Graduate Jobs in Aerospace / Defense in the UK

“Oferta de empleo permanente como Project Manager en (COMPANY NAME) (Luton, Reino Unido) para la división de Electrónica de Guerra. Requiere experiencia en gestión de proyectos, metodologías Agile, herramientas SAP/Primavera y gestión de riesgos. Incluye beneficios como flexibilidad horaria, bonificaciones, formación gratuita y acceso a apoyo financiero y de salud mental.”

“Permanent Solutions Architect role at (COMPANY NAME) for Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS), requiring UK nationals with security clearance. Hybrid work in Basildon with strategic architecture design, technical leadership, and bid support. Defence industry experience essential, with benefits including flexible hours, pension, and bonuses.”

“Permanent, full-time role as a Fatigue & Damage Tolerance Engineer in (COMPANY NAME)'s Wing Analysis team (Broughton, hybrid). Requires structural analysis expertise, (COMPANY NAME) F&DT processes knowledge, and signatory approval. Offers competitive salary, profit share, flexible hours, hybrid work, and extensive benefits including Bupa health insurance, parental leave, and development programs.”

“Permanent Infrastructure Engineer role in Newport, South Wales, requiring UK security clearance. Focus on network infrastructure, firewall config, and virtualisation. Competitive salary, flexible hours, relocation package, and benefits like profit share, pension, and training. Entry-level experience accepted.”

“Full-time, permanent position in Glasgow for a Manufacturing Technician specializing in Optical Test. Requires a degree in Physics or related field, strong optics/lasers knowledge, and hands-on experimental skills. Role involves setting up optical test facilities, validating designs, using interferometers, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Offers career progression and flexible working options.”

“Full-time permanent Mechanical Technician role in Plymouth, Devon, offering £36,951 base salary with potential OTE of £52,918 plus benefits. Requires NVQ Level 3 or apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering, experience in marine/nuclear systems, and security clearance. Hands-on role assembling/maintaining mechanical systems for Royal Navy fleet with career development opportunities.”

“Permanent role for Software Engineers specializing in Embedded Ada systems. Requires real-time embedded software experience, leadership skills, and knowledge of RTCA-DO178C. Offers hybrid work, extensive benefits, security clearance, and growth opportunities in a global aerospace, defence, and security company.”

“Experienced RF Engineer role in Southampton or Bristol for (COMPANY NAME)'s Airborne Communications team. Focus on RF/electronics design, simulation, and integration for lab/aircraft demonstrators. Requires RF circuitry design (DC-30 GHz), PCB collaboration, and test equipment expertise. Defence sector experience preferred. Permanent, hybrid role with security clearance.”

“Permanent Digital Electronics Engineer role in Southampton or Bristol for (COMPANY NAME)'s Airborne Communications team. Focus on mixed-technology designs, FPGA/MCU development, high-speed interfaces, and DO-160 qualified power/control boards. Requires engineering degree, hybrid work, occasional UK/abroad travel, and security clearance eligibility.”

“Permanent Manufacturing Technician role in Southampton for precise manual assembly and finishing of high-tolerance components. Requires exceptional hand dexterity, attention to detail, and experience in precision manufacturing. Involves cleanroom work, detailed inspections, and collaboration with quality teams. Offers hybrid working, comprehensive benefits, and security clearance requirements.”

“Lead Systems Engineer/Design Authority role at (COMPANY NAME) for NATO JEWCS IPT in the UK. Responsible for technical oversight, system architecture, and stakeholder management. Requires STEM degree, systems engineering experience, and strong leadership skills. Hybrid working, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.”

“Test Solution Design Engineer role in Edinburgh for defence and aerospace projects. Design and develop electronic test solutions, work on Eurofighter Typhoon, contribute to Radar programmes. Full design lifecycle experience required. Permanent, hybrid role with comprehensive benefits.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an Electronics Specialist in Basildon for their Precision Guidance team. The role involves digital and analogue circuit design, PCB layout, simulation, and verification. Requirements include a degree in Electronic Engineering, experience with Siemens EDA, and knowledge of high-speed digital, FPGA, analogue, and power supply design. The position offers hybrid working, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.”

“(COMPANY NAME) UK seeks an Industrial Process Engineer in Glasgow. The role involves industrialization activities, new product introduction, process definition, and lean improvements. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, experience in manufacturing processes, and strong communication skills. (COMPANY NAME) offers career development, flexibility, and a hybrid-working model.”

“Bid Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) UK in Cheadle, Bristol, Crawley, or Templecombe with hybrid working. Lead high-value bids in defence or heavy engineering. Requires SC clearance, offers competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.”

“(COMPANY NAME) Alenia Space seeks a Head of Discipline for Propulsion Systems in Oxford, UK. Lead the propulsion systems engineering team, drive innovation, manage resources, and deliver high-quality solutions. Requires strategic vision, leadership, and extensive experience in propulsion systems engineering. Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline. Foster collaboration, mentoring, and succession planning. Competitive and customer-focused mindset. Performance metrics include on-time delivery, effective resourcing, and team development.”

