Careers

Job title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Salary Range: Negotiable 

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com  

About The Role: 
As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be reporting to the Software Engineering Manager as an embedded systems developer. Responsible for integration of hardware and software, this exciting role will place the right candidate at the forefront of unmanned air systems development in the UK. 

We seek someone looking to support in the development and verification of flight control software. You will be supporting in the delivery of engineering outputs including software requirements, software design, software implementation and software testing. Applying your knowledge and principles of engineering to assist in the implementation of aircraft control systems to a high degree of safety and reliability 

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK 

What you’ll being doing (not limited to): 
•    Design and Development: Architect, design, and/or develop small modules, features, or entire embedded software products. Understanding the needs of the hardware and ensuring the software meets the solution customed to the client’s requirements. 
•    Testing and Implementation: Responsible for the thorough testing of embedded software to ensure reliability and functionality. Implement software in a manner that is optimized for the specific hardware it controls. 
•    Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams to ensure software and hardware compatibility with the whole system. Participate in all phases of the development cycle, from concept to release. 
•    Technical Expertise: Malloy’s growth bedrock is based on innovation and learning. This requires, maintaining and broaden knowledge in technical disciplines such as networks, operating systems, sensor systems and signal systems. Apply this expertise to develop high-quality embedded software solutions. 
•    Problem Solving: Resolve issues using good technical knowledge and judgment. Consult with senior team members for complex problems outside of established procedures. 

Essential Skills and Experiences: 
•    Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ with years of experience in Firmware design. 
•    Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g. STM32) and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators, compilers, KiCad). 
•    Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers, microprocessors, Lora Modules and FPGA-based systems. 
•    Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, SPI, I2C). 
•    Understanding of software development lifecycle and methodologies (e.g. Agile, V-Model methods). 

•    Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN). 

Desired Skills and Experiences: 
•    Managing a small team 
•    Manage workload, divide and distribute tasks 
•    Knowledge of Ardupilot, ELRS, signal processing and control systems can be beneficial. 
•    Exposure to other programming languages such as Python, Rust, C++. 
•    Knowledge of safety related engineering practices. 
•    Background of aeronautics and control systems. 
•    Familiarity with PID control loops. 
•    Experience with flight control systems. 

Benefits you may be eligible for: 
•    Working Environment: 9-day fortnight: free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee. 
•    Company Pension Scheme 
•    Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme 
•    Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems) 
•    Company Sick Pay 
•    Maternity and Paternity enhanced Leave 
•    Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old. 
•    20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service 
•    Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline) 
•    Mental Health First Aiders 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme 
•    Casual Dress 
•    Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces. 

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 
Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 
 

Job title: Product Safety Engineer 

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Salary: Negotiable 

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com  

About The Role: 
As a Safety Engineer, you will be reporting to the Chief Engineer. This exciting role will place the right candidate at the forefront of unmanned air systems development in the UK. 

We seek a highly motivated engineer to oversee the development and implementation of safety processes for UAS systems. As a Safety Engineer, you will drive the integration of safety requirements into engineering designs, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. You will apply your expertise in safety engineering and risk management to assess hazards, develop safety cases, and maintain product integrity throughout the lifecycle. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, providing guidance, training, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. 

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK 

Key role responsibilities: 
•    Evaluation of aircraft and system / sub-system design safety in support of platform safety certification throughout the Engineering Lifecycle 
•    Generating, updating and reviewing Aircraft, System and Sub-System System Safety Engineering tasks such as 
•    Decomposition of safety requirements at all relevant product levels (Weapon Platform, System, Sub-System, Equipment) 
•    Zonal Hazard Analysis Reports (ZHAs) 
•    Preliminary Hazard List (PHL) 
•    Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) 
•    System / Sub-System Hazard Analysis 
•    Validation of supplier safety analysis / documentation. 
•    System / sub-system safety assessment reports, including safety analysis (fault tree analysis etc.) 
•    Ensuring that Certification evidence supports achievement of an acceptable level of product design safety wrt Design Airworthiness requirements and identified hazards 
•    Assess customer deviations from the design for adverse impact on product integrity and identify recovery route (where necessary) 
•    Support the project teams, support and service engineering organisations with the generation of Risk Assessments, ensuring suitable justification exists for action and the adequacy of the proposed remedial / recovery action in mitigating Product safety risk / safety performance degradation 
•    Undertake the communication and management of residual risk through the appropriate process 
•    Manage and report any outstanding product integrity actions/issues through to closure 

Additional role responsibilities: 
•    Establishing and delivering the engineering activities using systems integration, systems engineering techniques 
•    Sustaining the initial integrity of Malloy products through production challenge and review of design, certification and assurance evidence (including product data requirements) in line with market legislation and regulatory obligations 
•    Sustain the Malloy Engineering regarding Product Integrity through the development/ improvement of existing process and operations, challenging the norm, promoting efficiency and competitiveness whilst ensuring continuous delivery 
•    Validation and challenge of the initial evidence through professional judgement and constructive feedback, performance of audit and assurance activities, including involvement in design and phase review assessments (as appropriate) 
•    Recovery of the integrity of Malloy products through investigation, root cause analysis, technical instruction (using technical writing skills) and advising of potential design change 
•    Exploitation of learning across Air and other BAE Systems Units, Customers and Suppliers using appropriate alerting, lessons learnt and promotional processes. 

Essential Skills and Experiences: 
•    Qualified to Degree level or equivalent in a relevant STEM discipline. 
•    Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar product safety engineering role within an aerospace company. 
•    Knowledge of key safety regulations and standards relating to UAS development. 
•    Experience engaging with project engineering teams ensuring all relevant safety considerations are captured. 

Desired Skills and Experiences: 
•    Experience integrating complex systems and/or systems engineering. 
•    Experience with UAS and autonomous systems 
•    Experience working within defence. 
•    Experience engaging with aviation regulators (CAA and MAA). 
•    Requirements Engineering, Configuration and Data Management 
•    Qualification and Certification 
•    Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering and/or Security Engineering 
•    Model Based Systems Engineering, Agile / Scrum Development 

Benefits you may be eligible for: 
•    Working Environment: 9-day fortnight: free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee. 
•    Company Pension Scheme 
•    Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme 
•    Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems) 
•    Company Sick Pay 
•    Maternity and Paternity enhanced Leave 
•    Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old. 
•    20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service 
•    Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline) 
•    Mental Health First Aiders 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme 
•    Casual Dress 
•    Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces. 

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 
Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice. 

Job title: Software Engineering Manager 

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Salary range: Negotiable 

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com

About The Role: 
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be reporting to the Head of Engineering. This exciting role will place the right candidate at the forefront of unmanned air systems development in the UK. 

We seek a highly motivated leader to oversee the development and verification of UAS software. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will drive the delivery of critical engineering outputs, including software requirements, design, implementation, and testing.

You will apply your expertise in software engineering and aviation systems to guide the development of high-integrity aircraft control solutions, ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you will mentor and support your team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. 

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK 

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to): 
•    Leading Software Development: Oversee the design, implementation, and verification of Malloy’s software, ensuring high safety and reliability standards. 
•    Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage, grow and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering technical growth and best practices. This will include implementation of coding standards and best practice for system documentation. 
•    Project Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements, architecture, and development roadmaps. 
•    Ensuring Compliance & Quality: Drive adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and rigorous testing methodologies. 
•    Continuous Improvement: Optimize development processes, tools, and workflows to enhance efficiency and software performance. 

Essential Skills and Experiences: 
•    Proven experience leading software development teams, including embedded systems. 
•    Proficiency in programming languages such as C or C++, with experience in real-time embedded systems. 
•    Experience with embedded software development tools (e.g. STM32) and environments (e.g., debuggers, emulators, compilers, KiCad). 
•    Experience in software requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation. 
•    Knowledge of industry standards such as DO-178C, MISRA, or similar safety and reliability guidelines. 
•     Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical challenges. 

•    Knowledge of systems engineering processes, and excellent ability to work with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and engineers at all levels. 
•    Familiarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development workflows. 
•    Knowledge of hardware-software integration and experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers, microprocessors, and FPGA-based systems. 
•    Familiarity with communication protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, SPI, I2C). 
•    Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN). 

Desired Skills and Experiences: 
•    Knowledge of Ardupilot, signal processing and control systems can be beneficial. 
•    Knowledge of RF communication chains and toolsets. 
•    Exposure to other programming languages such as Qt or Python. 
•    Knowledge of safety related engineering practices. 
•    Experience and understanding of flight control systems. 
•    Experience and understanding of HMI requirements. 

Benefits you may be eligible for: 
•    Working Environment: 9-day fortnight: 
•    free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee. 
•    Company Pension Scheme 
•    Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme 
•    Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems) 
•    Company Sick Pay 
•    Maternity and Paternity Leave 
•    Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old. 
•    20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service 
•    Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline) 
•    Mental Health First Aiders 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme 
•    Casual Dress 
•    Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces. 

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. 

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 
Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice. 

Job title: UAV Pilot

Salary: Negotiable (depending on experience)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire 

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com  

About The Role:
Reporting to the Chief Operations Pilot, the successful candidate will be fulfilling a diverse range of flying tasking within an industry leading UAS company, on some of the largest and most advanced uncrewed Air Systems in the world.

The role will include production testing of newly manufactured UAVs, trials flying to explore the envelope of new and nascent designs, instructing both military and civil clients from all over the world to operate our platforms and demonstration flying to showcase our products and their capabilities to new customers. This tasking is often away from our home site, and the role offers fantastic opportunity for travel, diverse flying tasks on a wide array of new and varied platforms, and industry leading training and professional development.

In addition to flying tasking, the successful candidate will assist in supporting the running of the flight operations department including logistics, maintenance, equipment set up and safety management, forming a vital part of safe and efficient operation of our aircraft both on the ground and in the air.

The role represents an exciting opportunity for an experienced UAV pilot, offering excellent career progression and the opportunity to join a fantastic, inclusive and growing team within an industry leading company.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What we are looking for (but not limited to):
The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation of UAV experience including flying in manual modes on Specific category (S2) platforms, preferably more than 50 Hours solo flight. BVLOS experience is highly desirable. Flight Testing or demonstration experience would also be incredibly valued.

Any experience of maritime / marine operations, flight testing and flight trials would all be of substantial value. Experience in the military UAS realm or commercial sector would further be highly desirable, but candidates from all backgrounds who meet the requisite standard for interview will be considered.

The right candidate must also be highly flexible to support operational tasking both at home and overseas. An ability to quickly assimilate and retain new information is likewise vital to keep up with a fast-paced operational tempo, and to support the continued development and rapid prototyping of new products fielded to respond to new challenges, and emerging opportunities.

Given the requisite responsibility for the safe conduct of their flying operations, they must be able to deliver tasking independently, including demonstrating robust decision-making skills and an exemplary approach to safety. We’re looking for a candidate that is reliable, self-sufficient, experienced, and above all, does not rest on their laurels, but instead is eager to continually develop.

Essential Skills and Experiences:
• 50+ Hours on Specific Category aircraft
• Manual Mode Flying Experience (STABILISED & ALT HOLD)
• Valid GVC and CAA Flyer ID
• Experience with ArduPilot, ArduCopter, MissionPlanner and QGroundControl
• Ability to quickly assimilate and retain new information
• UAS Technical expertise including log review & equipment configuration desirable
• Unwavering commitment to safety and robust decision-making skills
• BVLOS Experience highly desirable
• Flight Testing / Trials Experience Highly Desirable
• Military or Commercial UAS Experience Highly Desirable
• Occasionally work remotely in the UK and abroad Desired Skills and Experiences:
• One of the following (existing or expired) BMFA / PFCO / PFAW
• Experience of engineering
• Experience of RC models
• Experience in VLOS Piloting of RPAS
• An understanding of aviation regulations
• Driving License

Benefits you may be eligible for:
• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 

Job title: Quality Assurance

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary range: Negotiable

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com  

About The Role: 
The Quality Assurance Specialist will be responsible for developing and overseeing the company’s quality assurance processes, ensuring consistent compliance with industry standards and driving continual improvement. This role will focus on implementing quality management systems, overseeing document control, conducting internal audits, and ensuring that all procedures are correctly followed across the organization. 

The Quality Assurance Specialist will collaborate closely with various teams to ensure seamless integration of quality processes and support the company’s operational excellence goals. 

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK 

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to): 

Document Control: 

• Oversee the management and control of all quality-related documents, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and compliance with relevant standards. 
•  Regularly review and update procedures and documentation to ensure alignment with the latest regulatory requirements. 

Process Development & Improvement: 
•  Design, implement, and manage quality assurance processes across the company, ensuring consistency and efficiency. 
•  Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas of weakness and implementing corrective measures. 

Internal Audits: 
•  Plan and execute internal audits to ensure compliance with established quality standards and procedures. 
•  Document audit findings recommend corrective actions and ensure follow-up on their implementations. 

Regulatory Compliance: 
•  Ensure all company processes comply with industry standards, such as ISO9001 and AS9100, and support external audit preparations. 
•  Maintain up-to-date documentation and reports required for audits and regulatory inspections. 

Collaboration: 
•  Work with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, and quality control, to integrate quality assurance measures into all aspects of operations. 
•  Communicate quality objectives and ensure they are understood and implemented throughout the organization. 

Essential Skills and Experiences: 

•  Excellent organizational skills with a focus on document control and internal auditing. 
•  Strong communication skills, with the ability to train and engage teams at all levels. 
•   Analytical mindset, capable of identifying risks and driving continuous improvement initiatives. 
•   A proactive approach to maintaining and improving quality standards. 
•   An eye for detail and a commitment to regulatory compliance. 
•   A collaborative attitude, working closely with multiple departments to ensure seamless execution of quality initiatives. 

Desired Skills and Experiences: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in quality management, or related field (preferred). 
•  Experience in a quality assurance role, preferably in aerospace or UAV or manufacturing / engineering. 

Benefits you may be eligible for: 
•    Working Environment: 9-day fortnight: 
•    free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee. 
•    Company Pension Scheme 
•    Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme 
•    Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems) 
•    Company Sick Pay 
•    Maternity and Paternity Leave 
•    Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old. 
•    20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service 
•    Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline) 
•    Mental Health First Aiders 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme 
•    Casual Dress 
•    We are a Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. 

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. 

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 
Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 

Job Title: Programme Manager – Prototype Aircraft 

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Salary Range: Negotiable

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com  
Interviews: We will shortlist candidates from 5th Jan 2026, 1st stage interviews week commencing 12th Jan. 

About The Role:  The Programme Manager (Prototype Aircraft) leads the delivery of Malloy’s early-lifecycle aircraft programmes—transforming concepts into flight-worthy, demonstrable prototype platforms. This includes the first-of-type builds for new UAS configurations, experimental variants of the T-Series, hybrid demonstrators, payload-specific prototypes, and special-mission or customer-sponsored prototype aircraft. 

The postholder owns the end-to-end programme delivery: rapid design cycles, integration, build, ground test, flight test, and customer demonstration. They operate in a fast-paced environment where technical ambiguity is high, and decisions must be made quickly and responsibly. 

This role bridges R&D outputs with future production-grade aircraft, ensuring prototype programmes de-risk capability, validate performance, and provide evidence-based roadmaps for industrialisation. 

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK 

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to): 
•    Lead new prototype aircraft programmes from concept selection through system integration, flight test, and capability demonstration. 
•    Manage baselines for early-lifecycle platforms, ensuring credible plans that account for technical complexity and ambiguity. 
•    Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, systems, powertrain, production, flight ops) to achieve rapid iteration and build reliability. 
•    Ensure prototypes meet safety, regulatory, and experimental airworthiness requirements appropriate to the demonstration phase. 
•    Drive build readiness, ground test planning, integration sequencing, and technical risk reduction. 
•    Lead test campaigns, work with Flight Ops on envelope expansion, and ensure disciplined test data capture and reporting. 
•    Engage with customers and end-users during prototype maturation, trials, and demonstrations, building confidence in emerging capabilities. 
•    Own schedule, cost, risk, and configuration control for assigned prototypes. 
•    Prepare and present programme status, risks, and decisions to leadership and customers. 
•    Ensure prototype learnings flow back into R&D, product development, and the core engineering organisation. 
•    Support Commercial with bid inputs for new prototype opportunities. 

