Latest Defence & Intelligence Jobs

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

Risk Manager

The Risk and Opportunity Manager will work closely with the PMO team to manage risks and opportunities throughout project lifecycles. Responsibilities include conducting risk identification workshops, developing risk management plans, and ensuring compliance with risk and opportunity regulations. The role emphasizes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and providing assurance to management.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Integrity & Analysis Engineers

This role involves conducting structural and stress analysis, rotordynamics, durability assessments, and product integrity verification for aerospace components across the product lifecycle. Engineers will support design, development, and certification of high-performance defence systems using advanced analytical methods in a regulated environment.

Rolls Royce United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Integrity & Analysis Engineers

This role involves conducting structural and stress analysis, rotordynamics, and durability assessments for aerospace components and systems across the product lifecycle. Engineers will support design, certification, and integrity verification for critical defence programmes, using advanced modelling and analytical techniques in a regulated environment. The work ensures safe performance in extreme operating conditions.

Rolls Royce

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Procurement Professional - Expeditor

This role involves managing end-to-end procurement and supply chain execution for submarine base and onboard spares, ensuring on-time delivery and full order compliance. The professional will proactively resolve supply delays, maintain supplier relationships, and support capacity planning across a complex network of stakeholders in a high-security defence environment.

Appcastenterprise Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LD, United Kingdom £42,215 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Test Systems Senior Team Leader

This role involves leading engineering teams within Test Systems, focusing on continuous improvement, process optimization, and workforce development. The position supports the delivery of test solutions for advanced avionic and safety-critical systems used in military and commercial platforms. Emphasis is placed on innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and driving engineering excellence across the lifecycle.

Appcastenterprise Rochester, United Kingdom £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Maintenance Engineer (multiskilled)

This role involves maintaining and repairing CNC machinery and production equipment, managing a preventative maintenance schedule, and driving reliability improvements. You'll work in a precision engineering environment, focusing on minimising downtime and maintaining high standards.

Shorterm Group Tamworth, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Trainee Systems Engineer - LEAP programme

This role involves participating in a 18-month fully paid Systems Engineering development programme, working on complex systems and bridging the gap between theoretical and practical engineering. You will engage in early-stage research, stakeholder engagement, system design, and integration, supported by mentoring and training.

Matchtech Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

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

C Embedded Software Engineer - Realtime Systems

This role involves developing embedded and real-time software for spacecraft and vehicle platforms, working closely with hardware and mission teams. Responsibilities include requirements capture, architecture input, implementation, testing, and integration, with a focus on mission-critical reliability and rapid project delivery.

Standard 8 Recruitment Ltd Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Electronics Engineer

The Electronics Engineer will lead end-to-end PCB design activities, from requirements capture to in-service support, ensuring robust and manufacturable designs. Responsibilities include developing multi-layer PCB architectures, performing signal and power integrity analysis, and defining verification and validation activities. The role involves working in small cross-functional teams and supporting regulatory compliance and production test solutions.

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 1LZ, United Kingdom £35,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required