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Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

Designs and develops radiation-hardened electronic systems for use in high-threat environments, focusing on resilience and reliability for military and aerospace applications. Works across the full system lifecycle from concept to disposal, performing technical planning, integration, and validation. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent performance, cost, and schedule requirements for national security space systems.

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

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer

This role involves developing and certifying safety-critical airborne software for commercial aircraft modifications, with a focus on cabin systems, onboard networks, and avionics. The engineer will work across the full software lifecycle, ensuring compliance with aviation standards like DO-178B/C and supporting certification alongside engineering teams and authorities. It offers exposure to complex aerospace programmes and opportunities for career growth within a regulated, collaborative environment.

Shorterm Group Frimley, Surrey, United Kingdom £60,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer (AWS, Python, C#/C++, CFD/FEA)

In this role, you will develop core modules for an engineering design platform, integrate them into a cloud compute environment, and streamline complex engineering processes through high-quality automation. You will work in a cutting-edge, rapidly expanding team that tackles unique challenges and collaborates with leading tech, automotive, aerospace, and engineering brands.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Oxford, United Kingdom £45,000 – £68,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible

Software Applications Engineer

Design and develop software solutions for next-generation underwater robotics systems, including both new applications and enhancements to existing codebases. Work across backend server architecture and full-stack web technologies in support of advanced underwater vehicle systems. Operate within a secure defence environment requiring adherence to strict security protocols and clearance processes.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Developer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer to join a leading provider of advanced flight simulation technology. You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and...

Holt Executive West Sussex, United Kingdom

Software Engineer - Aerospace - Oxfordshire

This role involves developing a unified software platform that consolidates commercial and internal engineering tools for aerospace and additive manufacturing. You will work closely with Aerothermal Designers and Mechanical Engineers to productionize internal code, wrap commercial simulation tools, and integrate them into cloud-based workflows.

Bond Williams Kidlington, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Payload Software Engineer

Develop advanced payload software for secure military communications satellites, focusing on high-reliability systems in constrained, mission-critical environments. Work across the full software lifecycle, from design to testing, ensuring compliance with rigorous engineering standards and contributing to next-generation defence capabilities.

Lockheed Martin Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom £102,000 – £127,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Space Reliability

Build autonomous, self-healing systems for satellite operations using SRE principles, AI-driven anomaly detection, and automated recovery pipelines. Develop data platforms for telemetry ingestion and operational insight, and create real-time mission tooling in close collaboration with operators. Focus on reducing toil through automation at scale across space and ground assets.

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

Hybrid Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing complex real-time embedded software for spacecraft systems, working within tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with project and quality requirements. The engineer will be responsible for capturing requirements, managing risks, and participating in peer reviews, while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Langham Recruitment Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

Design and develop real-time embedded software for advanced avionics and land-based defence systems, working closely with hardware and systems engineers. Focus on low-level C/C++ development, system integration, and performance optimisation in safety-critical environments. Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from architecture to testing, ensuring reliability and precision in demanding operational contexts.

ALTEN Hastings, East Sussex, United Kingdom £35,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

Lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and delivering complex software systems for subsea robotics, from architecture to implementation. Work across embedded and application layers, ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements in a defence-critical environment.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves designing, analyzing, and developing embedded software for satellite systems, working across the full mission lifecycle from concept to in-orbit operations. The engineer will develop real-time applications in C for spacecraft subsystems, interface with hardware teams, and ensure software meets stringent project and quality requirements. Work is conducted in a hybrid environment with exposure to cutting-edge space missions and rapid deployment cycles.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

Embedded Software Engineer

You will develop real-time software for flight simulation systems, including control systems, GUIs, and simulation logic. Your role involves system integration, testing, debugging, and supporting post-delivery enhancements, all within a collaborative, safety-critical environment.

Morson Edge Three Bridges, West Sussex, RH10 1QG, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer (Ground Segment)

This role involves designing and maintaining backend services and APIs for satellite and mission operations, with a focus on reliability and automation. The engineer will work closely with system engineers and spacecraft operators to develop an operations platform using Go, Python, and Kubernetes, supporting a growing satellite constellation. Responsibilities include leading technical design, writing maintainable code, and ensuring system observability in a high-constraint environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Flight Software Engineer

Develop and test flight and ground software for satellite subsystems, focusing on reliability and performance across the mission lifecycle. Implement embedded code in Rust, C, and C++ for onboard computers, payloads, and communications. Collaborate with systems, electronics, and mission operations teams to deliver mission-critical functionality including telemetry, command execution, and fault recovery.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Software Engineer

Develop embedded software for real-time communication and control systems in wireless and space-enabled networks. Work on full-cycle design, implementation, and integration of high-performance subsystems, including FPGA-based and multi-core platforms. Collaborate on test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to ground station software operations.

Archangel Lightworks Ox20Es, United Kingdom