Graduate Jobs in Aerospace / Defense in the UK

“(COMPANY NAME) Defence UK seeks a Software Engineer-Simulation to develop synthetic environment systems, mission capabilities, and autonomous behaviors for Defence platforms. Role involves C++/Lua programming, physics-based modeling, Agile/DevOps practices, and requires UK citizenship with security clearance. Hybrid role (3+ days office) in Fleet or Bristol.”

“Permanent Software Architect role at (COMPANY NAME) UK for C-UAS systems, requiring experience in complex software development, defence industry, and system architectures. Salary £65k-£80k. Hybrid work (3 days office). Security clearance required. Benefits include flexible working, pension, bonus, and 25+ days holiday.”

“Permanent role in Yeovil, UK for an Advanced Diagnostics UK Manager at (COMPANY NAME) UK Helicopter Division. Salary £59k-£67k. Lead HUMS team, collaborate cross-geographically, and manage UK-led products (AW101, AW159, SL300, Proteus). Requires aerospace leadership experience, HUMS awareness, and systems engineering skills. Hybrid working with flexible benefits.”

“Permanent Manufacturing Project Lead role in Basildon, UK, requiring project management expertise for ISP IPT. Salary £53,269–£64,500. Responsibilities include manufacturing planning, stakeholder management, risk assessment, and LCM adherence. Hybrid working with security clearance (BPSS/NSV). Competitive benefits, flexible hours, and career development opportunities.”

“Permanent Risk Analyst role based in Edinburgh (hybrid) with salary £44,171-£55,000. Requires experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Power BI, and analytical skills. Involves risk assessment, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. SC clearance eligibility required. Part of (COMPANY NAME)'s Electronics Division in a regulated environment.”

“Permanent role for a Project Engineering Manager at (COMPANY NAME) UK in Luton, leading engineering teams to deliver defence solutions. Salary £75k-£82k. Hybrid working. Requires strong leadership, schedule/budget control, and stakeholder communication. Security clearance required. Comprehensive benefits package included.”

“Lead Test Solutions Engineer role in Luton for (COMPANY NAME) UK, managing complex RF/Digital/Analogue test solutions for defence electronics (e.g., Eurofighter Typhoon DASS). Requires LabVIEW/TestStand expertise, leadership in subcontracting, and UK/Europe travel. Salary £59,400–£84,955. Hybrid working, security clearance required.”

“Permanent Project Engineering Lead role in UK (Luton/Lincoln) with hybrid working. Salary £59k-£75k. Lead engineering teams, manage budgets/schedules, and deliver technical solutions for Electronic Warfare/Future Combat Air projects. Requires leadership, communication, and engineering lifecycle knowledge. Security clearance required.”

“Senior role at (COMPANY NAME) UK for a Radar Sector Chief Systems Engineer, offering £67k-£92k salary. Responsible for Systems Engineering oversight across global radar portfolio, governance, strategic direction, and capability development. Requires leadership, Systems Engineering expertise, and security clearance. Hybrid working with comprehensive benefits.”

“Lead Systems Engineer (Design Authority) role within (COMPANY NAME)'s Land CEMA sector for the Crenic project, delivering military protection systems in the UK. Requires strong technical leadership, system architecture expertise, and stakeholder management. Salary range £75k-£91k. Hybrid working with security clearance (SC/BPSS) required. STEM degree preferred.”

“Permanent role for a Cyber Security Architect at (COMPANY NAME) UK in Bristol, offering £44,171-£63,000. Requires experience in IT, cloud, or software engineering with a focus on designing secure architectures for critical environments. Hybrid working, security clearance required, and benefits include flexible hours, pension, and learning resources.”

“Permanent Pipefitter role at Hinkley Point C nuclear project in Bridgwater, Somerset. Full-time position offering ECSA pay rates, nightshift allowance (22.5%), excellent benefits, and career growth. Requires Level 3 apprenticeship/NVQ in pipefitting and CCNSG Safety Passport. Experience in nuclear, oil & gas, or petrochemical sectors preferred.”

