Jobs and Internships in Aerospace / Defense in the UK

“Finance Systems Governance Advisor role at (COMPANY NAME) in Glascoed (Wales) or Frimley (Surrey) with hybrid working options. Salary circa £38k. Responsible for finance systems governance, Delegation of Authority (DOA) service, ServiceNow support, compliance, and risk management. Requires ServiceNow experience and finance systems governance expertise.”

“Principal Product Safety Engineer Radars role at (COMPANY NAME) in Portsmouth/Cowes (hybrid). £60k salary with bonus scheme. Requires expertise in defence safety standards (Def Stan 00-055/056, MIL-STAN 882E), hazard analysis, safety cases, and stakeholder management. Degree-qualified engineer (CEng/IEng preferred).”

“Permanent Chief Engineer role in Rochester, Kent (UK) for safety-critical controls systems. Requires deep technical expertise, certification experience, and coaching skills. Salary circa £90,000. Onsite position with security clearance requirements.”

“Electrician role in Glasgow for (COMPANY NAME), requiring Modern Apprenticeship or equivalent trade qualification. Onsite position with shift allowance (33% for applicable shifts). Tasks include cable installation, electrical system setup, and compliance with safety standards in marine/industrial environments.”

“Principal Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) for Site Asset Safety Verification in Barrow-in-Furness. Hybrid position requiring nuclear safety case expertise, STEM degree or apprenticeship, and experience in high-risk industries. Salary £60,000. Relocation support available for eligible candidates.”

“Field Service Engineer role in Glasgow, UK, for (COMPANY NAME), requiring SC Clearance. Responsibilities include marine engineering maintenance on vessels, fault diagnosis, scheduled maintenance, and adherence to safety standards. Offers market-leading training, development, and benefits like private medical insurance, bonuses, and inclusive workplace policies.”

“Permanent, full-time Trials Team Lead role in Belfast, UK, for (COMPANY NAME). Requires Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree, leadership experience, and extensive UK/international travel. Offers competitive salary, hybrid work, half-day Fridays, private healthcare, and performance bonus. Security clearance required.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks an experienced OME Sales Manager (Air Sector) for Reading/Glasgow with hybrid work. Role involves leading complex defence equipment sales, managing global client relationships, and driving growth in European/Nordic markets. Requires UK national with SC clearance, defence procurement expertise, and 50-60% travel. Competitive benefits included.”

“Permanent role at (COMPANY NAME) as Engineering Tools & Processes Advisor for Edgewing JV in Reading. Salary £46,078. Requires aerospace/defence experience, systems engineering knowledge, and process/tool optimization skills. Hybrid working with mostly on-site presence. Contribute to establishing new joint venture processes.”

“Permanent Mechanical Fitter role at HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, for full-time work maintaining critical Royal Navy combat systems. Requires SVQ Level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering, UK security clearance, and experience in marine/industrial engineering. Competitive salary £40,967 with benefits including pension, health checks, and professional fee coverage.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks an experienced Supply Chain Management Analyst to synchronize supply, optimize inventory, and resolve exceptions using SCM systems. Role involves order management, audits, and cross-functional coordination. Requires 6-8 years of relevant experience, proficiency in ERP/MRP tools, and strong analytical skills. Competitive salary, benefits, and UK-based position.”

“Permanent Manufacturing Project Manager role in Southampton, UK, offering £59,400-£60,000. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing operations programs to ensure on-time, budget-compliant delivery with quality and safety standards. Requires strong project management, leadership, and stakeholder skills, along with experience in manufacturing processes and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. Hybrid working with security clearance.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks an experienced Head of Industrial Excellence to lead Lean, digital transformation, and performance management in manufacturing. Role focuses on continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and team leadership in Crawley. Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing required with Six Sigma/Kaizen expertise.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Systems Architect in Templecombe for Under Water Systems, managing engineering processes, leading teams, and converting requirements into designs. Requires UK nationality, SC clearance, and strong technical leadership. Degree in engineering preferred. Full benefits included.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks an APRU/Production Manager in Templecombe to lead a naval manufacturing team, ensuring high-integrity product delivery, operational excellence, and team leadership. Role involves driving production performance, lean methodology, and collaboration with engineering and procurement. Ideal for experienced industrial leaders passionate about defence and continuous improvement.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an experienced Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) Sales Manager for its Sea Sector in Glasgow (hybrid role). The position requires leadership in selling high-value defence systems, managing global client relationships, and driving profitable growth. Ideal candidates have defence sector experience, UK MoD knowledge, and security clearance eligibility. Significant travel (50-60%) and hybrid working are required.”

“Permanent Transformation Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) UK, part of the Future Combat Air (FCA) team. Salary £66k-£72k. Hybrid role leading transformation projects to reduce cost/time-to-market for combat air systems. Requires change management experience, data-driven decision making, and stakeholder influence. Hybrid working with UK site flexibility. Security clearance required.”

