UAS Technician — Flight Test & Maintenance

QinetiQ; Amesbury; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ at Boscombe Down is seeking a UAS Technician to prepare, maintain and operate diverse Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials. Flexible patterns and site attendance are required, with SC clearance eligibility noted.

The role is 37 hours per week at Boscombe Down, focusing on maintenance, trials, and compliance with standards and manuals. A UK driving licence and EngTech progression are desirable, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a regulated and safety-focused environment on Uncrewed Systems.
• UAS flying experience is required.
• Experience with a variety of Uncrewed Systems technologies and types.
• Demonstrable high level of IT competence including the ability to learn new systems as required.
• Using Online Manuals and maintenance recording solutions.

Responsibilities

• Building, functional testing, repairing and disassembly of Uncrewed Systems and associated payloads in accordance with approved data
• Operating and maintaining Uncrewed Systems during trials
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and associated equipment
• Ensuring that every effort is made to achieve the Customer target requirements
• Applying all standards required by Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA Regulatory Publications

Skills

UAS flying experience

Regulated environment experience

IT competence

Maintenance/diagnostics knowledge

Online manuals & maintenance records

Education

CAA Remote Piloting qualifications

Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical)

Eng Tech registration or progression

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

QinetiQ at Boscombe Down is seeking a UAS Technician to prepare, maintain and operate diverse Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials. Flexible patterns and site attendance are required, with SC clearance eligibility noted.

The role is 37 hours per week at Boscombe Down, focusing on maintenance, trials, and compliance with standards and manuals. A UK driving licence and EngTech progression are desirable, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.