Latest Drone Pilot Jobs

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

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

C/C++ Engineer, UAV

Develop and optimize low-level C/C++ software for UAV flight controllers and onboard systems, working closely with hardware and systems engineers. Implement real-time control algorithms, sensor integration, and safety-critical logic in embedded environments. Engage in simulation, testing, and live flight trials to deliver robust autonomous flight capabilities.

IT Search & Select Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £45,000 – £70,000 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

Manufacturing Composites Engineer

This role involves defining and improving the manufacturing process for composite products, focusing on transitioning from low-volume prototype builds to scalable, high-volume production. The engineer will identify process improvements, assess production capacity, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs support efficient manufacturing. It is a hands-on position within a fast-growing defence and UAV-focused business aiming to scale its manufacturing output.

Electus Recruitment West Sussex, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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

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

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

Assistant Survey Manager

Assistant Survey ManagerPermanentLocation – Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (Office-Based)Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience + Vehicle + Phone + BenefitsA fantastic opportunity has arisen for one of our clients, who is a geospatial survey provider in the region. This company delivers accurate,...

Tailored Talent Ltd Southam, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

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

Ardupilot Engineer

This role involves leading the development and tuning of autopilot software for unmanned aerial systems using Ardupilot and similar open-source stacks. The engineer will write and review C++ code for embedded flight controllers, develop SITL environments, conduct flight testing, and ensure robust software performance across multiple platforms. The position is technically focused on low-level embedded systems, control algorithms, and real-world validation in defence and security applications.

Matchtech Hereford, United Kingdom

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