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About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned UAV specialist to lead the design, integration, and testing of advanced unmanned aerial platforms for maritime applications. This is a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic R&D environment, where you will shape system architecture, guide technical decisions, and deliver innovative solutions from concept to deployment. If you excel at solving complex...

About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned UAV specialist to lead the design, integration, and testing of advanced unmanned aerial platforms for maritime applications. This is a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic R&D environment, where you will shape system architecture, guide technical decisions, and deliver innovative solutions from concept to deployment. If you excel at solving complex...

- Salary: £40,000-£50,000 DOE - Full Time - Permanent Who we are: SubSea Craft is a fast growing, privately-funded, UK-based innovative maritime technology company specialising in next-generation, high-performance watercraft and systems. We operate at the intersection of advanced engineering, cutting-edge design, and user-centric innovation, delivering safe, effective, and enabling solutions for...

You will capture requirements, design, build, and test software for our small volume, fully functioning edge compute devices. This includes developing and integrating software or firmware in these areas:

You will be trusted, visible, and close to the technology.

A recruitment firm in the aerospace sector is seeking a Contract Technical Author for a 6-month hybrid contract near Salisbury. The role involves creating documentation for complex UAV platforms and producing operating manuals, training materials, and structured documentation aligned with S1000D and STE. Ideal candidates will have experience in aerospace or UAV environments, be confident with...

About this PositionOur client is seeking a Lead UAV Engineer to own and drive the design, development and integration of autonomous aerial systems, taking platforms from concept and prototyping through to flight testing and deployment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role spanning embedded hardware, firmware and robotics software, with a strong emphasis on safety-relevant engineering,...

Job title: UAV PilotSalary: Negotiable (depending on experience)Location: Maidenhead, BerkshireThe Malloy Aeronautics Team:Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we...

You will need to be able to operate in an expeditionary environment.

You must have the ability to make clear and concise decisions independently. Safety is our highest priority with a strong focus on the real-world application of good practice in a wide range of circumstances.

You will work at the intersection of software, embedded systems, payload integration, and customer operations, supporting the deployment of next-generation spatial intelligence tools into UAV and ISR ecosystems. Key Responsibilities:

Job Description Airworthiness Lead Engineer Location: Preston, Hull, Bristol or Prestwick – Hybrid (typically 2–3 days on-site) Salary: £56,000 – £62,000 depending on experience ***Please note this role requires British Citizenship*** A major defence and aerospace partner is looking for an Airworthiness Lead Engineer to join their Airworthiness & Product Integrity function. This is a senior...

You will work within the Air Vehicle Design team, focused on multi-disciplinary modelling and simulation activities. As a Modelling and Simulation Engineer, you will: - Model and Analyse: Build models, simulate, and analyse aircraft performance and flight dynamics. - Implement Test Environments: Implement flight simulation and visualisation test environments.

You will work within the Air Vehicle Design team, focused on multi-disciplinary modelling and simulation activities. As a Modelling and Simulation Engineer, you will: - Model and Analyse: Build models, simulate, and analyse aircraft performance and flight dynamics. - Implement Test Environments: Implement flight simulation and visualisation test environments.

Job Description Headline: Chief Engineer | Autonomous Strike Systems (GNSS-Denied) Location: London HQ (with operational travel to Kyiv) Package: £150,000 - £300,000 Basic + Significant Equity + Performance Bonus The Mission This is not a standard R&D role. The hiring company is a British-Ukrainian defence technology firm building the next generation of autonomous systems for the frontline....

Job Description Job Title: PCB Production Leader Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Salary Range: Negotiable The Malloy Aeronautics Team: Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical...

Job Description Job Title: Topographical / Multi-Skilled Surveyor Location: Whiteley, UK - Office & Site-Based Contract: Full-time Our client are a growing geospatial surveying company where accuracy, innovation, and teamwork are central to everything they do. They're looking for a Topographical / Multi-Skilled Surveyor to join their expanding team and help deliver high-quality geospatial...

At Archangel Autonomy, you will be working alongside a fun, forward-thinking experienced team to deliver transformative AI solutions. Our mission is to design and deploy AI technologies that protect, support, and enhance the work of those operating on the front lines: law enforcement, first responders, NGOs, wildlife rangers, and military personnel. We are proud to be innovators, record breakers,...

About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned UAV specialist to lead the design, integration, and testing of advanced unmanned aerial platforms for maritime applications. This is a hands-on leadership role within a dynamic R&D environment, where you will shape system architecture, guide technical decisions, and deliver innovative solutions from concept to deployment. If you excel at solving complex...

Airworthiness Group Lead£55,000 - 65,000 GBPHybrid WORKINGLocation: Liverpool, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Airworthiness Group LeaderLocation: PrestonSalary: 55,000 - 65,000 depending on experience, plus bonus and benefits A key player in the UK defence sector is expanding its Airworthiness and Product Integrity function and is seeking an experienced Airworthiness Group...

You will be trusted, visible, and close to the technology.