Latest Defence Jobs

Flight Test Engineer

The Flight Test Engineer will manage end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground preparation, flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The role involves close collaboration with engineering teams to evaluate system performance and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. A key responsibility includes piloting UAVs manually and autonomously during field testing.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

Lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and delivering complex software systems for subsea robotics, from architecture to implementation. Work across embedded and application layers, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements in a defence-critical environment.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior RF Systems Engineer (Ground Segment)

Design and develop advanced RF systems for mission-critical ground segment applications in defence and aerospace. Work across the full lifecycle from architecture and circuit design to integration and testing, focusing on high-frequency and microwave technologies in demanding environments. Contribute to system performance, resilience, and next-generation capabilities for secure military communications.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Service Delivery Manager – Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)

This role involves leading Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and Post Design Support (PDS) activities for a complex defence programme, ensuring supportability is embedded from design through in-service phases. The Service Delivery Manager acts as the primary liaison with MoD stakeholders and partner organisations, overseeing technical delivery, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering and logistics. Key responsibilities include developing the Integrated Support Plan, managing obsolescence and disposal, and driving continuous improvement in supportability practices.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £62,000 – £78,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Controls Engineer

The role involves developing and commissioning bespoke automation systems using PLC programming for industrial applications across sectors like Aerospace and Defence. The engineer will work on control software, configure drives and communication protocols, and provide on-site support during system commissioning and customer training. Regular UK and international travel is required as part of the job.

Meritus Talent Telford, TF3 4HB, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Composite Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes for advanced composite structures, working closely with design, production, and quality teams to ensure high standards and continuous improvement. The engineer will also support the introduction of new products, design tooling, and conduct process validation activities.

Meritus Talent Darwen, United Kingdom £38,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Business Development Lead - Space

This role involves driving business growth by selling high-value engineering consultancy and technology development services into the space, satellite, and defence sectors. The individual will identify and shape opportunities across government and commercial space markets, building strategic relationships and leading proposals for complex technical programmes. Success requires translating advanced engineering capabilities into customer-focused solutions within long sales cycles.

Matchtech Essex, United Kingdom £80,000 – £90,000 pa

Key Account Manager Space Portfolio (m/f/d)

This role involves leading sales, marketing, and business development for Thales Alenia Space in Germany, focusing on the national space and defense sectors. The Key Account Manager will build customer relationships, develop go-to-market strategies, manage bid processes, and coordinate industrial partnerships, particularly with the German Ministry of Defence and key agencies. The position is based in Stuttgart and requires deep technical knowledge of space systems and defense procurement.

Thales Alenia Space Germany

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves taking full ownership of the PCB design process, working with world-class hardware and mechanical engineers on complex integration tasks. You will ensure high-integrity designs from DC to mmWave frequencies, with a focus on RF, digital, analogue, and power PCB design.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Talented Individuals

This role is for exceptional individuals with expertise in technical engineering, data science, thermal sciences, software development, geospatial analysis, or business functions such as HR, sales, or PR. The company seeks candidates passionate about leveraging satellite-based thermal imaging and advanced analytics to tackle global sustainability challenges. Work spans cutting-edge remote sensing, earth observation, and thermal data product development across defence, climate, industrial monitoring, and ESG sectors.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

Delivery Project Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of complex space technology programmes, managing schedule, cost, technical execution, and subcontractor performance. The project manager will coordinate across engineering, launch, and MAIT teams, lead formal technical reviews, and ensure compliance with internal and contractual governance standards. It is a technically rigorous position requiring deep programme assurance, risk management, and cross-functional leadership in a high-stakes aerospace and defence environment.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Project Manager - Space / Satellite

This role involves leading end-to-end satellite mission projects from contract award through spacecraft development, launch, commissioning, and operational acceptance. The Senior Project Manager will provide strategic leadership across engineering, commercial, and supply chain functions, acting as the primary customer interface and ensuring delivery within financial, schedule, and technical constraints. The position focuses on scaling production for innovative constellation satellite missions serving institutional, defence, and international clients.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Aerospace Inspector

Aerospace Inspector | Ferndown | Up to £20 per hourDo you take real pride in getting the detail right, every time? If precision, traceability and doing things properly matter to you, this Aerospace Inspector role puts those exact skills to...

Rubicon Recruitment Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 9HZ, United Kingdom £18 – £20 ph