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UxS Technologist Vacancy Reference: CLA-396 Position: Full-time Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK Salary Range: £45,000- £50,000 At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer-focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services.  We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK. Our Values Innovation Integrity Collaboration Excellence   Why Work for Us Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the Historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly, and multi-disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen-Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.   Our benefits include: 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way Pension Scheme via Royal London Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. Green Car Scheme Life assurance scheme (6x basic salary) Income protection policy (75% of basic salary) Private Health Insurance via Bupa Private Dental insurance via Bupa Enhanced Maternity and paternity 1 paid volunteering day per year Access to an independent financial advisor year round Training & development opportunities   About the Role We are looking for a skilled UxS Technologist to support the technical development, evaluation, and integration of our advanced uncrewed systems (UxS) platforms. This role is hands‑on and delivery‑focused, working closely with the Principal Technologist and wider engineering teams to help translate emerging technologies into practical, operational capability. The Role sits as the supporting position in CL’s Technology Office. You will assist in research, prototyping, data gathering, and technical coordination across avionics, autonomy, systems engineering, and flight operations—contributing directly to the evolution of future UxS solutions.   Responsibilities Technology Support & Development Assist in defining and updating technology roadmaps for UxS and associated avionics. Contribute to refinement of the CL Technology Strategy through research, analysis, and structured reporting. Support evaluation of emerging technologies and provide readiness assessments. Help coordinate cross‑disciplinary technical development activities. Systems Architecture & Integration Work with engineering teams to support development of future systems architectures in line with the CL Technology Strategy. Assist in documentation, modelling, and analysis of UxS system components and integration pathways. Research & Development Conduct horizon scanning to identify new and emerging technologies relevant to UxS capability. Support collaborations with industry partners, customer groups, and academic institutions. Help coordinate technology partnerships held across CL. Assist in initiating and delivering internal R&D projects through planning, test support, and technical reporting. Provide project‑level tracking and coordination to support oversight of the R&D portfolio. Contribute to the company’s external presence in technical forums and industry bodies. Stakeholder Collaboration Support business development activities through tech