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Expression of Interest - sUAS Training Instructor

Deliver and develop sUAS training programmes combining classroom, simulator, and practical flight instruction. Train remote pilots and sensor operators in safe, compliant operations across civil and defence contexts. Support curriculum design and mission-based exercises in complex BVLOS environments.

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd Lincoln, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

UAS Field Service Technician / Worldwide Travel

This role involves hands-on technical support and maintenance of UAV/UAS systems in the field, including hardware integration, fault diagnosis, and on-site installation at customer locations worldwide. The technician will work in challenging and potentially remote or hostile environments, provide technical training to customers, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve system performance. International travel is frequent and a core part of the role.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £46,000 – £48,000 pa

Remote

Head of Navy Business Development and Sales

Leads business development and sales strategy for Saab UK’s Hybrid Navy portfolio, focusing on integrated naval capabilities across surface, subsurface, and cyber domains. Drives campaigns, builds relationships with global navies and procurement agencies, and bridges operational requirements with technical delivery. Plays a central role in market intelligence, pricing strategy, and tender processes within the defence sector.

Saab Sheffield, S3 8NU, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Radar

A Systems Engineer will work on radar and sensor systems, focusing on the G1X software-defined radar. The role involves requirements management, performance analysis, algorithm development, and system design across the product lifecycle, supporting bids and customer demonstrations. Work includes classified projects requiring security clearance and collaboration within UK and international teams.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, with a focus on compliance in highly regulated sectors like aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure requirements traceability, and generate certification evidence to support airworthiness and regulatory approval. Work includes integration testing, safety monitoring, and contributing to assurance frameworks for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

MRO Senior Technician (Global Deployment)

Rota: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks offPosition Overview:Your primary responsibility will be to provide support Windracers UAV to the highest possible standard, delivering maintenance, modification and essential logistics anywhere in the world. The role also demands a willingness to...

Windracers ., United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Flight Test Engineer

This role involves managing the full flight testing lifecycle for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, from test planning and risk assessment to field execution and telemetry analysis. You will operate as a certified UAV pilot, conducting both manual and autonomous flights, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires strong technical reporting skills to translate flight data into actionable engineering insights for platform improvement.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £400 – £500 pd

Senior Land Surveyor

The Senior Land Surveyor will work on diverse infrastructure projects, conducting topographical and highway surveys, operating advanced surveying equipment, and ensuring QA/QC compliance. They will also mentor junior team members and manage survey equipment.

Tailored Talent Ltd Trench, Shropshire, SY12 0LR, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

MRO Senior Technician (Global Deployment)

Our client, operating in the aerospace sector, is urgently seeking a dedicated MRO Senior Technician (Global Deployment) to join their dynamic team. This permanent role involves maintaining and supporting Windracers UAV, ensuring they are of the highest operational standard. With...

Matchtech Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software for autonomous systems in safety-critical environments, focusing on runtime assurance and safety monitoring. Work within regulated aerospace and defence sectors, contributing to high-integrity software platforms compliant with certification standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software across flight control and mission systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Pilot in Command

This role involves serving as Pilot in Command for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone delivery missions during a 90-day trial. The individual will be responsible for flight planning, pre-flight checks, real-time airspace monitoring, and managing in-flight contingencies using highly automated aircraft. It offers rare hands-on experience with advanced drone operations in a safety-critical, regulated environment.

Swift Aero London, Greater London, United Kingdom £36,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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

Forward Deployed Engineer

This role involves deploying and supporting Shield AI's Hivemind Enterprise SDK for autonomous systems across air, sea, land, and space platforms. You'll work directly with customers to integrate AI and autonomy software, debug technical issues, and deliver training, while collaborating with engineering teams to improve products based on field feedback. The position requires significant travel and hands-on development in C++ and Python for real-world defense and robotics applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

This role involves enabling customers to successfully integrate and use Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software for AI and autonomy development across unmanned platforms. The engineer will develop applications using the SDK, provide technical training, debug integration issues, and support product deployment at customer sites. Work includes hands-on software development in C++ and Python, field support, and collaboration with product teams to improve offerings based on customer feedback.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems operating in highly regulated environments. Work on runtime assurance, safety monitoring, and certification of software used in autonomous flight and mission systems. Collaborate with a specialist engineering team on technologies applicable to aviation, defence, drones, and next-gen autonomous platforms.

Electus Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 pa