National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Drone Engineer

LevelUP HCS
Liverpool
2 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Drone Firmware Software Dev Engineer, Robotics Platform Engineering

Software Engineer

Electronics Design Engineer

Solar PV Electrician

Robotics Software Engineer (UAV)

Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Drone Control, AI and Flight Testing

Calling Bright Tech Minds from the UK, Brazil, Morocco & Turkey!


📍 Location: Relocation to the UAE

đź“… Job Type: Full-Time


🚀Drone Builders & RC Hobbyists Wanted!🚀

One of my clients—a leading innovation hub in aerospace and robotics—is searching for passionate drone engineers with a hobbyist spirit and a knack for UAV systems.


Do you build drones in your free time, experiment with flight control software, or work on UAV autonomy projects just for fun? Whether you're a recent grad, a self-taught tinkerer, or an academic with a love for prototyping, this role is tailored for tech trailblazers like you.


Why Join Us?

âś… Develop autonomous UAVs, swarm robotics, and AI-powered flight systems

âś… Work on real-world applications in defense, logistics, and smart mobility

âś… Collaborate with top aerospace engineers, AI specialists, and robotics experts

âś… Be part of a high-tech innovation hub dedicated to next-gen UAV technologies


What We’re Looking For:

🔹 Hands-on experience in UAV software, flight control, or drone engineering

🔹 Proficiency in ROS, PX4, ArduPilot, or autonomous navigation systems

🔹If you hold a Master's or PhD, we expect hands-on prototyping or real-world UAV system development experience

🔹If you're a hobbyist, we’re looking for well-documented builds, competition wins, or community recognition (e.g., FPV racing leagues, drone competitions, open-source contributions)

🔹 Passion for personal drone projects, DIY UAV platforms, or robotics experimentation

🔹 Hobbyist mindset – hands-on, curious, and constantly exploring what flies

🔹 Willingness to relocate for an advanced aerospace opportunity

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

UAV Jobs Skills Radar 2026: Emerging Tools, Platforms & Technologies to Learn Now

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are no longer just military assets—they're transforming agriculture, infrastructure inspection, logistics, filmmaking, and public safety. As commercial drone operations scale in the UK, the demand for skilled UAV professionals is rising sharply across engineering, flight operations, data analysis, and autonomous systems. Welcome to the UAV Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the tools, platforms, certifications, and technologies that are shaping UAV careers in the UK. Whether you're a drone pilot, systems engineer, or AI developer working on autonomous navigation, this radar shows you what to focus on to remain in-demand.

How to Find Hidden UAV Jobs in the UK Using Professional Bodies like IMechE, RAeS & More

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are transforming industries in the UK—from surveying, inspection, and agriculture to emergency services, logistics, and defence. As the sector evolves, so too does the demand for skilled UAV professionals: pilots, systems engineers, data analysts, AI specialists, and regulatory experts. Yet many of the best UAV jobs—especially in R&D, government contracts, and specialist commercial operations—are never advertised publicly. They’re often filled through trusted networks, working group referrals, pilot programmes, and specialist community engagement. In this guide, you’ll discover how to access hidden UAV jobs in the UK by engaging with professional bodies like the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), APRIL (UK), and regional drone networks. You’ll learn how to use directories, CPD events, special interest groups (SIGs), and industry clusters to position yourself at the forefront of opportunity—before roles are even published.

How to Get a Better UAV Job After a Lay-Off or Redundancy

Being made redundant from a role in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drone technology can be disheartening—especially in such a cutting-edge and evolving sector. But with the growing adoption of UAVs in defence, surveying, logistics, agriculture, inspection, and emergency response, your skills remain in demand. Whether you're a drone pilot, UAV systems engineer, geospatial analyst, flight software developer, or mechanical integrator, this guide will help you bounce back stronger after redundancy.