Essential Skills and Experiences: 
•    Professional PM Qualification (APM or PMI as examples) or years of practical experience gained through application of Project Management. 
•    Strong experience in aerospace prototyping, flight-test environments, or early-stage vehicle development. 
•    Familiarity with electric/hybrid propulsion, UAS systems, and multidisciplinary integration. 
•    Lead business-case development for new prototype opportunities. 
•    Ensure readiness for potential transition to production (handover packages, design maturity evidence, certification implications). 
•    In some businesses, the incumbent would have a budget between £1M to £15M per annum, but typically, the budget responsibility would be at a higher level. 
•    Experienced professional with extensive knowledge of Project Management (tools, techniques, practices). 
•    Able to resolve project-related problems that do not have routine solutions, but the norm is to follow established procedures. 
•    Exceptional coordination, pace, and decision-making under uncertainty. 
•    Ability to bring structure and control to high-tempo prototype cycles. 
•    Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, including at customer demos. 

Desired Skills and Experiences: 
•    University level education or professional qualifications gained through industry. 
•    Expect to be an LCM Assessor (or willingness to become one). 
•    Mentor junior PMs and coordinate workload with other Programme Managers. 

Benefits you may be eligible for: 
•    • Working Environment: 9-day fortnight: 
•    free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee. 
•    Company Pension Scheme 
•    Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme 
•    Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems) 
•    20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service 
•    Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old. 
•    Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline) 
•    Mental Health First Aiders 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme 
•    Casual Dress 
•    Sick Pay 
•    Maternity & Paternity enhanced leave 
•    We are a Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. 

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. 

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 
Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems will collect and process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and disclose your personal information, how we protect your information, our legal basis to use your information, your rights and who you can contact, please refer to the relevant sections of our Privacy notice.
 

 Job Title: Programme Manager – R&D 

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Salary Range: Negotiable

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com  

About The Role: 
The Programme Manager (R&D) leads the development, delivery, and integration of Malloy Aeronautics’ next-generation capability programmes. These include powertrain innovation (motors, ESCs, propellers), advanced battery systems, hybrid propulsion, novel avionics (moving-platform landing aids, AltNav, autonomy, swarming algorithms), and other enabling technologies that underpin the future performance of the T-series platforms. 

The postholder drives multiple research, development, and technology maturation programmes through concept, rapid prototyping, system integration, and flight-test phases. They ensure that novel technologies are validated, scalable, and capable of transitioning into prototype aircraft programmes and, ultimately, into production. 

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, innovation strategy, and programme delivery. Success requires balancing innovation speed with engineering rigour, safety, and disciplined project management in an unstructured, high-velocity environment. 

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK 

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to): 
•    Lead Malloy’s technology development portfolio, from concept and feasibility through prototyping, integration, and experimental flight test. 
•    Build and maintain R&D baselines (scope, schedule, cost), structured around iterative learning cycles appropriate to exploratory work. 
•    Manage multidisciplinary teams across powertrain, avionics, autonomy, systems engineering, prototyping, and trials. 
•    Drive rapid experimentation while ensuring configuration control, technical governance, safety, and airworthiness standards. 
•    Develop and deliver R&D workstreams focused on electric & hybrid propulsion, advanced batteries, high-efficiency props, autonomy frameworks, and novel GNSS-denied navigation systems. 
•    Define and manage integrated technology maturation pathways linking R&D outcomes to prototype aircraft and production programmes. 
•    Lead design reviews, readiness reviews, and gate transitions in line with BAE/Malloy lifecycle expectations. 
•    Manage risks associated with early-stage development, ensuring visibility, contingency planning, and credible mitigation. 
•    Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Flight Ops, Production, Commercial) and external partners (MoD, research labs, suppliers). 

Essential Skills and Experiences: 
•    Experience in aerospace, engineering, defence, production, or technology environments 
•    In some businesses, the incumbent would have a budget between £1M to £15M per annum, but typically, the budget responsibility would be at a higher level. 
•    Strong grounding in programme management across R&D, aerospace, defence, experimental flight-test, or prototyping environments. 
•    Understanding of propulsion technologies, avionics, autonomy, or electric/hybrid aerospace systems beneficial. 
•    Familiarity with export-control, safety, and quality requirements. 
•    Ability to lead high-ambiguity, high-tempo technical teams. 
•    Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. 
•    Commercially aware; able to support pricing, forecasting, and cost control. 

Desired Skills and Experiences: 
•    Degree in engineering or technical management, or equivalent experience. 
•    APM PMQ/ChPP/PMP desirable (or willingness to obtain). 
•    SC eligibility required. 
•    Mentor Project Managers and apprentices, building a strong talent pipeline for emerging programme leaders. 
•    Drive improved governance, reporting, forecasting, and risk/issue discipline across the R&D portfolio. 
•    Support business cases, bid writing, and technical input into commercial proposals based on R&D outputs. 

Benefits you may be eligible for: 
•    Working Environment: 9-day fortnight: 
•    Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee. 
•    Company Pension Scheme 
•    Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme 
•    Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems) 
•    20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service 
•    Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old. 
•    Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline) 
•    Mental Health First Aiders 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme 
•    Casual Dress 
•    Sick Pay 
•    We are a Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. 

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. 

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems will collect and process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and disclose your personal information, how we protect your information, our legal basis to use your information, your rights and who you can contact, please refer to the relevant sections of our Privacy notice. 
 

 Job Title: Laminator Carbon Technician 

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire 

Salary Range: Negotiable

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com  

About The Role: 
•    Manufacture, assemble and visually inspect a range of innovative carbon composite and glass fibre components for our unmanned vehicles. 
•    Utilise a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical engineering skills throughout the manufacture. 
•    Report and respond to any failures quickly and safely. 
•    Training of and assisting other staff as required. 
•    Dexterity and speed whilst building aircraft components and systems. 
•    Provide flexible support to other departments when operational demand requires it. 

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

 
What you’ll being doing (but not limited to): 
•    Production of individual carbon fibre components, including elbows, skid tubes, side panels and vents, all produced through heat and pressure curing. 
•    Lay-up and press composites to produce components such as chassis bodies, utilising existing moulds and high-pressure heat. 
•    Mould tool cleaning, pre and post manufacture. 
•    Component sub assembly using manual techniques and minimal tooling such as pop riveter, hand drill and other mechanical hardware. 
•    Dress off and cleaning of components and sub-assemblies using air, battery and electric powered tooling with precision and dexterity, in a safe manner. 
•    Visual quality checks accompanied by reporting on quality control issues and component failure. 

Essential Skills and Experiences: 
•    Able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as a manufacturing / assembly technician, in an engineering discipline. 
•    Knowledge and understanding of handling both pre impregnated carbon (pre-preg) and glass fibre raw materials. 
•    Awareness of material properties and their reactions when exposed to heat and pressure. 
•    Ability to generate process or product improvement in the course of daily duties. 
•    Competent in basic Microsoft software applications. 
•    Health and Safety awareness, with particular focus on carbon and glass fibre as well as paint applications 
•    Able to multitask and work in a high pressure and task-oriented environment. 
•    Ability to physically manipulate CSMC, safely handle glass fibre, and be able to understand build sequence instructions. 
•    Previous experience of working with minor hand tooling. 
•    Manual dexterity, manual handling. 
•    Must be adaptable, flexible and open to change in a fast-paced business. 

Benefits you may be eligible for: 
•    • Working Environment: 9-day fortnight: 
•    free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee. 
•    Company Pension Scheme 
•    Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme 
•    Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems) 
•    20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service 
•    Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old. 
•    Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline) 
•    Mental Health First Aiders 
•    Cycle to Work Scheme 
•    Casual Dress 
•    Statutory Sick Pay 
•    We are a Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. 

