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Software Engineer

Design, develop, and maintain software for defence and space applications using Java 17+ within Agile teams. Work across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with systems and hardware engineers to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions. Engage in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement while adhering to strict security and compliance standards.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Architect

As a Software Architect, you will design and deliver high-impact cloud-based geospatial software solutions for Defence and commercial sectors. You will work closely with System Architects, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable architectures, while contributing to technical reviews and documentation.

Airbus Defence and Space Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Materials Testing Technician (Engineering)

This role involves conducting a wide variety of tests on exotic materials, creating and testing material specimens, writing reports, and performing data analysis. You'll work in a lab setting with a team of technical experts, focusing on materials for the Defence and Aerospace industries.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Manager

This role involves leading quality assurance and control activities at a manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and industry-specific standards. The Quality Manager will drive continuous improvement, manage audits, resolve customer quality issues, and mentor a team, working closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain functions to maintain high-quality standards across aerospace, defence, and medical sectors.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Dundee, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Avionic Systems Engineer

This role involves leading avionics systems engineering activities across the full lifecycle, from requirements definition to verification, for advanced airborne systems. The engineer will integrate complex avionics subsystems, ensure compliance with aerospace safety and certification standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. It is a hands-on technical leadership position with a focus on navigation systems and system-of-systems integration within a defence or aerospace context.

Morson Edge Semley, Wiltshire, SP7 9AU, United Kingdom £60 – £70 ph

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Aerospace Engineering Project Manager

Lead complex aerospace engineering projects from concept to delivery, providing technical direction and decision-making while collaborating with global stakeholders and cross-functional teams. Focus on delivering compliant, on-time, and on-budget solutions within a high-integrity environment. Emphasis on continuous improvement through innovative engineering practices and leadership of technical teams.

Gold Group Borstal, Kent, United Kingdom £85,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Software Capability Lead

Leads the Model Based Software Engineering team, focusing on high-integrity aerospace software systems. Develops engineering talent, processes, and tools using model-driven design and simulation. Drives global best practices, compliance, and continuous improvement across a distributed team in Solihull, Derby, Indianapolis, and Friedrichshafen.

Rolls Royce Solihull, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Capability Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

As a Capability Manager - Mechanical, you will lead and develop a team of Mechanical Engineers, focusing on the design and delivery of Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems for naval applications. You will be responsible for technical leadership, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with processes and standards, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Principal Certification Engineer - Airborne Software and Hardware

This role involves leading the certification strategy for airborne software and hardware on a next-generation eVTOL aircraft, ensuring compliance with DO-178C and DO-254 standards across GCAA, EASA, and FAA regulations. You will develop certification plans, produce evidence, lead audits, and establish development assurance processes for safety-critical systems including fly-by-wire controls, electric propulsion, and battery management. The position offers the opportunity to shape engineering practices and grow into a leadership role within a pioneering electric aviation programme.

Rebel Recruitment Dubai, United Arab Emirates £10,000 pm

On-site Permanent

Project Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing

This role involves managing end-to-end aerospace manufacturing projects, ensuring on-time delivery, compliance with AS9100 standards, and coordination across engineering, quality, and production teams. The Project Manager will lead the Production Control team, oversee complex manufacturing processes including CNC machining and NDT, and drive continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

HR GO Recruitment Birchanger, Essex, CM23 5QH, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanisms Functional Manager

This role involves leading the mechanisms engineering function for spacecraft systems, ensuring technical excellence, cost control, and timely delivery of projects. The manager will guide design policy, mentor engineers, and resolve complex electro-mechanical issues while maintaining a strategic roadmap for future capabilities. Collaboration with project teams and functional leads is essential to manage risks and deliver high-reliability space mechanisms.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves hands-on mechanical design and multidisciplinary engineering for unmanned aerospace systems, including concept development, CAD modelling, and integration of payload and propulsion systems. The engineer will work across the full product lifecycle, from requirements through to testing, with a focus on innovative technologies such as eVTOL and all-electric propulsion. Collaboration with aircraft design teams and customers is key to optimising system performance.

Saab Oakley, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Radar Instructor

The Radar Instructor role involves delivering and developing training for sensor systems, including operator and maintainer courses. Responsibilities include planning, delivering, and reporting on training events, fault-finding on customer systems, and providing technical advice and support. The role requires travel within the UK and globally, with a focus on customer needs and collaboration.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Data Processing Technical Project Manager

As a Data Processing Technical Project Manager, you will coordinate between project managers and technical teams to deliver high-quality data processing products and services. You will manage the development of data processing deliverables, ensure alignment across teams, and apply robust software engineering practices to support predictable outcomes.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent