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UAS Technical Lead
QinetiQ
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Source date: 10/15/2026
About this role
Package: £56,250 – £62,500 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits Role ID: SF20723 Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a UAS Technical Lead at our Amesbury site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The Role As a UAS Technical Lead, you’ll hold overall responsibility for the technical success of UAS projects, including responsibility for technical delivery of the project to time, cost and quality alongside adherence to QinetiQ engineering policy, procedures and escalation of technical issues to the Portfolio Technical Lead. Day-to-day, you’ll be working with UAS technical staff in engineering and operations carrying out the planning and delivery of the technical activities and trials. Your responsibilities will include: • Planning and delivery of the technical activities ensuring that the requirements are understood, liaising with customers/stakeholders with unambiguous project aims • Identifying key constraints, including external standards/legislative requirements along with identifying any safety and security issues • Agreeing roles and responsibilities needed to deliver the project with roles such as Trials Lead, SDA, Safety Lead, Quality Manager and Configuration Manager • Technical delivery including leading the delivery team, acting as a coordinator and facilitator, supporting and guiding the team members alongside liaising with the project manager and customer • Liaising with the project manager and customer to ensure that they are fully informed of technical progress and issues Essential experience of the UAS Technical Lead: • Deep knowledge of the UAS domain including the relevant regulations • Planning and delivery of technical activities and leading technical responsibility • Leading project teams with an understanding of technical leadership • Understanding of UAS systems with experience in operations and T&E (Test and Evaluation) • Providing technical assurance within UAS projects Essential qualifications for the UAS Technical Lead: • UAS domain expertise with relevant project experience We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at our Amesbury (Boscombe Down) site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected. Boscombe Down MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Our Recruitment Process: At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.com . One of our recruitment team will contact you. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Why Join QinetiQ? As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture . www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq Our Benefits • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance • Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days • Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance • Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more • We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme • Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community LI-RB1 UKD