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. 

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. 

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems will collect and process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and disclose your personal information, how we protect your information, our legal basis to use your information, your rights and who you can contact, please refer to the relevant sections of our Privacy notice.
 

Job Title: PCB Production Leader

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary Range: Negotiable

How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com

About The Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PCB Production Leader to oversee the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) production process. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the PCB manufacturing team, ensuring quality control, meeting production targets, and maintaining safety standards. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of PCB assembly and testing processes.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of the PCB production team to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Conduct regular 1-1’s with team members.
• Monitor and optimize the PCB assembly process including soldering, component placement, and inspection.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and quality standards (ISO, IPC standards, etc.).
• Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance teams to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Train and develop team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Maintain production records and prepare reports on output, quality, and productivity.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of PCB manufacturing equipment.
• Manage inventory of materials and components required for PCB assembly.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Coordinate with procurement and vendors for timely delivery of PCB components.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Proven experience in PCB manufacturing or assembly, with a supervisory role managing teams of 4 or more people.
• Strong knowledge of PCB design, assembly processes, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) and quality control techniques.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in using manufacturing software and MS Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
   

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing, or suitable relevant experience.
• Experience with surface mount technology (SMT) and through-hole PCB assembly.
• Knowledge of automated inspection and testing equipment.
• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is a plus.
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Statutory Sick Pay
• We are a Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems will collect and process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and disclose your personal information, how we protect your information, our legal basis to use your information, your rights and who you can contact, please refer to the relevant sections of our Privacy notice.

Job title: Senior Battery Integration Engineer
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range: Negotiable
How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
Malloy Aeronautics are looking for an engineer with experience working with pouch cell integration to join our concept development team. This role will focus on the development of batteries from a set of requirements to production product. This role suits an engineer who has a broad skillset across battery design elements and enjoys spending time hands-on building and testing.
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing:

• Leading the physical design of Malloy’s battery platforms developing packs from a concept stage to production.
• Interface with other engineering groups on collaborative projects to deconflict integration issues and execute against project plans.
• Developing test and validation plans for battery packs, and analysing test data to refine pack design
• Developing prototype and/or concept battery packs with novel technologies
• Working with and supporting suppliers to ensure parts are on time and designed to best suit their needs.
• Generating technical documentation, reports, and supporting build guide development
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Relevant degree in engineering
• Prior in-depth experience in battery pack design and cell integration.
• Experience using, designing, integrating and packaging pouch cells.
• Experience with battery thermal management methodologies.
• Knowledge of cell connection methodologies including laser welding.
• Experience with a wide variety of production processes including but not limited to lathe, 3-5 axis machining, water jet, laser cut, punch, bending, welding, casting, various 3d printing types and injection moulding.
• Experience using CAD software, ideally SolidWorks.
• Experience designing for high voltage applications and relevant practical high voltage training (preferably SAP/level 3)
• Knowledge of project lifecycle management, developing requirements, and working in a gated design environment.
   

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Experience in high-performance and/or high pack factor battery applications such as motorsport, aerospace, etc.
• Electrochemical knowledge & experience in lab environment
• Pack simulation using FEA/CFD packages (thermals, electrical simulation, vibration etc.)
• Experience working with mass critical systems
• Experience with high vibration applications
• Familiarity with text-based programming
• Knowledge of battery testing standards
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.
   

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.
Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Job Title: Engineering Manager Avionics and Robotics
Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range: Negotiable
How to apply:  Send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@malloyaeronautics.com

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
The Engineering Manager – Avionics & Robotics provides specialist engineering expertise and functional leadership for multidisciplinary engineers developing avionics and robotic systems. The role is responsible for technical direction, people leadership, and engineering excellence, while also contributing to the successful delivery of selected programs and projects. This position balances long-term capability development with near-term execution, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, high-quality, and aligned with organisational objectives.
Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Provide specialist engineering expertise and direct functional leadership to avionics and robotics engineers, including performance management, coaching, and professional development
• Identify, lead and manage relevant business partnerships and sub-contracts
• Set and maintain technical standards, processes, and best practices across avionics and robotics disciplines
• Guide and contribute to development of system architectures, design decisions, and technical trade-offs in collaboration with principal engineers and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace, safety, and regulatory standards throughout the development lifecycle
• Support and lead project delivery for assigned programs, including planning, risk management, and resolution of technical issues
• Collaborate with product, programme, and operations teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives
• Ensure appropriate and effective application of the Engineering policies, the Engineering Life Cycle and their manifestation in Design Reviews and Technical Bid Reviews. Organise and lead design reviews as required
• Build and maintain a high-performing engineering culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement Essential Skills and Experiences:
• Priory engineering experience in relevant discipline, including several roles in a lead or management role
• Specialist in avionics systems, embedded systems, and/or robotic control architectures
• Systems engineering principles and lifecycle management
• Aerospace and safety-critical development standards (e.g., DO-178, DO-254, ISO, IEC)
• Technical decision-making and problem solving in complex systems
• People leadership and team development
• Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Verification, validation, and test methodologies
   

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field (Masters preferred)
• Significant industry experience in avionics, robotics, or related embedded systems domains
• Prior experience leading engineering teams in a functional or line-management capacity
• Experience working in regulated or safety-critical environments
• Project or program delivery experience
  
  Benefits you may be eligible for:
• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.
   

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.
Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
 

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Job Title:          Commercial Officer
Location:         Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range:  Negotiable 

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
The Commercial function has a key role in shaping business solutions by developing innovative Commercial constructs which deliver value for shareholders and customers. The Commercial Officer role will be a key part of the team, based at our Maidenhead facility. The main duties will include providing Commercial support to development of relationships with new and existing customers, review and drafting of contract terms and conditions, preparation of prices and proposals for customers, generating internal clearance paperwork in accordance with our governance policies and supporting the execution of contracts.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Provide commercial support and contract administration support to Malloy projects
• Form and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders
• Prepare and support the preparation and presentation of governance reviews and Request for Bid Approval material, ensuring the necessary approvals are obtained within the governance of the operational framework
• Support senior Commercial colleagues by taking responsibility for the preparation of quotations and proposals 
• Work closely with Procurement and Supply Chain colleagues to ensure that all key terms and conditions are flowed to sub-contractors
• Draft basic contracts / agreements with supervision and contribute to the development of more complex contracts
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• An understanding and knowledge of commercial skills
• Some relevant expertise or experience of commercial activities and responsibilities (transferable skills are welcomed)
• A foundational understanding of commercial principles and processes
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn 
• An ability to work as part of a team or independently with minimal supervision and guidance
• A curious mind-set
• Good IT skills, specifically use of Excel
• Good presentation skills
• An ability to prioritise workload and deliver in a timely manner
• An ability to produce accurate work with attention to detail
   

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Some legal awareness (contract law)
• Some Finance awareness 
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.
   

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.
Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 

Job title:     Junior Buyer (Fixed Term Contract)

Location:     Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary Range:  Negotiable

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
We are seeking a Junior Buyer; a solutions-driven individual with a previous experience in materials purchasing is desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement activities within an Excel/MRP/ERP environment and will work effectively across cross-functional teams. You should possess purchasing experience and knowledge. Communication skills are key to our daily activities, and you will be required to interact seamlessly at all levels of the business.  Strong organisational and time management abilities are essential.

You'll work closely with the Supply Chain manager on specific projects for the business. There may be a requirement to support the procurement team in purchasing goods and services and you may be required to liase with production, quality, and engineering teams to align procurement activities with the production schedule, ensuring lead times meet organisational goals. Success in this role requires attention to detail, positive attitude and effective communication to integrate procurement with overall business objectives.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• SAP integration activities & Data Analysis
• Process purchase requisitions and raise purchase orders.
• Monitor delivery performance and resolve supplier issues.
• Maintain accurate records for procurement documentation and supplier contracts.
• Support invoice reconciliation with finance and accounts payable.
•  Ensure compliance with procurement policies, export controls, and quality standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and place orders to prevent stockouts while avoiding overstocking.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to align procurement with production schedules and quality standards.
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Some experience in a purchasing / administrative / supply chain role (internship, graduate scheme, or junior position).
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and willingness to learn ERP systems. Experienced in SAP/ MRP systems would be an advantage. 
• Proactive in resolving issues and managing performance.
• Ability to prioritise tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and technical skills.
• Efficient in time management and multitasking.
• Independent, results-driven, and collaborative.
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to 24 Hour Helpline
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday with long service
• Healthcare cash plan
• 20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)
• Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays
• Casual Dress
• On-Site Parking
   

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

Job Title:  Head of Programmes

Location:  Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary Range:  Negotiable 

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
The Head of Programmes is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of Malloy Aeronautics programmes, working closely with engineering on R&D and Manufacturing for Rate Production programmes. This role involves owning each of the programmes and coordinating across various departments to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. 

The Head of Programmes will lead project management practices, drive innovation, and manage stakeholder relationships to achieve the company’s objectives, overseeing the definition, planning, leadership, and delivery of multiple complex programmes across their entire lifecycle, including campaigns, new business proposals, product design and development, production, contract bidding, and in-service support acting as a senior escalation for the programme’s performance and risks. 
 
The role will also involve Customer facing activities ensuring customers are well informed and managed during the delivery phase of projects

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Programme Oversight: Oversee the planning, execution, and closing of projects, ensuring they meet the predefined criteria for success. This includes managing resources, timelines, and budgets. 
• Lead, develop, and scale the Programme Management function, establishing standards, processes, and templates to support future organisational growth
• Programme Governance & Reporting: Oversee and manage the governance structure of programs, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and strategic objectives. Responsible for the accurate and timely reporting of programme status, risks, and achievements to stakeholders. This includes preparing and presenting clear, concise reports on programme performance to team members, senior leadership, and clients and ensuring all projects adhere to industry standards and regulations, maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• IBP Delivery: Share responsibility for the delivery of the Integrated Business Planning process, facilitating cross-functional collaboration to align financial, operational, and strategic plans across the organisation.
• Sales and Ops Planning: Contribute to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, balancing demand and supply to optimise inventory levels, ensure customer satisfaction, and support the company's financial goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project managers and other team members, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in project delivery. Inspire and influence cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation to meet the success criteria for your projects. 
• Act as the senior escalation authority for delivery performance, risk, and customer commitments, ensuring timely resolution and governance discipline
• Risk Management: Proactively manage risks and opportunities, collaborating with teams to identify and implement mitigation and enhancement strategies in a timely manner. 
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and managing expectations.
• Bid Preparation: Co-lead the preparation of bids and proposals for new projects, ensuring they meet client requirements and highlight the company’s strengths in heavy-lift drone applications. This involves coordinating with technical, financial, and operational teams to develop compelling and competitive bids. 
• Innovation and Improvement: Drive innovation in heavy-lift drone applications and operations, continuously seeking ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage the programme’s budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources and financial sustainability working together with the Head of Finance.  Ownership of consolidated programme portfolio financial performance including revenue and margin.  
   

Additional Accountabilities the role holder is accountable for:

• Resource management and optimisation: working together with the wider organisation, understanding the needs of each department and the needs of the programmes, both internally and externally funded. 
• Lead and embed high standards of safety, health and environment (SHE) across all programmes, ensuring compliance with company policies and promoting proactive risk awareness.
• Support and lead organisational change and transformation initiatives, driving adoption of improved ways of working across the portfolio
   

Safety:

• The role holder is responsible for taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained, understood, implemented and followed by their team. This includes; co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training; reporting work-related hazards or incidents, using all equipment for the purpose intended, setting high standards for SHE, leading by example and establishing the expectation that others do the same; promoting risk awareness, ensuring that risks are assessed and adequately controlled, encouraging the team to report incidents and defects and make suggestions to improve SHE standards; and ensuring actions to address SHE issues are prioritised and resourced appropriately. More detailed responsibilities are captured within the Company Health & Safety Policy (759/OF/016) and the Company Environmental Policy (759/OF/029).
   

Budget Responsibilities

• Programmes budget control and allocation 
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Project / Programme / Portfolio management background in Aerospace, Defence, or a related industry
• Lead, inspire, and influence cross-functional teams within a matrix organisation to meet the success criteria for your projects
• Comprehensive understanding of how all functions integrate to deliver the programme on time and cost
• Understanding of other competitors' products and USP’s to influence the development of the business 
• Experienced leader with knowledge and capability in Project Management, Business delivery/ execution, and engineering early lifecycle.
• Experience in leading and managing complex Programmes from initiation to closure phase of the project life cycle.
• Occasional travel to various sites and global locations may be required on an ad-hoc basis
• Commercial awareness including bid strategy, margin and cost control 
• Experience operating within structured programme governance and lifecycle frameworks (e.g LCM)
   

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Strong communicator both verbally and written
• Strong collaborator with the ability to interact with the business to develop effective working relationships and be flexible in a changing environment
• Proactive, forward thinker with the ability to tailor processes where appropriate
• Proven track record of programme delivery 
• Ability to establish a control environment within a growing business 
• Strong financial forecasting and performance management capability 
• Project Management Degree, MBA or MSc in Programme Management desirable 
• Significant experience of running complex programmes in fast-moving R&D and rate production environments.
•  Relevant Engineering Degree with Programme Engineering management experience also acceptable
• APMQ qualification required, Chartered PM status desirable (PMI equivalents are acceptable)
• LCP3 desirable
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.
   

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful.

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 

Job Title:     Wiring Technician 
Location:     Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range:     Negotiable 

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
In this role, you will manufacture, assemble and test electrical looms and harnesses for our unmanned vehicles, with a strong focus on precision crimping and soldering of connectors across a range of sizes. You will install electrical harnesses onto chassis bodies using wiring diagrams and support the electromechanical assembly of vehicle components and sub assemblies. The position also involves training and assisting colleagues as needed. We are recruiting multiple candidates at various skill levels, from junior to senior, all of whom must have experience in the essential technical competencies listed.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Set up and build of looms and harness assemblies from wiring diagrams.
• Crimping and soldering small gauge connectors for signals and grounding against drawings.
• Crimping and soldering high gauge ring terminals and power connections against drawings.
• Manual techniques such as cutting and stripping cables and application of heat shrink as required.
•  Prioritise tasks to ensure product manufacture and delivery, to schedule.
• Validation of Bill of Material against drawing and existing stock.
• Plan for future production requirements, pre-empting stock availability issues and stock holding to minimise impact on production and delivery schedules.
• Visual examination and quality control of completed harnesses prior to integration.
• Assist with the development of new capabilities and new systems or applications for the product.
• Installation of looms and harnesses into aircraft structure.
• Use hand and electrically operated power tools with precision and dexterity in a safe manner.
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Able to demonstrate hands on experience in previous roles as a wiring technician, or equivalent,
• Experience in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with crimping in-line, and/or bulkhead connectors, ideally to IPC620 or equivalent standard.
• Experience with soldering in-line, PCB mount and/or bulkhead connectors, ideally to IPC620/IPC610 or equivalent standard.
• Experience manufacturing wiring looms to a specification given by an engineering drawing.
• Experience with harnessing integration from wiring diagrams.
   

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing to wiring standards (e.g IPC / WHMA - A - 620)
• Experience drawing wiring diagrams and/or engineering drawings
• Experience working with engineering to suggest solutions.
• Experience working with harnessing installation on aircraft, vehicles, or products.
• Consider process or product improvement (health and safety, and efficiency) in the course of daily duties.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• Stock validation and identify minimum stock levels for re-order triggers.
• Must be adaptable, flexible and open to change in a fast-paced business.
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 

Job Title:     Senior Communications Advisor – FalconWorks® Entities
Location:     Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range:     Negotiable 

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About the role:
We currently have an exciting vacancy for a Senior Communications Advisor based at Malloy Aeronautics business. Your role will be to support the development and delivery of external communications strategies and activities to promote FalconWorks®’ growing portfolio of uncrewed systems and products across our entity businesses – to actively seek out and develop stories for external use (across all channels) that positively position the work we are doing across our key markets, including the UK.

