Company Description
WholeShip operates the National Drone Hub in Cornwall, the UK’s first CAA-accredited test and evaluation site for drones and related technologies. The Hub provides advanced infrastructure, technical expertise, and access to over 8,000 km² of segregated airspace up to 55,000 feet for safe testing of complex systems, including BVLOS operations, networks, sensors, and electronic warfare. Working in partnership with the Royal Navy and utilizing MoD airspace, WholeShip supports UK industry, accelerates drone development, and helps keep intellectual property onshore. The site features a 320-hectare airfield with multiple runways and ultra-low population density, creating an ideal environment for certification-level trials and innovation. At the National Drone Hub, industry, government, academia, and regulators collaborate in a compliant sandbox to share knowledge and advance autonomous capabilities.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Test and Trials Support role based at WholeShip’s National Drone Hub in Helston. The role involves supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of drone and associated technology tests and trials within the Hub’s dedicated airspace and facilities. Responsibilities include preparing test documentation, assisting with test setup and configuration, monitoring trial activities, and capturing data to support analysis and reporting. The role also includes working closely with test pilots, engineers, operations staff, and safety teams to ensure trials are conducted in a controlled, compliant, and efficient manner. The successful candidate will contribute to continuous improvement of test processes and help maintain high standards of quality assurance and safety across all activities.
Qualifications
- Ability to apply Test Management and Test Strategy skills to plan, coordinate, and oversee structured test and trial activities.
- Proficiency in Test Execution and Testing practices to support hands‑on trial operations, data collection, and issue identification.
- Experience with Quality Assurance methods to help verify test outcomes, maintain documentation, and support compliance with relevant standards.
- Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with unmanned systems, aviation, or related engineering domains.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams, including pilots, engineers, and operations personnel.
- High attention to detail, with the ability to follow procedures, identify risks, and contribute to safe trial environments.
- Relevant education or training in engineering, aerospace, systems testing, or a similar field is desirable.
- Willingness to work on‑site in Helston and adapt to a dynamic test and evaluation environment.
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Contact Details:
WholeShip's National Drone Hub Recruitment Team
