Latest Engineering Jobs

Inspection and Test Technician

The role involves inspecting and testing radar units, particularly the G1X software-defined radar, ensuring build quality meets IPC Class 3 standards. The technician will perform electrical testing, interpret technical drawings, and support production goals within a secure defence environment. Collaboration with team members and potential training in Sweden are key aspects of the position.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and develop space-borne optical systems from concept through manufacturing, integration, and verification. Lead optical metrology and environmental testing programmes, support payload alignment, and manage technical documentation for spacecraft optical payloads. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance imaging systems for space applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Integrator

This role involves designing and integrating sophisticated sensors and mission systems onto high-performance uncrewed aircraft. Responsibilities include creating detailed 3D CAD models, performing FEA and thermal assessments, and troubleshooting fitment and structural issues during integration and flight trials.

Copello Aberporth, Dyfed, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Project Manager

This role involves managing space projects from concept to launch, leading a team through all stages of mission development, and ensuring compliance with SSTL's procedures. You'll handle project planning, risk management, financial performance, and stakeholder engagement.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

This role involves translating design drawings into practical manufacturing processes for advanced composites in aerospace, automotive, defence, and space industries. Responsibilities include writing build instructions, creating routings, conducting PFMEAs, and optimizing production processes.

The Collective Network Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

This role involves leading and overseeing cybersecurity strategy and compliance across Thales Alenia Space's projects and products, from bid phase through development. The Cyber Security Authority ensures alignment with internal policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements, while advising on security architecture, risk management, and supply chain resilience. Key responsibilities include validating security roadmaps, leading audits, and embedding secure practices within engineering and product teams across a complex, international matrix organization.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

Act as the central cybersecurity authority for Thales Alenia Space's international operations, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across product lifecycles from bid to delivery. You will assess security risks, validate technical roadmaps, lead audits, and ensure alignment with international standards and Thales Group policies. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to embed security into solutions for government and institutional clients in high-stakes domains like navigation, telecommunications, and Earth observation.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lab Lead & Test Engineer

This role involves leading and managing the Environmental Test Laboratory, ensuring all testing is conducted systematically and to specification. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, managing a team of test engineers, and driving continuous improvement in processes and safety.

OP Slough, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Quality Engineer (Aerospace)

This role involves working in the quality department of an aerospace manufacturer, ensuring high standards of product safety and reliability. Responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, overseeing inspections, liaising with customers and production lines, and supporting auditing teams.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Kilkeel, County Down, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Cleanroom / Laboratory)

This role involves maintaining a state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, working on HVAC, filtration, and LEV systems to ensure compliance with ISO 14644. You will be the sole Maintenance Engineer, ensuring the smooth operation of environmental controls and manufacturing equipment in a highly controlled environment.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Andover, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Structural Design Engineer (Lead & Senior)

You will lead structural modifications and technical investigations, ensuring high-quality design solutions and compliance with airworthiness standards. You will also mentor team members and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and team capability.

Airbus S.A.S. Broughton, United Kingdom

Manufacturing Engineer

The role involves supporting production activities by resolving issues, managing manufacturing data in SAP, and driving process improvements within a defence and aerospace manufacturing environment. You'll create and maintain Bill of Materials and routings, track production stoppages, and contribute to Mission Directed Work Team meetings. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and the introduction of new manufacturing capabilities on the shop floor.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £47,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Commodity Manager Ground Segment

The Commodity Manager for Ground Segment will lead procurement strategy and supplier relationships for Airbus Defence and Space. Responsibilities include shaping global sourcing initiatives, managing end-to-end sourcing activities, and driving value-creation projects for ground equipment and IT infrastructure.

Airbus S.A.S. Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Production Engineer

This role involves hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of optical ground stations for satellite communications, focusing on serial production of the TERRA-M system. The engineer will work across mechanical, electrical, or optical subsystems, improve manufacturing processes, and support field deployments. It's a lab-based role with responsibilities in quality control, documentation, and supply chain coordination within a high-growth space tech startup.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Launch Services Contracts Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of Spire’s launch services procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and managing relationships with satellite launch providers. The candidate will develop commercial frameworks, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure reliable, cost-effective access to launch capacity across dedicated and rideshare options. They will work closely with technical and programme teams to align contracts with mission requirements, while driving supplier performance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

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