Latest Defence Jobs

Head of Electronics Engineering

This role involves leading and developing a team of 15 engineers specializing in Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components and radiation effects on electronics in space. Key responsibilities include managing project delivery, risk management, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Systems

The Head of Systems role involves leading and developing two teams of R&D engineers working on highly classified and technical products for space, land, and maritime defence. You will champion your teams, drive product development, and ensure projects stay on track in a dynamic and Agile environment.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer to develop and manage test solutions for advanced electro-mechanical systems in underwater robotics. Responsible for end-to-end test lifecycle, including test case design, automation, facility management, and team leadership. Works across electrical, mechanical, and software domains in a high-tech defence environment.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer will design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects. Responsibilities include leading the development of software architectures, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring junior engineers.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF Payload Engineer

The RF Payload Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing the RF payload of secure military communication satellites. This involves creating detailed RF systems, circuitry, and architectures, performing link analysis, and optimizing performance. The role is mission-critical and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to national security.

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

On-site Permanent

Senior RF Systems Engineer (Ground Segment)

This role involves designing and developing advanced RF systems for mission-critical military communications satellites. You will work on high-frequency and microwave applications, including RF circuitry, antennas, and system architectures, contributing to the performance and resilience of next-generation systems.

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

On-site Permanent

Repair Design Engineer

As a Repair Design Engineer, you will develop and implement innovative repair solutions for mission-critical aerospace components, working with advanced technologies and collaborating with MRO facilities. Your role involves defining repair instructions, establishing acceptance standards, and driving continuous improvement in repair processes.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Materials Engineer

The Materials Engineer role involves providing technical materials advice, designing test programmes, and analyzing test data for Defence Aerospace projects. You will also investigate engineering and manufacturing issues, participate in continuous improvement projects, and work in a high-regulated industry with a focus on safety and structured analysis.

Rolls Royce United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Systems Engineer

This role involves supporting the development of safety-critical aerospace systems across the full engineering lifecycle, with a focus on requirements capture, system architecture, and verification. The engineer will work within multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust design and ongoing airworthiness of life-saving ejection and crashworthy seating systems. It offers hands-on experience in complex, regulated aerospace programmes using formal systems engineering methods and standards.

Martin Baker Denham, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Production Planner/Controller - Aerospace

The role involves applying industrial engineering principles to improve efficiency and optimize workflows in the Apache helicopter MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) activities. Responsibilities include process analysis, production planning, and supporting cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance in a highly regulated environment.

Line Up Aviation Stockbridge, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Electronic Hardware Engineer

Design and develop complex, high-speed PCBs for ruggedised embedded computing systems used in aerospace and defence platforms. Work across the full product lifecycle from concept to production, focusing on signal integrity, EMC, and board-level debug in lab and field environments.

Curtiss Wright Corporation Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electronic Design Engineer

You'll design and develop avionics and embedded electronic systems for fixed-wing autonomous aircraft, including system architecture, PCB design, testing, and integration. Senior candidates will also set technical direction and mentor engineers.

Matchtech Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Trainer Academic/Physic Teacher {MoD

This role involves teaching and training the next generation of UK Armed Forces recruits in fields such as electronics, microelectronics, radar, telecommunications, and avionics systems. The Trainer Academic will prepare and deliver course modules, assist with technical administration, and contribute to the continuous improvement of training programs.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £44,546 – £47,417 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

Senior Software Engineer

You will design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable software solutions for mission-critical operations in the Defence and National Security sector. Collaborate with a skilled team to solve complex technical challenges using modern front-end and backend technologies, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.

Addition Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required