Drone Jobs

Pilot in Command

This role involves serving as Pilot in Command for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone delivery missions during a 90-day trial. The individual will be responsible for flight planning, pre-flight checks, real-time airspace monitoring, and managing in-flight contingencies using highly automated aircraft. It offers rare hands-on experience with advanced drone operations in a safety-critical, regulated environment.

Swift Aero London, Greater London, United Kingdom £36,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Production Planner

Responsible for the operational management and overall end-to-end planning of production related activities, including ensuring the manufacturing facility / equipment can support the production demands. The role takes inputs from the Manufacturing Managers (Airframe & Powerplant, Avionics, Quality, Procurement) and...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner - Regional - across North East Lincolnshire and Lincoln areas.£36000 to £40000 Prorata salary (including holiday accruement) paid equally over 12 monthly payments in a calendar year.Hybrid working - multiple sites (travel) and 2 days working from...

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Grimsby, DN31 1EW, United Kingdom £36,000 – £40,000 pa

Earthworks Engineer

This role involves delivering on-site survey data, including topographical and geospatial monitoring, ensuring accurate setting out and quality assurance for earthworks projects. The engineer will manage assistant surveyors, prepare risk assessments, and utilise total stations, robotic equipment, and drone mapping. Work is primarily in the North East, with some travel required.

Elvet Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 4JA, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

Software Development Engineer

Develop production-quality software for autonomous control systems in crewed and uncrewed aircraft, integrating advanced algorithms and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Focus on solving complex real-world problems through software in a defence technology context, with responsibilities spanning design, modelling, integration, and testing. Role requires strong ownership of technical work packages and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Techniche Global Ltd Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,250 – £52,500 pa

Business Development Manager (Defence&Aerospace) - Bristol or Swindon

This role involves shaping future defence capability in the drone and aerospace sector by building strategic relationships across the RAF, UK MOD, and international defence organisations. The Business Development Manager will identify early-stage opportunities, influence procurement, and translate operational requirements into advanced technological solutions. It offers strategic influence, international engagement, and direct involvement with cutting-edge airborne systems in demanding military environments.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £75,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Chief Technical Specialist - Power Electronics

This role involves leading technical design and development of power electronics systems for electrified propulsion and e-mobility applications, including DC-DC converters, on-board chargers, and rectifiers. The specialist will guide product development from concept to series production, support customer engagements, lead technical strategy, and represent the company in industry forums. Focus spans across transport sectors such as passenger vehicles, off-highway, marine, and drones, with emphasis on advanced semiconductor technologies like SiC and GaN.

Marcus Webb Associates Limited Hedge End, Hampshire, SO30 4QR, United Kingdom £90,000 – £130,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Solar PV Designer

We're looking for a knowledgeable, detail-oriented Solar PV System Designer to produce accurate, compliant and viable solar PV and battery storage designs for domestic and small commercial projects.You'll work with customers to provide reliable proposals, resolve technical queries and help...

Search Hive Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 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

Site Technician

Site Technician - Civil Engineering - Welwyn Garden City £28000 to £32000 plus benefitsHello Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting a Field Based Site Technician for a expanding civil engineeering business based in Welwyn Garden City.Their services include a wide...

Hello Recruitment Associates Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL8 6TP, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in lab and field environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, analyze mission data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable deployment of intelligent systems. Emphasis is placed on hands-on problem-solving, system validation, and improving integration processes across the development lifecycle.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Navy Business Development and Sales

Leads business development and sales strategy for Saab UK’s Hybrid Navy portfolio, focusing on integrated naval capabilities across surface, subsurface, and cyber domains. Drives campaigns, builds relationships with global navies and procurement agencies, and bridges operational requirements with technical delivery. Plays a central role in market intelligence, pricing strategy, and tender processes within the defence sector.

Saab Sheffield, S3 8NU, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Engineer/Surveyor

This role involves conducting land, topographic, hydrographic, and measured building surveys using robotics, 3D scanners, and drones. The engineer will manage point cloud data, perform GNSS network surveys, and carry out setting-out and as-built surveys. Responsibilities include analyzing data with GIS and AutoCAD, preparing survey drawings, writing reports, and coordinating with site engineers and consultants on project implementation and compliance.

Carmichael UK Thorpe Mandeville, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom £45,000 pa

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