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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa
On-site Permanent

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

Flight Test Engineer

The role involves managing end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground and flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The engineer will act as a UAV pilot, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while translating performance data into actionable engineering insights. Work is conducted in close collaboration with engineering teams to refine and validate system performance.

Saab United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Head of UAV Integration

Lead the end-to-end integration of advanced UAV platforms, ensuring mechanical, electrical, and avionic systems are assembled to specification and ready for testing and delivery. Work across engineering, production, and subcontractors to resolve technical issues, drive build efficiency, and maintain configuration control. This role involves shaping integration processes as production scales and requires regular travel to European sites.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Solutions Architect - Autonomous

The Solutions Architect role involves defining and owning the end-to-end autonomy architecture for uncrewed surface vessels, including onboard systems, mission management, and remote operations. You will lead the roadmap delivery, manage dependencies, and ensure system integration and verification, while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams.

Matchtech Fareham, United Kingdom £75,000 – £100,000 pa

Aerodynamic Engineer

This role involves supporting the aerodynamic design, analysis, and optimisation of fixed-wing UAV platforms. Responsibilities include computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, wind tunnel testing, and working closely with flight performance, structures, and propulsion teams to ensure performance and stability targets are met.

Copello Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior/Principal Materials, Structures, and Thermal Engineer

This role involves leading materials selection, structural and thermal design for advanced air vehicles. The engineer will work closely with technical leadership, take ownership of design and analysis, and contribute to key decisions in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom
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Electronics CAD Technician

The role involves creating and maintaining electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable harness documentation using SolidWorks Electrical. The technician will work closely with engineers to produce accurate and controlled documentation for manufacturing, testing, and supporting reliable electrical assemblies.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Software Development Engineer

Develop production-quality software for autonomous control systems in crewed and uncrewed aircraft, integrating advanced algorithms and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Focus on solving complex real-world problems through software in a defence technology context, with responsibilities spanning design, modelling, integration, and testing. Role requires strong ownership of technical work packages and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Techniche Global Ltd Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,250 – £52,500 pa

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Design and operate secure CI/CD pipelines and development environments for autonomous defence systems, integrating security controls across cloud, on-premises, and operational platforms. Work across engineering teams to enable rapid, assured software delivery in classified environments. Focus on Secure by Design principles, automation, and compliance with UK MOD and NATO standards.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Composite Production Manager

This role involves managing the end-to-end production of composite UAV airframes across a network of UK and European subcontractors. The candidate will oversee tooling, material readiness, lay-up, curing, bonding, and final assembly, ensuring adherence to aerospace-quality standards. A strong technical background in advanced composites manufacturing is essential, with hands-on oversight of external partners and active involvement in defect resolution, process improvement, and scale-up readiness.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Engineering Manager

The Engineering Manager will lead the mechanical and electrical engineering function, manage programme delivery, engineering resources, and technical risks. They will chair design reviews, manage suppliers, and oversee test campaigns, working closely with software, autonomy, and production teams.

Venn Group Ascot, SL5 7FW, United Kingdom £70,000 – £85,000 pa

UAS Field Service Technician

This role involves hands-on field service for UAV/UAS systems, including modifications, diagnostics, and maintenance. You will work in challenging environments, support flight operations, and provide technical training to customers.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Denmark

Senior Hardware Engineer

This senior individual-contributor role involves taking ownership of electromechanical projects from initial brief to final documentation. Responsibilities include mechanical design, power system integration, prototyping, testing, and supporting operational trials. The role requires strong hands-on experience in UAVs, robotics, and aerospace, with a focus on delivering hardware projects with minimal supervision.

Venn Group Ascot, SL5 7FW, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa

Senior RF Engineer

You will design, build, and test new RF-based systems for airborne radars, autonomous drone sensors, and advanced LSWaP devices. Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver high-tech solutions for diverse applications, including mobile ad-hoc radio networks and space-based radars.

Platform Recruitment Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NQ, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa