Latest Engineering Jobs

Production Planner

This role involves creating and managing production plans for high-performance RF and microwave technologies, ensuring alignment between customer demand, material availability, and manufacturing capacity. The planner will coordinate across engineering, supply chain, and production teams to maintain realistic, visible schedules and support on-time delivery. Key responsibilities include maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy, leading planning reviews, and driving improvements in production flow and schedule adherence.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Radar Instructor

Deliver and develop operator and maintainer training for radar and sensor systems, both in the UK and internationally. Responsibilities include course delivery, technical fault-finding, creating training materials, and providing expert input into system development and technical publications. The role involves customer engagement, training assurance, and support to trials and demonstrations, with regular travel and handling of classified material.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Process Engineer

This role involves developing and optimising advanced semiconductor and RF module assembly processes, with a focus on die attach and wire/ribbon bonding technologies. The engineer will work closely with RF teams to mature manufacturing techniques for scalable, reliable production. Key responsibilities include process control, yield improvement, and supporting new product introductions in a high-frequency electronics environment.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Applications Engineer

Design and develop software solutions for next-generation underwater robotics systems, including both new applications and enhancements to existing codebases. Work across backend server architecture and full-stack web technologies in support of advanced underwater vehicle systems. Operate within a secure defence environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols and clearance processes.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Purchasing Engineer / Buyer (Manufacturing)

This role involves sourcing materials and parts for manufacturing projects, negotiating with suppliers, and working closely with the procurement and workshop teams. The position offers equity, a company bonus, and opportunities for career progression within a rapidly growing start-up.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment South East London, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing moulds, tooling, jigs, and fixtures using CATIA V5, creating detailed engineering drawings, and developing concept designs for innovative components in the aerospace, defence, automotive, motorsport, and space industries. You will work closely with engineering and production teams to ensure designs meet manufacturing requirements and provide technical support throughout the manufacturing process.

Owen Daniels De214Ag, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa

CNC Turner - Machinist

This role involves creating and adjusting offline programmes for CNC turning, preparing tooling, setting up CNC lathes, and ensuring components meet precise dimensions and finish. The machinist will work in a precision manufacturing environment, handling setup, production, and quality checks.

ASC Connections Hp24Ad, United Kingdom £20 – £24

Space Propulsion Designer

Design and develop space propulsion system architectures, making trade-offs between stakeholder requirements, technical solutions, cost, risk, and schedule. Lead co-engineering activities, manage requirements and interfaces, and use MBSE and Agile methods throughout the project lifecycle. Work within a global aerospace manufacturer on advanced space systems for exploration, science, and orbital infrastructure.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Facility Manager

Manages technical and operational aspects of company facilities, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability. Oversees maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Implements energy-saving initiatives and ensures compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Project Engineer - Manufacturing

The Project Engineer - Manufacturing role involves managing a variety of projects for customers across the UK, dealing with designs, resources, timeframes, and customer expectations. You will play a key role in project designs and customer satisfaction, becoming a vital technical point of contact after training.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Cheddar, United Kingdom

Maintenance Engineer / PLC Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and repairing faults on advanced CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment, performing maintenance, calibration, and optimization, and working closely with remote teams to resolve technical issues. The position is fully onsite at a major aerospace facility in Bristol, offering a stable, long-term opportunity with structured onboarding and a path to becoming a site technical specialist.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Bs346Fb, United Kingdom

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will work with a leading Defence and Aerospace company to develop manufacturing processes, define production layouts, and create detailed process instructions. You will also support business process reviews and collaborate with various engineering teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Project Controller

The Project Controller will establish and maintain controls frameworks, programme schedules, and reporting tools for complex, multi-year space technology programmes. Working closely with Delivery Project Managers, the role involves managing baselines, cost performance, risk registers, and change control processes while leveraging modern project management platforms and data tools. The role emphasizes building scalable processes and improving delivery efficiency through automation, analytics, and AI-driven insights.

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

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Research Fellow in Magnetic Reconnection for Space Propulsion

The role involves conducting experimental research on magnetic reconnection for space propulsion, collaborating with the University of Oxford. You will design and test plasma devices in world-class vacuum facilities, contributing to a three-year project funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

University of Southampton Southampton, South East England, United Kingdom £36 – £44 pa

Contract

Project Manager - Contractor (Electrical Focus)

This role involves leading a team of engineers through the final design, manufacture, test, verification, and qualification phases of a high-resolution optical payload imager electronics programme. The Project Manager will manage project delivery, ensure alignment with programme objectives, and resolve technical and programme challenges.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom