Latest Aerospace Engineering Jobs

Aerospace Assembly Fitter

This role involves assembling and fitting precision aerospace components according to engineering drawings and specifications. Responsibilities include using hand tools, measuring equipment, and maintaining quality standards in a regulated manufacturing environment.

THOMAS Professional Warmley, Gloucestershire, BS15 4PP, United Kingdom £36,000 – £40,000 pa

Reader in Aerospace

This role involves leading a high-impact research agenda in Future of Flight, with a focus on integrated, sustainable, or frontier aerospace systems. The appointee will drive innovation in aerospace engineering research, secure external funding, and shape both research and teaching within the department. They will also mentor early-career researchers and contribute to curriculum development aligned with emerging aerospace technologies.

Aston University Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £58 – £67 pa

Permanent

Professor in Aerospace and Future Flight

This role involves leading high-impact research and shaping the academic direction of aerospace and future flight technologies at a UK university. The professor will drive innovation in one or more of three key areas: integrated aerospace systems, sustainable propulsion and manufacturing, or intelligent and hypersonic flight systems. Responsibilities include securing research funding, developing industry partnerships, mentoring researchers, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate aerospace engineering programmes with a research-informed curriculum.

Aston University Birmingham, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £67 – £104 pa

Permanent

Systems Engineering Team Lead

Leads a team of systems engineers while actively contributing to the design and development of complex spacecraft systems across the full lifecycle, from mission concept to integration and verification. Focuses on technical trade-offs, requirements management, and cross-disciplinary coordination within a high-tech space organisation. Offers leadership responsibility alongside hands-on engineering in a collaborative, international environment.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £98,000 pa

Quality Engineer - Aerospace Manufacturing

This role involves ensuring quality standards in an aerospace manufacturing environment by developing and maintaining quality management systems, conducting audits, and supporting regulatory compliance. The engineer will lead quality initiatives using tools like SPC, FMEA, and Six Sigma, investigate quality issues across products and processes, and contribute to design reviews and new product introductions. It offers the chance to work on technically challenging projects within a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and professional growth.

Matchtech Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Structural Engineer- Aerospace

This role involves performing static strength analysis on metallic and composite aerospace structures, building and running FEA models, and supporting structural testing. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, and test teams, and have the opportunity to influence the design and performance of cutting-edge aerospace structures.

Copello Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £40,000 – £75,000 pa

Project Manager/Engineer

This role involves managing complex aerospace engineering projects across environmental control, hydraulics, and life support systems. The candidate will create and monitor project plans using earned value metrics, coordinate design reviews, manage supplier work packages, and ensure adherence to cost, schedule, and quality targets. The position requires strong project engineering experience within the aerospace or similar high-integrity engineering sector.

Honeywell Aerospace Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Supplier Quality Engineer

This role involves working closely with suppliers and internal teams to improve quality performance, resolve issues, and support the business in achieving zero-defect objectives. Responsibilities include leading supplier audits, performance reviews, and implementing corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques.

Owen Daniels Cv79Ju, United Kingdom

Mechanical Design Engineer

Design and develop advanced aerospace systems with a focus on Environmental Control and Life Support Systems. Work within a collaborative engineering team to deliver concept and detailed designs, ensuring compliance with standards and optimisation for manufacturing. Activities include tolerance analysis, configuration control, and supporting production teams through the product lifecycle.

Line Up Aviation Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom £35 – £46 ph

Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Integrator

This role involves designing and integrating sophisticated sensors and mission systems onto high-performance uncrewed aircraft. Responsibilities include creating detailed 3D CAD models, performing FEA and thermal assessments, and troubleshooting fitment and structural issues during integration and flight trials.

Copello Aberporth, Dyfed, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Propulsion Engineer

This role involves end-to-end engineering of spacecraft propulsion systems, including design, analysis, hardware build, and testing for gas, chemical, and electric systems. The engineer will support missions from project scoping through to in-orbit commissioning, working across simulation, documentation, and hands-on assembly. A rare blend of analytical and practical engineering is required within a multidisciplinary team environment.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

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

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 Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves leading the design and implementation of electrical and cabling systems from concept through to production, with a focus on new product introduction and process optimisation. The engineer will ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards, develop manufacturing documentation, and improve production efficiency in a regulated, high-mix environment. Key responsibilities include driving continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Gold Group Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior AIT Test Engineer

This role involves leading assembly, integration, and test (AIT) activities for on-board processor units in advanced space communications systems. The engineer will perform hands-on electrical, thermal, and environmental testing, including vibration, shock, and vacuum, ensuring validation of satellite payload and subsystems. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required during integration with ground test equipment and throughout the test lifecycle.

Enterprise Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £80,000 pa