Latest Defence Jobs

Principal Consultant

The Principal Systems Engineering Consultant leads major consulting projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Responsibilities include strategic advice on defence programs, developing architectures and technical roadmaps, business development, and mentoring junior consultants. The role involves working with clients in telecommunications, network systems, and military C4I systems.

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

Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance TechnicianLocation: Commutable from Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk and Hamilton (Surrounding Areas)Salary: Circa £40,000 - £41,000, rising to £46,000 - £48,000 after 3 monthsShift Pattern: 3-Shift Rotation (Moving to 4 on, 4 off Continental Shifts after training)First Achieve Engineering Recrutiment...

First Achieve Bathgate, Alba / Scotland, EH48 1PA, United Kingdom £39,000 – £45,000 pa

Design & Test Engineer - Space Systems

This role involves hands-on design, development, and testing of complex engineering hardware for space systems. Responsibilities include creating test methods, instrumentation, and data acquisition, as well as hardware assembly, integration, and analysis of test results. The position offers a broad engineering experience across multiple stages of the development lifecycle.

Alexander Associates United Kingdom

Lead Engineer

The Lead Engineer will lead the development and certification of advanced actuation and control systems for aerospace applications. Responsibilities include managing supplier engineering teams, creating system architectures, and championing process improvements.

Omega Resource Group Deeside, Clwyd, United Kingdom

Sales Lead, Earth Observation Data (Europe)

Lead sales strategy and close strategic deals for Earth Observation data across Europe, targeting government, defence, and commercial sectors. Drive end-to-end sales cycles for satellite data and imagery licensing, working closely with technical and product teams to tailor solutions. Position Open Cosmos’ space-based data capabilities in high-impact customer applications and industry forums.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Business Development Opportunities

This role involves identifying and closing new business opportunities across enterprise, institutional, and government markets. You will build strong customer relationships, collaborate with technical teams, and represent Open Cosmos at industry events. The position offers opportunities for growth at various career levels, from early career to established leaders.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Esa Qualified Inspector - Contractor

Inspect spacecraft electrical and mechanical harnesses to ensure compliance with ESA, ECSS, and IPC standards in a cleanroom environment. Conduct visual and electrical inspections, document non-conformances, and support root-cause analysis during build and integration. Verify mechanical integrity and process controls to maintain high-reliability spaceflight hardware.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Electrical Hardware Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team developing cutting-edge flight simulation technology. These systems replicate real-world aircraft environments and play a critical role in pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.This role...

Holt Executive West Sussex, United Kingdom

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, focusing on runtime assurance, mission safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work with high-integrity languages like SPARK Ada and contribute to the certification of autonomous systems.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Verification Engineer

Verification EngineerSalary to £60k + benefitsHybrid role - 3 days a week (Tues, Wed, Thurs) on-site in Witney, Oxfordshire,CompanyPioneering safeguards for embodied-AI, this company is building the trust layer for autonomy and physical AI. They aim to be the global...

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Systems Project Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Project Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced aerospace systems within a regulated, safety-critical environment.This role offers the chance to take ownership of small to medium projects or key elements...

Holt Executive Dorset, United Kingdom

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

This role involves leading and overseeing cybersecurity strategy and compliance across Thales Alenia Space's projects and products, from bid phase through development. The Cyber Security Authority ensures alignment with internal policies, regulatory standards, and customer requirements, while advising on security architecture, risk management, and supply chain resilience. Key responsibilities include validating security roadmaps, leading audits, and embedding secure practices within engineering and product teams across a complex, international matrix organization.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

TAS-I Cyber Security Authority

Act as the central cybersecurity authority for Thales Alenia Space's international operations, ensuring cybersecurity compliance across product lifecycles from bid to delivery. You will assess security risks, validate technical roadmaps, lead audits, and ensure alignment with international standards and Thales Group policies. The role involves close collaboration with engineering, procurement, and legal teams to embed security into solutions for government and institutional clients in high-stakes domains like navigation, telecommunications, and Earth observation.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Clean Water Industry Operative

DescriptionClaret Civil Engineering Ltd is looking for a reliable and motivated Clean Water Industry Operative to support the delivery of maintenance works across clean water assets and infrastructure. This is a practical, site-based role suited to someone with a strong...

Appcastenterprise Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom

Site Manager

DescriptionPlan and organise site work and activities.Monitor project progress and report to ensure work meets client standards.Make sure teams work efficiently and complete tasks on time.Ensure the correct construction methods and quality standards are followed.Manage workers, materials, plant, and equipment...

Appcastenterprise Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom