Jobs and Internships in Aerospace / Defense in the UK

“Permanent Assistant Planning Manager role in Edinburgh for (COMPANY NAME), supporting MPS integrity, inventory optimization, and demand management. Hybrid work with training provided. Requires willingness to learn, MRP knowledge, and security clearance. Offers competitive benefits including pension, flexi-days, and learning resources.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Glasgow invites you to an exclusive Engineering Insights Evening Event to explore opportunities in Systems, Electronics, Hardware, and Software Engineering. Meet the team, learn about mission-critical projects, and discover career paths in a growing global technology leader. Register to attend and secure your place.”

“Permanent Safety Engineer role in Plymouth (hybrid) at Babcock, supporting nuclear and radiological safety for the Royal Navy. Requires engineering degree, chartered status or working towards it, and experience in safety engineering. Offers competitive salary, benefits, pension, and career development in a high-security environment with SC clearance.”

“Permanent, full-time role as Export Control Compliance Manager at (COMPANY NAME) (UK). Responsible for UK/EU/US export control compliance, licence management, audits, and training. Requires UK SC clearance, strong regulatory knowledge, and IT skills. Offers competitive salary, flexible hours, hybrid work, and extensive benefits including profit share, pension, and wellbeing support.”

“Permanent Manufacturing Engineer role in Southampton for infrared detector assembly manufacturing. Involves process engineering, training staff, defect analysis, lean manufacturing, and equipment monitoring. Requires hands-on experience, clean room familiarity, and security clearance. Offers hybrid work, flexible benefits, and career development at (COMPANY NAME).”

“Oferta de empleo a tiempo completo como Ingeniero Principal en Sistemas Eléctricos, de Control e Instrumentación en Cavendish Nuclear (Reino Unido). Requiere experiencia en normas IEC-61508/IEC-61511, seguridad funcional nuclear y trabajo con equipos multidisciplinares. Ofrece salario atractivo, beneficios, trabajo híbrido y requisitos de seguridad SC.”

“Permanent Project Engineering Lead role in Bristol, UK, for a defence engineering firm. Hybrid working, hybrid team management, and technical leadership in an Integrated Project Team (IPT). Requires strong engineering planning, budget control, and stakeholder communication. Security clearance required. Benefits include flexible hours, pension, and bonuses.”

“Full-time permanent role as SHE Compliance Officer in Plymouth, Devon, at Babcock's Devonport Royal Dockyard. Responsible for audits, compliance with ISO45001/ISO14001, and safety assurance in a high-security naval engineering environment. Requires UK security clearance, NEBOSH certification, and strong SHE management experience. Offers £41,702 + benefits, professional development, and a comprehensive package including pension, health support, and flexible leave.”

“Lead IVVQ Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) UK for underwater systems, focusing on RF communications and system integration/testing. Requires strong technical leadership, system engineering experience, and UK security clearance (SC). Involves test specification, defect resolution, design reviews, and team supervision in a defence/aerospace environment.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Service Development Manager in Belfast (hybrid role with potential overseas travel) to lead Product Support for Integrated Airspace Protection Systems. Responsibilities include SME guidance, customer relations, system troubleshooting, and training delivery. Ideal candidate has military/defence background, security clearance eligibility, and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary, bonuses, pension, and benefits included.”

“Permanent, full-time Sales Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) UK (Reading, Crawley, Bristol, Templecombe, Belfast) leading radar solutions sales for UK defence. Hybrid role with 30-50% travel, requiring SC clearance, proven defence sales experience, and expertise in air defence/radar systems. Competitive salary, bonuses, private healthcare, 28 days holiday, and career growth in a high-impact, mission-critical environment.”

“Permanent Patent Analyst role at (COMPANY NAME) UK to conduct patent/IP searches, FTO analyses, and competitor portfolio monitoring in defence electronics (radar, signal processing). Requires STEM degree, patent search experience, and security clearance eligibility. Hybrid work with UK travel. Competitive benefits, flexible hours, and career growth in aerospace/defence.”

