RPAS Operator (Defense)

TL;DR

RPAS Operator (Defense): Operating and maintaining remotely piloted aviation systems for high-performance unmanned vehicles with an accent on mission planning, flight operations, and regulatory compliance. Focus on ensuring operational integrity, conducting sensor data analysis, and maintaining system readiness in contested environments.

Location: Swindon, UK. Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Company

A defense technology company developing software-defined, mass-scalable unmanned vehicles to bolster the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners.

What you will do

• Plan missions by assessing flight routes, weather conditions, and airspace restrictions.
• Conduct pre-flight checks and control RPAS during missions while monitoring system health.
• Capture, process, and interpret imagery or sensor data to meet mission goals.
• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and technical troubleshooting to keep systems mission-ready.
• Ensure full compliance with CAA and EASA aviation regulations and maintain detailed operational logs.

Requirements

• Valid certification appropriate to the RPAS category operated (GVC and up to RPC-L4 when available).
• Proven operational experience conducting RPAS missions.
• Technical competence in RPAS systems and sensor data interpretation.
• Excellent situational awareness and sound judgment in dynamic conditions.
• Eligibility for UK Security Clearance.
• High standard of professionalism and commitment to aviation safety.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of remotely piloted aviation systems.
• Collaborative, high-performance team environment focused on delivering deployable systems.
• Role focused on contributing to the security and defense of Europe and NATO Allies.