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Mechanical Design Engineer

  • West Sussex, South East, UK
  • £55000 - £65000 per annum, Benefits: Annual Bonus, & more!
  • Permanent
  • V-52791-3

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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Senior Software Engineer

  • Dorset, South West, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-53550

Join a cutting-edge engineering team developing autonomous systems for the next generation of marine and defence technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to take a leading role in designing, developing, and delivering advanced software solutions that operate in challenging real-world environments.

You’ll work across the full software lifecycle, from concept and design through to integration, testing and delivery, as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team shaping the future of maritime autonomy.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing and developing software for advanced autonomous systems
  • Supporting integration and delivery activities across complex engineering projects
  • Collaborating with hardware, systems and domain experts throughout the development lifecycle
  • Engaging directly with end users to refine functionality and performance
  • Taking a lead role in development discussions and cross-team collaboration

What you’ll bring

  • Proven experience in software design and delivery
  • A degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
  • Knowledge of autonomous system architectures and the marine or defence domain
  • Strong understanding of software engineering processes, tools, and lifecycles
  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments

Technical skills

Essential:

  • Java development
  • Java build systems (e.g. Maven)
  • Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality principles

Desirable:

  • HMI / UI development (e.g. JavaFX)
  • GIS development
  • Communication and control system interfaces
  • Git version control
  • UML design

Why apply?

  • Hybrid and flexible working options (full-time, part-time or condensed hours)
  • Excellent professional development and progression opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative engineering culture
  • Competitive salary, pension and benefits

Security Clearance: Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

 

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Ground Segment Systems Engineer

  • Oxfordshire, South East, UK
  • £40000 - £80000 per annum, Benefits: 9/75 work pattern, hybrid & flexible working, private healthcare, & more!
  • Permanent
  • V-52094-1

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Ground Segment Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of space technology and mission operations.

In this role, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of ground segment development, from conceptual design through to maintenance and operational support. You’ll play a key role in developing the infrastructure and software on the ground that enable safe and reliable space missions.

Working closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams, this position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge space missions and participate directly in control centre activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and sustainability in space are core values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead or support the development of ground systems including Mission Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Station Interface Systems.
  • Derive and manage system requirements across the ground segment and its components.
  • Act as Product Owner or Technical Officer with external suppliers and support internal development teams during system design and integration.
  • Collaborate closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams to ensure technical alignment across disciplines.
  • Follow Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to implement requirements and maintain project schedules.
  • Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including requirements, verification plans, test procedures, and reports.
  • Conduct verification and validation activities, including system tests and simulation campaigns.
  • Support the Operations team during mission activities and assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of ground systems.

 
Essential Skills

  • Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in ground systems engineering.
  • Solid understanding of ground segment components and their interactions.
  • Knowledge of space mission design and development processes.
  • Experience in requirements engineering.

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with Mission Control Systems (e.g., SCOS-2000).
  • Knowledge of Automation Systems, Mission Planning, or Ground Station Communications.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
  • Familiarity with C++ and/or Java, Linux systems, and shell scripting.

What’s on Offer

  • Flexible and hybrid working options
  • 9/75 work pattern (optional)
  • 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
  • Private healthcare and life insurance
  • Relocation and visa sponsorship (where applicable)
  • State-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities
  • Supportive, international team culture and regular social events

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Flight Software Team Lead

  • Oxfordshire, South East, UK
  • £70000 - £90000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
  • Permanent
  • V-53715

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Flight Software Team Lead to join a growing space engineering organisation developing advanced spacecraft and satellite technologies.

This role will lead a Flight Software team responsible for the design, development, integration, validation, and maintenance of spacecraft flight software. You will play a key role in shaping the software architecture for satellite missions, ensuring robust development practices, high-quality delivery, and strong collaboration across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Alongside your technical leadership responsibilities, you will also support the development and mentoring of engineers within the team, helping to build a strong and high-performing software capability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Flight Software team, overseeing the development, integration, validation, deployment, and maintenance of spacecraft flight software
  • Plan and coordinate the team’s workload, creating schedules for flight software activities across multiple projects
  • Ensure flight software is delivered to the required quality, schedule, and budget
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a strong and collaborative engineering culture
  • Act as a subject matter expert in flight software development and oversee the high-level architecture of spacecraft software systems
  • Work closely with spacecraft subsystem and systems engineering teams to identify software requirements and solutions
  • Support knowledge sharing across international engineering teams and contribute to technical reviews across programmes
  • Establish and maintain the software development lifecycle and methodology for flight software development
  • Collaborate with cyber security specialists to ensure secure software development practices are implemented

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years’ experience developing flight software for satellite or spacecraft missions
  • Experience leading engineering teams, either technically or through line management
  • Strong embedded software development experience using C/C++
  • Deep understanding of software development methodologies and lifecycle management
  • Experience working with and modifying Board Support Packages (BSPs)
  • Experience with UML-based design methodologies
  • Experience developing real-time systems for spacecraft or embedded platforms
  • Experience creating and implementing test plans for spacecraft software
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead technical workstreams while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Understanding of secure software development practices within space systems
  • Experience developing flight software for space missions working with European Space Agency programmes
  • Knowledge of ECSS standards for flight software

