Latest Drone Technician Jobs

Forward Deployed Engineer

The role involves becoming an expert in Hivemind Enterprise Autonomy Software Development Kit, developing AI and autonomy applications for unmanned platforms, and deploying Hivemind AI infrastructure at customer sites. You will provide technical training, assist with integration, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to improve products.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Software Autonomy Applications (R4962)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S.,...

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Freelance Land Surveyors

Freelance Land Surveyors are needed to support civil engineering works on the HS2 high-speed rail project. The role involves conducting land, topographic, hydrographic, and measured building surveys using robotics, 3D scanners, and drones, as well as processing point cloud data and performing GNSS network surveys. Surveyors will collaborate with engineers and consultants, produce technical drawings, and contribute to method statements and compliance reporting.

EKFB Chipping Warden, Northamptonshire, OX17 1LA, United Kingdom

On-site Freelance Clearance Required

Mechanical Engineer - Programme Manager - Drug Delivery Devices

Mechanical Engineer - Programme Manager - Drug Delivery DevicesA period of significant growth has created an opportunity for a Programme Manager with a strong Mechanical Engineering background and deep, hands‑on experience in drug delivery device development. Based in Cambridge, you...

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom

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

Security officer with a CAA drone license

This role involves providing security services for a long-term project in Bedfordshire, working standard office hours. The position requires a CAA security clearance and previous security experience, offering stability and a fixed hourly rate.

BMSL Group Ltd Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £15 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Senior Engineer

As a Senior Engineer, you will work on developing counter-drone technologies, focusing on mechanical and electrical designs, solving complex challenges, and supporting prototyping. You will collaborate with a highly motivated team in a well-funded startup, creating life-protecting solutions for the battlefield.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, UAVs

This role involves developing embedded software for advanced UAV systems, focusing on flight control electronics and real-time airborne platforms. The engineer will work closely with hardware teams to implement low-level drivers, sensor integration, and communication protocols while contributing to scalable software architecture. The position emphasizes hands-on development in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment shaping next-generation drone technology.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Rust)

Design and develop embedded software for advanced drone platforms using Rust in resource-constrained and real-time environments. Work closely with hardware and systems teams to implement flight-critical software, device drivers, and sensor integration, while contributing to the evolution of UAV control systems and embedded architecture.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Field Support Engineer

This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining advanced AI-driven drone detection systems at customer sites, integrating RADAR, RF, optical, and sensor technologies. The engineer will troubleshoot and support complex systems in diverse environments including aviation, utilities, and events. Frequent national and international travel is required, with a strong emphasis on customer interaction and field-based technical support.

Technify Talent Limited Spencers Wood, Berkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid 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

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing and developing mechanical systems for UAV and drone launch mechanisms, from concept through to detailed design and prototyping. The engineer will use CAD and simulation tools to create high-quality, innovative products for global markets, working within a small, agile team where individual contributions directly impact product development. A hands-on approach is essential, with involvement in in-house prototype builds and design optimisation using engineering calculations and modelling.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Herefordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Regulatory Specialist

This role involves developing regulatory submissions such as Airspace Change requests, Operational Safety Cases, and SORA for uncrewed aviation operations. The specialist will ensure compliance with civil and military drone regulations, support VLOS and BVLOS operations, and collaborate with engineering and flight operations teams. It is an entry-level position focused on regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement in the drone industry.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Office Administrator

The Office Administrator will support the Business Operations department at Skyports' London office, working on-site 5 days a week from 9 am to 12:45 pm. Responsibilities include administrative tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, contributing to the company's mission in the Advanced Air Mobility sector.

Skyports London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Part-time

Firmware Engineer

Design and develop embedded firmware for advanced radar and sensing systems used in UAV applications. Work across the full product lifecycle in a collaborative, engineering-led environment using C/C++ on STM32 microcontrollers in bare-metal and RTOS environments. Engage in system-level debugging and contribute to software architecture for next-generation sensing technologies.

Platform Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent