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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Aerospace Tooling Design Engineer

This role involves designing and improving production tooling and fixtures in a specialist aerospace environment. Responsibilities include creating detailed engineering drawings, collaborating with manufacturing and process engineers, developing prototypes, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Expert Employment Lower Hartwell, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

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

Senior/Principal 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

Technical Project Manager

This role involves leading multidisciplinary engineering projects in the aerospace sector, from customer kick-off to warranty completion. Responsibilities include managing project plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring project success through various stages of design, integration, and testing.

Matchtech Wimborne Minster, Dorset, United Kingdom

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading the detailed design, development, and testing of a flight vehicle using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Responsibilities include translating concepts into system requirements, defining the vehicle architecture, leading trade studies, and managing technical interfaces with suppliers and stakeholders.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

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

Flight Dynamics Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and validating flight dynamics software for defence and space applications. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, contributing to mission analysis, system requirements, and technical documentation, while supporting business development and customer engagements.

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

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will work on complex aerospace projects, focusing on concept and detail design, supporting analysis, and processing engineering changes. They will collaborate with the design team and production engineering to develop new products and ensure designs are production-ready.

Morson Edge North Coker, Somerset, BA22 9HR, United Kingdom

Stuctures Technical Authority

This role involves leading the design, development, and analysis of aerospace structures, focusing on lightweight and composite materials. You will ensure structural integrity, perform load assessments, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex engineering challenges.

Owen Daniels Gu342Qe, United Kingdom £65,000 pa

GNC Algorithms Engineer

Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for spacecraft systems, spanning the full lifecycle from simulation and modelling to flight software integration and verification. Work on autonomous navigation, attitude control, and rendezvous operations within a multidisciplinary team. Utilise high-fidelity simulations and tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Python to deliver robust, flight-ready GNC solutions.

Holt Executive Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

Senior Electrical Systems Engineer

The role involves developing and maintaining spacecraft electrical systems and avionics architectures, managing electrical interfaces, and supporting integration and testing activities. The engineer will work closely with various teams and contribute to the technical development of a long-term space programme.

GlobalTech Recruitment London, United Kingdom £450 – £550 pd

Senior Systems Engineer

The Senior Systems Engineer will lead the specification, design, and integration of optical ground stations and related systems, ensuring end-to-end technical ownership from requirements to deployment. The role involves hands-on system testing, cross-functional collaboration, and leadership in systems engineering practices including MBSE and Agile workflows. Key responsibilities include risk management, verification planning, technical documentation, and mentoring junior engineers within a high-tech engineering environment.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

Control Systems Engineer

Design and develop control algorithms for laser communication systems, focusing on coarse and fine pointing mechanisms such as fast steering mirrors and gimbals. Build and maintain hardware-in-the-loop simulations to validate control software, and collaborate with software teams to implement and test solutions. Work within a high-performance engineering team advancing optical ground station technology for satellite communications.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Aa, United Kingdom

CNC Miller & Setter - Precision Aerospace

This role involves setting, proving, and operating CNC milling machines to produce high-precision aerospace components from complex engineering drawings. You will work independently across Mazak, Hurco, and Haas machines, developing machining strategies and maintaining quality standards in a low-volume, bespoke environment.

Adore Recruitment Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom

Quality Manager

This role involves leading the Quality Management System in a high-precision aerospace engineering environment, with direct shopfloor engagement and responsibility for AS9100-aligned processes, metrology, and inspection. The Quality Manager will drive a 'right-first-time' culture, manage audits, resolve non-conformances using structured problem-solving methods, and lead a small team across CNC machining, metal assemblies, and test operations. Emphasis is placed on data-driven quality KPIs, digital traceability, and continuous improvement through technology and process innovation.

HR GO Recruitment Watford, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required