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Software Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a leading provider of flight simulation technology. You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and function of real aircraft flight decks.
This role sits at the heart of a major transformation programme and is ideal for someone who is hands-on, motivated, and eager to implement change in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Software Engineer
- Develop real-time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces.
- Support integration, testing, fault finding, and problem resolution on simulated systems.
- Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post-delivery support.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong C programming skills.
- Practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and/or Software Development Lifecycle.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or equivalent experience within aviation/aerospace engineering.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with safety-critical systems in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
- Knowledge of C#, C++, web technologies (JavaScript, HTML), and Windows application development (Visual Studio).
- Familiarity with ARINC, AFDX, or CAN bus protocols.
- Experience using the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover).
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
- Group income protection.
- Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing.
- Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging.
Why Join
- Challenging Projects: Work on cutting-edge flight simulators used by global aerospace organisations.
- Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts across systems, hardware, and software engineering.
- Innovative Technology: Develop next-generation simulation solutions, including avionics hardware and advanced control systems.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a forward-thinking, global industry.
Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
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Engineering Delivery Manager
We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager with a strong background in software development, integration, and delivery to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical software projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
- Take full ownership of software-related work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
- Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
- Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
- Drive risk management throughout the software development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
- Provide regular reporting on software progress, risks, and key technical decisions.
- Support process improvements to strengthen software delivery capability across engineering teams.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within software-heavy aerospace or simulation projects.
- Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
- Knowledge of aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C or similar) highly desirable.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams with a significant software engineering focus.
- Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly advantageous.
Why Join?
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
- Group income protection
- Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
- Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
- Excellent learning & development opportunities
- A collaborative environment where your expertise in software delivery will shape the future of flight simulation
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
If you’re passionate about aerospace software delivery and ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply today!
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Programme Engineering Manager
We’re looking for an experienced Programme Engineering Manager to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
- Take full ownership of work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
- Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
- Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
- Drive risk management throughout the development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within aerospace or simulation projects.
- Strong understanding of engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of aerospace software standards is highly desirable.
Why Join?
- Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
- Group income protection
- Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
- Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
- Excellent learning & development opportunities
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
If you’re ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply now!
Mechanical Design Engineer
A great opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team working on advanced flight simulator hardware. You’ll be contributing to the design and development of high-fidelity training systems used by pilot training organisations worldwide.
In this role, you’ll be involved in developing mechanical and electromechanical systems, producing detailed models and drawings, supporting testing and validation, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, safety-critical hardware. This is a fast-paced environment where ownership, agility, and collaboration are key.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing mechanical and electromechanical hardware for next-generation flight simulators
- Producing detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications using industry-standard CAD tools
- Working with systems, software, and project teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and supporting testing/validation
- Contributing to continuous improvement and evaluating new tools and technologies
- Supporting supplier management and component integration
- Providing technical leadership or mentoring depending on seniority
What we’re looking for
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field)
- Experience in mechanical/electromechanical hardware development
- Strong CAD skills (experience with Creo/Pro-E or CATIA V5 is a big plus)
- Experience with structural analysis/FEA tools (NASTRAN, Ansys, Abaqus welcomed)
- Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill, Teamcenter)
- Understanding of aerospace mechanical/electrical standards
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience with testing/validation
- Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience in flight simulation, aerospace, automotive, wind energy, or similar industries is an advantage
Benefits
- Pension matched up to 7%
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance (4x salary)
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
- Digital GP access
- Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to 5 days)
- Retail, travel & leisure discounts
- Onsite parking with EV charging
If you’re looking to work on meaningful, technically challenging projects within a collaborative engineering environment, this could be a great next step.
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AWS Engineer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced AWS Engineer / AWS Systems Administrator to join a growing Global IT & Security team supporting a highly technical engineering organisation.
This role would suit someone from a systems administration background with strong exposure to DevOps principles, cloud infrastructure, and automation. You will work closely with engineering teams to understand their technical requirements and deliver robust, secure, and scalable solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
Your primary focus will be the configuration, management, and ongoing maintenance of a growing AWS estate, alongside broader IT and infrastructure responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, manage, and maintain AWS environments, including VPCs, IAM, EC2, networking, and storage
- Support existing AWS-based projects and deploy new cloud infrastructure
- Implement automation and infrastructure as code using tools such as Ansible and Terraform
- Install and configure Linux and Windows virtual machines
- Proactively maintain, optimise, and support cloud and on-prem infrastructure
- Contribute to cost management, security patching, and compliance
- Support wider IT operations, including on-prem servers, SaaS platforms, and networking
- Perform backup and disaster recovery testing
Essential Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in a commercial IT or infrastructure role
- Strong experience managing Linux and Windows environments (build, deployment, software management, reporting)
- Experience with software deployment
- Configuration management and automation across Linux and Windows (e.g. scripting, Group Policy, Ansible)
- Hands-on AWS experience supporting live production environments (practitioner level or above)
- Networking fundamentals, including VPNs
- Familiarity with version control, ideally Git
- Proactive, self-starting, and able to work autonomously
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate within a team
Desirable Skills
- Experience supporting CI/CD or QA pipelines
- Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and/or Terraform
- Broad foundational knowledge of Windows and Linux platforms
- Understanding of IT frameworks and best practices (e.g. ITIL, Scrum)
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure
- Experience working within the space, aerospace, or advanced engineering sectors
What’s On Offer
- Flexible working around core hours
- Hybrid working
- Optional 9/75 working pattern
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 28) plus bank holidays
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
- Relocation support
- Visa sponsorship considered
- Modern office and technical facilities
- Regular social events
This is an excellent opportunity to work at the intersection of cloud infrastructure, security, and advanced engineering, with real ownership and the chance to make a tangible impact in a technically demanding environment.
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System Engineer (Integration and Test)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer, focussed on Integration & Test, to join a team developing advanced flight simulation systems used by pilot training operations around the world.
You will play a key role in system integration, verification, and validation, ensuring these complex simulators meet rigorous operational standards and customer requirements. This is a hands-on position at the heart of a major transformation programme, ideal for someone who is highly motivated, customer-focused, and eager to implement change.
Key Responsibilities
System Integration
- Lead the integration of hardware and software subsystems into cohesive flight simulation systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute integration procedures.
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues, optimizing system configurations for performance and reliability.
Verification & Validation
- Define and execute test plans to verify functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and conduct test procedures to validate the accuracy and reliability of flight simulation systems.
- Produce detailed reports on test results, deviations, and corrective actions.
Customer Acceptance
- Act as the primary point of contact during customer acceptance phases.
- Conduct system demonstrations and customer-specific tests to secure final approval.
- Provide expert guidance and support throughout the acceptance process.
Issue Resolution
- Respond to issues identified during testing or customer feedback.
- Lead troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical support to resolve complex system problems quickly.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field (Master’s a plus).
- Strong understanding of flight simulation systems and components.
- Proficiency in system integration, hardware/software interfaces, and performance testing.
- Experience with simulation tools and platforms (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, RTOS).
- Familiarity with standards such as DO-178C and DO-254.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
Desirable
- Experience with Full Flight Simulators, Flight Training Devices, or other simulation environments.
- Customer-facing experience in system acceptance and post-delivery support.
- INCOSE Systems Engineering training or certification.
- Knowledge of commercial and/or military flight simulation regulations.
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Private medical insurance (optional family cover).
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
- Group income protection.
- Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
- Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
Additional Information
- Primarily office-based (four days a week) with regular lab and simulator facility interaction.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
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Senior System Engineering Specialist
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineering Specialist to join a systems engineering team working on a large-scale, technical space programme. This is a senior technical role suited to an engineer with deep experience in systems of systems, ideally within networking, aerospace, defence, or other large, distributed infrastructures.
You’ll play a key role in maintaining and refining system-level architectures, interface documentation, and technical performance budgets, ensuring requirements are robust, traceable, and aligned across multiple engineering disciplines as the programme progresses through critical design milestones.
You will work within a multidisciplinary systems engineering environment, collaborating closely with system architects, hardware, software, network, and ground infrastructure engineers. The focus is on system performance analysis, requirements allocation, and interface definition across a complex, end-to-end system. This position offers significant technical influence on system design and integration.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain Reliability Clearance.
Key Responsibilities
- Characterise and analyse end-to-end system performance
- Develop, maintain, and track system-level technical performance budgets
- Maintain and ensure the correctness and completeness of interface documentation
- Ensure verification plans and procedures are fit for purpose
- Support requirements development, allocation, and stabilisation through CDR
- Provide technical input to regulatory, coordination, and market access activities
- Present technical material to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Mentor and support junior engineers, sharing systems engineering best practice
- Collaborate with senior engineers to resolve complex, cross-domain technical issues
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Aerospace, or Systems Engineering (or similar)
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience
- Strong background in formal systems engineering
- Experience working with large-scale, distributed systems
- Familiarity with requirements management and systems engineering lifecycle processes
- Experience with tools such as JAMA, SharePoint, and Confluence
Desirable Experience
- Background in complex technical systems, networking, or RF-based systems
- Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) experience
- Experience developing or managing system interfaces
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Flight Dynamics Team Lead
We are seeking an experienced Flight Dynamics Team Lead to join a growing Algorithms and Software group working on complex, safety-critical space missions. This is a senior technical and people-leadership role, responsible for leading a team of Flight Dynamics engineers delivering the full flight dynamics software capability across mission design, validation, and on-orbit operations.
You’ll play a key role across the entire mission lifecycle, from early trajectory and mission design through to operational support, while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and line management to a highly skilled engineering team.
You will lead the design, development, implementation, and validation of flight dynamics software and tools supporting advanced spacecraft operations, including rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). Working closely with GNC, systems, software, ground segment, and operations teams, you’ll ensure robust, mission-ready solutions are delivered on time and to the highest technical standards.
Key responsibilities
Flight Dynamics & Technical Leadership
- Lead the design, development, validation, and maintenance of flight dynamics systems and software
- Design and optimise spacecraft trajectories to meet mission requirements
- Oversee the development and implementation of flight dynamics algorithms for operational missions
- Review and approve flight dynamics designs, procedures, and technical documentation
- Capture and manage requirements, translating them into use cases and user stories
- Support spacecraft operations teams by resolving technical issues and advising on best practice
- Act as technical authority / product owner when interfacing with external suppliers
- Produce and maintain high-quality project documentation (requirements, V&V plans, test procedures, reports)
Team Leadership & Management
- Provide line management, including workload prioritisation, performance reviews, and development planning
- Plan and allocate technical work in line with project milestones and team capability
- Take overall accountability for the team’s technical output
- Support internal and external technical reviews and programme gates
- Identify resourcing or skills gaps and work with leadership to address them
- Support recruitment through CV review and interviewing
- Provide technical direction, mentorship, and career development for team members
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
Collaboration
- Work closely with GNC, systems, software, ground segment, and project management teams
- Collaborate with flight dynamics teams across multiple international locations to ensure alignment and knowledge sharing
Essential skills & experience
- Master’s degree in Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years’ experience in spacecraft flight dynamics
- 3+ years’ experience leading and managing engineering teams
- Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics, estimation theory, and optimisation techniques
- Experience with mission design, orbit determination, manoeuvre planning, and operational support
- Hands-on experience with flight dynamics tools (e.g. STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer)
- Strong scripting/analysis skills (Python, MATLAB)
- Experience across the software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present complex technical topics clearly
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Desirable experience
- Knowledge of ECSS standards
- Experience with advanced flight dynamics (RPO, formation flying, low-thrust optimisation)
- Background in commercial flight dynamics systems
- Broader software engineering experience
- Ability to gain or hold UK security clearance
What’s on offer
- Flexible working and hybrid options
- Optional 9/75 working pattern
- 25 days’ holiday (increasing to 28) plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay
- Relocation support and visa sponsorship (where applicable)
- State-of-the-art office and technical facilities
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Software Developer
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer to join a leading provider of advanced flight simulation technology. You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and function of real aircraft flight decks.
This role sits at the heart of a major transformation programme and is ideal for someone who is hands-on, motivated, and eager to implement change in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities for the Software Developer
- Develop real-time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces.
- Support integration, testing, fault finding, and problem resolution on simulated systems.
- Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post-delivery support.
What You’ll Bring
- Strong C programming skills.
- Practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and/or Software Development Lifecycle.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or equivalent experience within aviation/aerospace engineering.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with safety-critical systems in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
- Knowledge of C#, C++, web technologies (JavaScript, HTML), and Windows application development (Visual Studio).
- Familiarity with ARINC, AFDX, or CAN bus protocols.
- Experience using the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Private medical insurance (with optional family cover).
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
- Group income protection.
- Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing.
- Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging.
Why Join
- Challenging Projects: Work on cutting-edge flight simulators used by global aerospace organisations.
- Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts across systems, hardware, and software engineering.
- Innovative Technology: Develop next-generation simulation solutions, including avionics hardware and advanced control systems.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a forward-thinking, global industry.
Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
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Senior / Principal Product Assurance Manager
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Product Assurance Manager to take a leading role across one or more flagship space missions. This position offers the chance to contribute to both flight hardware and software, as well as ground systems, within a cutting-edge In-Orbit Service, Assembly, and Manufacturing programme.
This role is available at Senior or Principal level depending on experience.
You will be responsible for driving Product and Quality Assurance across complex engineering projects, working closely with project managers, engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Product and Quality Assurance activities within project teams
- Provide PA/QA support across multiple programmes
- Coordinate with customer PA/QA representatives when required
- Support supplier and subcontractor assurance activities, including audits and process assessments
- Review materials, parts, and processes against PA and technical requirements
- Produce assurance documentation and lead implementation of project assurance plans
- Witness manufacturing and testing activities, including work conducted at third-party facilities
- Maintain quality control records and related data
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the organisation’s Quality Management System
- Support proposal preparation with assurance inputs
- Review work produced by other PA Managers and provide constructive feedback
- Mentor junior team members and delegate tasks as Project PA Lead
- Ensure project work progresses efficiently and in line with programme requirements
Essential Skills & Experience
- 5+ years in Product Assurance and/or Quality Assurance, ideally within the space or aerospace sectors
- Ability to lead functional groups and ensure compliance with assurance requirements
- Strong technical understanding of high-reliability systems
- Logical, practical approach to problem-solving
- Comfortable working independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent organisational and schedule management abilities
- Adaptability to shifting priorities and project changes
- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating across teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in technical English
Desirable Skills
- Experience working with national space agencies
- QMS Internal Auditor certification or third-party reviewer experience
- Experience in ground segment product assurance
- Experience in software product assurance
Benefits
- Work alongside a highly skilled, diverse, and international team developing innovative space technologies
- Flexible working around core hours
- Optional 9/75 working pattern
- Hybrid working options (role-dependent)
- 25 days’ holiday (rising annually to a max of 28) + 8 bank holidays
- Life insurance and long-term sick pay
- Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
- Relocation allowance
- Visa sponsorship considered
- Modern office and cleanroom facilities
- Regular team and social events
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