“Permanent Safety Manager role for (COMPANY NAME) UK's Future Combat Air (FCA) programme, leading safety strategy for ISANKE and ICS technologies. Requires aircraft-level safety expertise, ALARP risk mitigation, and stakeholder collaboration. Hybrid working, security clearance (SC/DV) mandatory. Global aerospace leader offering competitive benefits.”

“Permanent hybrid role in Basildon for a Cost Estimator & Price Analyst to analyze data, produce cost estimates, and support bids/proposals. Requires HNC qualification, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Involves supplier cost analysis, compliance with regulations, and occasional UK travel. Offers hybrid working, flexible benefits, and career growth in aerospace/defense.”

“Permanent full-time role in Bristol for an Industrial Composite Engineer at (COMPANY NAME). Requires expertise in Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) materials, industrial fabrication processes, and tooling design. Involves leading R&T technology maturation, building prototypes, and defining long-term manufacturing strategies for next-gen aircraft wings. Competitive salary, flexible hours, hybrid work, and extensive benefits including profit share, pension, health insurance, and family support.”

“Senior leadership role at (COMPANY NAME) UK as Mine Countermeasures Domestic Capture Lead in Templecombe/Plymouth/Bristol/Cheadle. Full-time hybrid position with 50% domestic travel, requiring SC clearance. Drives growth in underwater systems, secures major UK captures (£700m pipeline), and leads strategic sales campaigns for mine warfare domain. Competitive salary, bonuses, hybrid work, 28 days leave, and benefits included.”

“Full-time Systems Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space in Stevenage or Portsmouth (60% office-based). Requires MES experience (DELMIA Apriso preferred), UK SC clearance eligibility, and technical expertise in MES systems. Offers competitive salary, flexible working, profit share, and extensive benefits including training, wellbeing support, and parental leave.”

“Permanent Project Controls Lead role in Edinburgh for (COMPANY NAME), requiring expertise in Primavera P6/SAP, schedule risk analysis, and mentoring teams. Hybrid work (3+ days office), APMG certification, and security clearance needed. Offers competitive benefits including pension, bonuses, and flexible perks.”

“Permanent position as a Fatigue Engineer Analyst at (COMPANY NAME) UK's Helicopter division in Yeovil. Responsible for fatigue analysis of metallic/composite components, compliance with airworthiness regulations, and supporting flight test activities. Requires a relevant engineering degree, experience in stress/fatigue analysis, and knowledge of software like Abaqus/NASTRAN. Hybrid working with flexible benefits and security clearance required.”

“Lead Project Manager role for GCAP at (COMPANY NAME), focusing on detector developments, customer/stakeholder management, and financial performance. Requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, and project lifecycle expertise. Hybrid working, permanent contract in Southampton, UK. Security clearance required.”

“Oferta de empleo como Security Administrator en Bristol, Reino Unido, a tiempo completo (37h/semana). Requiere experiencia administrativa, conocimientos de estándares de seguridad gubernamentales, habilidades IT y GDPR. Incluye beneficios como pensión, seguro médico, acciones y flexibilidad laboral. Se requiere nacionalidad británica y clearance SC.”

“Oferta de empleo a tiempo completo como CNC Machinist en Plymouth, Devon, para fabricar componentes de alta precisión para programas de defensa. Requiere experiencia en programación y operación de tornos CNC multieje, lectura de planos técnicos y cumplimiento de tolerancias. Salario bruto OTE de £52,918 + beneficios como Golden Hello hasta £5,000 y seguro médico. Se valora experiencia con controles Siemens/Mazak y clearance de seguridad SC.”

“Permanent Lead Systems Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) for GCAP radar project. Requires strong systems engineering experience, MBSE tools (SysML, Cameo, DOORS), and leadership in complex multi-disciplinary environments. Involves technical coordination, design reviews, and compliance with UK security vetting (BPSS/NSV). Hybrid working with comprehensive benefits including pension, bonuses, and flexible leave.”

“Full-time Mechanical Fitter role at RNAD Coulport, Helensburgh, requiring SVQ Level 3 apprenticeship or HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Involves maintenance of critical systems, nuclear-implicated tasks, and compliance with safety protocols. Offers £40,967 + benefits, 36-hour workweek, and career growth in national security engineering.”

