📍 Hertfordshire (On-site) 5 days a week- Parking on site
💰 Salary: Competitive
🕒 Start Date: Immediate
✅ Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on UAV Build Technician to join a growing team developing and manufacturing advanced unmanned aircraft systems. Working across both R&D and production programmes, you'll be involved in the build, integration, testing, and maintenance of UAV platforms used in specialist aerospace applications, including target drones and counter-drone systems.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in model aircraft, UAVs, aerospace engineering, or similar technical environments who enjoys practical, workshop-based work and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
💰 Salary: Competitive
🕒 Start Date: Immediate
✅ Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a hands-on UAV Build Technician to join a growing team developing and manufacturing advanced unmanned aircraft systems. Working across both R&D and production programmes, you'll be involved in the build, integration, testing, and maintenance of UAV platforms used in specialist aerospace applications, including target drones and counter-drone systems.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in model aircraft, UAVs, aerospace engineering, or similar technical environments who enjoys practical, workshop-based work and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, assemble, and maintain fixed-wing UAVs and related systems.
- Carry out airframe construction using traditional build methods, including balsa structures.
- Perform composite repairs and modifications.
- Install and integrate propulsion systems, avionics, and flight control equipment.
- Support testing, troubleshooting, and fault-finding activities.
- Assist with the development of prototype aircraft and production-ready platforms.
- Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and workmanship.
- Experience building or maintaining UAVs, model aircraft, or similar aerospace systems.
- Strong practical knowledge of traditional aircraft construction techniques.
- Experience working with composite materials and repairs.
- Good mechanical assembly and fault-finding skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with autopilot systems such as Orange Cube or Pixhawk.
- Familiarity with Mission Planner, ArduPilot, or similar software.
- Knowledge of electric, petrol, or hybrid propulsion systems.
- Previous experience within aerospace, defence, aviation, or UAV sectors.