Latest Defence Jobs

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

Systems Engineer Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, developing architectures and system integration strategies, and mentoring junior consultants. The position requires extensive experience in defence systems engineering, stakeholder engagement, and business development.

Gregory Martin International Po63Ru, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Systems Engineering Consultant

The role involves leading major consulting projects in systems engineering, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, and mentoring junior consultants. The position requires extensive experience in defence systems engineering, strong stakeholder engagement, and business development skills.

Gregory Martin International Po63Ru, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Beca/ Young Talent Program 2026-2027

This role offers a 12-month full-time paid internship within Thales Alenia Space’s Young Talent Program, providing hands-on experience on real space industry projects across technical and operational domains. Participants will work in a multicultural environment with mentorship, formal training, and exposure to international missions, including exploration projects like Mars science missions. The program supports professional growth through structured on-the-job learning, networking, and potential postgraduate education access.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Hybrid Internship Clearance Required

Software and Satellite Operations Quality Assurance Engineer

This role involves ensuring software quality across the full development lifecycle for satellite systems while also providing mission assurance during satellite operations, including anomaly response and commissioning. The engineer will lead root cause analyses, manage non-conformances, and improve processes using standards like ISO 29110 and ECSS. A key focus is bridging software QA with automated satellite operations, supporting AI/ML-driven fleet management and enhancing fault detection and recovery systems.

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

Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space technology and hardware programmes. Responsibilities include managing project objectives, budgets, risks, and relationships with stakeholders, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues.

Alexander Associates Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

Senior Project Manager - Space Systems

This role involves leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams to deliver complex space hardware and technology development programmes. Responsibilities include managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder relationships, while working closely with engineering teams to resolve technical issues and ensure successful project delivery.

Alexander Associates Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £75,000 pa

Optical Systems Engineer

Design and develop space-borne optical systems from concept through manufacturing, integration, and verification. Lead optical metrology and environmental testing programmes, support payload alignment, and manage technical documentation for spacecraft optical payloads. Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance imaging systems for space applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Software Solution Architect

Software Solutions Architect - Autonomous & Robotic Systems£80,000 + Bonus (OTE £100,000+)Newcastle upon Tyne, Hybrid 3/2, Relocation Package AvailableKO2's client is one of the world's leading providers of counter-mine and combat engineering systems, supplying complex autonomous and remote-controlled equipment to...

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Northumberland, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa

Principal Engineer

This role involves leading and managing technical development projects, providing strategic direction, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The Principal Engineer will work closely with internal and external teams, drive project milestones, and contribute to the growth of engineering capabilities within a highly regulated industry.

Platform Recruitment Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Information & Cybersecurity Assurance Manager

This role involves leading cybersecurity and information assurance activities across product and service development lifecycles, with a focus on Secure by Design principles. The individual will manage certifications, contractual security obligations, and third-party compliance while supporting incident response and space licensing security requirements. They will also lead vulnerability management, penetration testing coordination, and governance of security controls across infrastructure, cloud, and applications.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Mechanical Fitter

This hands-on role involves assembling, integrating, and testing complex mechanical and electrical systems in a quality-driven, regulated environment. Responsibilities include precision assembly, fault-finding, and maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Orion Electrotech Lydiard Tregoze, Wiltshire, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer ensures compliance with quality standards, develops and maintains quality plans, conducts root cause analysis, and supports continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. They work closely with suppliers and participate in design reviews and process validation activities.

Petrie Recruitment Neath, Cymru / Wales, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Business Development Manager

This role involves building and leading commercial activity for a space technology start-up, turning emerging capabilities into customer relationships and revenue. Responsibilities include developing commercial strategies, identifying target markets, and managing the full business development process from initial engagement to contract close.

Unify London, United Kingdom

Quality Engineer

Conduct quality assurance activities in a regulated manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 9001 and AS9100. Develop inspection and control plans, lead root cause investigations, and support audits and continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to maintain quality across the production lifecycle.

Petrie Recruitment Sa107Dr, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa