Latest Defence Jobs

Cyber Security Manager

This role involves leading the development and implementation of Saab UK's Cyber Security Strategy, with a focus on threat intelligence, compliance with defence standards like DefStan 05-138 and ISO 27001, and resilience across the supply chain. The manager will oversee incident response, conduct security audits, embed security into engineering projects via DevSecOps, and deliver tailored training programs. Working across high-security defence environments, the role requires close collaboration with IT, security teams, and national agencies.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

Project Manager

This role involves managing a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from rapid prototyping and research to complex hardware development and system integration within a defence and aerospace context. The Project Manager ensures on-time, on-cost, and high-quality delivery while leading cross-functional teams, overseeing financial performance, and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include bid management, stakeholder engagement, supply chain coordination, and mentoring project leads in a highly innovative, experimental environment.

Saab Bedford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer£36,000 - £42,000 + Training + Progression + Early Friday FinishMonday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00. Friday, 08:30 - 13:00Bingley - Commutable from Bradford, Shipley, Keighley, Leeds, HalifaxAre you a quality engineer with a background in manufacturing or precision...

Elix Sourcing Solutions Bingley, United Kingdom £36,000 – £42,000 pa

Embedded Systems Engineer

Design and develop real-time embedded software and firmware for satellite communications systems, spanning both space and ground infrastructure. Work on FPGA-based solutions, low-level hardware control, and high-reliability communication protocols in a multidisciplinary engineering environment. Focus on fault tolerance, performance optimisation, and integration across RF, DSP, and embedded systems.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Design Engineering Manager — CATIA / SolidWorks

This role involves hands-on design engineering using CATIA and SolidWorks to develop precision aerospace components, translating customer requirements into manufacturable designs. The individual will directly engage with clients, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring technical accuracy, producibility, and configuration control. It's a leadership position with technical depth, offering the chance to shape the design function in a growing aerospace business.

BPA Ta126Hb, United Kingdom

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the design and development of UAV/drone launch systems, developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of complex parts and assemblies. They will use CAD tools like SolidWorks, perform engineering calculations, and support in-house prototype builds.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hr36Pb, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Engineering Technician (mechatronic)

Engineering technician - mechanical, mechatronics or electrical Advanced Biomedical Technology | West London full time on site This is a rare opportunity to join a growing company at the forefront of advanced biomedical engineering. Are you an HNC (or higher)...

NEUTRA Notting Barns, Greater London

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

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