Latest Software Engineering Jobs

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

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5538)

Lead the development and integration of autonomous mission-critical software for unmanned systems across air, land, sea, and space. Design scalable behavioral subsystems, drive full lifecycle development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational experts to deliver intelligent, survivable autonomy in contested environments. Work at the intersection of robotics, motion planning, and defense technology with real-world deployment impact.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Flight Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and testing safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, including flight control law design, simulation, and real-world flight testing. The engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver autonomous systems, contributing to requirements, verification, and process improvement. Proximity to a test facility enables rapid iteration between simulation and live trials.

Saab United Kingdom

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

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MRO Crew Chief (Llanbedr Airfield)

Lead and supervise maintenance, repair, and modification operations for unmanned aerial vehicles at Llanbedr Airfield. Oversee ground testing, fault diagnosis, spares management, and technician teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Act as the primary liaison with airfield management and support ongoing flying operations through technical leadership and continuous process improvement.

Windracers Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Electronic Design Engineer

This role involves leading the design and development of avionics electronics for unmanned aircraft, from concept to production. Responsibilities include robust design, certification, integration, and support for field trials and flight tests, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Matchtech Hampshire, 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

Staff Field Solutions Engineer (5774)

This role involves serving as a technical expert for Hivemind, Shield AI’s autonomy solution, supporting defense and security customers across Europe, the UK, NATO, and Africa. The engineer will translate mission needs into solution concepts, lead technical engagements, and support sales through demonstrations, proposals, and customer briefings. The position requires deep technical knowledge of autonomy and AI systems, strong communication skills, and experience in international defense or aerospace markets.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

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

Staff Engineer, Digital Infrastructure (R5602)

This role involves deploying, integrating, and maintaining a software factory for autonomy solutions within isolated and specialized environments. The engineer will work closely with autonomy teams to ensure reliable operation of AI training systems, manage configuration across secure environments, and develop automation tooling. The position emphasizes Kubernetes, distributed systems, and support for C++ or Python-based applications in Linux environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom