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RAE Training Instructor – Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

This role involves designing, delivering, and assuring Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot training as part of a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE). The instructor will develop SORA-based training courses, maintain regulatory compliance with CAA and EASA standards, deliver RAE programmes, and support safety and quality management systems. The position requires active involvement in curriculum development, risk assessments, and maintaining operational currencies across multiple UAS platforms.

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies for defence applications, including drone detection and electronic warfare. You'll work across diverse platforms—from cloud to embedded systems—on projects that respond to evolving modern warfare challenges. The role offers mentorship in a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on high-impact technological innovation.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Electric Propulsion Unit Integration Engineer

This role involves owning the physical integration of the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) into the aircraft, ensuring it is safe, efficient, and certifiable. You will work closely with various teams to manage interfaces, reduce mass, and support certification activities, contributing to a critical system that impacts safety and performance.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Head of Customer - Defence

Our MissionAt Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.We won't realise our...

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Assembly & Test Engineer / Technician

Assembly & Test Engineer / TechnicianUAV Components / Aerospace Engineering / ManufacturingCompetitive Salary plus benefitsOur client a UK-based engineering company specialising in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-performance components for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Working at the forefront of...

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Kinnersley, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Chief Design Engineer

This role involves leading aerospace design authority for a flagship stratospheric unmanned aircraft system, with responsibility for airframe and platform design, configuration decisions, and integration across multidisciplinary teams. The engineer will provide senior technical judgement in trade studies and design reviews, contribute to engineering release packs, and support manufacturing, testing, and field operations. The position plays a key role in shaping design processes within a growing aerospace team working on advanced high-altitude platforms.

Matchtech West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer

This role involves developing and certifying airborne software for commercial aircraft modifications, focusing on safety-critical systems such as cabin interiors, onboard networks, and avionics. The engineer will work across the full software lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aviation standards like DO-178B/C and supporting certification with EASA and FAA. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers is key, along with maintaining documentation and improving engineering processes.

Shorterm Group Surrey, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

UAV Technician

ScopePart of the Airframe Manufacturing and Assembly Team focussing on the ongoing production of airframe items, the installation of systems and avionics onto aircraft, and support during the commissioning process of new aircraft.The candidate will be expected to be comfortable...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of advanced cargo drone systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, performing structural analyses, and supporting prototyping and testing. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet system-level requirements and are manufacturable.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

UAS Build Engineer & Pilot

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems, along with conducting flight operations and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The engineer will troubleshoot technical issues across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, maintain detailed records, and support the development of advanced autonomous drone technology through testing and operational feedback. It’s a multidisciplinary position combining workshop engineering with field-based piloting responsibilities.

SoCode Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £26,000 – £30,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Business Development Manager

This role involves identifying and securing strategic business opportunities in the defence sector, working closely with military stakeholders, government bodies, and engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) solutions. The Business Development Manager will lead pipeline development, shape technical proposals, and influence long-term defence technology strategy in a high-impact environment.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Braunstone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Avionic Supervisor

As an Avionics Supervisor, you will work closely with the RAF to maintain and upgrade the UK’s Typhoon fighter jets. Your role involves hands-on technical tasks, fault diagnosis, and supervising maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will lead a team, support career growth, and contribute to the TyTAN collaboration, a strategic initiative focused on maximizing the operational readiness of the Typhoon fleet.

Appcastenterprise Coningsby, LN4 4RA, United Kingdom £44,096 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work Clearance Required

Lead Systems Engineer

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will define the system architecture and technical direction for a new UAS product, working closely with the tech team and Project Manager. You'll establish and manage system performance budgets, lead technology selection, and create a robust systems engineering process that balances rigour and speed.

Archangel Autonomy Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and own mechanical systems for autonomous robots used in extreme industrial environments, from concept through to manufacturing. Work across the full product lifecycle, creating durable, reliable hardware that operates in confined, high-risk spaces. Collaborate closely with electronics and software teams to deliver field-deployable robotic solutions.

Reed Specialist Recruitment Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior C++ Software Engineer

This role involves developing drone-related technology using C++ and working closely with a team of passionate developers. You will tackle complex problems, work with low-level code and hardware, and contribute to the company's growth in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Rebel Recruitment Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating advanced autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in dynamic environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, analyze mission data, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to refine system performance. Emphasis is placed on real-world deployment, reliability, and bridging R&D with operational readiness in defense-critical applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

This role involves developing and delivering advanced autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space. The engineer will design and implement tactical behaviors for multi-agent coordination, mission planning, and survivability in contested environments, working across the full software lifecycle. The position emphasizes technical leadership, system-level ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional and operational teams to evolve mission-critical autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required