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Electrical AIT Team Lead

This role involves leading electrical assembly, integration, and test activities for advanced spacecraft systems. Responsibilities include managing test requirements, overseeing hardware assembly, collaborating with design and project teams, and mentoring a team of engineers. The position offers hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced, cutting-edge space technology environment.

Holt Executive

Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

£29 ph On-site Temporary

Aerospace Forgings Inspector

The role involves daily line-side inspection of aerospace forgings, ensuring conformity to customer specifications. Responsibilities include visual and dimensional measurements using manual equipment, acting as a quality gate for major OEMs like Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce. The position requires hands-on experience with GD&T and familiarity with quality processes.

Verify Europe

Redditch, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

£45,000 – £50,000 pa On-site Permanent

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer will manage the delivery of high-performance aerospace systems, working across multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include design work using FEA, 2D/3D CAD, project reviews, and supervising prototype manufacturing. The role emphasizes precision, innovation, and technical problem-solving from concept to completion.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment

Dorchester, Dorset, United Kingdom

£45 – £55 ph On-site Contract Clearance Required

Principal Test Solutions Engineer

This role involves leading the design, development, and certification of ATP test solutions for the Payload (BriteCloud) project. Responsibilities include conducting technical reviews, developing automated test software in LabVIEW/TestStand, managing configuration, and ensuring all test solutions are fully documented and production-ready.

GI Group

Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

£40,000 – £60,000 pa On-site Permanent

Electronics Engineer

This role involves designing and developing advanced electronics for optical payloads in space missions, from concept to launch. You will work closely with experts to create cutting-edge space technologies, manage technical budgets, and support system-level integration and testing.

Langham Recruitment

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

£45,000 – £55,000 pa On-site Permanent Clearance Required

ISR Analyst

This role involves producing daily ISR intelligence reports for land and maritime surveillance using advanced Earth Observation and UAV-derived data. You will work closely with operations, product, and commercial teams to develop actionable intelligence, support product development, and deliver ISR training courses. The position offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging programmes and contribute to the growth of a UK-based ISR operations team.

Rise Technical Recruitment

Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom

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