Jobs in Leeds

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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

Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5263)

This role involves developing and delivering advanced autonomy software for unmanned systems operating across air, land, sea, and space. The engineer will design and implement tactical behaviors for multi-agent coordination, mission planning, and survivability in contested environments, working across the full software lifecycle. The position emphasizes technical leadership, system-level ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional and operational teams to evolve mission-critical autonomy solutions.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Operations Team Leader

Job Title: Flight Operations Team LeaderLocation: Westcott, Aylesbury – 25%, Remote – 25% , International Travel – 50%Department: Drone OperationsType: Full time, permanentAbout Us:Founded in 2018, Skyports is at the forefront of the Advanced Air Mobility revolution, developing and operating...

Skyports Aylesbury, United Kingdom

On-site

Senior UAV Flight Test Engineer

This role involves planning and executing ground and flight-test campaigns for unmanned aircraft systems, with a focus on generating traceable evidence for safety and regulatory approvals. The engineer will lead test discipline practices, support technical discussions with regulators, and help build scalable verification and validation processes. Emphasis is placed on practical field experience and assurance of autonomy-related functions.

Matchtech West Yorkshire, United Kingdom £62,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer at Shield AI leads the development and deployment of advanced autonomy solutions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). This role involves solving complex technical challenges, ensuring system architecture and product quality, and leading a team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for defense and business-to-business contracts.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required