Desirable Skills

  • Experience across the full spacecraft mission lifecycle from concept through to operations
  • Knowledge of cFE / cFS flight software frameworks
  • Understanding of ground segment architectures
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum software development practices
  • Experience with SysML
  • Linux development and administration experience (shell scripting, make, etc.)
  • Experience with Python or Bash scripting
  • Familiarity with MATLAB, WindRiver VxWorks, CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire
  • Knowledge of microcontroller assembly languages
  • Exposure to in-orbit servicing, debris removal, or end-of-life satellite technologies
  • Understanding of ESA PUS protocol

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with a talented, diverse, and international engineering team.
  • Flexible working around core hours in a collaborative, supportive environment.
  • Hybrid working model with an optional 9/75 compressed schedule.
  • 25 days’ annual leave (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays.
  • Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay.
  • Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (where applicable).
  • Modern office and cleanroom facilities.
  • Regular social and professional development events.

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Engineering Delivery Manager

  • West Sussex, South East, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-50970-3

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

If you’re passionate about aerospace software delivery and ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply today!

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Marine Electronics Engineer

  • Essex, East Anglia, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-49789-7

Are you ready to advance your career in marine technology? Our partner are growing their national team of Marine Electronics Technicians and Engineers, whether you’re just starting out or an experienced professional ready to lead projects and mentor others, we have the right opportunity for you.

Join a dynamic team that delivers cutting-edge navigation, communication, and safety systems to commercial vessels. You’ll be working hands-on with industry-leading equipment, ensuring vessels remain operational, compliant, and connected. The company value initiative, technical skill, and a customer-first approach; if that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Installing and commissioning marine electronics on vessels
  • Performing maintenance, repairs, and equipment surveys
  • Supporting customers with diagnostics and fault resolution
  • Identifying service opportunities and recommending solutions
  • Delivering projects across the UK and occasionally overseas

What We’re Looking For:

  • HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience in:
    • Marine or field-based electronics
    • Electronic navigation and communication systems
    • Fault-finding and installation
    • Technical support and project engineering

Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Clear communication and customer-focused mindset
  • Essential: Full UK driving licence

Desirable (but not essential):

  • GMDSS Operator’s Certificate
  • Radio/VDR Survey or Class Approval experience
  • BOSIET/OLF Certification
  • Manufacturer-specific training

Medical: Must be able to pass a medical and annual working at height training

What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive salary (based on qualifications and experience)
  • Company car
  • Employer contribution pension scheme
  • Career development pathways from Technician to Senior Engineer
  • Training opportunities and autonomy in your role

Apply now and be part of the future of marine electronics.


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Marine Electronics Engineer

  • County Down, Northern Ireland, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-49789-6

Are you ready to advance your career in marine technology? Our partner are growing their national team of Marine Electronics Technicians and Engineers, whether you’re just starting out or an experienced professional ready to lead projects and mentor others, we have the right opportunity for you.

Join a dynamic team that delivers cutting-edge navigation, communication, and safety systems to commercial vessels. You’ll be working hands-on with industry-leading equipment, ensuring vessels remain operational, compliant, and connected. The company value initiative, technical skill, and a customer-first approach; if that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Installing and commissioning marine electronics on vessels
  • Performing maintenance, repairs, and equipment surveys
  • Supporting customers with diagnostics and fault resolution
  • Identifying service opportunities and recommending solutions
  • Delivering projects across the UK and occasionally overseas

What We’re Looking For:

  • HNC/HND in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Experience in:
    • Marine or field-based electronics
    • Electronic navigation and communication systems
    • Fault-finding and installation
    • Technical support and project engineering

Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving ability
  • Clear communication and customer-focused mindset
  • Essential: Full UK driving licence

Desirable (but not essential):

  • GMDSS Operator’s Certificate
  • Radio/VDR Survey or Class Approval experience
  • BOSIET/OLF Certification
  • Manufacturer-specific training

Medical: Must be able to pass a medical and annual working at height training

What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive salary (based on qualifications and experience)
  • Company car
  • Employer contribution pension scheme
  • Career development pathways from Technician to Senior Engineer
  • Training opportunities and autonomy in your role

Apply now and be part of the future of marine electronics.


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Product/Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Bilbao, Spain
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-52725

Join a fast-growing space technology organisation developing high-performance optical instruments and engineering solutions for Earth observation missions. They are now looking for a Product / Quality Assurance Engineer to help guarantee that every system, payload, and component meets the highest standards of reliability and safety.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex engineering environments, enjoys building strong quality frameworks, and wants their work to directly contribute to successful space missions.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Establish and maintain quality and product assurance processes across ongoing engineering programmes.
  • Identify and reduce technical and manufacturing risks throughout the system lifecycle.
  • Monitor supplier performance and ensure that incoming components meet strict quality requirements.
  • Handle non-conformances, lead investigations, and define improvement actions.
  • Produce clear PA/QA documentation for internal teams and customers.
  • Represent quality assurance during formal project reviews and technical milestones.
  • Conduct internal audits and support external audits to strengthen company-wide quality culture.