“Permanent Scrum Master role in Edinburgh for (COMPANY NAME) UK, focusing on Agile delivery for critical defence/aerospace projects like Typhoon Radar. Requires CSM certification, experience in scaled Agile environments, and strong coaching skills. Salary up to £70,000 with hybrid onsite work. Security clearance required.”

“Full-time, permanent TIG-MMA Welder position at Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset. Requires experience in radiographic welding, ISO 9606 standards, and qualifications like CCNSG Safety Passport. Offers ECSA pay rates, 22.5% nightshift allowance, pension, and career growth in nuclear energy projects.”

“Permanent role for a Principal Systems Engineer specializing in secure IP networks and virtual environments for naval platforms at (COMPANY NAME) UK. Requires Cisco CCNA-level expertise, Windows server knowledge, and security clearance. Hybrid work model with on-site presence in Southampton. Salary up to £71k. Focus on network design, testing, and customer collaboration.”

“Permanent full-time role as Commissioning Mechanical Test Engineer at HMNB Clyde Faslane, requiring mechanical commissioning/testing experience and HNC in Mechanical Engineering. Salary £42,121-£51,560 + benefits. Involves submarine system testing, calibration, and safety compliance. Security clearance required.”

“Part-time permanent role in St Andrews, Fife as Survival Equipment Supervisor at Babcock's Leuchars Station. £31,079.65 pro-rata + benefits. Requires RAF Safety Equipment Course, AV-MED certification, and CTC security clearance. Supervises maintenance, repairs, and fitting of survival equipment for RAF and company aircraft, mentors team, and ensures compliance with safety standards.”

“Permanent full-time Electrical Fitter role at HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, maintaining critical defence infrastructure. Requires SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/equivalent, fault-finding skills, and UK security clearance. Competitive salary £40,967 with benefits including pension, health support, and career development in defence engineering.”

“Full-time Electrical Fitter role at HMNB Clyde, Helensburgh, maintaining critical defence infrastructure. Requires SVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/equivalent, fault finding, and SC security clearance. Competitive salary £40,967 with benefits including pension, health support, and development opportunities.”

“Permanent, full-time role at (COMPANY NAME) for a 3DX Urbanist in the Product & Simulation team. Develops 3DExperience solutions for PLM Single Aisle New Generation aircraft, focusing on engineering processes like Product Structure and System Installation. Hybrid working with 35-hour week, flexible hours, and Friday afternoons off. Competitive salary, profit share, and benefits including pension, share options, and wellbeing support.”

“Configuration Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) UK (Templecombe/Cheadle/Crawley) for hybrid work (3 days on-site). Requires PLM, systems engineering, and DEF Stan 00-057 knowledge. SC clearance mandatory. 28 days leave, performance bonus, private healthcare, and MOD-related projects.”

“Full-time permanent role as Mechanical Supervisor at RAF Valley, Wales, overseeing aircraft maintenance, leading a team of technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Requires engineering expertise, apprenticeship completion, and relevant certifications. Offers competitive salary, benefits, and career growth in aviation maintenance.”

“Permanent Sales Lead role at (COMPANY NAME) focusing on Infrared Detectors sales. Responsibilities include securing new business, managing campaigns, and maintaining customer relationships. Requires global travel, sector experience, and strategic sales skills. Hybrid working available.”

“Permanent, hybrid role in Southampton for a Principal IC Design Engineer specializing in CMOS and Readout ICs for infrared imaging products. Requires mixed-signal design, Cadence tool suite experience, and leadership skills. Involves design, verification, validation, and team mentoring. Subject to UK security clearance.”

“Principal Systems Engineer role in Southampton for EO/IR technologies, requiring electronics background and systems engineering expertise. Hybrid working with flexible benefits, security clearance, and leadership in high-performance team environments.”

“Permanent Principal ILS Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Edinburgh for experienced professionals to define In-Service Support strategies, coordinate with engineering teams, and analyze logistic support (LSAR) for Radar and Laser products. Requires ISS expertise, spares modelling knowledge (Opus/Simlox), and security clearance (SC/DV). Hybrid working with comprehensive benefits including pension, flexi-days, and learning opportunities.”

