Latest Engineering Jobs

Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

This role involves leading the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for aerospace components, ensuring projects meet customer and regulatory standards. You will work closely with CNC Programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimize processes, resolve technical challenges, and support continuous improvement.

Shorterm Group Bristol, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Metrology Engineer

This role involves conducting dimensional inspections of high-spec components using advanced metrology equipment, creating and optimizing CMM programs, and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure parts meet exacting standards. The position offers opportunities for continuous improvement and career progression within a growing precision engineering business.

DCS Recruitment Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom £42,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer leads the technical execution of space missions, managing system requirements, technical budgets, and cross-disciplinary integration from development through on-orbit validation. This role acts as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, customers, and contractors, ensuring mission success through rigorous verification and risk management. The position requires deep expertise in satellite systems, including RF/optical payloads and ground station networks, within a hybrid work model based in Glasgow.

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

On-site Permanent

RF Payload Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and verifying RF payload solutions for spacecraft missions. Key responsibilities include system-level design, performance analysis, hardware specification, and payload verification through environmental testing and in-orbit commissioning. The position requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external subcontractors.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Propulsion Engineer

This role involves end-to-end engineering of spacecraft propulsion systems, including design, analysis, hardware build, testing, and in-orbit commissioning. The engineer will work across gas, chemical, and electric propulsion technologies, contributing to mission-critical projects from concept through to launch and on-orbit operations. A blend of hands-on technical work and analytical design is required, with close collaboration across teams and customers.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Software Engineer - Yocto/Linux

Develop and maintain embedded Linux software for satellite systems, focusing on Yocto-based builds and low-level hardware interfacing. Work closely with electrical engineering on board bring-up and fault-tolerant system design for nanosatellites. Implement communication protocols and daemons in C/C++ within a fast-paced space technology environment.

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

Quality Inspector (Aerospace / Precision)

Inspect machined components and welded assemblies using CMM/FARO Arm and conventional measuring tools to ensure compliance with specifications. Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams in a precision manufacturing environment. Receive training on CMM programming and work a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule with early finish on Fridays and paid overtime.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £38,000 – £42,000 pa

CNC Machinist (Aerospace/Fanuc Programming)

Operate, set, and program CNC turning machines (3- and 4-axis) to manufacture precision aerospace components in small batches. Work with metals like brass and stainless steel in a day-based role featuring an early finish on Fridays. Receive in-house manufacturer training and have opportunities for career progression within an established engineering firm.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom £20 – £21 ph

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

Heavy Mechanical Fitter

DO YOU HAVE HEAVY MECHANICAL FITTING EXPERIENCE - LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH PROGRESSION - DON'T MIND GETTING YOU HANDS DIRTY AT WORK? Is yes then please read on!Job title:Heavy Mechanical TechnicianJob location:Burton-On-TrentHourly pay rate:£22.50 Paye / £30.13 UmbrellaHours per...

Shorterm Group Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1JG, United Kingdom £22 – £30 ph

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop advanced aerospace systems with a focus on Environmental Control and Life Support Systems. Work within a collaborative engineering team to deliver concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with standards and optimisation for manufacturing. Activities include tolerance analysis, configuration control, and supporting production teams through the product lifecycle.

Line Up Aviation Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £35 – £46 ph

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Outdoor Test Facility Manager for Aerospace Research

Manage and operate a specialist aerospace research test facility with a focus on hydrogen systems, ensuring safe and efficient experimental operations. Lead technical staff, coordinate maintenance and upgrades, and support cutting-edge research in collaboration with engineers and researchers. This hands-on role requires strong technical leadership in safety-critical environments.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

Permanent

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications, with a focus on FPGA and ASIC-based systems. The Lead Electronics Engineer will design high-speed digital circuits, oversee complex HDI PCB development, and guide multidisciplinary teams through integration and space qualification. It is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in safety-critical hardware design and advanced manufacturing processes.

Platform Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa