Graduate Jobs in Aerospace / Defense in the UK

“Permanent Pipefitter Supervisor role in Rosyth, Fife, leading teams in shipbuilding and naval infrastructure. £44,473-£46,874 + benefits. Full-time, on-site position requiring pipefitting experience, technical drawing interpretation, and team leadership. Security clearance required.”

“Permanent Quality Assurance Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) UK in Luton, offering £38k-£49k salary. Requires experience in quality management standards (AS9100, ISO9001) and tools like RCA. Hybrid working available. Involves supporting high-profile projects, ensuring compliance, and promoting continuous improvement in defence electronics manufacturing.”

“Permanent Configuration Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) UK in Edinburgh, offering £38k-£42k salary. Hybrid position requiring configuration management support for defence programmes, documentation review, hardware processes, and compliance adherence. Requires attention to detail, technical knowledge, and willingness to learn. Security clearance required.”

“Permanent hybrid role as Business Support Coordinator/Personal Assistant in (COMPANY NAME) UK's Electronic Warfare business area. Salary £31,253-£35,000. Provides executive support to VP, coordinates meetings, travel, expenses, and office operations. Requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and proficiency in Microsoft Outlook. Hybrid working in Luton with comprehensive benefits including flexible leave, pension, and wellbeing support.”

“Permanent onsite role at (COMPANY NAME) for a Hardware Team Leader in Rochester, leading a team of hardware engineers for safety-critical aerospace/display tech. £60k/year salary, managing design, production support, and cost/performance trade-offs. Requires leadership experience in engineering teams and DOORS/MSP/JIRA tools.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Communications Manager in Crawley for hybrid role managing external communications, PR, digital content, and event amplification. Requires strong writing skills, media relations, and security clearance (SC). Competitive salary, 28 days leave, performance bonus, and Friday half-days included.”

“HR Manager role in Portsmouth offering £60,000 salary with hybrid work (3 days onsite). Requires CIPD membership, trade union experience, and business partnering skills. Drive People strategy, workforce planning, and talent initiatives in a dynamic, project-based environment at (COMPANY NAME).”

“Permanent Lead Airworthiness Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) UK (£60k-£70k) in Yeovil. Requires aerospace engineering expertise, airworthiness certification knowledge, and regulatory liaison skills. Hybrid working, security clearance required. Part of EH/AW101 programmes with focus on certification documentation and compliance.”

“Electrician role in Belfast, UK, for (COMPANY NAME), manufacturing cables and electrical assemblies for missile sub-assembly. Requires 3+ years in production, soldering/crimping skills, IPC 620 compliance, and teamwork under tight deadlines. Offers training, benefits, and career growth in aerospace/defense.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an Early Careers & Skills Development Lead to manage and develop a team of Personal Effectiveness Skills Coaches for their Graduate Programme. Based in Preston with hybrid flexibility, the role involves line management, performance assessments, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of the programme. Salary £49,000. Requires leadership experience, performance management skills, and stakeholder engagement.”

“Permanent, full-time role as a Survival Equipment Technician at RAF Valley, Holyhead. Requires aviation engineering expertise with survival/aircrew equipment maintenance. Offers £31,574.97 + benefits, including pension, health checks, and flexible leave options. Based on-site with 36-hour workweek. Security clearance required.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Master Planner in Belfast to manage material planning, master production schedules, and ERP systems for missile programmes. Role involves capacity planning, team management (up to 2 reports), and reporting to Director level. Requires APICS certification, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and SC security clearance. 37-hour 4-day week with 1 remote day option.”

“Permanent position in Belfast for a Diagnostician role at (COMPANY NAME) UK. Requires 3+ years in electronic fault diagnosis, testing assemblies, and using oscilloscopes/multi-meters. Offers 4-day workweek, 28 days annual leave, pension, and flexible working options.”

“Lead Mechanical Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Barrow-In-Furness (Hybrid) with a salary of £55,000. Responsible for engineering assurance across Maritime Submarines products, ensuring product integrity, compliance, and safety. Requires mechanical engineering expertise, risk-based assurance, and leadership in technical reviews. Hybrid work options available.”

“Permanent, full-time Mechanical Hardware Engineering Manager role based in Belfast (hybrid, min. 3 days/week in office). Lead a high-performing engineering team to develop mission-critical defence hardware solutions, shaping technical strategy and ensuring delivery to cost, schedule, and quality targets. Competitive salary, private healthcare, 28 days annual leave, performance bonus, and half-day Fridays included.”

“Permanent role as Airworthiness Specialist at (COMPANY NAME) (Edgewing JV, Reading area) with £53,211 salary. Requires STEM degree, certification experience, and hybrid work flexibility. Focus on flight systems engineering, regulatory compliance, and traceability of airworthiness evidence for defence/aerospace projects.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Configuration and Data Manager in Crawley or Reading (hybrid role) to oversee Configuration Management Systems for maritime projects. Responsibilities include coordinating CM activities, establishing baselines, audits, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements. Requires engineering degree, PLM tool expertise, and SC clearance eligibility.”

