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Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Technical Project Manager

This Technical Project Manager role involves working with multiple departments to capture requirements, generate technical specifications, and lead the resolution of technical issues. You will be part of 1-3 projects at a time, focusing on sub-systems and components, and collaborating with a cross-functional team to ensure timely and high-quality deliverables.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Finance Analyst

Job Description:SECURITY CLEARANCE:Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.LOCATION:Stevenage or Portsmouth (with some hybrid working available subject to our Hybrid Working Policy)TYPE:Full timeWHAT'S IN IT FOR YOUFinancial...

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

This role involves driving quality improvement in a high-reliability aerospace or defence manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of a struggling production area, focusing on reducing non-conformances, improving process control, and enhancing quality culture across engineering and production teams.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Portsmouth, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Systems Engineer

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will apply Systems Engineering principles across the full lifecycle, from requirements definition to system disposal. You will work on complex engineering challenges, provide technical leadership, and ensure successful system integration and delivery within multidisciplinary teams.

Appcastenterprise Portsmouth, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Design Engineer - Electrical

This role involves providing electrical design and integration support for new systems and equipment on maritime platforms. Responsibilities include creating electrical drawings, liaising with customers and partners, conducting ship surveys, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the successful integration of electrical systems.

Appcastenterprise Portsmouth, United Kingdom £43,500 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace

The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for generating 3D CAD designs of aircraft fuel systems, managing technical documentation, and providing support for customer approvals and non-conformance requests. The role involves working in a state-of-the-art facility and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet engineering and business goals.

Matchtech Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will support quality assurance and continuous improvement activities across manufacturing and engineering operations. Responsibilities include maintaining quality management systems, conducting audits, driving corrective actions, and working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and product reliability.

Copello Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Program Manager

This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of new product programs for Saab Seaeye, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. The Program Manager will manage cross-functional teams, maintain stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with Saab’s project delivery and risk management processes. The position supports Saab’s broader goal of establishing a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence across the UK and global organisation.

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

Business Development Lead - LMUK Space

This role involves driving Lockheed Martin's Space business growth in the UK, focusing on national security, defence, and civil space. Key responsibilities include cultivating senior-level relationships, converting market intelligence into strategies, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Payload Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced payload software for mission-critical defence and aerospace programmes, focusing on high-reliability software that supports payload operations, data processing, and system performance in demanding environments. You will work in a highly skilled team, applying engineering standards and solving complex problems to deliver innovative solutions.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £102,000 – £127,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Test Technician - Aerospace

The Test Technician role involves operating and setting up specialised test machines for hydraulic aerospace equipment, ensuring components meet strict performance and safety standards. You will work closely with engineers to support investigations, improvements, and test validation, while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to aerospace quality standards.

Kingdom People Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £20 – £21 ph

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Assembly Technician : Aerospace

This role involves disassembling, repairing, and reassembling hydraulic line replacement units (LRUs) for aerospace systems, with a focus on precision testing, inspection, and adherence to maintenance manuals. The technician works in a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) environment, following strict procedures and using specialized tools and test equipment. Emphasis is placed on safety, documentation, and continuous process improvement within a regulated manufacturing setting.

Workshop Recruitment Cowplain, Hampshire, PO8 8XD, United Kingdom £17 ph

On-site Permanent

Systems Verification & Qualification Engineer

This role involves verifying and qualifying safety-critical avionics systems throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and certification standards. The engineer will develop test strategies, lead system-level testing, analyse results, and maintain traceability across multidisciplinary teams. It offers the chance to work on advanced aerospace technology within a global engineering organisation.

Omega Resource Group Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5JG, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and act as the organization’s Technical Leader and Certification Authority representative. Responsibilities include ensuring airworthiness, compliance, and certification of safety-critical avionics equipment, working with certification authorities like the UK CAA, EASA, and FAA, and overseeing system lifecycle planning and configuration management.

Owen Daniels Po155Tt, PO15 5TT, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Part-time Clearance Required