Senior UAV Robotics & Autonomy Engineer

SR2 REC LTD; Andover; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 REC LTD is seeking a Senior UAV Robotics & Systems Engineer in the Thruxton (Hampshire) area to lead development, integration and refinement of autonomous aircraft technology. You will own hands-on flight control, systems integration and validation across Linux-based robotics platforms.

You will work with the leadership team to advance the platform from development through to commercialisation, ensuring regulatory readiness and robust autonomous capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with UAV, UAS, drone or autonomous aircraft development.
• Strong experience with Linux-based systems and ROS 2.
• Knowledge of ArduPilot or PX4 autopilot systems.
• Programming experience in Python and C++.
• Familiarity with MAVLink and UAV communication protocols.
• Experience integrating, testing and troubleshooting complex robotic systems.
• Practical experience building, flying, configuring or tuning UAV platforms.
• Understanding of aviation regulations, CAA requirements and SORA processes.

Responsibilities

• Developing and integrating Linux-based robotics and autonomous systems using ROS 2.
• Working with UAV autopilot platforms such as ArduPilot and PX4.
• Developing and integrating flight control and communication systems using MAVLink.
• Using Python and C++ to develop and improve autonomous functionality.
• Supporting the integration, configuration and optimisation of UAV systems.
• Getting hands-on with aircraft build, testing, flight trials and system tuning.
• Troubleshooting technical challenges across hardware and software interfaces.
• Supporting the development of robust and reliable autonomous flight capabilities.
• Contributing to operational readiness, including an understanding of CAA regulations, SORA and risk assessments.

Skills

UAV/Autonomous systems

Python

C++

ROS 2

Linux

MAVLink

Education

Engineering degree or technical apprenticeship in Robotics/Systems Engineering/Aerospace

Tools

ArduPilot

PX4

Job description

SR2 REC LTD is seeking a Senior UAV Robotics & Systems Engineer in the Thruxton (Hampshire) area to lead development, integration and refinement of autonomous aircraft technology. You will own hands-on flight control, systems integration and validation across Linux-based robotics platforms.

You will work with the leadership team to advance the platform from development through to commercialisation, ensuring regulatory readiness and robust autonomous capabilities.