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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

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5538)

Lead the development and integration of autonomous mission-critical software for unmanned systems across air, land, sea, and space. Design scalable behavioral subsystems, drive full lifecycle development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational experts to deliver intelligent, survivable autonomy in contested environments. Work at the intersection of robotics, motion planning, and defense technology with real-world deployment impact.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

Develop and architect tactical autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space domains. Focus on implementing multi-agent coordination, mission behaviors, and survivability in contested environments, with full lifecycle ownership from design to deployment. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and vehicle integration teams to deliver scalable, high-assurance autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Chief Engineer, Weapons

Leads technical strategy and system architecture for integrating advanced autonomy solutions into unmanned weapon systems, with a focus on Hivemind Autonomy. Directs engineering teams in developing high-reliability, certifiable software for defense and B2B applications. Responsible for end-to-end technical oversight across R&D and government contracts, including requirements definition, risk mitigation, and product quality assurance.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Chief Engineer, CCA

The role involves leading the technical development and integration of advanced autonomy systems on unmanned aircraft, from Group 2 to Group 5 UAS. As the chief authority on system architecture and design, the Chief Engineer shapes autonomy solutions for defense and commercial contracts, overseeing a team of engineers and ensuring technical excellence across IRAD and government-funded programs. The position requires deep expertise in robotics, guidance and control, and high-reliability software deployment in complex operational environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required