Validation Technician at The Blond HR

Hereford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Flight Software Installation, Sensor Calibration, RF Link Testing, Fault Diagnosis, Technical Documentation, UAV Systems, Electronics Testing, Electromechanical Systems, Antenna Alignment, Traceability Recording

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

The aircraft you clear this week could be operational the next. Validation is the last set of hands on every UAV before it leaves us. It takes a sharp pair of eyes and a trusty pair of hands, and we are looking for both. Minerva Defence is a UK sovereign defence technology company building the full stack of unmanned systems for modern warfare: hardware, software, networking, autonomy, navigation and effectors. Our mission is simple: to help ensure the UK and its allies can defend themselves in an era where major conflict is no longer unthinkable. We are deliberately low-profile: no hype, no performative marketing, just execution. We ideate, design, and manufacture from start to finish right here in the UK. Our products are in active use on the battlefield today, delivering real operational impact in the most demanding environments. Despite operating largely in stealth, our team of 60 people is delivering disproportionate effect, with tens of millions in annual revenue across UK and non-UK customers. Our culture is elite, innovative and mission-focused. We are built to be asymmetric: small in headcount, relentless in execution, and outsized in battlefield impact. We are looking for people who are not just talented, but committed: to the work, to the team, and to the purpose behind it. Validation is where a build becomes an aircraft. You take completed UAVs from the assembly team and run them through the full programme: software installation, sensor calibration, centre of balance, RF checks, and caged motor and propulsion testing. You read what the results are telling you, find the faults that matter, and decide whether a build is ready. Your sign-off is the last word before an aircraft flies, and the standard you hold is the standard that reaches the field. Responsibilities Install and configure flight software onto UAV systems, following defined build and test procedures Calibrate IMU, compass, barometer and GPS sensors against approved calibration plans Run centre of balance and caged propulsion checks, verifying motor response, ESC function and direction of rotation Carry out RF link and system checks, from basic radio verification through to antenna alignment and interference assessment Diagnose faults across software, sensors, electronics and propulsion, raising non-conformances clearly and promptly Record every result accurately for full traceability, and take on whole builds and the mentoring of junior technicians as you progress Minimum: Hands-on experience testing, calibrating, or fault-finding electronic or electromechanical systems Confident using diagnostic and calibration software and working from technical build documentation A track record of producing accurate, traceable test or inspection records Eligible for UK SC clearance (UK citizen or 5+ years UK residency) Able to work on site in Herefordshire Preferred: Experience with RF systems, radio links or antenna testing Familiarity with UAV, avionics or drone platforms A relevant technical qualification in electronics, avionics or systems engineering We try to take the everyday pressures off your plate, so you can do your best work without worrying about the noise, and the benefits are built around that. It starts with real ownership: share options that vest over three years, so you hold a genuine stake in what we are building. You get a Claude Team account on day one and tools that keep up with you. Bupa private health is fully funded from your first day, the pension is a 6% employer contribution, and leave is generous, with 25 days plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and properly enhanced cover for both parents. The full detail comes with your offer.

Responsibilities

The role involves performing final validation on UAVs, including software installation, sensor calibration, and propulsion testing. The technician is responsible for diagnosing faults and providing the final sign-off before aircraft deployment.