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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

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

Chief Engineer, Weapons

Leads technical strategy and system architecture for integrating advanced autonomy solutions into unmanned weapon systems, with a focus on Hivemind Autonomy. Directs engineering teams in developing high-reliability, certifiable software for defense and B2B applications. Responsible for end-to-end technical oversight across R&D and government contracts, including requirements definition, risk mitigation, and product quality assurance.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

UAS Technician

The UAS Technician supports the preparation, maintenance, and operation of Uncrewed Systems for Test & Evaluation trials at QinetiQ's Boscombe Down site. Responsibilities include building, testing, repairing, and disassembling Uncrewed Systems and payloads, conducting fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with aviation and safety standards. The role involves hands-on technical work with diverse UAS platforms in a regulated, safety-critical defence environment.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £34,200 – £38,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

Develop and architect tactical autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space domains. Focus on implementing multi-agent coordination, mission behaviors, and survivability in contested environments, with full lifecycle ownership from design to deployment. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vehicle integration teams to deliver scalable, high-assurance autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Chief Engineer, CCA

The role involves leading the technical development and integration of advanced autonomy systems on unmanned aircraft, from Group 2 to Group 5 UAS. As the chief authority on system architecture and design, the Chief Engineer shapes autonomy solutions for defense and commercial contracts, overseeing a team of engineers and ensuring technical excellence across IRAD and government-funded programs. The position requires deep expertise in robotics, guidance and control, and high-reliability software deployment in complex operational environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required