Graduate - UAS Operations in Chichester

Chichester, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/04/2026

At sees.ai, we are scaling the use of autonomous systems to inspect critical national infrastructure — delivering complex missions safely, repeatedly, and commercially. This role sits at the centre of those operations.

You’ll be planning and delivering real-world UAS missions, working in environments where conditions change, constraints are real, and the quality of preparation and decision-making directly impacts outcomes. This is an opportunity to take your technical skills and interest in drones, and apply them in a structured operational environment where attention to detail, judgement, and ownership matter.

The Role

This is an operations-focused role. You will be responsible for planning and delivering autonomous drone missions, ensuring they are executed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Our drones are operated through computer-based control systems, real-time dashboards, and autonomous workflows. Success depends on your ability to think clearly, plan effectively, and operate confidently through systems.

• Field deployments across the UK
• Planning, preparation, and analysis at our Chichester base

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating autonomous drone missions via software-based control systems
• Planning and coordinating deployments, balancing weather, logistics, and operational constraints
• Managing site logistics including travel, access, accommodation, and contingencies
• Capturing and validating inspection data
• Acting as the link between field operations and engineering, providing structured feedback
• Maintaining high safety and operational standards in all environments
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of how missions are planned and executed as we scale

Who This Role Is Suited To

This role suits people who combine technical capability with operational discipline.

Qualifications

• A strong technical academic background (e.g. Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or similar), or equivalent practical experience
• A genuine interest in drones or autonomous systems — whether through university projects, career experience, or personal flying

Core Attributes

• Think systematically and plan ahead, rather than reacting on the fly
• Exercise good judgement, especially when conditions are uncertain
• Take a conscientious, detail-oriented approach to execution
• Comfortable taking responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
• Stay calm and focused when operating through systems, data, and real-world constraints
• Enjoy working in the field and understanding how things operate in practice

Drone experience is valuable — but a structured mindset and strong judgement are far more important than flight hours. This role often appeals to people who have developed an interest in drones or robotics and want to apply that interest in a more demanding, real-world operational environment.

Additional Requirements

• Degree-level education in a technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Based in the UK
• Full UK manual driving licence
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK
• Willingness to travel frequently across the UK
• Some practical drone flying experience (academic, commercial, or personal)
• Strong technology literacy
• Confidence working independently in field-based roles
• A GVC or A2 licence is helpful, but not required at application stage.

Benefits

• Work on live, real-world operations, not simulations
• Be part of a team deploying advanced autonomous systems at scale
• Operate at the intersection of technology and real-world execution
• Gain responsibility early and see the direct impact of your work
• Fast growing company with career development opportunities.
• Beautiful office location, with onsite cafe, nursery, pool, gym, tennis courts, parking

We’re building the operating system for autonomous drone operations, enabling advanced drones to be controlled remotely from central control systems. Our technology is transforming how critical infrastructure is inspected — making it 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.