Latest Defence Jobs

Flight Test Engineer

The role involves managing end-to-end flight test operations for unmanned aerial vehicles, including test planning, ground and flight execution, and post-flight data analysis. The engineer will act as a UAV pilot, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while translating performance data into actionable engineering insights. Work is conducted in close collaboration with engineering teams to refine and validate system performance.

Saab United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Technician

The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly, modification, and repair of uncrewed systems, with a focus on preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and field support during testing. The technician ensures hardware meets high safety and quality standards, working from technical schematics and supporting rapid prototyping and maintenance cycles. Field deployment is required for technical troubleshooting, though not for direct system operation.

Saab United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Business Development Manager

Drive business development for Hivemind Autonomy, an AI-powered platform enabling autonomous operation of drones and robotic systems in complex environments. Focus on identifying, shaping, and closing high-value opportunities within UK defense and government sectors. Build strategic relationships, lead capture strategies, and collaborate with technical teams to align solutions with mission-critical customer needs.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

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

Safety Critical Software Engineer

Location: OxfordshireSalary: c£60KWorking Pattern: HybridA rapidly growing technology business is developing assurance and safety capabilities for next generation autonomous systems and is expanding its specialist engineering team.Working acrossembedded software, autonomy, aerospace and safety critical engineering, the organisation is developing technology...

Electus Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £60,000 pa

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Senior / Mechanical Design EngineerAerospaceA Senior / Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join an engineering team who are working on the design and development of UAV / Drone launch systems. The company design and develop their products in the...

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Herefordshire, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the design and development of UAV/drone launch systems, developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of complex parts and assemblies. They will use CAD tools like SolidWorks, perform engineering calculations, and support in-house prototype builds.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hr36Pb, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Senior Staff Engineer, Autonomy and Motion Planning (R5538)

Lead the development and integration of autonomous mission-critical software for unmanned systems across air, land, sea, and space. Design scalable behavioral subsystems, drive full lifecycle development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and operational experts to deliver intelligent, survivable autonomy in contested environments. Work at the intersection of robotics, motion planning, and defense technology with real-world deployment impact.

Shield AI London, United Kingdom

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design activities across the product development lifecycle for advanced air mobility and electric propulsion systems. The engineer will use CAD/CAE tools to create and validate metallic and composite components, support integration of propulsion and payload systems, and ensure designs meet manufacturing and compliance standards. Collaboration with aircraft concepts teams and direct customer engagement are key aspects of the role.

Randstad Technologies Recruitment Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £40 – £50 ph
Hybrid Contract Clearance Required