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Stress Engineer

The Stress Engineer will perform structural and vibration analysis on UAV airframes, working closely with the Airframe Lead and Senior Stress Engineer to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the systems. Responsibilities include FEA simulations, stress reporting, and collaborating with design and testing teams.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (5961)

The role involves becoming an expert in Hivemind Enterprise Autonomy Software, developing AI and autonomy applications for unmanned platforms, and deploying Hivemind infrastructure at customer sites. You will provide technical training, assist with integration, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve products.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

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

Senior/Principal Materials, Structures, and Thermal Engineer

This role involves leading materials selection, structural and thermal design for advanced air vehicles. The engineer will work closely with technical leadership, take ownership of design and analysis, and contribute to key decisions in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom

Production Technician - No experience needed!

This hands-on production role involves preparing and bonding carbon fibre airframes for UAVs, following detailed build instructions, and maintaining high quality standards. The role is at the heart of a rapidly growing defence technology company, contributing directly to the manufacturing of advanced unmanned aerial systems.

Matchtech Hereford, United Kingdom £27,000 – £30,000 pa

Site Technician

Site Technician - Civil Engineering - Welwyn Garden City £28000 to £32000 plus benefitsHello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Field Based Site Technician for a expanding civil engineeering business based in Welwyn Garden City.Their services include a wide...

Hello Recruitment Associates Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TP, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Firmware Engineer

Design and develop embedded firmware for advanced radar and sensing systems used in UAV applications. Work across the full product lifecycle in a collaborative, engineering-led environment using C/C++ on STM32 microcontrollers in bare-metal and RTOS environments. Engage in system-level debugging and contribute to software architecture for next-generation sensing technologies.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior RF Engineer

You will design, build, and test new RF-based systems for airborne radars, autonomous drone sensors, and advanced LSWaP devices. Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver high-tech solutions for diverse applications, including mobile ad-hoc radio networks and space-based radars.

Platform Recruitment Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NQ, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

UAV Electronics Integration Engineer

This role involves designing, prototyping, and integrating electronic systems for UAVs, translating early-stage concepts into functional hardware. The engineer will develop power systems, sensors, communications, and avionics, then integrate and validate them within complete drone platforms. Close collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems teams is required throughout the development and testing lifecycle.

Morson Edge Semley, Wiltshire, SP7 9AU, United Kingdom £60 – £65 ph

Flight Performance Engineer

This role involves developing and maintaining aircraft performance models, assessing flight envelopes, conducting trade studies, and designing flight test plans for fixed-wing UAVs. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to translate flight test data and simulations into performance specifications that guide aircraft design decisions.

Copello Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

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

Manufacturing Technician

The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, modification, and repair of uncrewed systems, with a focus on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and field support during testing. The technician ensures hardware meets high safety and quality standards, working from technical schematics and supporting rapid prototyping and maintenance cycles. Field deployment is required for technical troubleshooting, though not for direct system operation.

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

Engineering Surveyor

The Engineering Surveyor will collaborate with project teams to define survey and geospatial needs, design survey solutions, and produce scopes, technical proposals, and fee estimates. They will also support bids, tenders, and pre-construction planning, coordinate with survey crews, and identify opportunities for new technology and smarter workflows.

Kintec Global Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Head of UAV Integration

Lead the end-to-end integration of advanced UAV platforms, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and avionic systems are assembled to specification and ready for testing and delivery. Work across engineering, production, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues, drive build efficiency, and maintain configuration control. This role involves shaping integration processes as production scales and requires regular travel to European sites.