What Makes This Role Exciting

  • Work on advanced optical and space hardware with direct impact on scientific and environmental missions.
  • Be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team where you’ll collaborate closely with experts in optics, electronics, mechanics, and software.
  • Gain real ownership over quality processes and help shape how future projects are delivered.
  • Enjoy a flexible work approach, private health coverage, and access to an energetic, research-driven campus environment.

What You’ll Need

  • Experience working in product or quality assurance for space, high-reliability, or advanced engineering systems.
  • Familiarity with ESA/ECSS quality standards or similar structured PA frameworks.
  • Strong analytical mindset and the ability to spot issues before they become problems.
  • Confidence working with multidisciplinary teams and supplying clear guidance on quality expectations.
  • Strong communication skills in English; Spanish is beneficial but not essential.

Be Part of Building Technology for the Next Generation of Space Missions

If you enjoy solving complex problems, improving processes, and ensuring mission-critical hardware performs flawlessly, this role gives you the chance to make a real difference.

Apply today and help bring reliable, high-precision space technologies to life.

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System Engineer

  • Farnborough, Hampshire, South East, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-51796-5

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a System Engineer to join a cutting-edge team developing advanced Cyber and Information Assurance (IA) products. This role offers the chance to work across multiple development projects, applying innovative engineering solutions to complex, real-world problems.

What You’ll Do

  • Take technical ownership of system engineering activities across one or more IA product developments.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, FPGA and mechanical teams to define and deliver coherent technical solutions.
  • Engage in requirements engineering, capturing, analysing and refining requirements across all design disciplines.
  • Contribute throughout the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and architecture through to development, verification, and customer delivery.
  • Support bid proposals and provide technical input to customer discussions to ensure solutions meet end-user needs.

What We’re Looking For

  • Degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 5+ years’ industry experience in systems engineering or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements management, architecture, and product validation/verification.
  • Broad technical awareness across multiple engineering disciplines, with expertise in at least one area.
  • Ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience using DOORS or similar tools for requirements management is an advantage.
  • Must hold sole British nationality and be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of system design languages (UML, SysML) and techniques such as use-case analysis or trade studies.
  • Experience preparing technical estimates for bids.
  • Familiarity with mechanical and environmental qualification processes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced System Engineer, or an electronics/software engineer looking to broaden their scope, to play a key role in the design of unique, high-assurance products used in critical national security applications. You’ll work with an innovative team tackling challenging technical problems and shaping solutions from concept to delivery.

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Configuration Engineer

  • Sussex, South East, UK
  • Competitive
  • Permanent
  • V-53649

An opportunity has arisen for a Configuration Engineer to support the development of mission-critical electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems used on advanced airborne platforms. This role sits within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment supporting complex aerospace programmes across the full engineering lifecycle.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary delivery teams, ensuring robust configuration and data management processes are embedded from requirements definition through to verification and audit.

As a Configuration Engineer, you will be responsible for discharging the five key Configuration Management activities across delivery teams and programme lifecycle phases. You will provide clear direction on CM and Data Management processes and tools, covering system requirements, hardware, software and modelling environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive a proactive Configuration and Data Management approach across engineering teams
  • Deliver agreed work packages to cost and schedule constraints
  • Develop, review and execute Configuration Management Plans
  • Configuration Identification across system, software and hardware artefacts
  • Change Control – analyse proposed design changes for system-level impact
  • Co-chair and operate Change Control Boards
  • Provide Configuration Status Accounting and manage configuration baselines
  • Conduct Functional and Physical Configuration Audits
  • Ensure project datasets remain controlled and aligned with programme governance
  • Manage release, submission and tracking of contract and supplier data

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong understanding of Configuration Management aligned to DEF STAN 05-57 and EIA-649A-1
  • Practical experience across the five CM pillars
  • Experience within safety-critical product development environments
  • Data Management experience supporting contractual and supplier deliverables
  • Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
  • Logical, structured mindset with the ability to influence delivery teams
  • Degree with 4+ years’ relevant experience (or 10+ years’ equivalent industry experience)
  • Ability to interface confidently across engineering functions and occasionally with customers

Working Environment

You will join a dynamic aerospace engineering environment focused on the design, manufacture and test of high-performance airborne systems. The organisation supports advanced platforms worldwide and operates within a structured, quality-driven framework typical of regulated defence and aerospace programmes.

Benefits

  • Half-day finish on Fridays
  • Hybrid & flexible work options
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
  • Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave
  • Private medical insurance (optional family cover)
  • Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
  • Life assurance and group income protection
  • Flexible benefits package (health cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, EV scheme, cycle to work, critical illness cover)
  • Employee assistance programme (mental health & wellbeing support)
  • Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

 

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