You will work flexibly with the wider FalconWorks® and BAE Systems team members to support the development of good news stories, proactive creation and delivery of effective, integrated and targeted communications strategies and activities across key areas of our entity businesses in support of targeted communications activity and in support of product promotion and business winning activity.

Working closely with the FalconWorks Head of Communications and our entity teams, your role will be based in the Malloy Aeronautics business, working as part of a team to deliver media strategies, product launches and announcements and collaborate with colleagues to develop high quality, creative materials and marketing communications.

This role will provide you with fantastic opportunities to join a high performing and motivated communications team where you can expand on your PR and media relations experience.  Within this role, it also offers the opportunity to develop a career doing rewarding and important work in support of our national defence and security.

Main responsibilities as a Senior Communications Advisor will involve: 

• Creating and delivering effective, integrated and targeted communications strategies across our entity businesses in support of business winning activity.
• Delivering high-quality audience specific content (blogs, case studies, news releases and social media content) and storytelling to align with business objectives
• Building robust networks across the FalconWorks entity business teams and with our Air internal and external communications teams and Group communications teams, collaborating effectively to identify, understand and develop all available opportunities to tell our FalconWorks story across key campaigns and programmes.
• Supporting media outreach to create opportunities to tell our stories, and preparing our company spokespeople for these engagements.
• Supporting the communication of activities in support of the business’ key objectives (including to our internal audiences) and developing targeted, timely and measurement-driven reporting
• Support our entities with key events and exhibitions activity, including key message preparation and coordination.
   

Essential skills and experiences: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of contributing to successful media, marketing or communications campaigns and working across a number of different channels
• Self-motivated, with a positive, campaigning mind-set with a good awareness of the national and business news agenda
• Strong digital media skills and good verbal and written communication skills, able to produce well-written content including press releases and website copy.
• Proven influencing, communication and collaboration skills and ability to develop trusted relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and journalists.
• Sound project management skills and proven experience of managing competing demands and working to tight deadlines
• An ability to identify a good story and being able to develop news content that can demonstrate its value to the business and support our customer requirements
• Understand core principles and techniques of media engagement

Desirable skills and experiences:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a busy press office environment – either in-house or agency
• A recognised PR or equivalent qualification (e.g.CIPR, CIM)

What we're looking for in you:

You will be a trusted operator with good communications skills and knowledge. You will have the ability to work to deadlines and achieve targets, support the reputation of management activities and be a great communicator who can influence those around you and at different levels within the business. 

Benefits: 

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.
   

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. 

Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.

 

Job title:     Warehouse Coordinator
Location:     Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range:    Negotiable

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy warehouse environment and enjoys practical, hands-on work. You will need to be physically fit as some lifting of heavy boxes and parts will be necessary. 

• Experience in goods-in/goods-out and stock control
• Check deliveries before signing for received goods
• Understand the need to working in a safe and clean environment
• Dealing with multiple internal and external personnel including delivery drivers
• Consciousness and diligence
   

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Preparing goods for dispatch
• Moving and distributing stock to correct locations (manual lifting to 25kg)
• Supporting day-to-day warehouse operations
• Strong attention to detail 
• Accurately pick goods ready for despatch
• Accurately record details of goods in and out of the warehouse
• Check and report details of goods returned by customers
• Load and unload goods into/from vehicles/containers
• Use mechanical handling equipment 
• Stock take and take part in physical stock counts
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Fluent in English spoken and written
• MS Office suite and any despatch software
• Stock distribution 
• Correctly label and match products
• Previous experience working within a busy warehouse
• Health and safety in the workplace
• Willingness to learn 
   

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• SAP S4 Hana or an ERP system
•  Import & export experience – globally
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

•  We have obtained Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant    
• Company Pension Scheme
• Access to 24 Hour Helpline
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Additional holiday with long service
• Healthcare cash plan
• 20 Days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Statutory Sick Pay
• Three-Day Long Weekend Every Fortnight (Fri-Sun)
• Freshly Cooked Lunch on working Fridays
• Casual Dress
• On-Site Parking
   

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Please be aware that many roles working for Malloy Aeronautics will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 
 

Job Title:     Command Unit Operator 
Location:     Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range:     Negotiable 

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
Act as a Control Unit Operator (CUO), supporting the preparation, execution of UAV flight operations across both prototype and production platforms. Responsible for configuring aircraft systems, charging and managing batteries, preparing ground equipment, and ensuring readiness for safe deployment. Monitors aircraft performance in-flight, designs autonomous flight profiles, and handles post-flight data logging to support system validation and delivery readiness. Collaborates with flight test engineers, production teams to troubleshoot issues and verify system functionality.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Operates UAV command unit interfaces (GCS, telemetry, tracking) and provides live feedback to remote
• Pilots regarding flight operation validating expected performance and identify anomalies.
• Attend trials and supports demo flights with potential customers on and off site (UK and Abroad)
• Support root cause analysis of test failures or performance issues by correlating flight logs, sensor data, and

pilot input

• Prepare and configure UAV platforms for flight testing, telemetry, and system calibration
• Support the execution of flight test plans in collaboration with Pilots, engineers, and operations teams
• Collect and download flight data using tools such as log viewers, MissionPlanner, QGroundControl or custom

scripts

• Assist in planning test events, and setting up ground control equipment and test instrumentation, which may

involve liaising with engineers and technicians

• Conduct post-flight reviews, document results, and support the generation of structured flight test reports
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test procedures, flight readiness checks, and data validation

methods

• Ensure all test activities comply with safety standards, operational protocols, and relevant regulatory

guidelines

Additional Accountabilities

• Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training, reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose.
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• 1+  years’ experience with UAVs  and experience with Mission Planner or Q Ground Control preferred
• Basic understanding of UAV flight dynamics, subsystems (e.g. propulsion, flight control, telemetry), and test

instrumentation

• Hands-on ability to perform field repairs, and basic system troubleshooting
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills for writing test reports and feedback summaries
• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious, with a methodical approach to test and flying execution
• Team-oriented, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, field-based environment
• Good organisation skills including adaptive planning
• Very safety conscious around aircraft and batteries
   

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Basic scripting experience (e.g. Python or MATLAB)
• Ardupilot / mission planner / QGC
• Familiarity with flight test planning, test point development, and validation methodologies
   

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 

Job Title:     Head of Flight Operations 
Location:     Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range:     Negotiable 

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
The Head of Flight Test Operations leads all flying activities at Malloy, leading and overseeing a team delivering both deployed and domestic UAV operations across production, training, test and customer trials domains. Ensures operational safety, efficient operations and regulatory compliance across all flying activities. The Head of Flight Test Operations is the owner of all regulatory and governance documentation for UK flying operations—including civil and military contexts—covering OSC, OA, SORA, CFAOS and OFCOM, acting as the primary regulatory liaison with authorities such as the CAA, MAA, AAIB, and NATS.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):

• Lead Flight Ops (FLOPS) strategy and aviation governance across all flight operations, including production, test, demonstration, and development activities including provision of air operations & compliance information into SLT.
• Own the company’s flight operations governance documentation (e.g. OSC, OA, CFAOS, SORA), contributing towards its generation as required to ensure that flight operations enable the business to achieve its strategy.
• Submit operational & technical variations, and site-specific flying permissions to the company’s OSC & OA
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations governing UAV flight safety, airworthiness, airspace use, and crew qualifications
• Ensure training (both internal and external/customer) can be delivered safely, legally and efficiently. 
• Oversee the readiness, provision and safety of aircraft, ground equipment, personnel, and facilities used in flight operations
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g. UK CAA) for aviation approvals, exemptions, and operational authorisations
• Provide line management for Chief Pilot cadre, including personal development and performance reviews
• Coordinate with engineering and test teams to plan and approve flight trials, ensuring safe and controlled execution.
• Conduct or supervise aviation risk assessments, pre-flight briefings, pre-trials briefs, post-flight reviews, and airworthiness inspections
• Lead or participate in incident response, crash investigation, and post-incident reporting as required
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of aircraft status, flight logs, maintenance records, and operational approvals
• Support pilot training, authorisation management, and crew certification processes
• Drive continuous improvement in aviation safety culture, operational efficiency, and compliance processes
• Chair or contribute to safety and airfield meetings, representing the aviation discipline internally and externally
• Ensure adherence to SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) policy across all aviation activities
• Provide technical guidance to teams on matters such as NOTAMs, airspace restrictions, and safe UAV operations
• Coordinate crew, aircraft, support equipment and T&S activities in collaboration with the Chief Operations Pilot to ensure sufficient resource allocation to meet company flying activity
• Develop daily/weekly/monthly flight test schedules in coordination with engineering, operations and programme management
   

Additional Accountabilities

• Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards  for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained. 

