Latest Defence Jobs

Cyber Security Specialist

As a Cyber Security Architect, you will define and execute cybersecurity technologies and procedures to mitigate threats and risks. Your role involves creating security policies, configuring security products, assessing risks, and supporting security automation initiatives in a dynamic, international team focused on next-generation defense systems.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Project Manager

This role involves managing multi-functional teams to deliver high-grade security applications and products for the UK Defence sector. The Project Manager will oversee project planning, governance, scheduling, and customer interface, ensuring deliverables meet quality, timeline, and cost requirements. Work includes coordinating across engineering, procurement, and production functions within a regulated, security-cleared environment.

Airbus Defence and Space United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Design Co-Ordinator (Catia V5)

This role involves managing and overseeing design tooling projects, liaising with stakeholders, and handling technical assessments using Catia V5. The position offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and the opportunity to work on high-value projects in the aerospace and defence industries.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Materials Test Technician (Progression to Engineer)

This role involves conducting a wide variety of tests on exotic materials, creating and testing material specimens, writing reports, and performing data analysis. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and materials in a laboratory setting, with opportunities for career progression to a Materials Engineer.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Metadata Specialist Edgewing

As a Metadata Specialist, you will support the development and operational delivery of enterprise metadata standards, governance processes, and classification frameworks. You will work closely with data custodians, governance teams, and technical stakeholders to ensure metadata accuracy and consistency across systems and data domains.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Product Owner-Innovation Edgewing

The Product Owner-Innovation role involves leading data engineering innovation by defining future-state data architecture, enabling data integration, and establishing data governance. You will prioritize initiatives, translate technical requirements into user-focused product requirements, and ensure high standards of usability and data quality.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £70,000 pa

Hybrid 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. Responsibilities include cultivating relationships with senior government and industry leaders, converting market intelligence into strategies, and managing resources to achieve regional commitments.

Lockheed Martin London, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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 coordinating with various internal and external stakeholders.

Lockheed Martin Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

On-site Permanent

RF Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer

As an RF Electromagnetic Warfare Engineer at MBDA, you will be part of a team developing advanced EW systems to support UK military operations. Your role will involve systems engineering, supplier management, and in-service support for RF Electronic Support and Attack payloads, contributing to the integration and functional operation of these systems across various missile and weapon programmes.

MBDA Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £58,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves working on advanced missile systems, focusing on navigation sensors like GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units. You will collaborate with an international team, assess supplier technologies, and participate in research activities to develop innovative solutions for complex customer requirements.

MBDA Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £57,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanisms Engineer

The Senior Mechanisms Engineer will design, analyze, and test space mechanisms for spacecraft, working on multiple projects and interfacing with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves hands-on engineering, managing work packages, and ensuring high reliability in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior FPGA Engineer

This role involves leading the On-Board Data Handling (OBDH) subsystem in space satellite projects, from concept to launch. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, delivering technical solutions, interfacing with other technical leads, and designing and verifying FPGA systems in VHDL.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quality Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer with a background in electronics to join our growing Quality team. The role will focus on quality assurance of Spire’s electronic systems, ensuring the reliability and compliance, both within spacecraft hardware and...

Spire Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Project Manager

The Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex engineering projects for cutting-edge aerospace systems, including electric motors and generators for hybrid aircraft. Responsibilities include managing project milestones, coordinating cross-functional teams, and working closely with senior stakeholders to ensure project success.

Belcan Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading system safety efforts in the design and development of next-generation aerospace systems. The engineer will conduct hazard assessments, safety analyses, and ensure compliance with ARP4761 and ARP4754 standards throughout the product lifecycle. Working in a fast-paced R&D environment, they will define safety-critical requirements and validate solutions for systems that are still in conceptual stages.

Melbreck Technical Recruitment Bradley Stoke, Gloucestershire, BS32 8BS, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required