“Permanent Manufacturing Project Manager role in Luton for a global aerospace/defence company. Responsible for product lifecycle, project planning, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. Hybrid office-based (3 days/week) with UK/EU travel. Requires engineering degree, multi-team leadership, and security clearance (SC/DV). Competitive benefits include pension, bonuses, and flexible perks.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Defence UK seeks a Systems Design Engineer & Equipment Manager for the KC-46 aerial refuelling program. Role involves leading system design, certification, and equipment management for advanced aviation technology. Requires mechanical systems expertise, requirement validation, and collaboration with global teams. Bachelor's degree in engineering required; 5+ years preferred. Position based in UK with BPSS clearance.”

“Lead Mechanical Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Barrow-In-Furness (hybrid) with £55k salary. Responsible for engineering assurance, product integrity, and compliance across submarine programmes. Requires mechanical engineering expertise, risk-based assurance, stakeholder engagement, and safety compliance (ALARP). Hybrid working options available.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Safety Authority (Technical Director's expert) for Underwater Systems in Bristol/Cheadle/Crawley/Templecombe (hybrid). Role involves leading a team of ~15 specialists to ensure product safety, compliance, and governance across the lifecycle, including hazard assessment, root-cause analysis, and environmental management. Requires engineering degree, leadership experience, and SC clearance eligibility.”

“Permanent full-time role as Lead Cable Hand in Rosyth, Fife, for Babcock. Requires proven shipbuilding cable installation experience, team leadership, and security clearance. Offers £36,862 + benefits, career growth, and contributions to national defense projects. Based at Rosyth Dockyard with occasional travel.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a qualified Financial Analyst (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) for a hybrid role (3 days on-site) in Crawley. Responsibilities include financial control, IFRS reporting, audit support, and statutory analysis. Offers competitive salary, performance bonus, 28 days leave, private healthcare, and security clearance (SC) requirement. Ideal for experienced accountants with strong Excel and ERP skills.”

“Lead Mechanical Engineer role specializing in hydraulics for submarine systems at (COMPANY NAME). £55k salary, hybrid/flexible work, technical leadership in design and development of hydraulic/actuation systems for next-gen Royal Navy submarines. Requires chartered engineer status or progress towards it, with experience in safety-critical environments.”

“Permanent PMO Manager role in Portsmouth (60% office-based) for (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space. Requires aerospace/defence experience, PMO expertise (scheduling, risk management, EVM), and tools like Primavera P6/MS Project. Offers competitive salary, hybrid work, 37h week, profit share, pension, flexible hours, and career growth in a supportive, inclusive environment.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Defence UK seeks an E-7 Obsolescence Engineer in Bristol to manage obsolescence in military programs like E-7 AEW&C and P-8A. Role involves support engineering, data analysis, and liaison with stakeholders. Requires UK SC clearance and experience in obsolescence management.”

“Permanent, full-time Principal Construction Engineer role in the UK's nuclear energy sector. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with safety standards, and shape next-gen nuclear power projects. Hybrid working, competitive benefits, and career growth in a regulated environment. Security clearance required.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Principal Thermal Mechanical Engineer in Cowes/Portsmouth to lead radar technology development. Role involves thermal/mechanical design, team leadership, and stakeholder management with salary up to £77,100. Hybrid work (3 days onsite), CEng status required, and security vetting applicable. Benefits include pension, share plans, and flexible working.”

“Principal Licensing Engineer role at Cavendish Nuclear for a full-time, permanent position in the UK. Requires deep knowledge of UK nuclear regulatory frameworks, compliance experience, and stakeholder engagement. Offers attractive salary, benefits, and flexible hybrid working. Ideal for those shaping nuclear innovation and energy resilience.”

“Permanent Risk Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space in Portsmouth, UK. Full-time position requiring UK SC Security Clearance with 60% office-based work. Focus on enterprise risk solutions, programme governance, and risk/opportunity management for projects. Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and extensive benefits including profit share, pension, and development opportunities.”

