Latest Drone Technician Jobs

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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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Senior Technical Officer - Drone

The role involves leading the NCA’s Technical Operations unmanned vehicle programme, including flight planning, piloting a variety of drones, and developing new capabilities. Responsibilities include training staff, engaging with regulatory bodies, and maintaining cutting-edge technical surveillance.

National Crime Agency Gillingham £47,049 pa

On-site Permanent

UAV Build Technician

This role involves hands-on work building, assembling, and maintaining UAVs and related systems. Responsibilities include airframe construction, composite repairs, propulsion system integration, and testing. The role spans R&D and production, requiring a strong background in model aircraft, UAVs, or aerospace engineering.

Copello Hitchin £35,000 – £44,000 pa

Integration Technician

The Integration Technician role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) platforms and associated equipment. Responsibilities include mechanical and structural work, avionics installation, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Tekever Swindon

ROV Operator

This role involves operating and maintaining underwater ROVs to inspect and assess storage tanks nationwide, compiling detailed reports, and using drones for aerial photography and marketing support. The position also includes training team members in drone operations and offering technical recommendations for tank repairs or replacements.

Pertemps Specialist Talent Solutions Manchester £30,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Surveyor (Mechanical and Electrical)

This role involves evaluating the condition of mechanical and electrical installations across a military garrison, preparing survey reports, and identifying necessary improvements and lifecycle works. You will inspect assets, analyze data from various sources, and work collaboratively to ensure a safe and efficient service.

Thomas Search Tidworth £52,300 pa

Biogas CAD Technician

The CAD Technician will support the development of key project deliverables for biogas projects, including site surveys, planning drawings, and construction documentation. They will work closely with project teams and manage drawing compliance and contract documentation.

Astute People Guildford

Senior RF Engineer

You will design, build, and test new RF-based systems for airborne radars, autonomous drone sensors, and advanced LSWaP devices. Collaborate with a team of experts to deliver high-tech solutions for diverse applications, including mobile ad-hoc radio networks and space-based radars.

Platform Recruitment Saffron Walden £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of advanced cargo drone systems, creating detailed CAD models and drawings, performing structural analyses, and supporting prototyping and testing. The role involves close collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure designs meet performance, robustness, and customer requirements.

Windracers Fareham

Hybrid Permanent

CAD Design Engineer

This role involves creating detailed 3D CAD geometry for UAS sub-modules and assemblies, using Creo and WINDCHILL. Responsibilities include smooth surface and skeleton modelling, designing aerodynamic enclosures, and liaising with manufacturing teams to ensure fast-turnaround production.

Matchtech Cambridgeshire £350 – £450 pd

Contract Clearance Required

Senior/Principal Materials, Structures, and Thermal Engineer

This role involves leading materials selection, structural and thermal design for advanced air vehicles. The engineer will work closely with technical leadership, take ownership of design and analysis, and contribute to key decisions in a fast-paced, high-reliability environment.

Matchtech London

Senior Geospatial Surveyor

The Senior Geospatial Surveyor will handle a diverse range of geospatial projects, including topographical and building surveys, terrestrial laser scanning, and CAD drawing production. The role involves working independently, liaising with clients, and taking responsibility for project delivery from start to finish. There are opportunities for growth and leadership within the expanding Geospatial team.

East Anglian Site Engineering United Kingdom £32,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Test Engineer - Environment

As an Environment Test Engineer, you will design and execute environmental stress tests on drone sub-systems and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). This includes vibration, thermal, ingress, humidity, altitude, and fatigue testing to ensure the hardware's robustness and performance under real-world conditions.

Helsing London

Prototyping Engineer

As a Rapid Prototyping Engineer, you will design, fabricate, and assemble flight-ready prototypes for Helsing's advanced drone platforms. Your responsibilities include modifying airframes, integrating avionics systems, and conducting field tests to refine prototypes, working closely with design and test engineers to ensure the developmental fleet is mission-ready.

Helsing London

Embedded Software Test Engineer

This role involves defining verification strategies, developing test frameworks, and conducting requirements-based verification and validation for safety-critical embedded software. You will work on flight-critical control, runtime safety, and mission-assurance systems, using advanced techniques like automated testing, fuzz testing, and fault injection.

Rise Technical Recruitment Witney £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Embedded Software Test Engineer

This role involves defining verification strategies, developing test frameworks, and conducting requirements-based verification and validation for safety-critical embedded software. You will work on flight-critical control systems and mission-assurance systems, using advanced techniques like automated testing, fuzz testing, and fault injection.

Rise Technical Recruitment Witney £50,000 – £60,000 pa