Technical Lead Engineer, UAV Development
Core
Primary technical authority for integrating and optimizing complex drone systems across mechanical, electrical, thermal, avionics, and flight software disciplines.
Role type
Senior Technical Lead Engineer (UAV Systems Integration)
Builds
Complex unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems for defense applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Robotics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Multi-disciplinary hardware and software integration, Systems engineering (V-model), Requirements management (Jama/DOORS), Verification and validation strategy, Technical risk assessment (DFMEA/FHA), Design review leadership, Supplier and customer technical interface
Preferred skills
CAD/PLM (SolidWorks/Siemens NX), Dual-use/export-controlled programme experience, Civil and military drone regulatory frameworks (EASA/FAA/SORA)
Technologies
Jama, DOORS, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Lead multi-disciplinary engineering integration and maintain requirements traceability; Define and lead verification and validation strategies from simulation to flight test; Lead technical risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance; Establish engineering workflows and chair critical design reviews; Act as primary technical interface for suppliers, manufacturing partners, and customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
