Aerospace UAV Technician – Prototyping & Assembly

KH Aerospace; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge UAV tech

Collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Full lifecycle exposure

Job summary

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace is seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to support the development, prototyping, assembly and testing of UAV systems at our West of Scotland Science Park site in Glasgow.

You will work closely with design engineers, fabricate and assemble prototype and production hardware, maintain workshop facilities, and follow instructions while showing initiative in dynamic development environments. This role offers hands-on engineering in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• College diploma or equivalent practical engineering qualification.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom without visa sponsorship.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support prototyping, fabrication, assembly and testing of UAV systems.
• Perform mechanical assembly, bonding, and integration to a high standard.
• Work from engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Assist engineers with development builds and test activities.
• Identify issues during prototype development and communicate them.
• Maintain workshop facilities, equipment and inventory.

Skills

Workshop experience

Mechanical assembly

Prototyping

Testing and validation

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Education

College diploma or equivalent

Tools

3D printers

CNC machinery

CAD software

Job description

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace is seeking a motivated Engineering Technician to support the development, prototyping, assembly and testing of UAV systems at our West of Scotland Science Park site in Glasgow.

You will work closely with design engineers, fabricate and assemble prototype and production hardware, maintain workshop facilities, and follow instructions while showing initiative in dynamic development environments. This role offers hands-on engineering in a fast-paced setting.