Latest Defence Jobs

UAV Concept Engineer

The role involves developing and refining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concepts through rapid iterative design, using flight and test data to improve conceptual models. You'll perform sizing, aerodynamic analysis, and trade studies while building and maintaining automated design tools. The position bridges conceptual design and real-world performance, focusing on evidence-based model improvement within a multidisciplinary autonomy team.

Saab United Kingdom

UAV Concept Engineer

The role involves developing and refining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concepts through rapid, iterative design cycles, integrating aerodynamics, propulsion, and mission performance. The engineer will translate operational requirements into testable air vehicle designs, using parametric modeling and trade studies. A key focus is improving conceptual models by incorporating real-world flight and bench-test data to ensure designs are grounded in empirical evidence.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Autonomous Systems Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and integrating advanced control and autonomy capabilities for military aviation. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions, from concept and simulation to real-world deployment and operational trials.

Matchtech Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,000 – £52,500 pa

Electrical CAD Technician

This role involves creating and maintaining detailed electrical and cable harness documentation using SolidWorks Electrical. The technician will work closely with various engineering teams to ensure reliable and repeatable manufacturing processes, supporting prototype builds and engineering changes.

Matchtech Hampshire, United Kingdom

Forward Deployed Engineer II (5951)

The Forward Deployed Engineer II role involves becoming an expert in Hivemind Enterprise Autonomy Software, developing AI and autonomy applications for unmanned platforms, and providing technical support and training to customers. The role requires significant travel (30%) and collaboration with product and engineering teams to enhance product integration and customer satisfaction.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

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, 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

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

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 Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Software

This role involves applying systems engineering to the development and integration of advanced autonomous systems for defense applications. The engineer will translate mission requirements into technical specifications, define system architectures and interfaces, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of autonomy, software, and vehicle systems. They will also develop software tools and prototypes in C++ and Python to support testing, analysis, and system validation across simulation and live environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Chief Engineer, Weapons

Leads technical strategy and system architecture for integrating advanced autonomy solutions into unmanned weapon systems, with a focus on Hivemind Autonomy. Directs engineering teams in developing high-reliability, certifiable software for defense and B2B applications. Responsible for end-to-end technical oversight across R&D and government contracts, including requirements definition, risk mitigation, and product quality assurance.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

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, CCA

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