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Software Engineer

3 weeks ago

Flarebright Bicester £39,000 – £49,000 pa

Contributes across the full development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design to system integration, testing and troubleshooting of safety-critical navigation and autonomy software in C++. Works with a multidisciplinary team on real-time embedded systems, hardware/software-in-the-loop testing and flight test activities, producing design documentation and test reports.

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Additive Manufacturing Engineer

6 days ago

Rolls Royce Bristol

Develops and matures additive manufacturing processes for aero components in a pre-production facility, covering build preparation, machine operation and post-processing. Owns the technical package including product verification, change control and operational support, working across design, operations and suppliers to hit cost and quality targets. Focuses on new part introduction and continuous improvement toward TRL 8.

On-site Clearance Required

Quantum Computational Science Specialist

Last week

Rolls Royce Derby

Lead quantum computing research at Rolls-Royce, developing error-corrected algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical workflows for aerospace design. Work spans quantum chemistry, linear equation solvers, tensor networks and HPC emulation, collaborating with quantum companies, universities and government labs.

Hybrid
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Quality Control Technician

5 days ago

Spire Glasgow

Inspect incoming, in-process and outgoing spacecraft hardware against engineering drawings and aerospace workmanship standards, resolving supplier engineering queries with Quality, Engineering and Supply Chain. Maintain traceable records, escalate non-conformances, and support calibration and maintenance of inspection tools such as callipers, torque drivers and microscopes.

On-site Clearance Required
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Launch Services Contracts Manager

Last month

Spire Glasgow

Owns the global launch services commodity end-to-end, from market intelligence and vendor sourcing through commercial framework design, negotiation and supplier performance management. Acts as the single commercial authority for dedicated and rideshare launch capacity, working with Legal, Finance and technical teams on contracts, SLAs and export compliance.

Linux Systems Engineer

3 months ago

Airbus Defence and Space Stevenage

Design, provision and maintain Linux systems and engineering hardware underpinning a defence and space development environment, with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The role provides technical leadership across projects, using Ansible and scripting (Python, BASH, PERL or PowerShell) to automate and improve infrastructure, while working with security teams on compliance.

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

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Systems Engineer - TEMPEST/EMC

4 months ago

Airbus Defence and Space Portsmouth

Systems Engineer role focused on TEMPEST and EMC engineering for MOD, Government and SATCOM projects, working on stable long-term programmes with end-to-end products manufactured onsite in clean rooms. Responsibilities include eliciting and validating TEMPEST/EMC requirements, developing systems models and simulations, defining architectures with IS/IT specialists, and discussing requirements with suppliers of hardware, software and firmware.

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Research Fellow in Transient Astrophysics

Last month

University of Southampton Southampton £36,636 – £44,746 pa

Lead a research area within the five-year STFC TRANSCEND collaboration, using Vera Rubin/LSST transient data and the 4MOST TiDES survey to study supernovae, host galaxies, black hole growth and Dark Energy. The role involves scientific programming in Python, collaboration visits across QUB, Lancaster, Oxford and Southampton, and contributing to TiDES infrastructure work.

On-site Contract
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Control Systems Engineer - Test Rigs

5 days ago

Safran Wolverhampton

Design, develop, commission and support advanced aerospace test rigs, building real-time control solutions and integrating hardware and software across the full lifecycle. Work with LabVIEW, NI platforms, PLCs, Beckhoff, TwinCAT and EtherCAT on hydraulic, electro-mechanical and actuation test equipment, diagnosing faults and improving legacy systems within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

On-site

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer

Yesterday

NewOrbit Space Reading

First full-time engineering role on the NEO-1 satellite, designing mechanical hardware such as brackets, panels, mounts and thermal-control hardware in a large shared 3D CAD assembly. You will produce GD&T manufacturing drawings, run clash checks, support PLM/ECO data, and see parts through prototyping and environmental testing with a small multidisciplinary team.

Hybrid Permanent

AIT Systems Integration Engineer

4 days ago

NewOrbit Space Reading

Owns functional and system-level testing of spacecraft and verification tracking for each satellite campaign, taking satellites from integrated subsystems to flight-ready, fully verified vehicles. Bridges systems engineering, subsystem teams and AIT functions, turning requirements into test procedures, leading test campaigns and closing out requirements with traceable evidence. Hands-on with EGSE, checkout systems and RF test equipment in a SmallSat environment.

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Export Control and Security Lead

Last week

Filtronic Stockton-on-Tees

Acts as the company's Security Controller, owning Facility Security Clearance and Industry Personnel Security Assurance approvals while leading the export control and security compliance framework. Ensures controlled, military and dual-use goods, software and technology are correctly identified, licensed and exported, working with the MoD, ISAC and other regulators. Partners across engineering, commercial and supply chain to embed compliance and prepare for regulatory audits.

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Product Assurance Payload Lead

Last week

Filtronic Stockton-on-Tees

Leads product assurance across space payload programmes from concept to customer delivery, ensuring compliance with ECSS, ESA and NASA standards. Works with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and programme teams on component qualification, non-conformance investigations and design reviews. Requires UK security clearance and existing right to work.

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded FPGA engineer

Yesterday

Cortech Talent Solutions Stirling £40,000 – £65,000 pa

Develop, test and debug embedded software for electronics, supporting integration of microprocessors, microcontrollers, FPGAs and SoC devices. Assist with FPGA development including RTL design, simulation and verification using Verilog and VHDL, plus system-level testing and hardware/software integration. Collaborate with hardware, FPGA and software engineers on flight-computer solutions for aerospace, satellites and spacecraft.

Hybrid

Design Engineer (Defence/Aerospace) (Creo experience)

Last week

Envisage Recruitment Limited Coventry £45,000 pa

Hands-on design delivery role producing 3D CAD models, detailed drawings and assembly designs for low- and medium-volume engineering products, with a focus on tolerances, materials, fabrication and manufacturability. Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing and Supply Chain from concept through to production, managing CAD data, BoMs and drawing packs in PLM systems. Creo and Windchill preferred, SolidWorks considered; defence/aerospace context with UK Security Clearance required.

Clearance Required