Latest Drone Software Engineer Jobs

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

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, focusing on runtime assurance, mission safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work with high-integrity languages like SPARK Ada and contribute to the certification of autonomous systems in aerospace and land domains.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

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

Graduate Design Engineer (Mechanical)

This role involves designing, assembling, and flight testing drones using Fusion 360 software. You will work in an office setting, develop designs for drones, and have the opportunity to progress into senior or managerial positions within a growing company that serves the TV and film industry.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment United Kingdom £25,000 – £30,000 pa

Graduate Design Engineer (Mechanical)

This role involves designing, assembling, and flight testing drones using Fusion 360 software. You will work in an office setting, develop drone designs, and attend customer meetings. The company offers in-house training and opportunities for career progression.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Amlwch, Cymru / Wales, LL68 9EU, United Kingdom £25,000 – £30,000 pa

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

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 / Drone launch systems. The company design and develop their products in the...

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Herefordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Solar PV Electrician

Solar PV Technician/service engineer. - All projects within 1hr radius of the Midlands. Job Summary My client is seeking a skilled and reliable Electrician to join their Midlands-based team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing...

Robinson Brown Search Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

Land Surveyor

This role involves conducting topographical and measured surveys, creating pre-construction models, and supporting earthworks projects from tender to completion using drone and ground-level surveying methods. The surveyor will load data into Trimble machine control systems and maintain accurate as-built documentation. Work spans office and site environments across Bristol and Gloucestershire, with travel required.

Abatec Recruitment Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AA, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer

Zenith are looking to recruit a Geospatial Apprenticeship Trainer. The role is to deliver high-quality teaching and learning for the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician apprenticeship, both face-to-face and remotely. Manage a caseload of learners and employers, ensuring timely achievement...

We Are Zenith Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom

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

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

Service Engineer

Install, maintain, and service solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging systems across domestic and commercial sites. Perform system commissioning, fault-finding, and drone-based inspections while using job management software and manufacturer portals. Work independently and as part of a small technical team in a growing renewable energy company with opportunities for ongoing training.

Valoris Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent