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QinetiQ

Senior UAS Technician

QinetiQ

UAS Senior Technician at QinetiQ maintaining and operating Uncrewed Systems for testing and evaluation. Reporting to Team Leader and performing routine maintenance and problem solving.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeAmesbury • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Team Leader and be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the diverse range of Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials
  • Involved with scheduled and routine maintenance of the Uncrewed Systems within the scope of the approved data and manuals
  • Operate the Uncrewed Systems which the individual is trained and competent on
  • Build, functional test, repair and disassemble Uncrewed Systems and associated payloads in accordance with approved data
  • Operate and maintain Uncrewed Systems during trials
  • Problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and associated equipment
  • Ensure that every effort is made to achieve the Customer target requirements
  • Apply all standards required by the relevant Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA Regulatory Publications

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-5 years’ experience of working in a regulated and safety focussed environment on Uncrewed Systems
  • UAS flying experience
  • Experience and knowledge of a variety of Uncrewed Systems technologies and types
  • Demonstrable high level of IT competence including the ability to learn new systems as required
  • Using Online Manuals and maintenance recording solutions
  • Possession of CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly Desirable)
  • Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical) or completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship
  • Professionally registered as an Eng Tech (or capable of progressing to Eng Tech)
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
  • Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
  • Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more

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Hard Skills & Tools
Uncrewed Systems MaintenanceFunctional TestingRepair and DisassemblyIT CompetenceRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Problem SolvingAttention to Detail
Certifications
CAA Remote Piloting QualificationsEng Tech Registration