Latest Defence Jobs

EC&I Manager

This role involves leading the electrical, control, and automation capabilities across a modern manufacturing site. Responsibilities include shaping the automation strategy, managing a multidisciplinary engineering team, delivering high-value CAPEX programmes, and ensuring the integrity and compliance of electrical systems. The position offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of a safety-critical, advanced manufacturing facility.

Automation Experts Ltd Kilmarnock, Ayrshire And Arran, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

AI/Machine Learning Engineer

This role involves delivering advanced AI/ML solutions to complex research and development problems, leading teams of engineers, and mentoring junior staff. You will work on cutting-edge projects in computer vision, reinforcement learning, and NLP, and support business development through technical bidding and client interactions.

Matchtech Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Flexible Clearance Required

Project Manager

Lead High-Impact Automation ProjectsWe're working with a growing, independently owned automation specialist delivering advanced control systems to major names across food & beverage, pharmaceutical, utilities, defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. With a £1Bn+ order book, over 100 years of engineering...

Automation Experts Ltd Grenoside, South Yorkshire, S35 8PX, United Kingdom £50,000 – £80,000 pa

Automation Engineer

Senior Automation EngineerLocation: Outskirts of Edinburgh (flexible work pattern and compressed week)Contract: 12 Month FTCHours: 37 hours per weekOverviewWe are working with a leading advanced manufacturing and defence organisation seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to deliver innovative automation solutions across...

Copello Edinburgh, Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Electrical Design Engineer

This role involves designing and developing electrical solutions for advanced automation, robotics, and materials handling systems, with a focus on defence-related projects. You will work across the full project lifecycle, from concept to commissioning, ensuring compliance with safety standards and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Vantage Tamworth, Staffordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

AI / ML Engineer

As an AI/ML Engineer, you will work on complex and novel research projects, delivering innovative solutions to challenging problems. Your role involves hands-on technical expertise in AI/ML disciplines like computer vision, reinforcement learning, and NLP, while leading teams and adapting academic research to practical applications.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Nursling, Hampshire, SO16 0TF, United Kingdom £50,000 – £72,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Manufacturing Automation EngineerLocation: StockportSalary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)An established engineering organisation with over a century of design and manufacturing excellence is looking to expand its team with a Manufacturing Automation Engineer. The company is recognised internationally for delivering high-quality engineering...

DCS Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom

Automation Engineer

As an Automation Engineer, you will deploy and support automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies. You will work with large Cartesian machines, industrial robots, and cobots, ensuring PUWER compliance and developing new automated processes. The role involves project management and providing technical support to existing machinery.

ARM Broughton, Clwyd, United Kingdom £38 ph

On-site Contract

Control Systems Engineer

The Control Systems Engineer will work on the design, verification, and in-service support of control systems for Marine Gas Turbines and Electrical Distribution Switchboard products. Responsibilities include system architecture design, software development, and compliance with regulatory standards, all while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

AI/ML Engineer

As a Senior AI/ML Engineer, you will lead the research, design, and delivery of innovative AI/ML solutions, working on complex challenges in national security, defence, and commercial sectors. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to technical strategy and customer engagement.

Copello Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom £65,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer (Object-Oriented Programming)

This role involves building and integrating computer vision algorithms, working with sensors and IoT devices, and supporting junior team members. You will have significant autonomy to lead complex projects and collaborate with mechanical, hardware, and product teams to deliver innovative solutions in satellite communication and system integration.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Test Technician - Electronics

Test Technician - ElectronicsAre you a Test Technician with hands-on experience testing electronic or power-based systems, looking to work with high-power, cutting-edge technology?Our client, a global leader in green energy technology, is expanding their specialist R&D and test team in...

Redline Group Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom

Sales Engineer - Sensors

Leading provider of industrial sensor solutions are looking for a Sales Engineer - Sensors coming from a mechanical or electrical background. This is a field-based sales role covering East England, Northeast England, and Scotland, focused on driving B2B technical sales...

Redline Group Tiffield, NN12 8AB, United Kingdom

Control Systems Engineer

This role involves designing and developing complex industrial machine control systems, including PLC and HMI programming, system commissioning, and customer support. You will work across the full lifecycle of control system development, from coding and testing to commissioning and training, using cutting-edge automation technologies.

Kuka Systems Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

Robotics Software Engineer (Flight Software)

This role involves designing, building, and integrating robotics software components for autonomous systems, focusing on perception, planning, control, and decision-making. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop cutting-edge safety and assurance technology, contributing to the testing, validation, and optimization of software systems.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required