Latest Defence Jobs

Business Development Manager (Defence&Aerospace) - Bristol or Swindon

This role involves shaping future defence capability in the drone and aerospace sector by building strategic relationships across the RAF, UK MOD, and international defence organisations. The Business Development Manager will identify early-stage opportunities, influence procurement, and translate operational requirements into advanced technological solutions. It offers strategic influence, international engagement, and direct involvement with cutting-edge airborne systems in demanding military environments.

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom £75,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of Navy Business Development and Sales

Leads business development and sales strategy for Saab UK’s Hybrid Navy portfolio, focusing on integrated naval capabilities across surface, subsurface, and cyber domains. Drives campaigns, builds relationships with global navies and procurement agencies, and bridges operational requirements with technical delivery. Plays a central role in market intelligence, pricing strategy, and tender processes within the defence sector.

Saab Sheffield, S3 8NU, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

Lead the design and implementation of software for underwater robotics systems, overseeing multidisciplinary teams and complex technical projects from architecture to delivery. Focus on subsea vehicles and robotic functions, integrating embedded and application-level software while ensuring safety, quality, and alignment with system-level requirements. Work closely with engineering disciplines and customers in a defence and security context.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Ardupilot Engineer

This role involves leading the development and tuning of autopilot software for unmanned aerial systems using Ardupilot and similar open-source stacks. The engineer will write and review C++ code for embedded flight controllers, develop SITL environments, conduct flight testing, and ensure robust software performance across multiple platforms. The position is technically focused on low-level embedded systems, control algorithms, and real-world validation in defence and security applications.

Matchtech Hereford, United Kingdom

Software Development Engineer

Develop production-quality software for autonomous control systems in crewed and uncrewed aircraft, integrating advanced algorithms and working within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Focus on solving complex real-world problems through software in a defence technology context, with responsibilities spanning design, modelling, integration, and testing. Role requires strong ownership of technical work packages and the ability to mentor junior engineers.

Techniche Global Ltd Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom £47,250 – £52,500 pa

Manufacturing Composites Engineer

This role involves defining and improving the manufacturing process for composite products, focusing on transitioning from low-volume prototype builds to scalable, high-volume production. The engineer will identify process improvements, assess production capacity, and collaborate with engineering teams to ensure designs support efficient manufacturing. It is a hands-on position within a fast-growing defence and UAV-focused business aiming to scale its manufacturing output.

Electus Recruitment West Sussex, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Electronics Software Engineer

Role: Electronics Software EngineerLocation: OldhamSalary: Up to £50,000 + BenefitsAre you an Electronics Engineer with a passion for innovation and embedded systems?KO2's client - a global leader in advanced security and defence technologies - is expanding their team and looking...

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Woodhouses, M35 9WN, United Kingdom

Business Development & Sales Lead - UK

Lead business development and sales efforts for V-BAT ISR unmanned aircraft and Hivemind autonomy solutions within UK defence and government sectors, focusing on urgent operational requirements and non-standard procurement pathways. Build trusted relationships with special operations communities and programme offices, shaping capability needs and driving complex sales from identification to close. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with mission-critical customer demands in high-tempo environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Job Title: Safety Critical Software EngineerLocation: Witney, OxfordshireSalary: £40,000- £60,000Safety Critical Software Engineer required for a company in Witney that develops advanced assurance and safety technologies that enable the safe deployment of autonomous and AI-enabled systems.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop safety-critical...

Bennett & Game Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Senior Lecturer in Flight Dynamics

This role involves leading and developing internationally recognised research in flight dynamics and related fields, including flight control, autonomous systems, and digital flight technologies. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching while building competitive research programmes, securing funding, and fostering industrial and governmental partnerships. The position is embedded in a growing, interdisciplinary engineering department with strong institutional support for innovation and inclusion.

University of Liverpool Liverpool, Northern England, United Kingdom £61 – £75 pa

Permanent

Principal DSP Engineer

Design and develop advanced digital signal processing algorithms for wireless communication systems, focusing on waveform design, modulation, coding, and channel estimation. Work across the full development lifecycle from simulation in MATLAB/Python to real-time implementation. Collaborate on SDR technology for high-reliability, secure data transmission in challenging environments.

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom

Electronics Technician

This role involves diagnosing and analysing faults in returned electronic communication systems to identify root causes and improve product reliability. The technician will use test equipment like spectrum analysers and power meters to investigate failures and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive design and production improvements. Work focuses on insight generation rather than component-level repair, within a defence and critical communications technology environment.

DOMO TACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS Whiteley, Hampshire, PO15 7LW, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, with a focus on compliance in highly regulated sectors like aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure requirements traceability, and generate certification evidence to support airworthiness and regulatory approval. Work includes integration testing, safety monitoring, and contributing to assurance frameworks for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop embedded software for autonomous systems in safety-critical environments, focusing on runtime assurance and safety monitoring. Work within regulated aerospace and defence sectors, contributing to high-integrity software platforms compliant with certification standards. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate software across flight control and mission systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves developing embedded software for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms used in defence and security applications. You'll work on low-level drivers, real-time systems, and hardware-software integration, with a focus on reliability and performance. The role includes testing, debugging, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards in a cutting-edge autonomous systems environment.

Matchtech Cardigan, Dyfed, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required