Latest Aerospace Jobs

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Design and develop safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems operating in highly regulated environments. Work on runtime assurance, safety monitoring, and certification of software used in autonomous flight and mission systems. Collaborate with a specialist engineering team on technologies applicable to aviation, defence, drones, and next-gen autonomous platforms.

Electus Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

This role involves leading the development and optimisation of high-reliability electronics assembly processes for advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems. The engineer will own SMT, through-hole, PCB, and harness assembly processes, ensuring compliance with IPC and aerospace standards while driving quality, yield, and scalability. The position plays a key role in new product introduction, process validation, and continuous improvement within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Matchtech Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom £75,000 pa

Senior Systems Engineer - Autonomy & Software

This role involves applying systems engineering to the development and integration of advanced autonomous systems for defense applications. The engineer will translate mission requirements into technical specifications, define system architectures and interfaces, and work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of autonomy, software, and vehicle systems. They will also develop software tools and prototypes in C++ and Python to support testing, analysis, and system validation across simulation and live environments.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Senior Autonomy Integration Engineer

This role involves integrating autonomy software onto unmanned aircraft systems, preparing them for flight, and supporting live test operations in lab and field environments. The engineer will troubleshoot complex hardware-software interactions, analyze mission data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable deployment of intelligent systems. Emphasis is placed on hands-on problem-solving, system validation, and improving integration processes across the development lifecycle.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design and development for unmanned aerospace systems, from concept through to flight test and production. The engineer will own complex CAD architectures, conduct FEA and trade studies, integrate propulsion and payload systems, and support manufacturing and certification. Based at BlueBear in Bedford, the position emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated defence environment.

Saab United Kingdom

Flight Control Systems Engineer

This role involves developing and testing safety-critical flight control software for unmanned aerial systems using MATLAB/Simulink, including flight control law design, simulation, and real-world flight testing. The engineer will work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver autonomous systems, contributing to requirements, verification, and process improvement. Proximity to a test facility enables rapid iteration between simulation and live trials.

Saab United Kingdom

UAS Technician

The UAS Technician supports the preparation, maintenance, and operation of Uncrewed Systems for Test & Evaluation trials at QinetiQ's Boscombe Down site. Responsibilities include building, testing, repairing, and disassembling Uncrewed Systems and payloads, conducting fault diagnosis, and ensuring compliance with aviation and safety standards. The role involves hands-on technical work with diverse UAS platforms in a regulated, safety-critical defence environment.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £34,200 – £38,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Project Manager

Project Manager responsible for developing, procuring, and integrating test and evaluation systems for defence platforms. Role involves managing project lifecycles from proposal to delivery, ensuring safety, cost, and schedule adherence in realistic, instrumented environments. Frequent travel to remote UK test sites is required.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £50,400 – £56,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of UAV Integration

Leads end-to-end integration of unmanned aerial vehicle platforms, transitioning from prototype to scalable production. Oversees distributed European manufacturing sites and coordinates multidisciplinary systems including avionics, propulsion, and mission payloads. Focuses on standardising build processes, configuration control, and production readiness across a high-complexity defence and security supply chain.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom

Systems Safety Engineer

This role involves leading safety engineering processes for unmanned air systems throughout the design and certification lifecycle. The engineer will conduct hazard analyses, develop safety cases, validate supplier documentation, and ensure compliance with airworthiness standards. Close collaboration with cross-functional teams is required to maintain product integrity and promote a strong safety culture within a high-innovation aerospace environment.

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd Maidenhead, SL6 1QB, United Kingdom

Digital and Cyber Manager

Lead the digital and cyber strategy for a cutting-edge UAV manufacturer, balancing hands-on technical delivery with governance and risk management. Drive cloud modernisation, secure infrastructure, and cyber resilience across defence and commercial projects while advising senior stakeholders. Operate in a high-security environment with exposure to regulated and physical systems.

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd Maidenhead, SL6 1QB, United Kingdom

MRO Senior Technician (Global Deployment)

Rota: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks offPosition Overview:Your primary responsibility will be to provide support Windracers UAV to the highest possible standard, delivering maintenance, modification and essential logistics anywhere in the world. The role also demands a willingness to...

Windracers ., United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent