Drone Jobs

Latest UK roles, updated daily.

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Flight Test Engineer

This role involves planning, executing, and reporting flight and ground tests to verify aircraft performance. You will own test areas, develop test plans, lead test coordination, analyze data, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring safety and compliance with aviation standards.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Aviation Safety Manager

The role involves acting as the Aviation Safety Manager, ensuring compliance with UK CAA regulations and developing a mature Safety Management System (SMS). The individual will also serve as a general operations specialist, staying current with aviation regulations and advising on uncrewed aircraft operations.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Business Development Manager

This role involves driving growth for Hivemind Autonomy, an AI-powered software platform for autonomous aircraft and drones, by identifying and closing complex sales opportunities in the UK defense and government sectors. Responsibilities include developing territory strategies, building customer relationships, leading proposal development, and conducting competitive analysis.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Simulation Specialist (R5373)

This role involves driving international sales growth for Shield AI's Aechelon simulation portfolio by supporting regional sales teams, engaging with defense and government stakeholders, and advancing simulation opportunities. The specialist will position technical capabilities in mission-relevant contexts, support customer engagements, and coordinate cross-functionally to accelerate pipeline development. It is a strategic, customer-facing position focused on training, rehearsal, and mission readiness solutions in global defense markets.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior UAV Systems Engineer - Design and Integration

This role involves leading the design, integration, and troubleshooting of avionics and onboard systems for an unmanned aircraft. The engineer will define system architectures, manage interface requirements across power, communications, and payloads, and support testing from ground to flight operations. Emphasis is placed on creating mature, documented, and productisable systems within a fast-paced start-up environment.

Matchtech West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior UAV Flight Test Engineer

This role involves planning and executing ground and flight-test campaigns for unmanned aircraft systems, with a focus on generating traceable evidence for safety and regulatory approvals. The engineer will lead test discipline practices, support technical discussions with regulators, and help build scalable verification and validation processes. Emphasis is placed on practical field experience and assurance of autonomy-related functions.

Matchtech West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £62,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Configuration Manager

This role involves ensuring engineering data integrity and configuration control across drones and uncrewed aerial systems throughout their product lifecycle. You'll manage bills of materials, engineering change processes, and data consistency across PLM, CAD, and ERP systems, acting as a key technical interface between design, production, and quality teams. The position supports both operational precision and strategic data structuring within a scalable engineering platform.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £90,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Trainee Utility Surveyor

This role involves assisting senior surveyors on utility mapping projects, learning to operate advanced equipment like GPR and GNSS, and collecting accurate underground utility data across construction and infrastructure sites. The position is field-based with hands-on training, offering a clear path to becoming a fully qualified Utility Surveyor. Candidates will work on diverse UK projects while receiving mentorship and technical development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £28,000 – £30,000 pa
On-site Permanent

CAA Drone Operator

This role involves operating drones for a major long-term project in Bedfordshire, working standard office hours Monday to Friday. The project is expected to last 4-5 years, offering consistent and stable employment for experienced CAA-certified drone operators.

BMSL Group Ltd Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £15 – £17 ph
On-site Contract

DevOps Software Engineer

This role involves administering and improving DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines for desktop and embedded software development within a defence and unmanned systems environment. The engineer will automate infrastructure, manage artifact repositories, integrate development tools, and support software teams in achieving efficient, secure, and high-quality software delivery across mixed Windows and Linux environments.

Saab United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Production Engineer Systems Integration

This role involves providing production engineering support for the final assembly and testing of remotely operated vehicles and systems. Key responsibilities include standardizing processes, conducting SOP analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role also focuses on continuous improvement and cross-departmental collaboration.

Saab United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior / Mechanical Design EngineerAerospaceA Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of UAV components / Drone launch systems. The company design and develop their products in...

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Kinnersley, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Business Development Executive

Business Development ManagerAs Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for uncovering and converting new business opportunities while growing existing customer relationships across your territory.You'll work closely with senior leadership to develop and execute growth strategies, build a strong pipeline of...

Reed Sr70Px, SR7 0PX, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

Content Creator

Content Creatorc£35k + BenefitsHampshire/hybridVR/10576This is an exciting, newly created role working for a highly successful consumer focussed business at the top of their game. They need to find a switched-on Content Creator to help bring their brands to lifeYou will...

TALENT SEARCH LIMITED So230Aa, SO23 0AA, United Kingdom £35,000 pa

Asbestos Surveyor

Job Title: Permanent Asbestos SurveyorLocation: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Buckinghamshire (Local travel only)Salary: £30,000 - £34,000 (depending on experience) + OvertimeContract Type: PermanentThe Company & Culture:We are partnering with a highly respected, team-oriented environmental consultancy consisting of a close-knit survey team....

Randstad Construction & Property Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £32,000 – £34,000 pa