UAV Field Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense is seeking a UAV Maintenance Technician to join its technical operations team. This role includes performing UAV system modifications, conducting installations, and providing technical support in diverse environments across the UK and Europe. Ideal candidates will possess extensive technical experience in UAV or aerospace systems and proven problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including company pension contributions and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned to experience

Company pension contributions matched up to 10%

Comprehensive private medical insurance

Performance-related bonus

Opportunities for travel and technical growth

Qualifications

• Technical experience in UAV systems or manned aircraft, avionics, electronics, or mechanical engineering.
• Proven hands-on experience with UAV integration and modifications.
• Comfortable operating in remote or challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform UAV system modifications, hardware integrations, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct installations and maintenance at client and field locations.
• Deliver on-site and remote technical support in high-tempo environments.

Skills

Fault-finding

Repair

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Technical degree in UAV systems, electronics, avionics, or related field

Job description

Job Description

***Exciting UAV Technician Opportunity with Deployment***

We are seeking a hands-on UAV Maintenance Technician to join a growing technical operations team. This role involves the maintenance, integration, and field support of advanced UAV systems across a variety of operational scenarios, including demanding or remote environments across the UK, Europe and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform UAV system modifications, hardware integrations, and troubleshooting
• Conduct installations and maintenance at client and field locations
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new systems and technologies
• Provide technical training and develop documentation for end users
• Deliver on-site and remote technical support, including in high-tempo or austere environments

Candidate Profile:

Required:

• Technical experience in UAV systems or manned aircraft, avionics, electronics, or mechanical engineering
• Proven hands-on experience with UAV integration and modifications
• Strong fault-finding, repair, and problem-solving abilities
• Comfortable operating in remote or challenging environments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and internal teams
• Advanced proficiency in English (C2 level); additional (e.g., Portuguese) are a plus
• Technical degree or recognised qualification in UAV systems, electronics, avionics, or related field
• Previous experience in field service or technical support, ideally within aerospace or high-reliability sectors

Desirable:

• Additional UAV or safety-related certifications
• Experience in military, aviation, or high-assurance maintenance in operational settings
• Eligibility and willingness to undergo UK SC (Security Clearance) vetting
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom

What is on Offer:

• A dynamic and meaningful role contributing to critical aerospace and defence programmes
• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Company pension contributions matched up to 10%
• Comprehensive private medical insurance
• Performance-related bonus linked to individual and organisational success
• A collaborative environment with opportunities for travel and technical growth