UAV Prototyping Engineer
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £40,000 - £65,000 per annum
Job Description:
About the RoleWe are seeking a hands-on UAV Prototyping Engineer to join an advanced engineering team developing next-generation drone systems.
This role covers the full product lifecycle — from concept design through to prototyping, testing, and production — in a fast-paced, R&D-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities*Design and develop UAV systems from initial concept to production
*Build, test, and iterate drone prototypes
*Contribute to design for manufacture and component selection
*Support field testing, customer trials, and product validation
*Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and production
*Lead or contribute to design and development projects
Skills & ExperienceEssential*3–5 years’ experience with multi-rotor UAV platforms
*Strong understanding of:
*UAV electronics and propulsion
*communication protocols and RF systems
*Hands-on experience with UAV build and prototyping
*Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools (e.g. SolidWorks or Fusion 360)
*Experience reading and producing engineering drawings
Desirable*Experience with flight systems (e.g. Ardupilot, Pixhawk, Betaflight)
*PCB or electronics design experience
*3D printing or rapid prototyping capability
*Drone pilot certification (A2 CofC / GVC)
*Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
This role covers the full product lifecycle — from concept design through to prototyping, testing, and production — in a fast-paced, R&D-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities*Design and develop UAV systems from initial concept to production
*Build, test, and iterate drone prototypes
*Contribute to design for manufacture and component selection
*Support field testing, customer trials, and product validation
*Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering and production
*Lead or contribute to design and development projects
Skills & ExperienceEssential*3–5 years’ experience with multi-rotor UAV platforms
*Strong understanding of:
*UAV electronics and propulsion
*communication protocols and RF systems
*Hands-on experience with UAV build and prototyping
*Proficiency in CAD/CAM tools (e.g. SolidWorks or Fusion 360)
*Experience reading and producing engineering drawings
Desirable*Experience with flight systems (e.g. Ardupilot, Pixhawk, Betaflight)
*PCB or electronics design experience
*3D printing or rapid prototyping capability
*Drone pilot certification (A2 CofC / GVC)
*Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
Job number 3729795
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