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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

Senior Electronics Design Engineer || Reading

This role involves leading the design of electronic circuits and systems, reviewing customer requirements, preparing bills of materials, managing project risks, and mentoring engineers. The position is based in Reading and supports aerospace, defence, and industrial sectors.

Proactive Earley, Berkshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Project Engineer

The Project Engineer role involves coordinating technical activities across engineering teams and stakeholders, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring project delivery in a sensitive Defence and aerospace environment. Key responsibilities include technical leadership, stakeholder management, and compliance with engineering standards.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom £70 – £78 ph

Junior Project Manager - Defence & Aerospace

This role involves supporting the delivery of sensitive MOD and aerospace programmes by assisting with project planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication. The Junior Project Manager will work closely with senior managers, technical teams, and suppliers, contributing to the successful execution of critical projects in a fast-paced environment.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Cliddesden, Hampshire, RG25 2JJ, United Kingdom £55 – £500 ph

Aerospace Manual Machine Setter/Operator

This role involves setting and operating specialist thread rolling machinery to manufacture high-quality aerospace components. Responsibilities include machine set-ups, tooling changes, precision inspections, and maintaining quality standards. The position offers training in a specialist process and is suitable for those with manual machine-setting and engineering inspection experience.

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

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

Product Assurance Engineer

The Product Assurance Engineer will lead product assurance and quality activities for complex space payload hardware, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards. Responsibilities include managing quality plans, component qualification, and continuous improvement initiatives, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams.

Copello Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Security Infrastructure Systems Engineer

The role involves maintaining, securing, and improving core IT infrastructure with a focus on resilience, compliance, and proactive threat mitigation. Responsibilities include system hardening, vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response, and supporting secure cloud environments. The engineer will work closely with infrastructure and security teams to embed security into system design and operations.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Payload AIT Manager

The Payload AIT Manager will lead the Assembly, Integration and Test activities for cutting-edge space programs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing schedule, cost, and quality. Key responsibilities include AIT planning, execution, risk management, and customer interface, with a focus on delivering high-tech solutions for space missions.

Thales Alenia Space Spain

Payload Product Assurance Engineer

The role involves ensuring quality, reliability, and regulatory compliance of space payload hardware throughout the product lifecycle. You'll lead product assurance activities, conduct root cause analyses, and ensure adherence to standards like ECSS, ESA, and NASA across design, manufacturing, and delivery. Collaboration with engineering, test, and supply chain teams is essential to maintain high integrity in demanding space applications.

Filtronic Sedgefield, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Launch Services Contracts Manager

This role involves end-to-end ownership of Spire’s launch services procurement, including sourcing, contracting, and managing relationships with satellite launch providers. The candidate will develop commercial frameworks, negotiate long-term agreements, and ensure reliable, cost-effective access to launch capacity across dedicated and rideshare options. They will work closely with technical and programme teams to align contracts with mission requirements, while driving supplier performance and compliance in a highly regulated environment.

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