“Engineering Delivery Manager role at (COMPANY NAME) in Glasgow. Lead multi-discipline engineering teams, define delivery strategies, manage resources, and ensure project success. Requires strong engineering background, customer focus, and systems engineering knowledge. Security clearance required. Flexible working options available.”

“Principal Configuration and Data Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME). Oversee configuration management for aerospace, civil, and defence programs. Ensure integrity and traceability of configuration items. Hybrid work, multiple UK locations. Requires extensive experience in configuration and change control. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, wellness support, and learning opportunities.”

“Sales Operations Associate role supporting the sales cycle, managing CRM, creating proposals, and executing contracts. Requires 0-2 years experience, degree, CRM/database skills, MS Office proficiency, and English fluency.”

“FPGA Firmware Specialist role in Southampton or Bristol. Design, develop, and architect embedded firmware for aircraft sensor and communication systems using VHDL, System Verilog, and FPGA technologies. Work with high-speed FPGAs, SoCs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Experience with Xilinx, Microsemi, or Lattice tools required. Security clearance may be necessary.”

“FPGA Firmware Engineer role in Southampton or Bristol. Design and develop embedded VHDL firmware for aircraft sensor and communication systems. Work with high-speed FPGAs and SoCs. Experience with Xilinx, Microsemi, or Lattice tools. Knowledge of RTCA DO-254 and IEC 61508 advantageous. Hybrid working, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.”

“Principal DevSecOps Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) Cyber Security Division in the UK. Responsible for bridging software development, testing, infrastructure, and operations. Requires experience in DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and security compliance. Must have UK DV security clearance. Offers hybrid work, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits.”

“Security Firmware/FPGA Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME). Design secure firmware, address security risks, and develop solutions for Defence technology. Requires knowledge of FPGA, secure firmware, and scripting. Hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Lead Systems Engineer to join their Integrated Sensing and Protection team. The role involves designing and delivering engineering solutions, algorithm development, and stakeholder collaboration. Requirements include applied mathematics, physics, modeling, and leadership skills. Hybrid working options and various benefits are offered. Full security clearance eligibility is mandatory.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Principal Safety Engineer to ensure product safety compliance in land, naval, and airborne domains. The role involves creating safety plans, reports, and analyses, with flexible home working and UK travel. Requirements include an engineering degree, safety case development experience, and eligibility for full security clearance. Benefits include flexible hours, private healthcare, pension, and training opportunities.”

“Lead Software Engineer role for embedded Ada systems. Requires experience in real-time embedded software, leadership, and industry standards like RTCA-DO178C. Offers career growth, mentorship, and benefits including flexible working, pension, and learning opportunities. Based in Luton, UK, with hybrid working options.”

“Safety Engineer role for all levels. Responsibilities include safety analysis, environmental impact assessments, and safety case report development. Required skills: complex system safety analysis, safety case report development, problem-solving, and communication. Preferred tools: CAMEO, Azure, DOORS, Adelard ASCE, Isograph FaultTree+, Microsoft Office. Hybrid work available in various UK locations.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks experienced Embedded Lead Software Engineers in Edinburgh to develop embedded software for advanced radar platforms. The role involves working with multi-disciplinary teams on cutting-edge Arm and Intel SoC platforms, with a focus on quick feature delivery and continuous updates. Candidates should have strong low-level embedded C and C++ skills, experience with RTOSs, and knowledge of communication protocols. The position offers flexible working, company benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.”

“Principal Software Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME). Work on defence projects, deliver high-quality code, and collaborate in Agile teams. Skills in C++, RTOS, and software engineering lifecycle are valued. Hybrid work, great benefits, and career growth opportunities.”

“Principal Electronics Engineer (Power) role at (COMPANY NAME) in Edinburgh. Design and analyze power systems, support projects, and collaborate with teams. Requires experience in PSU design, simulation software, and electrical safety. Hybrid work, great benefits, and career growth opportunities.”

“System Safety Engineer role ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance. Work on radar systems, laser tech, and more. Requires safety analysis experience, knowledge of ARP4754B, ARP4761A, RTCA DO-254, or DO-178C, and tools like Cameo Systems Modeler. Permanent, hybrid role in Edinburgh or Newcastle with comprehensive benefits.”

“Lead Software Architect (.NET) role in Luton. Define solutions for mission planning tools, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide development approaches. Skills include C#, .NET, microservices, and containerisation. Hybrid working with flexible benefits.”

“Solution Architect role at (COMPANY NAME) Cyber Division for UK's leading aerospace company. Responsibilities include technical oversight, solution architecture, and governance. Requirements include DV clearance, systems infrastructure engineering, and excellent communication skills. Offers flexible benefits, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.”

“Lead Manufacturing Engineering Specialist role in a hybrid-working environment. Responsible for NPI, repair strategies, and manufacturing processes. Requires HND or equivalent, experience in NPI, DFX, and manufacturing systems. Offers pension, flexible working, wellbeing support, and training benefits. Based in Luton, UK.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks experienced Principal Test Equipment Engineers for cutting-edge defence and aerospace projects in Edinburgh and Newcastle. Responsibilities include developing test equipment, stakeholder management, and mentoring. Requirements include senior-level electronics design experience, strong interpersonal skills, and eligibility for full security clearance. Benefits include flexible working, pension, healthcare, and professional development opportunities.”

