UAS Technician: Flight Trials & Maintenance Expert

QinetiQ Group plc; Allington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health & Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Defence Employer Recognition Scheme

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc is seeking a UAS Technician to prepare, maintain and operate a range of Uncrewed Systems for Test & Evaluation trials. You will perform scheduled maintenance, operate systems in trials, and ensure compliance with data, manuals and regulatory standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in a regulated environment, UAS flying experience, and a solid knowledge of Uncrewed Systems technologies. The position is at Boscombe Down, 37 hours per week with potential flexible patterns; SC

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a regulated, safety‑focused environment with Uncrewed Systems.
• Experience operating and maintaining Uncrewed Systems during trials.
• Proven problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and related equipment.
• Possession of CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (highly desirable).
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical) or completed engineering apprenticeship.
• Professionally registered as an Eng Tech (or capable of progressing to Eng Tech).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, repair and disassemble Uncrewed Systems and payloads per approved data.
• Operate and maintain Uncrewed Systems during trials.
• Diagnose faults and solve problems on Uncrewed Systems and related equipment.
• Ensure alignment with customer target requirements.

Skills

UAS flying experience

IT competence

Driving licence

Fault diagnosis

UAS technology knowledge

CAA Remote Piloting qualifications

Education

Engineering apprenticeship completed

Eng Tech registration capable

Job description

QinetiQ Group plc is seeking a UAS Technician to prepare, maintain and operate a range of Uncrewed Systems for Test & Evaluation trials. You will perform scheduled maintenance, operate systems in trials, and ensure compliance with data, manuals and regulatory standards.

The role requires 3–5 years in a regulated environment, UAS flying experience, and a solid knowledge of Uncrewed Systems technologies. The position is at Boscombe Down, 37 hours per week with potential flexible patterns; SC