Latest Defence Jobs

Service Delivery Manager

As a Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, availability, and security of National Messaging services for 5,000 users in the UK. You will manage ITIL-based support processes, service agreements, and budget, while also contributing to the development of new products and services. This role involves working in a multi-functional, agile team environment and requires strong technical expertise in IT Service Management and Crisis Management.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Space Operations Engineer

This role involves ensuring the safe and efficient operation of in-orbit spacecraft, including assessing the health of the SKYNET fleet, monitoring spacecraft subsystems, and providing technical support. You will also be involved in project activities and customer monitoring during the assembly, integration, and test phases of new spacecraft.

Airbus Defence and Space East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Program Manager

This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of new product programs for Saab Seaeye, ensuring they meet cost, schedule, and quality targets. The Program Manager will manage cross-functional teams, maintain stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with Saab’s project delivery and risk management processes. The position supports Saab’s broader goal of establishing a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence across the UK and global organisation.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Engineering Technician

This role involves leading daily operations in an R&D facility focused on advanced underwater robotics, combining hands-on technical work with team coordination and safety leadership. The technician will build and test electro-mechanical systems, conduct technical reviews, and ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards. It’s a hands-on position at the intersection of engineering, testing, and team mentorship within a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on mission-critical technologies for secure military communications satellites, developing resilient systems for demanding environments. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, and leading complex engineering challenges with a focus on nuclear and radiation hardening.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Payload Software Engineer

This role involves developing advanced payload software for mission-critical defence and aerospace programmes, focusing on high-reliability software that supports payload operations, data processing, and system performance in demanding environments. You will work in a highly skilled team, applying engineering standards and solving complex problems to deliver innovative solutions.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £102,000 – £127,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Avionic Systems Integration Engineer

This role involves leading the integration and testing of complex avionics communications and power systems within safety-critical defence and aerospace programmes. The engineer will define system architecture, drive integration strategies in lab environments (including SIL, HIL, and Iron Bird), and act as technical authority across multidisciplinary teams. Emphasis is placed on hands-on testing, trade-off decisions, and managing requirements in a highly regulated context.

ALTEN London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Assembly Technician

This role involves assembling, repairing, and modifying complex electronic and mechanical systems used in radar, avionics, and underwater defence applications. The technician will work from technical drawings and defined procedures, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with manufacturing and safety protocols. The position supports legacy and current systems within a regulated environment and emphasizes traceability, team collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Morson Edge Dalgety Bay, Fife, KY11 9SB, United Kingdom £17 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager will lead the delivery of complex space, defence, and satellite communications projects, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing project plans, budgets, and risks, ensuring compliance in highly regulated environments, and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Redline Group Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £80,000 – £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Orbital Welding Production Technician

This role involves precision assembly and testing of aerospace devices in a Class 8 cleanroom. Responsibilities include high-pressure gas testing, leak detection, component cleaning, electrical and gas flow testing, and material joining processes like TIG and orbital welding.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Component Design Engineer

As a Component Design Engineer, you will design components and assemblies for next-generation gas turbine sub-systems, working in a large multi-disciplinary team. Responsibilities include delivering design solutions, supporting testing and verification, and developing tools and methods.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Verification & Validation Engineer

As a Verification & Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for creating structured verification plans and defining test requirements for global combat ship projects. You will work closely with the project team to ensure that all V&V activities meet business, customer, and regulatory requirements, and drive the engineering programme schedule to reduce technical risk.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Systems Engineer - PYRAMID

The Principal Systems Engineer role involves guiding the scope and direction of engineering projects, particularly a military aviation program focused on modular open systems architecture. Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, systems integration, verification, and mentoring junior engineers.

Synoptix Gloucestershire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Sheet Metal Work (RAF Hawk Jets)

This role involves repairing and maintaining RAF Hawk jets at one of the UK's leading flight schools. The position offers extensive training, development opportunities, and a rewarding, challenging work environment within a prestigious defence organisation.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical/Avionic Design Engineer

This role involves working with a global engineering team to design and certify electrical/avionic systems for large aircraft modifications. Responsibilities include addressing certification issues, compiling engineering documentation, and providing on-site support during project phases. The position offers opportunities to work on complex projects and contribute to the future of commercial aircraft modification.

Matchtech Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent