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Lead AIT Engineer (Satellite Delivery)

This role involves leading the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) function for two active satellite missions, ensuring campaigns are delivered on schedule and all test anomalies are formally closed. The position requires hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, familiarity with AIT procedures, and the ability to manage risks and document processes meticulously.

Exobotics Ltd London, United Kingdom £62,000 – £82,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

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Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Engineering Project Manager

The Engineering Project Manager will coordinate and manage multiple aerospace and defence projects, working closely with customers, engineers, and suppliers. Key responsibilities include planning, risk management, and reporting on project progress using KPIs, while ensuring compliance with international standards and customer requirements.

Owen Daniels Rg11Pz, RG1 1PZ, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. The specialist will coordinate across UK, Italian, and Japanese partners, identifying integration risks, supporting governance, and enabling seamless transition planning within a complex, multi-organisational environment.

BAE Systems Hook, Hampshire, Hampshire, RG27 9HP, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Architect – Power and Propulsion Integration Specialist (Edgewing)

This role involves integrating power and propulsion systems architecture across a multinational defence collaboration, ensuring alignment between technical designs, enterprise standards, and delivery teams. You'll coordinate across UK, Italian, and Japanese partners in the Edgewing joint venture, identifying integration risks, supporting governance, and maintaining system interface clarity within a complex, multi-organisation environment.

BAE Systems Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £61,134 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

PPS Integration Specialist Edgewing

As a PPS Integration Specialist, you will coordinate architecture and solution integration activities across the Edgewing JV and the Power & Propulsion Systems (PPS) domain. You will work with multiple stakeholders to ensure designs remain aligned, identify integration risks, and support governance and delivery activities in a complex, multi-organisation environment.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

On-site Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Integration Domain Architect Edgewing

This role involves designing and evolving integration architecture to enable secure, scalable data and process flows across systems and partners. The architect will define integration strategies, ensure interoperability, and collaborate with enterprise architecture and business change teams to implement robust, reusable integration patterns in a high-stakes defence environment.

Appcastenterprise Frimley, United Kingdom £54,808 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Engineer

This role involves ensuring the quality and reliability of advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs) used in highly regulated sectors such as aerospace and defence. The Quality Engineer will conduct inspections, perform reliability testing, and carry out internal audits on incoming and outgoing products. With full training provided, the role supports career development in a high-growth, technically advanced manufacturing environment.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Telford, TF3 4HB, United Kingdom £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer

The Systems Engineer role involves working on advanced missile systems, focusing on navigation sensors like GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units. You will collaborate with an international team, assess supplier technologies, and participate in research activities to develop innovative solutions for complex customer requirements.

MBDA Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £57,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

This role involves working on advanced missile systems, focusing on the specification and assessment of navigation sensors like GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units. You will collaborate with an international team, monitor technology roadmaps, and participate in high-profile, fast-paced projects.

Matchtech Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Inspection Quality Engineer

This role involves planning and executing First Article Inspections (FAI) and Patrol Inspection Audits for aerospace seat assemblies, ensuring compliance with AS9102 and QAI-148 standards. The engineer will use QPM (Qpulse) software to manage inspection requirements and generate reports, while also tracking corrective actions through audit follow-ups. Work includes interpreting engineering drawings, 2D/3D models, and maintaining quality documentation within a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

CPI SELECTION Ub95Aj, UB9 5AJ, United Kingdom £45,000 – £48,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors

BristolWant to work for growing team with the motivation to excel and a good team spirit? Where you will have the opportunity to apply your experience and passion for navigation sensor technologies to support the development of some of the...

MBDA Filton, United Kingdom

Electrical Tester - Rolling Stock

Job title: Electrical Test TechnicianJob location: Derby, DerbyshireHourly pay rate: £28.44 Days/£30.75 Morn/£33.05 Afters (Umbrella)Shifts: Days, Mornings and AftersHours per week: 37 hours a week + O/TDuration: 12 Months+ (predicted)Start date: ASAPIndustries considered: RAF, Rail, Rolling Stock, REME, Army, Navy,...

Shorterm Group Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom £28 – £53 ph

Automation Engineer

This role involves designing and developing automation solutions, CI/CD pipelines, and data-driven workflows within a security operations centre environment. The engineer will integrate AI-assisted practices, build scalable cloud-based solutions using Azure, and create operational dashboards with Power BI to enhance cyber defence capabilities. Collaboration with security and operational teams ensures engineering standards evolve to meet high-performance demands in a national security context.

Sopra Steria Farnborough, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £55,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrically biased)

This role involves performing electrical and mechanical maintenance, focusing on fault finding and repair in a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment. You will work with advanced systems, diagnose and repair issues, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ba202Yd, BA20 2YD, United Kingdom £38,518 pa

On-site Permanent Shift-work

Principal RF Engineer

This role involves owning and continuously improving the TDOA, FDOA, and AoA geolocation algorithms for a commercial space-based RF system. You will work hands-on with real-world data, diagnose performance issues, and develop and validate algorithms to enhance system accuracy and capabilities.

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

On-site Permanent

Satellite Operations Engineer

This role involves leading satellite commissioning, in-orbit testing, and ongoing mission operations, including real-time spacecraft monitoring and anomaly resolution. The engineer will develop automation tools and operational procedures while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance mission performance. Work takes place in a hybrid environment with a strong focus on technical problem-solving and mission success.

GCS Glasgow, City Of Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required