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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

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

Systems Safety Engineer

This role involves leading safety engineering processes for unmanned air systems throughout the design and certification lifecycle. The engineer will conduct hazard analyses, develop safety cases, validate supplier documentation, and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required to maintain product integrity and promote a strong safety culture within a high-innovation aerospace environment.

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd Maidenhead, SL6 1QB, United Kingdom

Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Software

This role involves applying systems engineering to the development and integration of advanced autonomous systems for defense applications. The engineer will translate mission requirements into technical specifications, define system architectures and interfaces, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of autonomy, software, and vehicle systems. They will also develop software tools and prototypes in C++ and Python to support testing, analysis, and system validation across simulation and live environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Flight Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and testing safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, including flight control law design, simulation, and real-world flight testing. The engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver autonomous systems, contributing to requirements, verification, and process improvement. Proximity to a test facility enables rapid iteration between simulation and live trials.

Saab United Kingdom

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

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5538)

Lead the development and integration of autonomous mission-critical software for unmanned systems across air, land, sea, and space. Design scalable behavioral subsystems, drive full lifecycle development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational experts to deliver intelligent, survivable autonomy in contested environments. Work at the intersection of robotics, motion planning, and defense technology with real-world deployment impact.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

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

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

Senior Robotics Engineer

Design and develop advanced robotic systems integrating software and hardware for autonomous drones, industrial robots, and automation solutions. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to deployment, using ROS/ROS2, motion planning, perception, and control systems in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Redline Group Ireland £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Project Manager

Project Manager responsible for developing, procuring, and integrating test and evaluation systems for defence platforms. Role involves managing project lifecycles from proposal to delivery, ensuring safety, cost, and schedule adherence in realistic, instrumented environments. Frequent travel to remote UK test sites is required.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £50,400 – £56,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal DSP Engineer

Design and develop advanced digital signal processing algorithms for wireless communication systems, focusing on waveform design, modulation, coding, and channel estimation. Work across the full development lifecycle from simulation in MATLAB/Python to real-time implementation. Collaborate on SDR technology for high-reliability, secure data transmission in challenging environments.

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, 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

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of advanced electronic systems for cutting-edge products combining sensors, RF, autonomy and guidance technologies. Take technical ownership across multiple platforms while contributing to team growth and system architecture. Work hands-on with mixed-signal electronics, FPGA-based systems, and embedded software for board-level development and debugging.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £100,000 – £140,000 pa

Electrical Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and resolving complex faults in integrated electronic systems, with a focus on radar, RF, and sensor technologies. The engineer will install, configure, and optimise counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) and related technologies, conduct system testing and calibration, and support TRF environments. Responsibilities also include operating drone systems, providing technical training, and participating in on-call rotas for global deployments.

Forces Recruitment Solutions Group Ltd Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 pa

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