“Full-time Security Officer role (42h/week) at Babcock's Ashchurch site, Tewkesbury. Requires shift work (4 days on/4 off). DV security clearance mandatory. Competitive salary + benefits. Ideal for candidates with security experience or willingness to learn.”

“Cyber Security Architect role at (COMPANY NAME) Defence and Space in Newport, UK. Requires UK SC Security Clearance. Hybrid working with 37-hour week, flexible hours, and TOIL. Focus on defining security policies, risk assessments, and automation for defense systems. Competitive salary, profit share, and benefits included.”

“Permanent full-time Space Operations Engineer role in Corsham, UK, requiring UK SC Security Clearance. Involves spacecraft platform operations, health analysis, and technical support for the SKYNET fleet. Offers competitive salary, hybrid working, flexible hours, and extensive benefits including profit share, pension, and development programs.”

“(COMPANY NAME)'s FPGA Academy offers a 16-week on-site training program for engineers to transition into FPGA/Firmware roles. Candidates with strong technical backgrounds (e.g., embedded software, electronic engineering) will receive mentored training in VHDL/SystemVerilog, hardware design, and verification. Upon completion, participants join RATS teams working on radar and advanced targeting systems. Hybrid work available in Newcastle/Edinburgh.”

“Principal Engineer role in Product Security at (COMPANY NAME), based in UK hybrid locations (Frimley, Bristol, etc.). £61,500 salary for cybersecurity expert with STEM degree, risk assessment experience (NIST/ISO 27001), and lifecycle security analysis. Supports submarine platform security with relocation assistance.”

“Full-time permanent Mechanical Fitter role at HMNB Faslane, Helensburgh, supporting defence engineering with maintenance, inspections, and repairs. Requires NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical discipline, UK security clearance, and hands-on experience with mechanical systems and pressure systems. Benefits include pension, health checks, share scheme, and flexible working options.”

“Permanent Project Controls Lead role in Edinburgh for (COMPANY NAME), requiring expertise in Primavera P6/SAP, schedule risk analysis, and mentoring. Hybrid position (3+ days office). Responsibilities include leading Project Controls, driving best practices, and managing subcontractor schedules. Benefits include flexible leave, pension, and wellbeing support.”

“Permanent full-time role as Engineering Support Fabricator at HMNB Clyde Faslane, Helensburgh. £40,967 + benefits. Requires SVQ Level 3 in welding/fabrication, experience in maintenance, fabrication, and technical drawings. Involves hands-on naval support, security clearance, and career growth in maritime defence.”

“Permanent full-time Mechanical Fitter role at HMNB Clyde Faslane for Babcock, requiring marine/industrial engineering experience and nuclear-implicated maintenance skills. Compensation £40,967 + benefits, with security clearance required. Hands-on role supporting naval assets and national security.”

“Full-time Mechanical Fitter role at Faslane, Helensburgh, supporting Royal Navy fleet readiness with mechanical fitting activities. Requires NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in mechanical discipline, SC clearance, and hands-on experience. Offers £40,967 + benefits, 36-hour workweek, and career progression in a high-skilled team.”

“Permanent Sub-Contract Buyer role in Edinburgh for (COMPANY NAME)'s Procurement team, supporting Radar Surveillance. Hybrid work (3 days onsite, 2 remote). Responsibilities include procurement strategies, supplier management, RFQs, POs via SAP, cost analysis, and contract administration. Requires procurement/supply chain experience, Excel/SAP skills, and UK security clearance eligibility.”

“Liderazgo estratégico en operaciones de construcción naval para el programa Type 31 en Babcock (Rosyth, Fife). Rol permanente a tiempo completo (37h/semana) con enfoque en productividad, calidad y seguridad. Requiere experiencia en ingeniería naval, gestión de proyectos complejos y liderazgo de equipos multidisciplinares. Incluye beneficios como seguro médico, plan de pensiones y oportunidades de desarrollo.”

“Skilled Machinist role in Wolverhampton, UK, operating 5-axis CNC machines (Doosan, Mazak, Matsuura) for aerospace components. Requires experience in aluminium/stainless machining, self-inspection, and adaptive machining (Renishaw probing). Offers competitive pay, 25 days holiday, healthcare, pension, and professional development opportunities.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks an Infrastructure Engineer in Doncaster to design, maintain, and secure VMware vSphere, vCenter, Windows/Linux servers, and automation tools. Requires VCP, RHCSA, Terraform Associate certifications, and 3+ years of VMware experience. Focus on security, compliance, and performance optimization with SCCM, Red Hat Satellite, and scripting.”

“Pilot position for Praetor 600 (Emb-550) aircraft requiring EASA ATPL, type rating, and minimum 3000h (Pic) or 1500h (Sic) flight time. Responsibilities include safe flight operations, customer service, and compliance with EU regulations. Fluency in English required.”

“(COMPANY NAME) in Yeovil seeks an experienced System Safety Engineer to conduct safety analysis for helicopters and uncrewed air systems. Role involves Functional Hazard Assessments, failure condition analysis, and in-service support. Requires knowledge of safety regulations (EASA/FAA) and tools like Fault Tree+. Permanent position with hybrid working, SC security clearance, and comprehensive benefits.”

“Permanent IT role at (COMPANY NAME) UK for an Implementation Specialist VCM, focusing on SAP Ariba, CLM, and supplier collaboration tools. Requires hands-on experience in procurement platforms, integration architectures, and security clearance (BPSS/NSV). Hybrid working with comprehensive benefits including pension, bonuses, and flexible perks.”

“Oferta de empleo para graduado en Marketing en Ransomes Jacobsen Ltd ((COMPANY NAME) Specialized Vehicles) en Ipswich. Colaboración con equipos de Marketing en estrategia de marca, campañas, contenido digital, eventos y gestión de bases de datos. Requisitos: título en Marketing o afín, experiencia valorada, dominio de Office y habilidades comunicativas. Beneficios: salario competitivo, 30 días de vacaciones, plan de pensiones (6% empresa), y otros.”

“Permanent, full-time Calibration Technician role in Livingston, UK. Competitive salary with benefits including pension, life assurance, 25 days holiday, bonus scheme, and flexible working. Requires calibration experience, metrology skills, and attention to detail. Part of a quality-focused team in defence/aerospace sector.”

“Permanent hybrid role as Structural Design Lead in (COMPANY NAME)'s Helicopter Division. Responsible for leading structural design solutions for helicopters, tilt rotors, and UAS, collaborating with engineering teams, and ensuring technical excellence. Requires expertise in aircraft design, composites, sheet metal, and regulations (MAA/EASA/FAA). Based in UK with potential Italy collaboration.”

“Permanent full-time Nuclear Welder Trainer role in Helensburgh, UK, offering £42K-£48K salary with benefits and overtime. Requires nuclear/defence welding experience, training/assessment skills, and CSWIP certification. Hybrid working, security clearance mandatory. Train welders for Royal Navy submarine fleet in high-integrity environment.”

“(COMPANY NAME) busca un Bid Finance Manager en Belfast para liderar costes, precios y modelos financieros en licitaciones complejas. Requiere experiencia en entornos basados en proyectos, Excel avanzado y análisis de riesgos. Ofrece salario competitivo, bonificación por desempeño, 28 días de vacaciones, medio día libre los viernes, seguro médico privado y acceso a programas de bienestar.”

“Permanent role for a Principal Test Solutions Engineer in Luton, UK. Requires experience in RF, Digital, and Analogue test solutions, NI LabVIEW & TestStand, and leadership in complex electronic systems. Involves subcontracting, supplier management, and security clearance (SC/DV). Hybrid working with comprehensive benefits including pension, bonuses, and flexible leave.”

“Principal Quality Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME)'s Combat Air division in Luton. Key responsibilities include ensuring quality standards in mission-critical projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and reducing non-conformance costs. Requires knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001, strong analytical skills, and experience in high-precision manufacturing. Role involves security clearance (SC/DV) and offers hybrid working with comprehensive benefits including pension, bonuses, and flexible perks.”