“Quality Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Edinburgh, UK. Responsibilities include Quality Assurance/Control, interacting with IPT, ensuring product compliance, and leading improvement plans. Requirements: Engineering/Quality background, knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001, experience in Defence Electronics or similar industries. Security clearance required. Benefits include flexible working, private healthcare, pension scheme, and training opportunities.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Production Test Engineer in Edinburgh to join their Radar and Advanced Targeting team. The role involves test and fault diagnosis of complex aerospace and defence systems, RF testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Requirements include an HND in system, electrical, or RF engineering, and experience with test principles and equipment. The position offers flexible working, benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Security clearance is mandatory.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks Electronic Engineers at all levels to join their defence technology team. Work on cutting-edge radars, surveillance systems, and advanced targeting. Expertise in FPGA, Analogue, Digital, RF, Power, Component, Microwave, Hardware, Antenna, or EMC is valued. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, mental health support, bonus scheme, online courses, flexible working, and more. Hybrid working options available. Location: Newcastle, UK.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a 3rd Line Wintel Infrastructure Engineer to join their team supporting a critical MOD site. The role involves designing, deploying, and supporting high-security Windows-based enterprise infrastructures. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, deploying secure Windows Server environments, implementing security measures, and collaborating with other IT teams. Proficiency in Ivanti Application & Device Control and experience with high-security MOD systems are required. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, pension scheme, mental health support, and flexible working options.”

“Embedded Software Architect role at (COMPANY NAME) in Luton. Lead software engineering solutions, influence projects from early stages, and work on advanced software and electronic warfare capabilities. Requirements include C++ and embedded software experience, UML Modelling, and network architectures. Benefits include flexible working, generous leave, pension scheme, and learning opportunities. Hybrid working options available.”

“Manufacturing Technician role in electro-mechanical assembly. Responsibilities include managing assembly activities, adhering to health and safety protocols, and ensuring quality standards. Requirements include soldering skills, attention to detail, and experience with cleanroom environments. Salary range: £28,000 to £35,000 per year. Location: Luton, UK. Permanent position with hybrid working options.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks Electronic Engineers at all levels to join their team in Edinburgh. The role involves developing cutting-edge radars, surveillance systems, and advanced targeting technologies. Candidates should have expertise or interest in areas like FPGA, RF, microwave, and more. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working, professional development, and wellness support. This is a permanent, hybrid role with opportunities for career growth.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks an Electronic RF Design Engineer to join their Communications and Force Protection Team. The role involves developing subsystem solutions, specifying electronic COTS items, and system integration for ECM programs. The position offers a salary range of £63,000 - £68,000 per year, flexible working options, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. The role is based in Basildon, UK, and requires the ability to achieve full SC security clearance.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a 3DX Urbanist for Customer Support & Services. Full-time, office-based (60%), with flexible hours, hybrid work, and personal development opportunities. Role involves managing data and architecting the Digital Mock-Up (iDMU) for (COMPANY NAME)'s digital revolution. Requirements include experience in functional architecture, project management, and IT strategy alignment. Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering preferred. Competitive salary, benefits, and international opportunities offered.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a PCB Manager in the UK to oversee PCB development lifecycle, manage teams, and optimize engineering performance. The role involves stakeholder management, process improvement, and talent development. Candidates must have digital design, leadership experience, and knowledge of FPGA development. Security clearance is required.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Technical Manager / Principal Systems Engineer with Naval communications experience in Crawley, UK. The role involves leading a team through the engineering lifecycle, managing technical risks, and coordinating with customers. Requirements include experience in Systems Engineering, Naval communications, and project governance. Security Clearance (SC) is mandatory.”

“Lead Test Systems Engineer role at (COMPANY NAME) in Edinburgh. Responsible for defining and delivering test solutions for military platforms like Typhoon and Saab Gripen. Requires experience in test engineering, RF, Optical, or Laser test technology, and knowledge of defence electronics. Permanent, hybrid role with comprehensive benefits including pension, learning opportunities, and flexible working.”

“Project Engineering Lead role in a multinational company, focusing on managing and delivering complex electronic systems for the Eurofighter Typhoon jet. Responsibilities include planning, problem-solving, and leading engineering teams. Hybrid work model with onsite and offsite work in the UK and Europe. Requires a degree or equivalent, strong leadership, and communication skills. Offers a generous benefits package, including flexible working hours, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.”

“Principal Systems Engineer role in Edinburgh for Captor Radar Mark 2 Systems Test Solution team. Responsibilities include system requirements, life cycle management, and reporting. Requires degree or relevant experience, strong engineering background, and knowledge of design life cycle. Offers benefits like flexible working, pension scheme, and professional development.”

“(COMPANY NAME) seeks a Firmware Manager in the UK to lead FPGA development projects. The role involves managing the full FPGA lifecycle, stakeholder relationships, and team leadership. Candidates must have digital design and leadership experience, with a focus on FPGA development and complex project management. Security clearance is required.”