Do you want to apply your operational field experience to advanced technology at national scale?
At sees.ai, we deploy autonomous UAS to inspect critical national infrastructure across the UK. This is an experienced operations role for people who have used technical field equipment, UAS, or similar systems to get a job done - commercially, in research, or in an operational setting - and who want to bring that experience to bear in a more demanding, higher-stakes environment.
We are looking for people who have operated complex systems purposely in the field - although if you have experience building them too then this is a valuable skillset.
This is an operations-focused role. You'll be planning and delivering real UAS missions in live environments - where weather changes, access is constrained, and the quality of your preparation and judgement directly affects outcomes.
Our UAS operate through software-based control systems and real-time dashboards. Success depends on your ability to think clearly, plan effectively, and make good decisions when conditions change - not on your ability to build or engineer the systems.
You'll split your time between field deployments across the UK and planning, analysis, and preparation at our Chichester base. This is a role for people who are genuinely energised by being out on operations - not just comfortable with it.
Operating UAS missions via software-based control systems and real-time dashboards
Planning and coordinating deployments, balancing weather, logistics, and operational constraints
Managing site logistics including travel, access, accommodation, and contingencies
Monitoring missions in real time and intervening when required
Capturing, reviewing, and validating inspection data in the field
Analysing system outputs, logs, and mission performance
Acting as the link between field operations and engineering - providing structured, useful feedback
Maintaining high safety and operational standards across all environments
Contributing to how we improve mission planning and execution as we scale
This role suits people who combine proven operational experience with a disciplined, detail-oriented approach to field work.
You'll likely have:
A background in a field that involves working with technical systems, equipment, or data in real-world environments - UAS operations, field survey, inspection, ROV operations, or similar
A track record of using UAS, technical field equipment, or similar tools purposefully in an operational or professional context - not just recreationally
A genuine appetite for field work: you're as comfortable on a wind-swept site as you are in front of a screen
What matters most is how you work:
You think systematically and plan ahead, rather than reacting on the fly
You exercise good judgement when conditions are uncertain
You take a structured, detail-oriented approach to execution
You're comfortable owning outcomes, not just completing tasks
You stay calm and focused when operating through systems, data, and real-world constraints
Formal UAS qualifications are useful but not what we're hiring on. A track record of operating technical equipment purposefully in the field - and the judgement that comes with it - matters far more.
Based in the UK, with unrestricted right to work
Full UK manual driving licence
Willingness to travel frequently across the UK
Demonstrable experience operating UAS, field survey equipment, or similar technical systems in a professional, research, or operational context
Strong technology literacy, developed through relevant work or field experience
Confidence working independently in field-based environments
Clear, structured communication skills
Formal UAS flight certifications are helpful, but are not required at application stage.
Work on live, real-world operations - not simulations
Be part of a team deploying advanced UAS at scale across nationally significant infrastructure
Apply your operational experience in a more demanding, higher-stakes environment
Develop both your operational and technical capability
Competitive salary based on experience
Beautiful office location with onsite café, gym, pool, tennis courts, nursery, and parking
We're building the operating system for autonomous UAS operations - enabling advanced systems to be controlled and delivered reliably in real-world environments. Our technology is transforming how critical national infrastructure is inspected: safer, more efficient, and scalable.
You'll join a collaborative team at a pivotal stage, where operations are expanding rapidly and your contribution will directly shape how we deliver at scale.
