Drone Hardware Engineer & UAV Prototyping Specialist

Uncrewed Engineering Jobs; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Uncrewed Engineering Jobs in Basingstoke, UK, is seeking a Hardware Engineer / Drone Technician to join our UAV team. You will assemble, integrate and test drone systems, and contribute to hardware development and configuration for customer projects.

The role offers hands-on experience across drone hardware, system integration, prototyping and applied UAV development, with close collaboration between pilots, hardware and software teams to deliver reliable, field-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in UAV systems, mechatronics, hardware engineering or related technical role.
• Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, wiring, soldering, connectors and electronics.
• Experience building/maintaining drones or similar robotic systems.
• Detail-oriented and able to work with robotics components.
• Drone operator with CAA licence.
• Strong interest in UAV technology and hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, test, maintain and repair UAV systems and associated hardware.
• Integrate cameras, sensors, payloads, communication systems and electronic components.
• Support UAV customisation, prototyping and customer-specific hardware configurations.
• Support system testing, flight preparation, maintenance and product deployment & demonstrations.
• Maintain flight and drone records, technical documentation and hardware configuration information.
• Work closely with pilots, hardware and software teams on system improvements and new developments.

Skills

UAV systems

Mechatronics

Hardware engineering

Electronic hardware

System integration

Drone operation (CAA license)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electronics/Mechatronics/Robotics

Tools

QGroundControl

Mission Planner

ArduPilot

Job description

Uncrewed Engineering Jobs in Basingstoke, UK, is seeking a Hardware Engineer / Drone Technician to join our UAV team. You will assemble, integrate and test drone systems, and contribute to hardware development and configuration for customer projects.

The role offers hands-on experience across drone hardware, system integration, prototyping and applied UAV development, with close collaboration between pilots, hardware and software teams to deliver reliable, field-ready solutions.