Autonomous UAV Systems Engineer

Jobless; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobless is seeking a UAS Engineer in Bristol to support design, development, integration and flight testing of an advanced Interceptor UAV system. The role covers air vehicle, propulsion, avionics, flight-control systems, sensors, communications and autonomy.

The role will work with Systems, GNC, Software, Electronics and AI/ML engineers to move from prototype through to an operational product, with hands-on work and travel for demonstrations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electronic Engineering, Robotics or a related technical discipline.
• Practical experience developing and integrating UAVs or autonomous aerial systems.
• Good understanding of UAV flight controls, aerodynamics, propulsion, power systems and avionics.
• Experience with autopilot systems such as PX4 or ArduPilot.
• Experience integrating UAV hardware and software, including sensors and communications systems.
• Familiarity with C/C++, Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Understanding of MAVLink, CAN and RF datalinks.
• Hands-on experience building, configuring, testing and troubleshooting UAV hardware.
• Experience planning and supporting UAV flight-test activities.
• Strong analytical, technical communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of the UAV platform, including airframe, propulsion, power, avionics and flight-control systems.
• Integrate and troubleshoot autopilots, sensors, communications, payloads and mission-system hardware/software.
• Configure, develop and tune UAV flight-control systems, including PX4 or equivalent autopilot platforms.
• Support integration of GNC, autonomous behaviours and AI/ML-enabled perception onto the aircraft.
• Plan and conduct ground and flight testing, analysing results and using them to drive design improvements.
• Diagnose UAV system issues and implement practical hardware and software solutions.
• Support rapid prototyping and iterative development through a build–test–learn approach.
• Work with suppliers and engineering partners to define requirements and integrate third-party equipment.
• Support system verification, customer demonstrations and operational trials.
• Produce appropriate technical documentation, test plans, operating procedures and risk assessments.
• Support testing and customer demonstrations - travel required.

Skills

C/C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

MAVLink

CAN interface

ROS/ROS2

PX4/ArduPilot

Education

Engineering degree (aerospace/mechanical/electronic/robotics)

Tools

PX4 Autopilot

ArduPilot

GNC tools

QGroundControl

Job description

Jobless is seeking a UAS Engineer in Bristol to support design, development, integration and flight testing of an advanced Interceptor UAV system. The role covers air vehicle, propulsion, avionics, flight-control systems, sensors, communications and autonomy.

The role will work with Systems, GNC, Software, Electronics and AI/ML engineers to move from prototype through to an operational product, with hands-on work and travel for demonstrations.