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Lead Systems Engineer

As a Lead Systems Engineer, you will define the system architecture and technical direction for a new UAS product, working closely with the tech team and Project Manager. You'll establish and manage system performance budgets, lead technology selection, and create a robust systems engineering process that balances rigour and speed.

Archangel Autonomy Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Lead Systems Integration Engineer

This role involves leading the integration of UAV platforms, bridging design, production, and external manufacturing partners to scale from prototypes to repeatable manufacturing. The engineer will work hands-on across mechanical, electrical, avionics, propulsion, and mission systems, ensuring technical compatibility, process standardisation, and flight readiness. Responsibilities include root cause analysis, documentation management, and supporting training and testing across the full system lifecycle.

Electus Recruitment London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Production Engineer Systems Integration

This role involves providing production engineering support for the final assembly and testing of remotely operated vehicles and systems. Key responsibilities include standardizing processes, conducting SOP analysis, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role also focuses on continuous improvement and cross-departmental collaboration.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Actuation Systems Engineer

Our MissionAt Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.We won't realise our...

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

Permanent

Senior Avionic Systems Engineer - CNS

This role involves leading the design, integration, and certification of communication, navigation, surveillance, and maintenance systems for an eVTOL aircraft. The engineer will manage technical work packages, develop requirements and test procedures, and ensure compliance with aviation safety standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers is essential to deliver a certifiable avionics solution.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating hardware, sensors, embedded systems, networking, and telemetry into operational platforms that must perform reliably in real-world environments. You'll work across embedded systems, Linux environments, and networking infrastructure, debugging complex issues and supporting deployment and operational troubleshooting.

IO Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

This role involves developing and delivering advanced autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space. The engineer will design and implement tactical behaviors for multi-agent coordination, mission planning, and survivability in contested environments, working across the full software lifecycle. The position emphasizes technical leadership, system-level ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional and operational teams to evolve mission-critical autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used in defence and security applications. You'll work on low-level drivers, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, with a focus on reliability and performance. The role includes testing, debugging, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cutting-edge autonomous systems environment.

Matchtech Cardigan, Dyfed, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating advanced autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in dynamic environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, analyze mission data, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to refine system performance. Emphasis is placed on real-world deployment, reliability, and bridging R&D with operational readiness in defense-critical applications.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

UAS Build Engineer & Pilot

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and maintenance of unmanned aircraft systems, along with conducting flight operations and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The engineer will troubleshoot technical issues across mechanical, electrical, and software domains, maintain detailed records, and support the development of advanced autonomous drone technology through testing and operational feedback. It’s a multidisciplinary position combining workshop engineering with field-based piloting responsibilities.

SoCode Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £26,000 – £30,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Fault Diagnostics Engineer

About UsDTC | A Codan Company is a technology company based in Whiteley, Hampshire.We specialise in the research and development of wireless and critical RF communication systems.Our Engineers work at the edge of what is scientifically possible, using every advancement...

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom

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

Electronics Hardware Engineer

Role OverviewThe Electronics Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of Windracers’ avionics systems. This includes first-principles design, implementation, supporting the quality assurance process and interfacing with both internal and external manufacturing organisations.The Electronics Hardware Engineer contributes to...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies for defence applications, including drone detection and electronic warfare. You'll work across diverse platforms—from cloud to embedded systems—on projects that respond to evolving modern warfare challenges. The role offers mentorship in a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on high-impact technological innovation.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required