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£26k – £127k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 18 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Prototype Technician

This role involves building, wiring, and testing prototype systems for advanced unmanned vehicles and experimental platforms used in maritime and aerospace-inspired applications. The technician will operate 3D printers, assemble electronic and mechanical components, and support testing activities using materials like foam, balsa, and CNC-machined parts. Work is hands-on and varied, contributing directly to the development of innovative technologies from concept through to real-world testing.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Southampton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Flight Test Engineer

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of flight test activities for advanced airborne evaluation and training systems across a diverse aerospace fleet. Develop test strategies and certification plans, collaborate with engineering and test pilot teams, and ensure compliance with aviation regulations in high-pressure, safety-critical environments. The role involves international travel and oversight of flight test risk management and technical reporting.

Electus Recruitment Bournemouth, United Kingdom £80,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Engineering Technician

This role involves leading daily operations in an R&D facility focused on advanced underwater robotics, combining hands-on technical work with team coordination and safety leadership. The technician will build and test electro-mechanical systems, conduct technical reviews, and ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards. It’s a hands-on position at the intersection of engineering, testing, and team mentorship within a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer to develop and manage test solutions for advanced electro-mechanical systems in underwater robotics. Responsible for end-to-end test lifecycle, including test case design, automation, facility management, and team leadership. Works across electrical, mechanical, and software domains in a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Associate Consultant - Aerospace

Trainee recruitment role focused on aerospace maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) talent. Involves sourcing and engaging licensed engineers and technical specialists, supporting client delivery, and building market knowledge with a structured progression to a sales consultant role within 12 months. Operates in a high-demand, candidate-short sector with strong growth potential.

Gattaca Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom £28,000 – £30,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Manager

This role involves leading manufacturing engineering activities within an aerospace production environment, translating design specifications into scalable processes, and ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. The manager will drive operational excellence through continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introduction, and work closely across engineering, quality, and production teams. It offers a career progression pathway into senior leadership with a focus on process validation and manufacturing system optimisation.

Meritus Talent Southampton, United Kingdom £50,000 – £62,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Test Engineer

As a Software Test Engineer at Airbus Defence and Space, you'll be embedded within a development team, driving verification and validation across the software lifecycle for satellite communications systems. You'll design and execute manual and automated test cases, contribute to test reviews, and help ensure high-quality code delivery using Agile methodologies. The role offers opportunities to grow expertise in test automation, V&V processes, and model-based systems engineering within a high-visibility, mission-critical environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Systems Engineer

Design and analyze software for satellite communications systems using Model-Based Design and MBSE methodologies. Collaborate with development and test teams in an Agile environment to define system architecture and ensure software components meet user requirements. Contribute to all stages of the modeling lifecycle and help shape future space technologies.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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