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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

Drone Pilots

Our client is seeking experienced Drone Pilots to support a short-term project within the Defence & Security and Aerospace sectors. This role demands a high level of professionalism, technical skills, and familiarity with UAV operations. If you are comfortable working...

Matchtech United Kingdom £150 – £200 pd

Content Creator

Content Creatorc£35k + BenefitsHampshire/hybridVR/10576This is an exciting, newly created role working for a highly successful consumer focussed business at the top of their game. They need to find a switched-on Content Creator to help bring their brands to lifeYou will...

TALENT SEARCH LIMITED Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom £35,000 pa

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 Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior / Mechanical Design EngineerAerospaceA Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of UAV components / Drone launch systems. The company design and develop their products in...

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Kinnersley, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the design and development of UAV/drone launch systems, developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of complex parts and assemblies. They will use CAD tools like SolidWorks, perform engineering calculations, and support in-house prototype builds.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hr36Pb, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

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

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

Setting Out Engineer

The role involves conducting setting-out duties across construction sites in the Midlands, ensuring accurate positioning and alignment of structures. The candidate will have access to a company van with fuel included and all necessary equipment, enabling efficient site operations. Training in drone technology and career development opportunities are offered, supporting professional growth within the company.

The Labour Desk Limited Chettisham, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £31,000 – £32,000 pa

Rope Access Examiners

Rope Access ExaminerOur client is expanding. With a strong pipeline of newly secured contracts across the UK, we're looking for experienced Rope Access Examiners to join our team and support the continued growth of a national multidisciplinary's infrastructure inspection services.With...

Penguin Recruitment South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £46,000 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

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

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software for autonomous systems in safety-critical environments, focusing on runtime assurance and safety monitoring. Work within regulated aerospace and defence sectors, contributing to high-integrity software platforms compliant with certification standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software across flight control and mission systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded systems using C/C++, ARM/STM32 microcontrollers, and Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux). You will work on diverse projects, interface with FPGAs and communication protocols, and contribute to algorithm development and testing using Python or MATLAB. The position also includes mentoring junior engineers and acting as a design authority.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent