Graduate Aerospace Engineer – UAV Systems

Join a fast-growing UAV technology company developing next-generation uncrewed aircraft systems for defence, industrial, and commercial missions. We’re looking for a Graduate Aerospace Engineer who’s excited to work on real flight hardware, autonomy systems, and mission-ready platforms from day one.

The Role

You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team working across:

• Aerodynamics, flight performance, and stability analysis
• UAV airframe design, optimisation, and integration
• Flight-control systems, modelling, and simulation
• Testing, validation, and data analysis for flight trials
• Systems engineering across propulsion, avionics, and autonomy
• Supporting prototype builds, ground tests, and flight operations

This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute directly to live UAV programmes and see your work fly.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree (BEng/MEng) in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar
• Strong understanding of aerodynamics, flight mechanics, and aircraft structures
• Experience with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, SolidWorks, CATIA, or CFD packages
• Interest in UAVs, autonomy, robotics, or next-gen aviation
• Ability to solve technical problems and communicate clearly
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to get involved in hands-on engineering

Nice to Have

• Experience with UAV projects, student competitions, or personal drone builds
• Knowledge of control theory or embedded systems
• Exposure to flight-test environments or data analysis
• Familiarity with CAA regulations or BVLOS operations

Why Join Us

• Work on cutting-edge UAV platforms shaping the future of uncrewed aviation
• Real responsibility from day one
• Hybrid working with a central London base
• Mentorship from senior aerospace, autonomy, and systems engineers
• Clear progression path into specialist or senior engineering roles
• A collaborative, engineering-led culture where your ideas matter