Latest Defence Jobs

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

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

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

Senior Systems Engineer

This role involves leading systems engineering activities for UAV development, including requirements management, system design, and integration. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance, with a focus on cutting-edge autonomous and unmanned aviation technologies.

Matchtech Herefordshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

Senior GNC Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and tuning control laws and estimators for air and ground platforms, modifying and extending autopilot stacks, and conducting flight trials. You will work on a variety of operational platforms, from initial modelling to field trials, and contribute to flight-software and systems-engineering activities.

Venn Group Ascot, SL5 7FW, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa

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

Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves developing and refining mechanical designs for a cutting-edge Counter-UAS system, evolving prototypes into deployable solutions. The engineer will work across mechanical, electrical, and systems interfaces, integrating sensors, cameras, and interceptor drone capabilities. It offers hands-on development, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to shape engineering processes in a start-up environment.

First Military Recruitment Uppingham, Rutland, United Kingdom

UAS Technical Lead

As a UAS Technical Lead, you will be responsible for the technical success of UAS projects, including planning, delivery, and adherence to QinetiQ's engineering policies. You will work closely with UAS technical staff, project managers, and customers to ensure project goals are met, while also addressing safety and security issues.

QinetiQ Amesbury, SP4 7EZ, United Kingdom £56,250 – £62,500 pa

Embedded Software Test Engineer

This role involves defining verification strategies, developing test frameworks, and conducting requirements-based verification and validation for safety-critical embedded software. You will work on flight-critical control systems and mission-assurance systems, using advanced techniques like automated testing, fuzz testing, and fault injection.

Rise Technical Recruitment Witney, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

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Stress Engineer

The Stress Engineer will perform structural and vibration analysis on UAV airframes, working closely with the Airframe Lead and Senior Stress Engineer to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the systems. Responsibilities include FEA simulations, stress reporting, and collaborating with design and testing teams.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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CAD Technician

The CAD Technician will work within the Engineering team to create and maintain 3D models, engineering drawings, and Bills of Materials for a large fixed-wing UAV platform. You'll collaborate closely with Design, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineers to ensure design integrity and compliance with company standards.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Software Engineer

This role involves designing and developing safety-critical embedded software for autonomous systems, focusing on runtime assurance, mission safety, and regulatory compliance. You will work with high-integrity languages like SPARK Ada and contribute to the certification of autonomous systems in aerospace and land domains.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 pa

Verification Engineer

This role involves designing, developing, and verifying safety-critical embedded systems for autonomous platforms. You will work on runtime assurance, mission safety, and certification, contributing to the company's goal of trusted and ethical autonomy in aerospace and land domains.

Profile 29 Ox281Ae, United Kingdom £45,000 – £65,000 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 role involves developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs for UAV/drone launch systems, including concept development, engineering calculations, and system testing. You will work in a small, innovative team, using CAD tools like SolidWorks to bring designs from concept to reality.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hurstley, Herefordshire, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent