UAV Engineer

Subsea Craft•Portsmouth, NH

1d•$40,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a UAV Engineer with a keen interest in developing and prototyping special-purpose Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to join our small but fast-paced Research Engineering team. The role involves a mixture of conceptual and detailed design across multiple engineering disciplines, as well as hands-on workshop tasks and the assembly of prototype UAS platforms. The ideal candidate is someone who takes a pragmatic approach to solving engineering challenges using an iterative development process, with the mindset of “fail fast, learn faster.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Robotics or other relevant STEM discipline
2-5 years applicable work experience
Professional or hobbyist experience with unmanned aerial systems (fixed-wing and/or multirotor) – ideally custom builds
Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with commonly used autopilot software (e.g. Ardupilot, PX4 or INAV)
Experience with UAS sensors and flight controllers and the integration thereof
General coding ability (C++, C, Python)
Familiarity with commonly used GCS software (e.g. Mission Planner/QGroundControl)
Familiarity of real-time data transmission protocols used on remotely operated platforms

Responsibilities

Assist in the ongoing development of special-purpose Unmanned Aerial Systems for the maritime domain.
Rapid prototyping of UAS systems and subsystems, from concept to fully functioning prototypes.
Assist with the mechanical, electrical, and system-level design of UAS platforms.
Undertake a combination of office-based design work and hands-on practical workshop tasks to support prototype builds, including mechanical and electrical assembly.
Assist with sensor integration and software configuration.
Support the execution of test and validation activities both on-site (e.g. test rigs) and off-site during system/flight testing at external test locations.
Liaise with other business units (e.g. trials team, commercial, procurement, manufacturing, etc.).
Occasional travel abroad.
Work with external partners on component procurement and legislative/compliance requirements.
Assist with other tasks (outside of UAS) as required by the business.

Benefits

Annual Leave – Entitlement to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Wellbeing Day - An additional Wellbeing Day each year to focus on personal health and wellbeing.
Private Healthcare – Access to comprehensive private healthcare coverage to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
Life Assurance and Critical Illness Cover – Comprehensive protection including Life Assurance (4x salary) and Critical Illness Cover for added financial security.
Family Leave – Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Christmas Leave – A Christmas shutdown is typically observed.
Professional Development – Commitment to ongoing learning and career growth, supported by training programmes and access to LinkedIn Learning.
Pension Contribution – pension scheme with the option to contribute via salary sacrifice
Flexible Working – Opportunities for flexible working arrangements to promote work–life balance.
Inclusive Culture – A professional environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.