Command Unit Operator

At Malloy Aeronautics, we''re on a mission to revolutionise uncrewed flight. We develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications. What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster. For our teams, that means hands-on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of uncrewed aviation. Role Summary Acting as a Control Unit Operator (CUO), you will support the preparation and execution of UAV flight operations across both prototype and production platforms. You will be responsible for configuring aircraft systems, charging and managing batteries, preparing ground equipment, and ensuring readiness for safe deployment. You''ll monitor aircraft performance in-flight, design autonomous flight profiles, and handle post-flight data logging to support system validation and delivery readiness. Collaborating with flight test engineers and production teams, you''ll troubleshoot issues and verify system functionality. Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK What you''ll be doing (but not limited to): Operates UAV command unit interfaces (GCS, telemetry, tracking) and provides live feedback to remote Pilots regarding flight operation validating expected performance and identify anomalies. Attend trials ..... full job details .....