“Permanent Principal Safety Engineer role at Babcock in Plymouth (hybrid, 35h/week). £61k-£68k + benefits. Requires engineering degree, chartered status, and nuclear/submarine systems experience. Security clearance (SC) mandatory. Offers hybrid work, pension, health benefits, and career growth in defence safety engineering.”

“Oferta de empleo como Operario de Almacén en Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, para empresa Babcock. Trabajo a tiempo completo permanente de lunes a viernes (37h/semana), con salario de £26,820 anuales + beneficios y horas extras. Requiere experiencia en manejo de equipos, reparaciones y cumplimiento de normas de seguridad. Incluye beneficios como seguro médico, plan de pensiones y días de voluntariado pagados.”

“Full-time permanent role as a Mechanical Technician at Babcock in Holyhead, Anglesey. Responsible for aircraft maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs to ensure airworthiness for RAF training. Requires engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3, SC security clearance, and offers £33,023.88 + benefits, flexible working, and career growth in high-integrity aviation environment.”

“Oferta de empleo a tiempo completo como Principal Environmental Permitting Engineer en Cavendish Nuclear (UK), con sede flexible y modalidad híbrida. Requiere experiencia en regulación ambiental británica, gestión de equipos técnicos y trato con reguladores. Incluye beneficios como seguro médico, plan de pensiones, acciones para empleados y flexibilidad laboral.”

“Permanent, full-time role in Plymouth (hybrid) as Principal Independent Peer Review Assessor in nuclear safety. Requires engineering degree, chartered status, and experience in safety analysis (FMECA, fault trees). Involves reviewing safety cases, managing sub-contractors, and presenting findings to Nuclear Safety Committee. Offers competitive pay, benefits, private healthcare, and professional development.”

“Senior role as Project Engineering Manager for the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), leading technical delivery of ISANKE & ICS systems across international teams. Requires engineering leadership in aerospace/electromechanical systems with embedded software, hybrid working, and security clearance. Based in UK with international travel.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Defence UK seeks a Product Review Engineer (Avionic/Electrical Systems) to support the UK E-7 Wedgetail sustainment program. Role involves analyzing failures, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting aircraft systems. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace experience, and knowledge of CAD (CATIA V5). Competitive salary, benefits, and UK security clearance required.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Product Review Engineer (Mechanical & Structural) for the E-7 Wedgetail sustainment program. Role involves analyzing failures, conducting root cause analysis, and providing engineering solutions for aircraft systems. Requires a bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, CAD proficiency, and UK security clearance. Competitive salary, benefits, and inclusive culture offered.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Quality Assurance Manager in Crawley for a hybrid role (3 days on-site). Responsibilities include audits, customer representation, and process improvements. Hybrid work, SC Clearance required, CQI membership covered. Ideal for experienced professionals in quality management within engineering/manufacturing.”

“Permanent BOM Controller role in Edinburgh for aerospace/defence company (COMPANY NAME). Responsibilities include maintaining Bills of Material, attending Change Review Boards, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Requires SAP ERP and PDM software knowledge. Hybrid working with flexible benefits, security clearance, and training opportunities.”

“Permanent, full-time role at (COMPANY NAME) for a 3DX Urbanist DMU Integration position. Requires functional architecture experience, PLM knowledge, and stakeholder management. Offers competitive salary, profit share, flexible hours, hybrid work, and career development. Focus on 3DExperience solutions for Single Aisle New Generation aircraft.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an M&E Engineer/Simulator Technician to maintain A400M Synthetic Training Equipment (STE) and classroom devices at RAF Brize Norton. Role involves 3-shift rota (Early/Night/Late), preventative/corrective maintenance, and ensuring equipment availability. Requires UK security clearance (SC), electro-mechanical skills, and IT/networking proficiency. Competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits included.”

“Oferta de empleo como Business Support Coordinator en (COMPANY NAME) (Coventry). Salario de £29,667 anuales. Requiere experiencia en gestión de oficina, manejo de Microsoft Office y habilidades de comunicación. Incluye gestión de visitantes, cumplimiento de seguridad y normativas HSE, soporte a empleados y coordinación con proveedores. Ofrece paquetes de relocalización y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional en un entorno inclusivo.”