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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

Head of UAV Integration

Leads end-to-end integration of unmanned aerial vehicle platforms, transitioning from prototype to scalable production. Oversees distributed European manufacturing sites and coordinates multidisciplinary systems including avionics, propulsion, and mission payloads. Focuses on standardising build processes, configuration control, and production readiness across a high-complexity defence and security supply chain.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom

MRO Crew Chief (Llanbedr Airfield)

Lead and supervise maintenance, repair, and modification operations for unmanned aerial vehicles at Llanbedr Airfield. Oversee ground testing, fault diagnosis, spares management, and technician teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Act as the primary liaison with airfield management and support ongoing flying operations through technical leadership and continuous process improvement.

Windracers Llanbedr, Gwynedd, LL45 2AA, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Flight Test Engineer

This role involves managing the full flight testing lifecycle for advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, from test planning and risk assessment to field execution and telemetry analysis. You will operate as a certified UAV pilot, conducting both manual and autonomous flights, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires strong technical reporting skills to translate flight data into actionable engineering insights for platform improvement.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £400 – £500 pd

Principal Test Development Engineer

This role involves leading the development and maintenance of automated test systems for advanced unmanned aerial and surface systems. The engineer will work hands-on with NI-based ATE, using TestStand, LabVIEW, and FlexStand to design and verify test solutions, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to the team. Close collaboration with design and manufacturing teams ensures robust, production-ready test capabilities for complex electronic products.

Gold Group Ashford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

UAV Concept Engineer

The role involves developing and refining unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) concepts through rapid iterative design, using flight and test data to improve conceptual models. You'll perform sizing, aerodynamic analysis, and trade studies while building and maintaining automated design tools. The position bridges conceptual design and real-world performance, focusing on evidence-based model improvement within a multidisciplinary autonomy team.

Saab United Kingdom

Flight Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and testing safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, including flight control law design, simulation, and real-world flight testing. The engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver autonomous systems, contributing to requirements, verification, and process improvement. Proximity to a test facility enables rapid iteration between simulation and live trials.

Saab United Kingdom

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

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, manage flight data analysis, 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

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

This role involves leading the development and optimisation of high-reliability electronics assembly processes for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems. The engineer will own SMT, through-hole, PCB, and harness assembly processes, ensuring compliance with IPC and aerospace standards while driving quality, yield, and scalability. The position plays a key role in new product introduction, process validation, and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Matchtech Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £75,000 pa

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

Fleet Support Spares Lead

Your role will be to plan for and lead the team and third-party resources in the maintenance and management of ground equipment, vehicles and spare parts required to support flying operations, customer flying operations, and the modification, maintenance, repair and...

Matchtech Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Flight Control Systems Engineer

Develop and test safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, from algorithm design through simulation to real-world flight testing. Contribute to requirements, implementation, and validation within a multidisciplinary autonomy team. Work spans control law development, data algorithms, and deployment on embedded hardware in a secure R&D environment.

Saab Bedford, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom