Latest Defence Jobs

FPGA Electronics Engineer - Defence - Cambridge

This role involves working on challenging engineering problems in UK defence and national security, focusing on FPGA design and development. You'll collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to turn complex ideas into working systems, with a focus on DSP, modelling, and advanced communications technologies.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Data Engineer - Defence

This role involves designing and building scalable data pipelines and processing systems for mission-critical environments in the defence sector. You will work with large-scale datasets, modern cloud platforms, and distributed systems, collaborating with engineers and clients to deliver robust, maintainable solutions.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Simulation Software Engineer

This role involves developing real-time, performance-critical simulation software for complex defence systems, such as missile systems and sensors. You will work with hardware-in-the-loop rigs, support verification and validation, and contribute to distributed simulation environments. The role requires strong C# experience, knowledge of real-time systems, and a background in defence, aerospace, or robotics.

Electus Recruitment Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Chief Software Architect

As a Chief Software Architect, you will lead the software engineering strategy for advanced cyber and defence systems, overseeing a team of 20-30 engineers. You will define software architectures, drive best-practice development processes, and ensure collaboration across multiple high-security projects, while mentoring engineers and supporting bids and proposals.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Sl63Ud, United Kingdom £90,000 – £105,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Engineer

This role involves developing software and firmware for specialist engineering products, working closely with hardware and electronics teams. Responsibilities include full software lifecycle activities, from requirements capture to testing and deployment, within a structured ISO-regulated environment.

Avanti Ct101Ae, CT10 1AE, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer

This role involves hands-on development of safety-critical, real-time Command and Control software for advanced air defence systems. Responsibilities include C2 architecture design, embedded development, and engineering future products using Ada, with support for learning the language if needed.

Cirrus Selection Bs347Qs, BS34 7QS, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Lead Software Engineer

The Lead Software Engineer role involves designing and implementing software solutions for underwater robotics applications, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the delivery of technically complex projects. Responsibilities include developing software architectures, managing team workloads, and maintaining high software quality standards.

Saab Fareham, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer

You will design and develop cutting-edge embedded software for RF and communication systems, contributing to the full lifecycle from concept to prototype. Your role involves translating client needs into technical solutions and supporting trials and demonstrations of innovative defence technologies.

Electus Recruitment Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Graduate Aerospace Engineer, London

This role involves working on the design, development, and testing of UAV systems, including aerodynamics, flight performance, and autonomy. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on real flight hardware, contribute to mission-ready platforms, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing technology company.

IT Search & Select Ec1A1Tr, EC1A 1TR, United Kingdom £30,000 – £40,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

DevSecOps Engineer

This role involves working at the forefront of secure, scalable software delivery across DevSecOps, MLOps, and cloud technologies. Responsibilities include securely updating deployed equipment, enabling resilient systems, shaping technical direction, mentoring others, and driving best practices in the software development lifecycle. The role emphasizes modern cloud and DevSecOps tooling, SRE principles, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom £90,000 – £100,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Technical Architect Contractor

This role involves designing and assuring technical architectures for complex defence programmes, focusing on secure cloud, Kubernetes, and AI-enabled systems. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate emerging technologies into practical solutions, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and security in highly regulated environments.

Rebel Recruitment United Kingdom £650 – £850 pd

Hybrid Contract Flexible Clearance Required

Senior Firmware Engineer - Complex Problem Solving

This role involves leading electronics and firmware-focused research for highly complex devices in the defence and security industries. You will work alongside physicists, mechanical engineers, and other electronics engineers in a top-secret, world-class lab environment, with a focus on developing innovative solutions and continuous professional development.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Technical Sales Manager – Embedded

This role involves managing key accounts, developing new business, and collaborating with partners to provide tailored embedded computing solutions. Responsibilities include driving new design-in opportunities, building customer relationships, negotiating contracts, and representing the company at industry events.

Headliners Recruitment London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Remote Permanent Clearance Required

Principal RF Engineer

The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining complex RF equipment, working across electronics and software, and collaborating in multi-disciplinary teams. The team focuses on real-time simulations that wrap around live missile hardware, providing a high-stakes, technically challenging environment.

Cirrus Selection Sg12Da, SG1 2DA, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Software Developer (Python / TypeScript / Vue / C++)

This role involves building and integrating computer vision algorithms, working with sensors and IoT devices, and supporting junior team members. You will work in a cross-functional team, leading complex projects and making significant decisions, while enjoying a hybrid work pattern with Fridays at home.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Lancaster, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required