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Software Engineer - Drones
Aether Aerospace Ltd
- Newport, England, United Kingdom
- Newport, England, United Kingdom
About
*1. About Aether Aerospace*
Aether Aerospace is a South Wales-based drone development and service delivery company operating primarily in the defence and security sectors. We design, build, test, and operate uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for demanding customers who need reliable capability in the field — spanning threat simulation, pilot training, logistics delivery, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations.
Our in-house engineering team works at pace to close the gap between what users need and what they get, rapidly developing modular solutions under live MoD contracts. We're a small, growing team where people wear multiple hats and take genuine ownership of their work. If you're looking for a role where you can shape how things are done — not just follow a process someone else wrote — this could be a great fit.
*2. About the Role*
We're looking for software engineers to join the team. We're open to a range of experience levels — from recent graduates (or equivalent) through to engineers with some experience looking for a change. We have no set minimum for years of experience or requirement for a degree.
You'll work across the full breadth of our technology stack: user-facing applications and ground control software, tooling, networking protocols, and the software that runs on the aircraft itself. You'll move between different projects and domains, building a wide set of tools and applications to support internal and external users.
The work involves solving practical problems that don't always have off-the-shelf answers and shipping those solutions into operational environments. Our roles span the whole software lifecycle — from prototype through to maintenance and feature enhancements. Priorities will shift as contracts and capabilities grow, so what matters most to us is pride in the quality of what you produce, a willingness to learn and grow, and an appetite to keep improving.
This is primarily a desk-based role with travel expected for customer demonstrations, field trials, and testing. Some work involves physical hardware that can only be done on-site. We encourage people to be in the office as much as possible, but there is flexibility to work remotely when the work allows.
*3. What You'll Be Doing*
* Planning and managing the delivery of multiple concurrent projects and programmes across engineering, software, manufacturing, and operations
* Coordinating across technical teams to align timelines, dependencies, and resource allocation
* Tracking progress, risks, and blockers across workstreams and ensuring visibility to leadership and customers
* Interpreting customer requirements and translating them into clear project plans with defined milestones and deliverables
* Managing stakeholder communication at all levels — from day-to-day technical coordination through to formal programme reporting
* Supporting procurement, supplier coordination, and third-party delivery where projects require external input
* Balancing competing priorities across the portfolio, escalating trade-offs and resource constraints early
* Identifying and embedding repeatable project management practices as the business scales
*4. What We're Looking For*
* Clear communication — able to explain technical reasoning to both technical and non-technical colleagues
* Proficient with at least one programming language (our primary stack is Dart/Flutter, with regular use of C++ and Python)
* Familiarity with Git
* Willing to work in UK Defence
* Eligible for UK SC Clearance – depending on the nature of the work, we may require the successful candidate to apply for and obtain SC. Candidates must meet the baseline eligibility criteria, including a minimum of 5 years' UK residency
* Ability to communicate technical ideas to a variety of stakeholders
* Willingness and passion to learn
* Reliability and a strong work ethic
*5. Nice to Have*
* Experience in aerospace, defence or similarly regulated environment
* Exposure to embedded systems or single-board computers
* Familiarity with any of Linux, Android and Windows
* Experience with IP and/or RF based communication
* Understanding of drone systems, flight controllers, or autopilot software (e.g. ArduPilot, MAVLink)
* Interest in working with physical hardware
*6. What We Offer*
* £30,000-£50,000
* Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) — profit share allocation tied to company performance
* 26 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
* Employer pension contribution (auto-enrolment and above)
* On-site fitness facilities (gym and climbing wall)
* Opportunity to gain drone pilot qualifications
_*Apply here --> https://forms.office.com/e/jKHQzNVUDu*_
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Free parking
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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