Latest Defence Jobs

Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager role involves championing growth in the maritime sector by identifying and securing new business opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and leading the entire sales cycle. You will work closely with technical teams, product development, and marketing to ensure solutions meet customer needs and market demands, while also representing Airbus at industry events and conferences.

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager will join a team of ex-military professionals, focusing on growing Airbus's maritime business by identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and leading the sales cycle. The role involves regular engagement with the Royal Navy and contributing to strategic planning and product development.

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Engineer (Automation / Manufacturing)

This role involves leading the delivery of complex robot-based electromechanical systems for industrial automation across high-tech sectors. You'll manage projects from a technical, commercial, and operational standpoint, working within a cross-functional team to ensure on-time, on-budget completion. The company supports career development with training, flexible working, and early finishes, set within a modern, established facility.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Sheffield, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Materials Engineer (Lab Based)

This role involves conducting a wide variety of tests on exotic materials for the Defence and Aerospace industries, including destructive and non-destructive testing. You will be responsible for creating and testing material specimens, writing reports, and analyzing data, with opportunities for career progression and project ownership.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £38,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

PPS Integration Specialist Edgewing

As a PPS Integration Specialist, you will coordinate architecture and solution integration activities across the Edgewing JV and the Power & Propulsion Systems (PPS) domain. You will work with multiple stakeholders to ensure designs remain aligned, identify integration risks, and support governance and delivery activities in a complex, multi-organisation environment.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Planner

This role involves translating electrical design data, CAD models, and circuit drawings into detailed, repeatable manufacturing build instructions for aircraft systems. The engineer will work directly with production teams on the shop floor, supporting the installation of electrical looms, panels, racks, and components, while ensuring design intent is maintained. Collaboration with design, production, and supply chain teams is key throughout the manufacturing and integration lifecycle.

Appcastenterprise Samlesbury, PR5 0UE, United Kingdom £44,907 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Hardware Test Development Engineer

Develop and support automated test equipment (ATE) systems for embedded computing products in a high-reliability manufacturing environment. Work involves test instrumentation, automation tools, and design for testability on complex PCBs. Supports production with custom test fixtures and diagnostic firmware integration.

Technical Futures Ltd Co49Wn, CO4 9WN, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior / Principal Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of safety-critical electronic control systems for aerospace applications, from concept through certification and production. Design and validate analogue and digital circuits for embedded systems within a highly regulated environment. Collaborate with global engineering teams and mentor junior engineers in a multidisciplinary setting.

Acorn by Synergie Yeovil, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer6 month contractBased in FarnboroughOffering £27.82ph Inside IR35Do you have experience using SolidWorks Electrical toolset?Do you have experience in the Aviation industry?Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?If your answer to these is yes, then this...

ARM Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom

Automation Engineer

This role involves engineering secure and modern endpoint platforms in a high-integrity Defence environment, with a focus on automation, CI/CD pipelines, and platform reliability. You'll design and manage operating system configurations, endpoint technologies, and print/scan services using tools like PowerShell, Python, and Ansible. The role emphasizes secure-by-design principles, automated testing, and agile practices within a collaborative engineering team.

Sopra Steria Gloucester, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Process Technician (Chemical)

This role involves operating and monitoring pilot plant equipment, supporting process trials, and maintaining a safe and organised working environment. You will also assist with equipment setup, routine maintenance, and data recording, working closely with engineers and scientists to scale up advanced recycling processes.

Rise Technical Recruitment Bristol, United Kingdom £30,000 – £38,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Systems Engineer

Our Client is seeking Systems Engineers who have experience of the whole Systems Lifecycle from Concept through to Delivery. This will involve Requirements Capture, System Design, Integration, Test, Verification / Validation of high integrity Embedded related products ideally for the...

In-Parallel Computer Staff Ltd London, United Kingdom

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

Maintenance Engineer (multiskilled)

This role involves maintaining and repairing CNC machinery and production equipment, managing a preventative maintenance schedule, and driving reliability improvements. You'll work in a precision engineering environment, focusing on minimising downtime and maintaining high standards.

Shorterm Group Tamworth, United Kingdom £35,000 – £40,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Business Development Lead - LMUK Space

This role involves driving Lockheed Martin's Space business growth in the UK, particularly in National Security & Defence and Civil Space. Responsibilities include cultivating senior-level relationships, converting market intelligence into strategies, and collaborating with various teams to achieve regional commitments.

Lockheed Martin Ampthill, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £98,000 – £122,000 pa

On-site Permanent