“Principal Engineer role in Software Assurance at (COMPANY NAME), hybrid (2 days on-site fortnightly) with £55k salary. Responsible for software assurance activities, risk assessment, and stakeholder engagement. Requires software lifecycle expertise, logical problem-solving, and audit experience. Relocation support available for eligible candidates.”

“Principal Structural Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Barrow-in-Furness offering £60,000 salary. Hybrid role requiring expertise in steel structure design, Finite Element Analysis, LOLER regulations, and submarine systems. Oversees safety-critical engineering assessments and supports manufacturing processes with relocation and commuting support available.”

“Project Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) in Scotstoun with hybrid work (minimum 3 days onsite). Salary up to £64,000 with bonus scheme. Requires PM qualifications (APM/PMI) and leadership experience. Responsible for managing budgets, teams, and project governance for naval/aerospace projects.”

“Poste de Bid Manager en hybrid (2-3 jours sur site à BroadOak, Portsmouth) chez (COMPANY NAME). Gestion de propositions stratégiques pour le secteur défense, coordination d'équipes pluridisciplinaires et gouvernance des processus d'appel d'offres. Expérience requise en gestion de projets et appels d'offres complexes. Vetting sécurité obligatoire.”

“Permanent full-time role in Broughton for a Digital and AI Project Leader to drive digitalisation transformation with AI/ML tool development. Requires project management expertise, GCP/Vertex AI experience, and MLOps knowledge. Offers competitive salary, flexible hours, profit share, and benefits including Bupa insurance and parental leave.”

“Maternity cover role for an AWS Financial Accountant in Crawley, UK. Hybrid position (3 days on-site). Requires project accounting experience, CIMA/ACCA qualification, and SC clearance. Focus on financial control, reporting, and project performance monitoring for (COMPANY NAME)' defence and aerospace projects.”

“Permanent Systems Engineer role in Edinburgh for EO/IR projects (lasers, imaging, tracking). Salary £59,500-£75,000. Hybrid role with on-site expectations. Requires systems engineering experience, trial conduction, and stakeholder collaboration. Security clearance required.”

“Permanent Commercial Officer role in Reading/Luton supporting G2E Consortium commercial activities, contract execution, change requests, invoicing, and bid generation. Requires hybrid presence. Salary £40k-£48k with benefits including flexible hours, hybrid working, and security clearance.”

“Full-time Production Controller role in Stevenage with hybrid working options. Requires SC Security Clearance, SAP/MRP experience, and MRP/ERP knowledge. Responsibilities include managing customer orders, work orders, production schedules, and supply chain processes. Offers competitive salary, profit share, pension, share options, and flexible working arrangements.”

“Permanent Principal Technical Support Engineer role in Luton, UK, offering £53,259-£71,400. Requires experience in supporting Electronic Warfare Systems and Defensive Aid products, troubleshooting hardware/software, and ensuring customer SLAs. Hybrid working, security clearance required, and benefits include flexible hours, pension, and bonuses.”

“Permanent Laboratory Steward role in Edinburgh, UK, offering £37,318–£53,550. Responsible for HSE compliance, asset management, safety inductions, and laboratory operations. Requires HNC/HND in engineering, IOSH Managing Safely, and experience with asset databases. Hybrid working with full benefits.”

“Puesto para Analista de Cambios y Liberaciones en (COMPANY NAME) Defence UK, bajo marco ITIL. Gestiona solicitudes de cambio, coordina despliegues y preside juntas CAB. Requiere experiencia en procesos ITIL, atención al detalle y manejo de herramientas ITSM como ServiceNow. No ofrece visa ni relocalización.”

“Permanent full-time Buyer role at (COMPANY NAME) Operations Limited in Filton (UK) requiring BPSS clearance. Manages procurement, supplier negotiations, and supply chain risks for aerospace manufacturing. Offers competitive salary, profit share, pension, and flexible benefits including hybrid work and Friday afternoons off.”

“Permanent, full-time Service Architect role at (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space in Chippenham, Wiltshire, Portsmouth or Stevenage. Requires UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance. Focus on designing managed service solutions for defence/government tenders, with hybrid working options. Competitive salary, profit share, and benefits included.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Subcontract Manager in Glasgow for hybrid role overseeing supplier contracts, ensuring on-time delivery, quality standards, and cost efficiency. Requires procurement/engineering experience, SC clearance eligibility, and benefits include performance bonus, flexible hours, 28 days leave, private healthcare, and pension.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Data Analyst & Parametric Estimator in Rochester, UK for onsite role. £40k salary based on experience. Analyze cost, technical data, and develop parametric estimating models (SEER). Requires SQL, Python, Excel, and data visualization skills. Part of ICE team supporting bids/proposals in defence, aerospace, and security.”

“Permanent full-time role as a Metrologist - Skilled Fitter in Filton, UK. Requires BPSS/Export Control clearance, Level 3 qualification in Electrical field, and metrology experience. 35-hour Mon-Thurs shift. Competitive salary, profit share, pension, and benefits including parental leave and wellbeing support.”

“Three-year Finance Trainee programme at (COMPANY NAME) for a structured route into accountancy with CIMA qualification. Rotations across Cost Base, Project Accounting, FP&A, and Cost Estimating. Onsite role in Rochester, Kent. Requires 5 GCSEs, 120 UCAS points, and CIMA study commitment.”

“Principal Stealth Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Barrow-in-Furness for low observable submarine technology. £50k salary, onsite hybrid role requiring STEM degree, radar/infrared/RF expertise, and security clearance. Leads stealth engineering for UK submarine fleet.”

“Managerial role at (COMPANY NAME) Defence UK in Bristol, leading a team of 15 Project Managers within a SAFe Agile framework. Responsibilities include team leadership, stakeholder management, and ensuring contract SLAs/KPIs are met. Requires strong leadership, commercial awareness, and SAFe Agile expertise. Competitive salary, benefits, and UK security clearance mandatory.”

“Permanent role as a Mechanical Commissioning Engineer at (COMPANY NAME) in Portsmouth Naval Base. Responsible for commissioning, servicing, and maintaining marine systems on Royal Navy vessels. Requires NVQ Level 3 & 4, fault diagnosis skills, and mechanical marine systems knowledge. Salary up to £46,000. Site-based position with global support opportunities.”

“Full-time Learning & Development Team Leader role at Prestwick Aerosystems (£49,047+). Leads Early Careers programmes, apprenticeships, management development, and technical training. Requires experience in L&D within engineering/manufacturing, BPSS clearance, and UK work rights. Permanent position with 37-hour week, pension, 33 days annual leave, and bonus.”

“Permanent full-time Skilled Aircraft Electrician role in Filton, UK. Requires Level 3 qualification, experience in aircraft electrical systems, and BPSS clearance. Offers competitive salary, profit share, pension, and benefits including flexible working and development opportunities.”

“Project Finance Analyst role at (COMPANY NAME) in Rochester (onsite). Salary up to £35,000. Responsible for financial control, reporting, and risk analysis for projects in the Electronic Systems division. Requires finance/accounting background, Excel proficiency, and stakeholder communication skills. Offers career growth, learning support, and a collaborative environment.”

“Permanent full-time Systems Engineer role in Portsmouth for (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space, focusing on Nuclear Hardening/Radiation Hardening for military and SATCOM projects. Requires SC/DV clearance eligibility, hybrid working, and offers competitive salary, profit share, pension, and extensive benefits including flexible hours and development opportunities.”

“Proposal Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) Commercial Aviation Services Europe Limited for aircraft interiors modification solutions. Requires 5+ years in aviation/aerospace, Bachelor's in Engineering, and EASA CS25 knowledge preferred. Competitive salary, benefits, and collaborative environment for engineering career growth.”

“Permanent, full-time role as Master Production Scheduler at (COMPANY NAME) Broughton (UK). Requires degree in Business/Operations, SAP/ERP experience, and skills in production planning. Competitive salary, flexible hours, profit share, pension, and extensive benefits. Security clearance eligibility required.”

“Permanent full-time role for a Technical Services Systems & Structures Engineer at (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space in RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. Requires aviation industry experience, A400M aircraft knowledge, and UK MoD familiarity. Offers competitive salary, hybrid working, 35-hour week, and benefits like profit share, pension, and development programs.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks a Field Support Engineer in Portsmouth to provide expert technical support for naval communications systems, ensuring operational reliability for critical defence activities. Role involves fault diagnosis, maintenance coordination, and direct customer liaison in a defence environment with SC clearance required.”

“Permanent role at (COMPANY NAME) in Filton (Bristol) for a Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Leader supporting suppliers globally. Requires technical expertise in aerospace manufacturing, CATIA, and industrialisation. Offers competitive salary, flexible hours (35h/week + Friday afternoons off), travel, and development opportunities.”

“Senior engineering leadership role at (COMPANY NAME) Defence UK for Fixed Wing programmes (P-8, E-7, T-7). Requires expertise in aircraft design, certification, and in-service support (military/civil aircraft). Oversees strategic programmes, multi-disciplinary teams, and supplier governance. Hybrid role based in southern England with UK security clearance mandatory.”

“Permanent onsite role at (COMPANY NAME) UK for a Maintenance Engineering Support Coordinator (£37k-£44k). Responsible for SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM), data analysis with Excel/Power BI, and maintenance planning. Requires strong Excel, analytical skills, and SAP PM experience (beneficial). Hybrid working available. Security clearance required.”

“Permanent onsite role in Glasgow for a Production Planner at (COMPANY NAME). Salary up to £42,707. Responsibilities include translating ship design into production plans, managing BOM items, and supporting manufacturing logistics. Requires experience with Windchill, AVEVA ERM, and manufacturing production. Hybrid/flexible options available.”