, primarily in Ukraine. Responsibilities include building production software, supporting simulation and flight testing, and maintaining system readiness for mission-critical deployments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Field Solutions Engineer

This role involves leading technical presales efforts for Shield AI’s V-BAT aircraft and broader product suite across European markets. The engineer will act as a technical liaison between sales and engineering, shaping solutions, supporting proposals, and delivering customer demonstrations. The position emphasizes solution alignment with defense and government customer needs, requiring deep technical expertise in unmanned systems, AI, and autonomy.

Shield AI Netherlands

Senior Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in lab and field environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, analyze mission data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable deployment of intelligent systems. Emphasis is placed on hands-on problem-solving, system validation, and improving integration processes across the development lifecycle.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in lab and field environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, manage flight data analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable deployment of intelligent systems. Emphasis is placed on hands-on problem-solving, system validation, and improving integration processes across the development lifecycle.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Manager, Autonomy Applications Engineering (R5188)

Leads a team of Forward Deployed Engineers to support customer deployment and operational success of Hivemind autonomy software. Manages technical customer engagements, troubleshoots complex integrations, and ensures field feedback informs product development. Works across engineering, product, and customer teams to improve deployment processes and long-term customer outcomes.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

This role involves enabling customers to successfully integrate and use Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software for AI and autonomy development across unmanned platforms. The engineer will develop applications using the SDK, provide technical training, debug integration issues, and support product deployment at customer sites. Work includes hands-on software development in C++ and Python, field support, and collaboration with product teams to improve offerings based on customer feedback.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

Develop and architect tactical autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space domains. Focus on implementing multi-agent coordination, mission behaviors, and survivability in contested environments, with full lifecycle ownership from design to deployment. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vehicle integration teams to deliver scalable, high-assurance autonomy solutions.

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 design perception systems using EO/IR, radar, and IMU data, integrate them with onboard hardware, and validate performance in simulation and field testing. Collaboration with autonomy, systems, and hardware teams ensures robust situational awareness for unmanned platforms.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Test Engineer

Leads simulation-driven testing and automation for Hivemind autonomy software, developing test frameworks and tools to validate performance in simulated and real-world environments. Works across SIL, HIL, and VIL test setups, building Python-based tooling for data processing and test execution. Collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure software reliability and traceability in mission-critical defense applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5370)

This role involves leading the planning and delivery of complex software releases for the Hivemind Enterprise SDK, with a focus on test automation and flight test operations. The Senior Technical Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery while driving improvements in testing and release processes. Work spans simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and live flight testing environments within a defense-tech context.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Simulation Specialist (R5373)

This role involves driving international sales growth for Shield AI's Aechelon simulation portfolio by supporting regional teams, engaging with defense and government customers, and advancing opportunities through solution selling and cross-functional collaboration. The specialist will position simulation capabilities in mission-critical training and readiness contexts, contribute to bids and customer engagements, and ensure alignment across global teams. It is a strategic, customer-facing position focused on scaling simulation adoption in international markets.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Forward Deployed Engineer

This role involves deploying and supporting Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise SDK for autonomous systems across air, sea, land, and space platforms. You'll work directly with customers to integrate AI and autonomy software, debug technical issues, and deliver training, while collaborating with engineering teams to improve products based on field feedback. The position requires significant travel and hands-on development in C++ and Python for real-world defense and robotics applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Chief Engineer

The role involves leading the technical development and integration of advanced autonomy systems on unmanned aircraft, from Group 2 to Group 5 UAS. As the chief authority on system architecture and design, the Chief Engineer shapes autonomy solutions for defense and commercial contracts, overseeing a team of engineers and ensuring technical excellence across IRAD and government-funded programs. The position requires deep expertise in robotics, guidance and control, and high-reliability software deployment in complex operational environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required