This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training, reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose.

• Communicate and contextualise flow down of business strategy for your business area and to lead the delivery of that strategy whilst managing organisational change. 
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business.  
   

Budget Responsibilities

• Financial DOA for ad-hoc unapproved spend, expenses/T&S and IT in accordance with the latest issue of the Financial Delegation of Authority document.
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Strong Leadership & Departmental Management
• Strong communication skills in safety-critical and operational environments
• Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, flight ops, safety, QA)
• Able to work well as part of a team, building strong relationships quickly.
• Operational Documentation - Proficient in risk assessment, incident investigation, air operations execution and regulatory compliance workflows
• Capable of maintaining high-quality documentation and audit trails for aircraft and personnel
• Regulatory Liaison, Compliance, Audit Preparation & Permissions Management - Confident in engaging with regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and customers on aviation matters
• Risk & Safety Management - Highly organised with a proactive, safety-first mindset
• Formal training in aviation safety, risk management, or quality assurance
   

Desired Skills and Experiences

• 10 years in aviation flight operations, ideally in the unmanned sector
• Deep understanding of (UK & international) Aviation & UAS Regulatory Frameworks (e.g. UK CAA CAP 722, GVC, OSC, SORA)
• Deep understanding of UK and international regulatory bodies: MAA, CAA, AAIB, NATS, OFCOM, EASA, JARUS, foreign NAA’s. 
• Knowledge of UAV systems, flight operations, and risk-based operating models (e.g. SORA, PDRA)
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, maintenance requirements, and airworthiness documentation
• Strong understanding of flying, Mission Planning, and Air Operations Execution including airspace classifications, , Flight Crew Licencing, NOTAMs & Promulgation, and coordination with relevant authorities
• Understanding of flight test planning, data capture, and test team roles/responsibilities
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems and incident reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of SHE frameworks and safety-critical operations
• Flight Operations Governance & Documentation
• Strategic & Operational Planning
• Safety Risk Management & SMS Implementation
• Military Aviation, Maritime Air Operations & Flight Operations / Safety Culture
• Knowledge of flight training requirements
   

Qualifications

• RPC Level 1
• A2 CofC – A2 Certificate of Competency
• MAA PCMIO – Post Crash Management & Incident Officer
• MAA CFASC – Contractor Flying Air Safety Course
• MAA RPAS AM – Remotely Piloted Air System Accountable Manager
• Desirable: PPL – Private Pilot Licence 
• 8+ years of experience in aviation operations, UAV operations, or aerospace flight environments

Behaviours

At Malloy Aeronautics (as a subsidiary of BAE Systems) both what you do and how you do it are of equal significance. Our eight company behaviours are applicable to all roles across the business, but the context of your role will determine how each behaviour is demonstrated. For information on the BAE Systems Company Behaviours please refer to the Malloy Employee Handbook.

• Strategic Vision - Anticipates and plans for future business landscape
• Creativity - Balances imagination and information to identify solutions
• Adaptability - Responds to change with positive action
• Collaboration - Drives high standards of performance through cooperation and teamwork
• Develops People - Creates an inclusive workplace in which all individuals thrive and give their best
• Integrity - Demonstrates commitment to the BAE Systems Values
• Courage - Takes appropriate risks and leads with humility
• Inspiration - Inspires others to be their best

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.
 

Job Title:     UAS Engineer
Location:     Maidenhead, Berkshire
Salary Range:     Negotiable 

The Malloy Aeronautics Team:
Malloy Aeronautics Limited specialises in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:
A UAS Engineer is responsible for the design, development, integration, and testing of unmanned aerial vehicle systems. The role focuses on delivering reliable, flight-ready platforms by integrating airframes, propulsion systems, avionics, sensors, communications, and flight control software. 
The engineer will work across the full UAS development lifecycle, from prototype design and subsystem selection to system integration, flight testing, and performance optimisation. The position is particularly suited to individuals who have hands-on experience designing commercial, industrial and/or military UAS platforms, including integration of autopilots, payloads and communication systems.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited to):
UAS System Design

• Holistic UAS platform design, understanding the impact of selection, specification and integration of:
• Powertrain elements such as motors, inverters and batteries.
• UAS safety design for redundant control, communications and power architectures – minimising SPoF.
• UAS Systems modelling and simulation at system level (e.g. gazebo, Simulink) and subsystem level (e.g. LTspice)
• Avionics such as FCUs, GNSS modules, IMUs and ToF sensing – including sensor optimisation and state estimation optimisation.
• Flight control software and modification such as Ardupilot or PX4.
• Communications systems such as LoS radios, Networking (full stack), VPNs, peer-to-peer systems, mesh systems and SATCOMs.
• Control architectures such as embedded PID control, cascaded control, non-linear control and stability calculations / non-linear control tuning and interdependent multidimensional control systems.
• Autonomy architectures such as methods of collaborative behaviours, goal-based tasking, SAA/DAA behaviours for both cooperative/non-cooperative and integrations of platform abstracting controllers. 
• Mechanical integration requirements such as mass damping, loads and vibration. 
• Onboard communications such as SPI, I2C, PWM and CAN (DroneCAN/UASCAN).
• Power architectures and sizing including inrush protection, input filtering (Pi/RC filtering), power budgeting and redundancy.
• Performance envelope definition and control protection. 
• Conduct system architecture trade studies to optimise weight, endurance, performance, and reliability – SwaP-C.
• Requirement trade-off and concession recommendations, working with and arbitrating for stakeholders and subject matter experts.
   

Development & Prototyping

• Support build and prototyping of UAS platforms and subsystem test rigs.
• Support development of wiring harnesses, mounting systems, and mechanical integration solutions.
• Debug installations and integrations for mechanical, electrical, compatibility, communications and software/data issues.
• Conduct iterative testing and improvements during development.
   

Flight Testing & Validation

• Plan and execute ground tests and flight trials.
• Analyse flight logs, flight test instrumentation data and telemetry data to diagnose issues and improve performance.
   

Documentation & Compliance

• Produce engineering documentation including:
• System architecture diagrams.
• Engineering process documentation such as requirement and validation documentation.
• Integration procedures and ICDs.
• Test reports.
• Configuration documentation.
• Support compliance with relevant aviation and safety regulations where applicable
   

Additional Accountabilities

• The timely delivery of robust and performant UAS systems in line with customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Supporting the development of UAS throughout the engineering lifecycle from initial concepts, through flight test validation to in-service support. 
   

Essential Skills and Experiences:
UAS Systems

• Multirotor or Fixed-wing UAS platform architectures and configuration trade-offs.
• UAS flight dynamics, stability, and control principles including thrust vectoring, inertial effects, aerodynamic forces, and control authority.
• Propulsion and powertrain systems including electric motors, ESCs/inverters, propellers, and battery technologies.
• Power system design including power distribution, power budgeting, redundancy, and fault tolerance.
• Performance envelope definition including payload capacity, endurance, range, and thermal constraints – including the effects of differing payloads for balance, power and drag.
• System-level UAS design considerations including weight, balance, vibration, loads, and mechanical integration.
• Redundant and safety-critical UAS system architectures, including mitigation of Single Points of Failure (SPoF).
• System modelling and simulation of UAS platforms and subsystems (e.g. Gazebo, MATLAB/Simulink, equivalent environments).
• Environmental and operational constraints impacting UAS design (weather, EMI, thermal effects, vibration).

  
Avionics & Electronics

•  UAS avionics architectures including flight control units (FCUs), IMUs, GNSS receivers, and onboard sensor systems.
• Navigation and state estimation concepts including sensor fusion, inertial navigation principles and PNT.
• Electrical system architecture including DC power systems, voltage regulation, filtering, and inrush protection.
• Embedded communication interfaces such as CAN (DroneCAN/UASCAN), SPI, I2C, UART, PWM and serial protocols.
• UAS telemetry and communications hardware including line-of-sight radio links, long-range datalinks, peer-to-peer and mesh datalinks and satellite communications.
• EMI/EMC considerations in avionics integration and wiring design.
• Integration of sensors and payload systems including vision, ranging (ToF/LiDAR), and mission-specific payloads.
• Electrical integration considerations including grounding, shielding, signal integrity and harness design.
   

Software & Autonomy

• UAS autopilot ecosystems and flight control frameworks (e.g., PX4, ArduPilot).
• Flight control algorithms including PID control, cascaded control loops, non-linear control strategies and multidimensional non-linear control strategies.
• Autonomy architectures including mission planning, goal-based tasking, and behaviour-based control.
• Multi-vehicle and collaborative autonomy concepts including coordinated behaviours.
• Detect-and-avoid / sense-and-avoid (DAA/SAA) principles for cooperative and non-cooperative, strategy and system integration.
• UAS communication protocols and middleware (e.g., MAVLink, DroneCAN/UASCAN, ROS(2)).
• Networking principles relevant to UAS systems including IP networking, UDP/TCP transport layers, routing, VPNs, and distributed communications.
• Ground control station ecosystems and mission planning software (e.g., Mission Planner, QGroundControl).
• CI/CD processes
• Software integration and configuration management for embedded and distributed UAS systems.
• Integration Engineering
• Systems engineering principles for complex UAS platforms including requirements management and system architecture definition.
• Hardware and software integration methodologies for distributed embedded systems.
• Interface definition and integration practices including Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• UAS system testing methodologies including subsystem, integration, ground and flight testing.
• Test instrumentation (FTI), telemetry logging and post-flight data analysis.
• Root cause analysis and fault isolation methods for multi-domain engineering systems.
• Aviation safety considerations and awareness of applicable UAS regulatory frameworks (e.g. SORA, MAA RAs)

Desired Skills and Experiences
Technical Skills

• System-level integration of UAS propulsion, avionics, communications, power and payload subsystems into flight-ready prototypes and customer ready platforms.
• Configuration, modification and tuning of autopilot and flight control systems, including integration of PX4 and/or ArduPilot-based architectures.
• Practical implementation and tuning of control systems, including PID, cascaded and nonlinear control approaches in multi-dimensional space and state estimation systems.
• Integration, calibration and troubleshooting of avionics and navigation systems including FCUs, GNSS, IMUs and mission sensors.
• Integration of onboard communications interfaces including CAN (DroneCAN/UASCAN), SPI, I2C, UART and PWM.
• Development and integration of UAS communications solutions including telemetry radios, IP networking, VPNs, peer-to-peer networks and SATCOM-connected architectures.
• Design and integration of UAS electrical power systems including power distribution, redundancy, filtering, inrush protection and power budgeting including with respect to EMI/EMC requirements.
• Practical debugging skills for data networks, electrical networks, distributed embedded software and data-path networks, and control systems. 
• Use of modelling, simulation and analysis tools to support system design, subsystem integration and performance assessment.
• Flight log, telemetry and flight test data analysis to identify system behaviour, diagnose faults and support performance optimisation.
• Mechanical integration of airborne subsystems, including packaging, mounting, vibration mitigation and mass distribution, supported by CAD/FEA where required.
• Production of integration artefacts including architecture diagrams, interface definitions and test documentation.
• Execution of safe and disciplined flight test.
   

Engineering Skills

• Translation of mission and stakeholder needs into practical UAS architecture, subsystem selection and integration decisions.
• Conduct of engineering trade studies across performance, endurance, reliability, payload effects and SWaP-C constraints.
• Root cause analysis and structured diagnosis and resolution of cross-domain integration issues spanning mechanical, electrical, software, controls and communications.
• Assessment of subsystem interactions and emergent behaviours in tightly coupled UAS platforms.
• Definition of verification approaches and success criteria for subsystem, integration, ground and flight test activity.
• Management of technical interfaces between disciplines and effective arbitration of competing engineering constraints.
• Application of systems engineering methods to requirements, interfaces, integration and validation in complex UAS programmes.
• Engineering judgement in balancing performance, safety, robustness and development pace during prototype and pre-production phases.
• Typical software validation flows and CI/CD pipelines (e.g. unit tests, SITL/HITL integrations).
• Airworthiness and safety case definition and support.
• Technical risk management and ownership over the course of the engineering lifecycle.
   

Practical Skills

• Hands-on build, modification and rework of UAS platforms, subsystem rigs and engineering prototypes.
• Development of wiring harnesses, mounting arrangements and practical mechanical integration solutions for airborne systems.
• Safe setup and support of powered ground tests, subsystem tests and flight trials.
• Rapid iteration of prototype configurations in response to test findings and integration issues.
   

Qualifications
Essential

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) in one of the following:
• UxS Engineering or Autonomous Vehicle Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Demonstrable hands-on industrial/commercial UAS development experience.
• Experience with system-level UxS integration across mechanical, electrical and software domains.
• Experience with integration of avionics, communications, payloads, power and mission systems.
• Experience with sensor fusion and navigation systems.
• Experience with UAS flight control algorithm design and tuning and system level control. 
• Experience with UxS autonomy, automation or mission management architectures.
• Experience with integrating, calibrating and optimising UxS sensors and payloads within SWaP-C constraints.
• Experience with Engineering lifecycle approaches, requirements, configuration control and traceability.
• Experience with flight testing and analysis of flight test data.
   

Desirable

• Experience with PX4 and/or ArduPilot ecosystems
• Experience integrating companion computers (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi)
• Experience with ROS or robotics frameworks
• UAS pilot certification or operational experience 
• Experience with UAS system level and sub-system level modelling.
• Experience with UAS regulators and regulatory acceptance.

Behaviours

At Malloy Aeronautics (as a subsidiary of BAE Systems) both what you do and how you do it are of equal significance. Our eight company behaviours are applicable to all roles across the business, but the context of your role will determine how each behaviour is demonstrated. 
For information on the BAE Systems Company Behaviours please refer to the Malloy Employee Handbook.

A successful candidate shall demonstrate clear alignment with Malloy’s values and behaviours:

• Innovation with Purpose
• Trusted Collaboration
• Passion for Excellence

In addition, the following behaviours are also expected:

• Strategic Vision - Anticipates and plans for future business landscape
• Creativity - Balances imagination and information to identify solutions
• Adaptability - Responds to change with positive action
• Collaboration - Drives high standards of performance through cooperation and teamwork
• Develops People - Creates an inclusive workplace in which all individuals thrive and give their best
•  Integrity - Demonstrates commitment to the BAE Systems Values
• Courage - Takes appropriate risks and leads with humility
• Inspiration - Inspires others to be their best

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Working Environment: 9-day fortnight:
• Free parking, free lunch on working Fridays’, fruit twice a week, tea and coffee.
• Company Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Incentive Plan (BAE Systems)
• Company Sick Pay
• Maternity and Paternity Enhanced Leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan including Virtual GP, Dental Cover, Vision Cover, Discounted Gym Membership, and much more! Free coverage for children under 2 years old.
• 20 days Annual Leave, increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr Helpline)
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Casual Dress
• Bronze Level Armed Forces Covenant which signals our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces.

Why Malloy Aeronautics?
Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs — from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessments or interviewing, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Note: If you have not heard from our recruitment department within 14 days, unfortunately you have not been successful. Malloy Aeronautics and BAE Systems may process information about you that may be subject to data protection laws. For more information about how we use and protect your personal information and your rights, please refer to our Privacy Notice.