https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-uav-design-engineer-matchtech--7a348d75-a7eb-4052-a46e-b397fd5a9caf RSS feed for Senior UAV Design Engineer at Matchtech. en-gb Sat, 29 Aug 2026 19:15:32 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-uav-design-engineer-matchtech--7a348d75-a7eb-4052-a46e-b397fd5a9caf https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-uav-design-engineer-matchtech--7a348d75-a7eb-4052-a46e-b397fd5a9caf Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Havant | Salary: £70000 - £75000/annum Benefits | Type: Permanent | My client a innovative and well resptected Tech company is seeking an experienced Senior UAV Design Engineer to take technical ownership of their unmanned aerial vehicle systems. With significant hands-on experience in the UAV field, you will lead the design lifecycle - from concept and prototyping through to integration, validation, and low-volume production - while providing technical direction and mentorship across the engineering team. This is a senior, highly autonomous role for an engineer who can blend cutting-edge mechanical design with hands-on hardware integration, set technical standards, and represent engineering in decisions on architecture, suppliers, and programme risk, in a fast-paced environment building the next generation of aerospace technology. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Take design authority for UAV platforms, setting technical direction across mechanical, electronic, and systems integration workstreams. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level design engineers, reviewing their work and supporting their development. Own key design decisions and trade-offs, balancing performance, manufacturability, weight, cost, an... Permanent