Jonathan Lee Recruitment is a specialist engineering recruitment agency supporting organisations across the drone, UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) and autonomous systems sector.
With close to 50 years' experience across engineering, manufacturing and advanced technology, we understand the specialist talent required to develop, test, manufacture and commercialise next-generation aerial systems.
From defence and aerospace to infrastructure inspection, energy, agriculture and autonomous technologies, we help businesses recruit the engineering, technical and commercial professionals they need to grow.
Our wider expertise across aerospace, defence, artificial intelligence, automation, electronics, software, mechanical engineering and manufacturing also gives us access to talent from the industries increasingly contributing to the development of autonomous systems.
Whether you're developing a new UAV platform, scaling production or building an engineering team, we can support permanent, contract, interim and senior recruitment requirements.
Looking for your next hire or role? Call us on 01384 397555 or get in touch using the button below.
Drone, UAV & Autonomous Systems Sector Expertise
We recruit across the technologies and disciplines supporting the development of modern autonomous systems, including:
- UAV and autonomous systems engineering
- Flight controls and GNC
- Embedded software and flight software
- Electronics and avionics
- AI, machine learning and computer vision
- Robotics and autonomous navigation
- Mechanical and systems engineering
- Flight testing and validation
- Manufacturing and production
- Project and programme management
- Technical sales and business development
Our cross-sector approach means we're able to identify specialist candidates already working within the UAV industry, as well as transferable engineering talent from aerospace, defence, automotive, robotics, electronics and software.
Roles we recruit for
Engineering & technical
UAV & Systems Engineers | Flight Control & GNC Engineers | Embedded Software Engineers | Electronics & Avionics Engineers | Mechanical Design Engineers | Flight Test Engineers | Autonomy Engineers | Robotics Engineers | AI & Machine Learning Engineers | Computer Vision Engineers
Manufacturing & operations
Manufacturing Engineers | Production Engineers | Quality Engineers | Test Technicians | Manufacturing Managers | Supply Chain | Procurement | Operations
Programme & commercial
Project & Programme Managers | Engineering Managers | Technical Sales | Business Development | Commercial Managers | Senior Leadership
Whether you're building a specialist engineering team or scaling an established UAV operation, our consultants can support recruitment across the full product lifecycle.
Why choose Jonathan Lee Recruitment?
Nearly 50 years of engineering recruitment experience
Since 1978, we've supported businesses across engineering, manufacturing and technology.
Specialist technical knowledge
Our consultants understand the skills and challenges involved in recruiting for complex engineering roles.
Access to wider engineering talent
We can identify transferable candidates from aerospace, defence, automotive, robotics, electronics, software and advanced manufacturing.
Flexible recruitment solutions
Permanent, contract, interim and executive recruitment to suit your requirements.
A recruitment partner that understands your business
We take time to understand your technology, culture and growth plans before identifying the right talent.
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