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RAE Training Instructor – Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS)

This role involves designing, delivering, and assuring Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) pilot training as part of a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE). The instructor will develop SORA-based training courses, maintain regulatory compliance with CAA and EASA standards, deliver RAE programmes, and support safety and quality management systems. The position requires active involvement in curriculum development, risk assessments, and maintaining operational currencies across multiple UAS platforms.

Eagle Eye Innovations Ltd Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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Graduate Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced software systems that integrate computer vision, adaptive AI, and sensor technologies for defence applications, including drone detection and electronic warfare. You'll work across diverse platforms—from cloud to embedded systems—on projects that respond to evolving modern warfare challenges. The role offers mentorship in a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on high-impact technological innovation.

ECM Selection Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Staff Technical Program Manager (R5370)

This role involves leading end-to-end software release and test operations for Hivemind Enterprise, a developer-focused SDK enabling autonomous unmanned systems. The Senior Technical Program Manager will drive simulation-based test automation, CI/CD through flight testing, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery. The position emphasizes technical depth, rigorous testing of AI-integrated systems, and operational excellence in a defense-tech environment.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior C++ Software Engineer

This role involves developing drone-related technology using C++ and working closely with a team of passionate developers. You will tackle complex problems, work with low-level code and hardware, and contribute to the company's growth in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Rebel Recruitment Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

DevOps Software Engineer

This role involves administering and improving DevOps tooling and CI/CD pipelines for desktop and embedded software development within a defence and unmanned systems environment. The engineer will automate infrastructure, manage artifact repositories, integrate development tools, and support software teams in achieving efficient, secure, and high-quality software delivery across mixed Windows and Linux environments.

Saab United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Design & Development Engineer

This role involves end-to-end development of advanced robotic systems, focusing on mechanical design and prototyping for safety-critical inspection applications. You'll create 3D CAD models, build and test prototypes, and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The position offers ownership of product development from concept to manufacture, working on innovative wall-climbing robotics.

ATA Recruitment Kings Norton, West Midlands (county), B38 8SD, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Systems Test Engineer

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S.,...

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Graduate Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer - St Neots or Lincoln

Graduate Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer - St Neots or LincolnHelp shape the future of Electronic WarfareJoin one of the UK's leading specialist Electronic Warfare teams and start your career developing technology that helps protect the people protecting us.Every radar, radio, drone,...

MASS Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £30,000 pa

Graduate Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer

This role involves working across multiple specialist Electronic Warfare disciplines, including solution architecture, test engineering, simulation, and hardware acceleration, contributing to real defence capabilities. You'll develop expertise in spectrum warfare while rotating through technical teams and supporting training and customer engagement. The position offers hands-on experience in a secure, cutting-edge environment from day one.

MASS Little Paxton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £30,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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 Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used in defence and security applications. You'll work on low-level drivers, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, with a focus on reliability and performance. The role includes testing, debugging, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cutting-edge autonomous systems environment.

Matchtech Cardigan, Dyfed, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, UAVs

This role involves developing embedded software for advanced UAV systems, focusing on flight control electronics and real-time airborne platforms. The engineer will work closely with hardware teams to implement low-level drivers, sensor integration, and communication protocols while contributing to scalable software architecture. The position emphasizes hands-on development in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment shaping next-generation drone technology.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Rust)

Design and develop embedded software for advanced drone platforms using Rust in resource-constrained and real-time environments. Work closely with hardware and systems teams to implement flight-critical software, device drivers, and sensor integration, while contributing to the evolution of UAV control systems and embedded architecture.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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

Electronics Hardware Engineer

Role OverviewThe Electronics Hardware Engineer is responsible for the design and development of Windracers’ avionics systems. This includes first-principles design, implementation, supporting the quality assurance process and interfacing with both internal and external manufacturing organisations.The Electronics Hardware Engineer contributes to...

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent