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Meritus are recruiting for a Talent Consultant for our expanding team to support client growth and scalability within Aerospace, Defence & Space. We are looking at someone interested in the Electronics, Systems Engineering and Embedded Software world to join our...

Meritus Talent Cardiff, Cymru / Wales, CF10 2AF, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Senior AIT RF Payload Comms Engineer

Lead the integration and test of advanced RF payloads for satellite communication systems, managing multidisciplinary engineering teams through full test campaigns. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, executing RF verification, and ensuring compliance with quality and schedule requirements. Work on cutting-edge space programmes in a collaborative, high-tech environment focused on innovation and technical excellence.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves leading product assurance activities for space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA. The engineer will work across the product lifecycle, supporting quality across design, manufacturing, and testing, with a strong focus on reliability, non-conformance management, and supplier quality in high-integrity space and defence applications.

Baltic Recruitment Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

RF Senior Electronics Engineer

Design and develop high-frequency RF systems from concept to mass production, working on cutting-edge electronics for real-world applications. Engage in hands-on development, board bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-moving tech environment. Focus on 10GHz+ RF design with opportunities to influence technical direction and product evolution.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £140,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Bare-Metal Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Design and implement deterministic, safety-critical embedded software for aerospace systems including engines, motors, servos, and radar processing. Work closely on low-level hardware interfaces and contribute to software architecture in a high-performance, reliability-focused environment. Emphasis on testing, accreditation readiness, and technical ownership within a fast-paced startup culture.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £120,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Aerospace Paint Sprayer

This role involves precision painting and finishing of aerospace components, including surface preparation, masking, spraying specialist coatings, and quality inspection. The candidate will work to engineering drawings in a clean, modern facility, ensuring all work meets strict aerospace quality and safety standards. The position operates on a rotating shift pattern and requires strong attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

Syntech Recruitment Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £43,500 pa

Mission Operations Engineer

This role involves contributing to the full lifecycle of space system development, from concept design and requirements definition to integration, verification, and mission operations. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support spacecraft commissioning, and conduct mission needs analysis and system architecture development.

JAM Recruitment Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60 – £65 ph

Hybrid Contract Part-time Clearance Required

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining spacecraft electrical systems and avionics architectures, managing electrical interfaces, and supporting integration and testing activities. The engineer will work closely with various teams and contribute to the technical development of a long-term space programme.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom £450 – £550 pd

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems operating in regulated environments. Focus on runtime assurance, safety monitoring, and certification compliance across aerospace, defence, and autonomous aviation applications. Work with high-integrity software standards and contribute to software architecture, integration, and verification.

Electus Recruitment High Cogges, Oxfordshire, OX29 6UN, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Database Manager

The Database Manager will maintain and update databases, implement changes, manage backups, and support system configuration in a mission-critical environment. The role involves routine maintenance, diagnosing issues, and ensuring optimal system performance.

Tatton Recruitment Hawthorn, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £42 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Brazer / Welder

Brazer / WelderLocation: Near Uxbridge (commutable from Denham, Slough, Wembley, High Wycombe, Watford, Luton, Hemel Hempstead etc)Salary: £35,500 starting salary + excellent benefitsHours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–12:00If you’re a skilled Brazer/Welder looking to step into a high-spec engineering environment, this...

Syntech Recruitment Uxbridge, London, UB8 1SB, United Kingdom £35,500 pa

On-site Permanent

Maintenance Manager

The Maintenance Manager will lead the engineering maintenance function at a high-specification aerospace components manufacturer in Birmingham. Responsibilities include managing a team of skilled engineers, ensuring machine uptime and accuracy, and maintaining compliance with AS9100 quality standards. The role involves strategic planning, budget management, and supporting new machine installations and technology upgrades.

Checked Recruitment Birmingham, United Kingdom £57,000 – £70,000 pa

Semi-skilled Aerospace Fitters

This role involves performing semi-skilled assembly tasks in aerospace manufacturing, including drilling, riveting, fitting components, and applying sealants to meet aerospace quality standards. Candidates will work within a small, experienced team on-site in Greater Manchester, following technical drawings and specifications. The position offers hands-on experience in structural assembly with opportunities for career development in a regulated engineering environment.

Tatton Recruitment Hyde, Manchester, SK14 2QT, United Kingdom

Mechanical Design Engineer (Space/Satellite)

This role involves owning the end-to-end mechanical design and documentation for space hardware, payloads, and MGSE. Responsibilities include creating precise CAD models, assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation, as well as providing hands-on support for prototyping, assembly, AIT, and mechanical testing.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Freelance