Latest Flight Test Engineer Jobs

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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

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 Staff Engineer, Autonomy Software Integration & Test (R5539)

This role involves developing, integrating, and testing autonomy software on unmanned aircraft systems in live field environments, with a focus on real-world flight operations and rapid iteration. The engineer will work hands-on across software, hardware, and flight systems to deploy and troubleshoot autonomous capabilities in dynamic operational settings, primarily in Ukraine. Responsibilities include building production software, supporting simulation and flight testing, and maintaining system readiness for mission-critical deployments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

UAV Electronics Integration Engineer

This role involves designing, prototyping, and integrating electronic systems for UAVs, translating early-stage concepts into functional hardware. The engineer will develop power systems, sensors, communications, and avionics, then integrate and validate them within complete drone platforms. Close collaboration with mechanical, software, and systems teams is required throughout the development and testing lifecycle.

Morson Edge Semley, Wiltshire, SP7 9AU, United Kingdom £60 – £65 ph

Staff Engineer, Perception (R5611)

Develop and integrate autonomy software for unmanned aircraft systems, supporting real-world flight testing and operational deployments in dynamic field environments. Work across software, hardware, and flight operations to troubleshoot and enhance autonomous capabilities using C++, Python, and simulation tools. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to rapidly iterate and validate new features in live and simulated environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Command Unit Operator

Operate and monitor UAV command systems during flight testing and demonstrations, supporting both prototype and production platforms. Configure aircraft and ground equipment, execute autonomous flight profiles, analyze telemetry data, and contribute to test validation and safety compliance. Work closely with engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and improve test procedures in a fast-paced, field-based environment.

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd Maidenhead, SL6 1QB, United Kingdom

Electronics Engineer

Design and develop electronic systems for heavy-lift UAVs, including power distribution, flight control interfaces, and sensor integration. Create and test PCBs, debug hardware, and collaborate with software and mechanical teams to ensure system performance. Support flight testing, resolve field issues, and contribute to EMI/EMC compliance and power budgeting decisions.

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd Maidenhead, SL6 1QB, United Kingdom

UAV Concept Engineer

The role involves developing and refining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concepts through rapid iterative design, using flight and test data to improve conceptual models. You'll perform sizing, aerodynamic analysis, and trade studies while building and maintaining automated design tools. The position bridges conceptual design and real-world performance, focusing on evidence-based model improvement within a multidisciplinary autonomy team.

Saab United Kingdom

UAV Concept Engineer

The role involves developing and refining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concepts through rapid, iterative design cycles, integrating aerodynamics, propulsion, and mission performance. The engineer will translate operational requirements into testable air vehicle designs, using parametric modeling and trade studies. A key focus is improving conceptual models by incorporating real-world flight and bench-test data to ensure designs are grounded in empirical evidence.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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 Crew Chief (Llanbedr Airfield)

Lead and supervise maintenance, repair, and modification operations for unmanned aerial vehicles at Llanbedr Airfield. Oversee ground testing, fault diagnosis, spares management, and technician teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Act as the primary liaison with airfield management and support ongoing flying operations through technical leadership and continuous process improvement.

Windracers Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

System Design Engineer

Lead the integration of third-party COTS payloads such as radios, GPS, and AI vision/LIDAR hardware onto uncrewed aerial systems, focusing on hands-on engineering and physical calculations. Work within agile sprints to define interface control documents, perform RF and power budgeting, and review avionics schematics. The role emphasizes practical problem-solving over formal documentation processes.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Salisbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £400 – £600 pd

Fleet Support Spares and Equipment Crew Chief

ScopePlan for and lead the team and third party resources in the maintenance and management of ground equipment, vehicles and spare parts required to support Windracers flying operations, customer flying operations supported by Windracers, modification, maintenance, repair and overhaul of...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Drone Pilots

Our client is seeking experienced Drone Pilots to support a short-term project within the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors. This role demands a high level of professionalism, technical skills, and familiarity with UAV operations. If you are comfortable working...

Matchtech United Kingdom £150 – £200 pd