“Permanent full-time role in Filton (4 days on-site) for an A220 Wing Buyer at (COMPANY NAME). Requires UK SC clearance or BPSS checks. Competitive salary with profit share, pension, and benefits. Focus on supplier strategy, contract management, and cross-functional collaboration in aerostructure procurement.”

“Permanent Project Controls Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) UK (Southampton/Edinburgh) offering £70k-£80k salary. Requires expertise in integrated project controls, scheduling, cost management, and performance analysis for defence/security programmes. Hybrid working, security clearance required, and benefits include pension, bonuses, and flexible benefits.”

“Apprenticeship as General Operator at Collins Aerospace (RTX) in Wolverhampton, UK. Onsite role involving heat treatment, hardness testing, and shift work. Offers training, certifications, and career growth. Requires engineering apprenticeship background or equivalent experience.”

“Permanent, full-time NDT Inspector role in Bristol (EN4179 Level 2 qualified) performing Ultrasonic, Radiography, Magnetic Particle, and Dye Penetrant inspections. Requires aerospace experience, travel, UK SC clearance, and flexibility. Competitive salary, flexi-time, and benefits.”

“Permanent Service Delivery Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) UK (£50k-£60k) in Cyber & Security Solutions. Hybrid position requiring ITIL/DDaT knowledge, stakeholder management, and service governance in secure environments. Includes security clearance (SC/DV), hybrid working, and comprehensive benefits.”

“Full-time Security Controller role at (COMPANY NAME) in Portsmouth, requiring expertise in GovS 007, Joint Service Publications, and Information Assurance Standards. Responsible for security governance, risk management, and compliance for Naval Ships programmes. Hybrid work with some onsite flexibility. Salary up to £47,000 based on experience.”

“Full-time Environmental Test Technician role in Glasgow, UK, for (COMPANY NAME). Weekend shift (Fri-Sun, 37h) requiring HNC in Mechanical Engineering, tool usage, and MS Office skills. Focus on quality assurance in manufacturing/engineering with team collaboration and growth opportunities.”

“Senior Software Engineer/Architect role in Cheadle, UK, for (COMPANY NAME)' Underwater Systems Business Line. Requires expertise in Linux, C++, Python, and real-time systems architecture. Involves defining technical solutions, mentoring teams, and occasional travel. Full-time on-site position with competitive benefits.”

“Full-time permanent position in Bristol as NDT Level 2 or 3 Instructor/Examiner. Deliver training, conduct inspections, and manage exams in multiple NDT methods. Requires EN4179 Level 2+ qualifications, teaching skills, and travel. Salary up to £50,000 with benefits like flexible hours, holidays, and pension.”

“Permanent, full-time role in Filton for a Method & Tools Design Engineer. Requires a degree in Engineering/Technology, familiarity with PLM tools (CATIA, 3DExperience), and experience in aircraft design processes. Offers competitive salary, flexible hours, development programs, and benefits like profit share and maternity/paternity leave.”

“Permanent full-time Linux Systems Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space in Stevenage (UK). Requires UK security clearance (SC level), RHEL expertise, Ansible, scripting (Python/BASH), and infrastructure management. Offers hybrid working, competitive salary, profit share, pension, and extensive benefits including flexible hours, TOIL, and development opportunities.”

“Permanent Planning System Specialist role at (COMPANY NAME) UK (£55k-£65k) supporting SAP, Primavera P6, and Dassian systems. Hybrid position (home/onsite) requiring Project Controls experience, process improvement, user training, and stakeholder management. Security clearance required.”

“Permanent role in Edinburgh for Assistant Project Controller with salary £32k-£40k. Involves project scheduling, Earned Value techniques, risk management, and collaboration. Requires interest in Project Controls, basic planning principles, and tools like Excel/Primavera. Hybrid working, security clearance, and professional development support included.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an Integration Lead Engineer for the FCAS/GCAP programme in Warton. Onsite role with hybrid flexibility. Salary £59,491. Requires STEM degree, systems engineering experience, and team leadership. Focus on mission systems, agile planning, and strategic partner collaboration.”

“Full-time onsite Integration Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Dorset, Christchurch. Involves building/configuring Windows systems, integrating software, fault finding, and documentation. Salary up to £49,100. Requires PowerShell, MDT, CI/CD, and security vetting. Long-term position supporting MoD projects.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Business Domain Architect for the Edgewing joint venture in Reading. Role involves aligning business strategies with capabilities, processes, and technologies, leading transformation initiatives, and creating roadmaps. Hybrid work policy applies. Requires TOGAF certification and enterprise architecture experience. Salary £75,000 DOE.”

“Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering complex naval sensing, communications and protection programmes for (COMPANY NAME)'s Naval Line of Business. Permanent role in Southampton with hybrid working. Requires engineering degree, leadership experience in defence sector, and security clearance eligibility.”

