Drone Jobs

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

Lead, Program Finance (R5328)

Lead financial planning and analysis for the Hivemind business unit, driving budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning with a focus on program financial health. Partner with engineering and program management teams to implement Earned Value Management frameworks, monitor cost performance, and deliver actionable insights. Support month-end closes, variance analysis, and strategic decision-making through robust financial modeling and operational reviews in a high-growth defense-tech environment.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Flight Control Systems Engineer

Develop and test safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, from algorithm design through simulation to real-world flight testing. Contribute to requirements, implementation, and validation within a multidisciplinary autonomy team. Work spans control law development, data algorithms, and deployment on embedded hardware in a secure R&D environment.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom