Operations Maintenance Engineer

Matchtech; England; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation/defense tech organization based in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled engineer to maintain and troubleshoot UAV systems. This role involves fieldwork under challenging conditions, requiring strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge. The ideal candidate will have experience with UAV technology and will be willing to travel globally. Competitive salary and travel allowances are offered.

Benefits

Leading-edge UAV technology

Competitive salary

Travel deployment allowances

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong aptitude for UAV/drone/propulsion systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to work in high-pressure and remote conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair UAV/drone systems in the field.
• Manage logistics and line-replaceable units (LRUs).
• Provide engine level-1 maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

UAV/drone systems experience

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

About the Opportunity

Working with a pioneering aviation/defence tech organisation, this role puts you in the heart of operations. You will support unmanned aerial systems (UAV/drones) in deployment, ensuring systems are mission-ready, diagnosing faults, and maintaining propulsion / mechanical / electrical systems in challenging environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate in the field: maintain, troubleshoot, repair UAV / drone systems under operational conditions
• Manage spares, logistics, and line-replaceable units (LRUs)
• Provide propulsion / engine level-1 maintenance and support
• Liaise with build team for system upgrades and improvements
• Stock, audit, and maintain deployment equipment and support kits
• Keep meticulous documentation of maintenance, repairs, and logistics

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge (hands‑on)
• Experience (or strong aptitude) with UAV / drone / propulsion systems is highly desirable
• Ability to work in dynamic, high-pressure and remote field conditions
• Willingness to deploy / travel globally (6 weeks on, 2 weeks off model)
• UK Right to Work (must not require visa sponsorship)
• Reliable transport / ability to reach sites when needed

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work on leading‑edge UAV technology
• Field deployment with real operational impact
• Competitive salary, travel / deployment allowances
• Autonomy, influence, and a chance to grow within a tech‑driven environment