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Product Marketing Manager

This role focuses on developing and executing product marketing strategy for SatVu’s high-fidelity thermal satellite imagery and Earth Observation services. The Product Marketing Manager will translate complex technical capabilities into clear, customer-facing messaging, create sales enablement materials, and support go-to-market initiatives across key verticals such as National Security, Economic Monitoring, and Climate Resilience. The position works closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to drive product positioning and competitive differentiation.

SatelliteVu London, United Kingdom, ENG, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer

We are seeking a talented and motivated Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced flight dynamics capabilities for defence and space applications. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and evolution of sophisticated...

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £85,000 pa

Global Defence Product Sales Responsible

This role involves driving business growth in the defence sector by identifying and capturing opportunities with government, military, and prime contractor customers. The candidate will develop capture strategies, lead cross-functional teams, and translate complex engineering solutions into customer value, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. It requires strong knowledge of defence procurement and customer relationship management within a regulated, security-conscious environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Panel Wirer (Aerospace/Defence/Security Clearance Assistance)

This role involves wiring large-scale electrical projects in aerospace and defence, including cabinet, rack, and box wiring. You'll create and route wire harnesses, terminate connectors, and interpret technical drawings. The company supports security clearance and offers training, progression, and a structured career path in a high-integrity environment.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1GP, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Production Manager (Electronics/Aerospace/Defence)

Oversee production and manufacturing operations in electronics for aerospace and defence, supporting new product introduction, quality assurance, and legacy systems. Key responsibilities include developing DFM and DFT procedures and acting as technical liaison between internal teams and customers. Role emphasizes technical leadership, process improvement, and career development within a high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1GP, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

Lead the development of advanced electronics for FPGA and ASIC-based space systems, spanning the full hardware lifecycle from design to space qualification. Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and oversee integration, testing, and manufacturing with internal and external partners.

Platform Recruitment Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Electronics Engineer

This role involves leading the end-to-end development of high-reliability electronics for space and defence applications, with a focus on FPGA and ASIC-based systems. The Lead Electronics Engineer will design high-speed digital circuits, oversee complex HDI PCB development, and guide multidisciplinary teams through integration and space qualification. It is a senior technical leadership position requiring deep expertise in safety-critical hardware design and advanced manufacturing processes.

Platform Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop precision mechanical systems for optical payloads in space and defence applications, covering concept to manufacturing. Lead thermal and structural analysis, qualification testing, and supplier management. Work on high-reliability hardware for space environments, including vacuum and launch load conditions.

Morgan McKinley (South West) Paris, France

Aerospace Propulsion Engineer

This role involves supporting Aerospace Propulsion programs by conducting assembly and component analysis, preparing bid and proposal documents, and participating in Change Review Board meetings. You will also support the creation of detailed IRAD plans and continuous improvement projects, working closely with a team focused on advanced materials and propulsion systems.

Expert Employment Westcott, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £36,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Shipping Manager / Officer

Organise domestic and international shipments of satellite components and sensitive payloads, ensuring compliance with UK export controls, ITAR/EAR regulations, and customs requirements. Manage relationships with freight forwarders, oversee shipping documentation, and improve logistics processes within a high-tech aerospace and defence environment.

Hays Procurement Jobs Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Contract Clearance Required

Head of Software Engineering

Leads the software engineering function within BlueBear, a Saab company, driving strategy, technical excellence, and team development across R&D, product, and customer programmes. Responsible for shaping software architecture, fostering DevOps and CI/CD practices, and ensuring delivery of secure, high-quality systems in defence and autonomy domains. Works cross-functionally with engineering, product, and programme teams to advance organisational capability and innovation.

Saab United Kingdom

Avionics Systems Engineer

Our client, a prominent organisation within the Defence and Security sector, is actively seeking a Avionics Systems Engineer to join their innovative team at RAF Coningsby. This permanent role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge defence technologies, contributing to...

Matchtech Lincolnshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £55,000 pa

Senior MMIC Design Engineer

Design and develop high-performance MMICs using GaAs, GaN, and InP technologies for microwave and millimetre-wave applications from 37GHz to 115GHz. Perform circuit simulation, layout, and verification, and collaborate with semiconductor foundries and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, manufacturable solutions. Lead design reviews and support testing in advanced RF laboratories.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior FPGA Engineer | Cambridgeshire

This role involves translating complex customer requirements into robust FPGA implementations, focusing on AMD (Xilinx) silicon and Zynq SoC devices. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, solving high-stakes problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing, and have the opportunity to broaden your skill set across multiple sectors.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Mechanisms Manager

This role involves leading a team of mechanical engineers focused on spacecraft mechanisms and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, and design consistency. The manager will oversee work packages, mentor engineers, resolve technical issues, and maintain a strategic roadmap for mechanisms development. Collaboration with project and functional leads is key to managing risks, resources, and innovation in high-reliability aerospace applications.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Interconnects Design Engineer

Design and develop cable assemblies and harnesses for advanced defence and aerospace systems using Zuken E3. Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues, support product verification, and improve design processes. Focus on creating electrical schematics and ensuring robust interconnect solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Carbon 60 Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £48 – £50 ph