Senior UAS Technician: Flight Ops & Systems Engineer

Jobtailor; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a proficient professional to join the Uncrewed Systems Test & Evaluation team in Farnborough. You will report to the Team Leader and undertake the preparation, maintenance and operation of a diverse range of UAS assets for trials.

You will be involved in planned maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis to ensure readiness and compliance with all applicable standards. Key requirements include 3–5 years in a regulated environment, UAS flying experience, and a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a regulated, safety-focused environment working on UAS
• CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly desirable)
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship completion
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Report to the Team Leader
• Prepare, maintain and operate diverse Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials
• Perform scheduled and routine maintenance within approved data and manuals
• Operate Uncrewed Systems on which trained and competent
• Build, functional test, repair and disassemble Uncrewed Systems and payloads as per approved data
• Troubleshoot faults and diagnose issues on Uncrewed Systems and equipment
• Ensure efforts meet Customer target requirements
• Comply with Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA regulations

Skills

UAS maintenance

IT competence

Driving licence

Regulated environment experience

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical/Aerospace/Electrical)

Engineering apprenticeship

Eng Tech registration or progression

Tools

CAA Remote Pilot licence

Maintenance manuals/online manuals

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a proficient professional to join the Uncrewed Systems Test & Evaluation team in Farnborough. You will report to the Team Leader and undertake the preparation, maintenance and operation of a diverse range of UAS assets for trials.

You will be involved in planned maintenance, testing, and fault diagnosis to ensure readiness and compliance with all applicable standards. Key requirements include 3–5 years in a regulated environment, UAS flying experience, and a