Jobs in Reading

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. The specialist will coordinate across multiple organisations, identify integration risks, and support governance through detailed architectural analysis and transition planning in a complex, high-security environment.

BAE Systems Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

Acts as a key integration specialist between Enterprise Architecture, delivery teams, and international partners, ensuring alignment of power and propulsion system designs across the Edgewing joint venture. Focuses on identifying integration risks, maintaining system boundaries, and supporting governance in a complex, multi-organizational defence technology environment.

BAE Systems Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3HH, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineering Specialist Edgewing

This role involves supporting the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in developing and implementing frameworks, processes, and ways of working across multidisciplinary teams. The specialist will coordinate activities, contribute to programme planning and risk management, and help embed consistent operational approaches within Edgewing and partner organisations. The position supports a joint venture focused on advancing defence technology through UK, Italian, and Japanese collaboration.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Requirements Management Specialist Edgewing

As a Requirements Management Specialist, you will support the management and continuous improvement of demand and requirements processes across the Digital Information organisation. You will work closely with business stakeholders, strategy teams, and delivery functions to ensure business needs are captured, prioritised, and translated into actionable requirements.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

Contract Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer - Aerospace & DefenceLocation: Dundee, Glasgow, Greater London or Remote (UK)Salary: £40,000 - £50,000Eligibility: UK Citizens Only (Defence Sector Requirement)A leading engineering manufacturer operating within the Aerospace & Defence sector is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer...

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Product Test Manager

This role involves leading the development and execution of avionics hardware testing for spacecraft, from integration through to launch. The Product Test Manager will conduct flight model testing, debug circuit-level issues, and support test readiness reviews, while working closely with engineering teams to ensure reliability and safety. Emphasis is placed on improving test methodologies, automating processes, and maintaining rigorous data integrity across the spacecraft lifecycle.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Supply Chain Quality Manager (SCQM)

As a Supply Chain Quality Manager, you will manage the purchase phase of the supply chain process, ensuring on-time and quality delivery of hardware from suppliers. You will build strong relationships with suppliers, manage contracts, and participate in cost and schedule improvement initiatives. This role involves frequent international travel and working closely with multi-functional teams.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Trainer

As an Electronics Trainer, you will deliver high-impact technical training to defence personnel, covering areas like electronics, radar, telecommunications, and avionics systems. You will prepare and deliver engaging training modules, collaborate with internal and external teams, and continuously improve the quality of training.

First Military Recruitment Lyneham, Wiltshire, SN15 4PS, United Kingdom £44,000 – £46,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mission Operations Preparation Engineer

This role involves preparing spacecraft missions for operational success by developing procedures, tools, and strategies across the mission lifecycle. The engineer will work closely with systems, software, and flight operations teams to ensure spacecraft designs are operable and validated through testing and simulation. It's a collaborative position focused on mission readiness, operational problem-solving, and supporting live operations in a cutting-edge space technology environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £94,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Preforming

Develop and deliver automated composite preforming processes for next-generation aerospace components, including fan blades and containment casings, within Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan® programme. Work across cross-functional teams and external partners to industrialise advanced manufacturing methods, ensuring safety, quality, and zero-defect outcomes. The role involves technical ownership of process development, tooling design, and process control documentation in a high-performance engineering environment.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Operations - Aerospace Interiors

Leads manufacturing operations for aerospace interiors, focusing on New Product Introduction and transition to serial production. Drives operational excellence, quality, and compliance while collaborating with offshore facilities and cross-functional teams. Responsible for building high-performing teams and ensuring regulatory standards are met.

AVIC Cabin Systems (UK) Limited Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

IT Security Manager

This role involves leading a small cybersecurity team to strengthen the organization's security posture across IT systems, cloud infrastructure, and applications. The IT Security Manager will implement security controls, manage risk and compliance, oversee incident response, and embed security into development and operational processes. A strong focus is placed on hands-on technical leadership, continuous improvement, and fostering a security-aware culture across the business.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Applied AI Engineer: Space & EO (Data)

You will design and deliver AI-powered pilots and applications using Earth Observation data, build computer vision models, and develop AI workflows that combine EO data with LLM orchestration. Your role involves integrating AI capabilities into the DataCosmos platform, supporting deployment, and collaborating with commercial teams and partners to solve real-world challenges.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Mission Manager

As a Mission Manager, you will coordinate complex space mission activities from development to operations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders. Your role involves managing schedules, budgets, and technical requirements, ensuring successful mission delivery and alignment with customer needs.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Flight Software Engineer

Develop mission-critical onboard software for spacecraft and satellite platforms operating in extreme environments. Work on real-time embedded systems using C/C++ and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of software with avionics and hardware subsystems. Engage in testing, validation, and troubleshooting across the full lifecycle of space missions.

Alexander Associates California, Stirling And Falkirk, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required