Drone 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
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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
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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 Field Service Technician / Worldwide Travel

This role involves hands-on technical support and maintenance of UAV/UAS systems in the field, including hardware integration, fault diagnosis, and on-site installation at customer locations worldwide. The technician will work in challenging and potentially remote or hostile environments, provide technical training to customers, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve system performance. International travel is frequent and a core part of the role.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £46,000 – £48,000 pa
Remote

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

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 UAV Design Engineer

Lead the end-to-end design and development of unmanned aerial vehicle systems, from concept through to low-volume production, with full technical ownership of airframes, payload structures, and integrated systems. Drive mechanical design using Fusion 360, mentor junior engineers, and make key trade-off decisions balancing performance, weight, and manufacturability. Operate in a high-autonomy role shaping technical standards and influencing system architecture within a fast-moving aerospace technology environment.

Matchtech Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £75,000 pa

Land Surveyor

This role involves conducting topographical and measured surveys, creating pre-construction models, and supporting earthworks projects from tender to completion using drone and ground-level surveying methods. The surveyor will load data into Trimble machine control systems and maintain accurate as-built documentation. Work spans office and site environments across Bristol and Gloucestershire, with travel required.

Abatec Recruitment Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AA, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

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

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

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