Latest Defence Jobs

Principal Systems Engineering Consultant

This role involves working with clients to analyse problems, capture requirements, create architectures, and assess solutions using systems engineering methods. Projects will primarily support research and procurement in the defence and security sectors, with opportunities to work in other government departments.

Gregory Martin International Sn151Bn, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Cyber Security Manager

Lead the development and implementation of Saab UK's cyber security strategy, ensuring compliance with defence standards such as DefStan 05-138 and ISO 27001. Drive threat intelligence, incident response, and supply chain resilience across high-security defence projects. Embed security into engineering processes and lead audits, penetration testing, and staff training within a classified environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design and development for unmanned aerospace systems, from concept through to flight testing and production. The engineer will own CAD architecture, conduct FEA and trade studies, integrate propulsion and payload systems, and support manufacturing and certification. Based at BlueBear – A Saab Company in Bedford, the position requires hands-on prototyping, technical leadership, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and customers.

Saab United Kingdom

Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

This role involves leading and developing the manufacturing engineering and tooling teams, balancing operational priorities with engineering standards. Responsibilities include managing new product introductions, writing methods and process documentation, and driving problem-solving. The position offers hands-on technical work while leading a team.

The Collective Network Quedgeley, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves leading product assurance activities for space payload systems, ensuring compliance with stringent standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA. Responsibilities include managing quality across the product lifecycle, leading root cause analyses, supporting design and manufacturing reviews, and overseeing component qualification. The position requires close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams in a high-reliability sector.

Octagon Group Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom

Production Planner

This role involves creating and managing production plans for high-performance RF and microwave technologies, ensuring alignment between customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. The planner will coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and production teams to maintain realistic, visible schedules and support on-time delivery. Key responsibilities include maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy, leading planning reviews, and driving improvements in production flow and schedule adherence.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Aerospace Coppersmith

This role involves manufacturing precision sheet metal components, ducting, and pipework assemblies for aerospace applications. The candidate will interpret engineering drawings and perform forming, cutting, and finishing operations using hand and press tools, ensuring compliance with AS9100 standards. Work is carried out on high-performance materials like aluminium, stainless steel, and titanium within a quality-critical environment.

Hyde Group Guide Bridge, Manchester, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Supplier Quality Engineer

This role involves managing supplier quality performance, conducting audits, and ensuring parts meet high standards. You'll work closely with suppliers and internal teams, drive non-conformance resolution, and support new supplier onboarding. The role offers variety and influence within a highly regulated aerospace and defence sector.

Checked Recruitment Rugby, United Kingdom £43,000 – £46,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Process Engineer

This role involves developing and optimising advanced semiconductor and RF module assembly processes, with a focus on die attach and wire/ribbon bonding technologies. The engineer will work closely with RF teams to mature manufacturing techniques for scalable, reliable production. Key responsibilities include process control, yield improvement, and supporting new product introductions in a high-frequency electronics environment.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

PCB Design Engineer

This role involves designing and laying out complex, high-reliability PCBs for applications in defence, aerospace, and space. You will work with multi-layer boards, high-speed digital, RF, analogue, and power circuitry, and collaborate with electronic and mechanical engineers to ensure robust designs and manufacturability.

Addition Maidenhead, SL6 1QB, United Kingdom

Project Controller

The Project Controller will establish and maintain controls frameworks, programme schedules, and reporting tools for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. Working closely with Delivery Project Managers, the role involves managing baselines, cost performance, risk registers, and change control processes while leveraging modern project management platforms and data tools. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and improving delivery efficiency through automation, analytics, and AI-driven insights.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Inspector (Aerospace / Precision)

Inspect machined components and welded assemblies using CMM/FARO Arm and conventional measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications. Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams in a precision manufacturing environment. Receive training on CMM programming and work a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule with early finish on Fridays and paid overtime.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

Heavy Mechanical Fitter

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Shorterm Group Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JG, United Kingdom £22 – £30 ph

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

Systems Engineering Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, providing technical expertise and strategic advice, and contributing to business development. Responsibilities include mentoring junior consultants, developing technical solutions, and engaging with clients in defence, telecommunications, and other high-integrity sectors.

Gregory Martin International Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa