Drone Jobs

Windracers · .

Operates UAVs globally, conducting pre-flight checks, flight operations, data collection, and routine maintenance while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations. When not on operations, supports the wider Flight Operations team and is expected to become an instructor, requiring teaching and leadership abilities. Involves travel, work outside normal hours, and coordination with ground crews and air traffic control.

Anduril · London

Lead a new Agile team of wargaming analysts as the first hire and plank owner of a simulation center being built in the UAE. Produce and iterate Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (M&SA) using MissionSim, developing Python and YAML scenarios, physics-based models and red/blue force wargames to connect system design choices to mission outcomes. Initial hiring is in London with relocation to Abu Dhabi.

Anduril · Llanbedr

Operate Anduril UK's uncrewed air systems as a CAA Authorised UAS Pilot, planning and executing VLOS and BVLOS missions in the Specific Category. Act as Safety Pilot on fixed-wing and VTOL platforms, manage Pixhawk and Cube Orange flight controllers, and produce SORA risk assessments and flight documentation alongside engineering and flight test teams.

Saab · Bedford

Work within the Air Combat Simulation team on modelling and simulation of aircraft, UAVs and associated systems, building Simulink models and analysis tools, auto-coding to C/C++ and DLLs, and integrating models into system-of-systems and distributed simulations. The role covers validation and verification, results analysis, and documentation for the Blue Bear UAV business unit.

Saab · Farnborough

A two-year graduate programme rotating through four six-month placements in Saab UK's Sensor Systems Radar business, working hands-on with 3D radar technology at the Farnborough office. Graduates rotate as a cohort, build experience across core engineering disciplines, and may convert to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Leonardo · Basildon

Defines and refines the strategic software architecture for C-UAS mission systems, spanning SI enterprise architecture, sensor/effector and C2/GUI integration, and technical leadership in bids and external studies. Works alongside solution architects and capability managers, producing white papers to steer stakeholder thinking. Hybrid role based in Basildon within a defence product team.

Tekever · Bristol

Lead the development and lifecycle management of S1000D-compliant technical publications for Unmanned Air System programmes within an Integrated Logistics Support capability. Own the CSDB, data module structures and DMRL, liaise with customers and regulators on airworthiness requirements, and manage a technical authoring team through engineering change and configuration control.

Tekever · Bristol

Develops and maintains software running onboard TEKEVER-designed UAVs, covering autopilots, the autonomy stack, payloads and other software-enabled subsystems. Works within a team on embedded C++/Rust code, real-time systems and simulation-based testing, supporting field trials at West Wales airport and international sites.

Helsing · London

Executes high-repetition burn-in tests on firmware and hardware for ground control stations and data links, validates mechanical launch systems, and maintains a ground-based Iron Bird rig to simulate component failures. Builds a regression library of edge cases and produces de-risking reports in JIRA, using HIL/SIL setups, protocol analysers and environmental stress testing to shift failure discovery from flight tests to the lab.

Helsing · London

Designs and runs environmental stress test campaigns on drone sub-systems and ground support equipment, covering vibration, shock, thermal cycling, ingress, salt spray, altitude and fatigue testing. Works as a generalist across hardware domains in the "Physical Reality" test cluster, using strain gauges, accelerometers and DAQ systems to map failure envelopes and validate survivability.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd · Denmark

Hands-on field-based role supporting UAV/UAS operations, including system modifications, hardware integration, fault finding, diagnostics and maintenance at customer locations worldwide. Involves remote technical support, flight support, hazard mitigation, and delivering training, with significant international travel to remote or austere environments.

Shield AI · London

Customer-facing engineering role deploying Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software on site with customers, roughly 30% travel. You build AI and autonomy applications with the enterprise SDK, provide technical support and training, debug software and API integration issues, and feed customer insight back to product engineering. Requires strong modern C++ skills.

Shield AI · London

Customer-facing engineer deploying Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software on-site with customers, supporting integration, training and debugging of API issues. Builds AI and autonomy applications using the enterprise SDK in modern C++, and feeds customer insights back to product engineering. Involves roughly 30% travel and pre-sales support such as demos and conferences.

Matchtech · Fareham

Supports the Regulations & Safety team in monitoring drone regulations and preparing airspace change requests, safety cases and SORA assessments for VLOS and BVLOS operations. Involves GIS mapping, tracking regulatory applications and coordinating with Flight Operations, aimed at recent graduates or junior aviation professionals.

Callen Lenz · Salisbury · £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Design, develop, integrate and verify electronic hardware and systems for unmanned aerial vehicles, covering analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuitry, PCB/PCBA design, interfaces, sensors and test equipment across the full engineering lifecycle. Works alongside Systems, Software, Air Vehicle, Avionics, Test and Manufacturing teams, with emphasis on DfM, DfA, DfT and qualification for production.