UAS Senior Technician

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role : SF 20242

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a UAS Senior Technician at our Farnborough site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

As a UAS Senior Technician, you’ll report to the Team Leader and will be responsible for the preparation, maintenance and operation of the diverse range of Uncrewed Systems assets for Test & Evaluation trials.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll be involved with scheduled and routine maintenance of the Uncrewed Systems within the scope of the approved data and manuals and will include operating the Uncrewed Systems which the individual is trained and competent on.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building, functional testing, repairing and the disassembly of Uncrewed Systems and associated payloads in accordance with approved data
• Operating and maintaining Uncrewed Systems during trials
• Problem solving and fault diagnosis on Uncrewed Systems and associated equipment
• Ensuring that every effort is made to achieve the Customer target requirements
• Applying all standards required by the relevant Air Publications, OEM Manuals, QinetiQ Operating Framework and CAA Regulatory Publications

Essential experience of the UAS Senior Technician:

• Have 3-5 years’ experience of working in a regulated and safety focused 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

Essential qualifications for the UAS Senior Technician:

• Possession of CAA Remote Piloting qualifications (Highly Desirable)
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical) or have completed a relevant engineering apprenticeship
• Professionally registered as an Eng Tech (or capable of progressing to Eng Tech)
• Full UK Driving Licence

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week based at our Farnborough site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Flexible working patterns are available where travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected.

At our Farnborough site exciting work takes place at our state‑of‑the‑art facility, with high‑energy laser technologies, our 5m pressurised wind tunnel which has a simulation capability that is unique in the UK and our large research and development projects is a real hub of creativity, research and innovation. Join our talented teams of Engineers, IT & Cyber Specialists, Project Managers, Group Functions Teams and many more to provide future defences in the UK.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. The UKSV National Security Vetting Solution provides guidance for applicants.

The role may be subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

• 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
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community