“(COMPANY NAME) busca un Systems Engineer (Customer Engineering) para gestionar proyectos de retrofit de aeronaves. Requiere título en ingeniería o afines, experiencia en aviación y habilidades técnicas y de comunicación. Ofrece salario competitivo, beneficios como plan de pensiones, seguro médico y 25 días de vacaciones anuales.”

“Lead Project Manager role in Edinburgh for a large Surveillance radar programme. Salary £67k-£80k. Requires degree in business/engineering, APM/PMP qualification, and experience managing multi-stakeholder projects. Hybrid role with 3 days on-site weekly and occasional international travel. Permanent position with leadership responsibilities for a team of 6 project managers.”

“Principal Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) for Product Safety, focusing on hazard identification, risk analysis, and safety case development. Requires expertise in product safety management, LCM framework, and standards like DSA-02 and Mil Std 882E. Hybrid role with minimum 2 days on-site. Salary up to £68,500.”

“Principal Fire Safety Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Barrow-in-Furness for onsite full-time work. Requires UK fire safety legislation expertise, fire risk assessment skills, and regulatory compliance oversight. Involves independent inspections, stakeholder communication, and assurance of fire safety in high-hazard environments. Offers relocation support and professional growth opportunities.”

“4-year Degree Apprenticeship in Supply Chain & Procurement at Collins Aerospace (UK). Gain hands-on experience in supplier management, purchase orders, data analysis, and continuous improvement while studying for a BSc in Supply Chain Management. Competitive salary, benefits, and potential permanent role. Based in Wolverhampton.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Lean and Continuous Improvement Leader in Templecombe for onsite work (4 days/week). Role focuses on embedding Lean principles in manufacturing, coaching teams, and driving improvements in Quality, Delivery, and Cost. Requires UK National with Security Clearance (SC) and hands-on Lean Six Sigma experience.”

“Permanent Finance Manager role in Yeovil for (COMPANY NAME) UK Helicopter Division. Requires qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and team leadership experience. Salary £66k-£75k, hybrid working, security clearance required. Benefits include pension, bonuses, and flexible perks.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Supply Chain Manager for major construction projects in Barrow-in-Furness/Premon. Hybrid role (2+ days on-site), £68k salary. Lead procurement, contracting (NEC/JCT), and stakeholder management for a 10-year infrastructure investment. Requires construction procurement experience and leadership skills.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Solution Architect in Cheadle for underwater systems (MCM, ASW). Role involves designing system architectures, managing requirements, and ensuring compliance with MOD standards. Requires CEng or equivalent, UK security clearance (SC), and experience in combat systems. Full-time, on-site position with benefits.”

“Procurement Professional role at (COMPANY NAME) for Plant & Equipment sourcing and contracting in Preston or Barrow-In-Furness. £42k salary, hybrid working, CIPS qualification advantageous. Involves stakeholder collaboration, risk management, and long-term infrastructure procurement strategies.”

“Permanent Hardware Design Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) UK for mission-critical electronics in EW and advanced sensing systems. Salary up to £84k. Requires expertise in high-speed digital, mixed-signal, FPGA, PCB design, and hardware verification. Hybrid role (3-4 days on-site). Security clearance required. Comprehensive benefits package.”

“Permanent, full-time role as Survival Equipment Supervisor at RAF Valley, Holyhead. Maintains and supervises aircrew survival equipment for pilot training, requiring RAF Trade Group 13 experience or equivalent. £34,703.20 + benefits, with security clearance required. Based on-site at RAF Valley.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Process & General Operator in Crossgar for mechanical assembly, electrical testing, and quality control in defence/space manufacturing. Requires manual dexterity, tool use, and Lean manufacturing knowledge. SC clearance mandatory. Shift work, overtime, and team collaboration expected. Competitive benefits included.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Customer Asset Manager in Templecombe to oversee Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) compliance, inventory management, and stakeholder relations. Full-time role requiring UK Eyes Only security clearance, Oracle ERP experience, and logistics expertise. Competitive salary, 8% bonus, 201 hours annual leave, private healthcare, and pension scheme included.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Product Safety Manager in Crawley or Bristol (hybrid) to lead safety engineering activities for complex civil/defence projects (autonomy, aviation, maritime). Requires Systems Safety Engineering experience, safety case development, and regulatory compliance (Def Stans, EN/IEC standards). Offers mentorship, leadership opportunities, and market-leading benefits including bonus, private healthcare, and pension contributions.”

“Hybrid (3 days onsite) role as Software Build Manager at (COMPANY NAME), coordinating Agile software delivery for ERP solutions (Infor LN/BaanC). Requires Agile sprint experience, Jira/Atlassian skills, and ERP module knowledge. Salary £51,770 (DOE).”