UAS Technician: Test & Evaluation Flight Ops

QinetiQ; Farnborough; 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 support

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ invites applications for a UAS Technician at our Farnborough site. You will be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the Uncrewed Systems assets used in Test & Evaluation trials.

The role requires a proactive approach to scheduled maintenance, safety compliance, and efficient troubleshooting. Essential candidates have 3–5 years in a regulated, safety-focused environment with UAS flying experience, plus an engineering qualification or Eng Tech pathway and a full UK

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in a regulated, safety-focused environment with Uncrewed Systems.
• UAS flying experience and knowledge of multiple UAS platforms.
• High-level IT competence and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience using online manuals and maintenance recording solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, repair and disassemble UAS and payloads per approved data.
• Operate and maintain UAS during trials.
• Diagnose faults and troubleshoot UAS and related equipment.
• Ensure delivery meets customer target requirements and complies with air publications and OEM manuals.

Skills

UAS flying experience

IT competence

Uncrewed Systems knowledge

Ability to learn new systems

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Eng Tech registration track

CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Desirable)

Job description

QinetiQ invites applications for a UAS Technician at our Farnborough site. You will be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the Uncrewed Systems assets used in Test & Evaluation trials.

The role requires a proactive approach to scheduled maintenance, safety compliance, and efficient troubleshooting. Essential candidates have 3–5 years in a regulated, safety-focused environment with UAS flying experience, plus an engineering qualification or Eng Tech pathway and a full UK