Latest Defence Jobs

Senior Metallurgist

This role involves providing expert metallurgical guidance on superalloys and special processes within a highly regulated aerospace and defence manufacturing environment. The Senior Metallurgist will ensure technical compliance, support customer audits, lead root cause investigations, and drive continuous improvement in line with NADCAP and industry standards. Based in a global engineering team, the role plays a critical part in process qualification, accreditation, and systems enhancement.

Vectis Recruitment Aylestone, Leicestershire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £52,000 pa

Senior/Principal Materials, Structures, and Thermal Engineer

This role involves leading materials selection, structural and thermal design for advanced air vehicles. Responsibilities include developing materials property data, performing FEA and thermal analysis, and mentoring a small, senior engineering team.

Matchtech London, United Kingdom

Process Technologist (Acid Etch - Superalloys)

This role involves leading process development and optimisation for acid etch and pickling of superalloys within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. The technologist will conduct process trials, support NDT activities, ensure compliance with standards like AS9100 and Nadcap, and collaborate with production teams and external partners. A key focus is on continuous improvement, technical documentation, and expanding inspection capabilities.

Reed S204Hy, United Kingdom £40,000 – £50,000 pa

Materials Test Engineer (Composites/ Adhesives)

This role involves manufacturing, testing, and evaluating composite materials and adhesives within a workshop environment. You'll work as part of a small technical team to support a high-profile client base in aerospace, Formula One, and defence sectors. The position offers hands-on technical development with a focus on gaining expert-level knowledge and long-term career growth.

Rise Technical Recruitment Honiton, United Kingdom £30,000 – £41,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

CNC Miller

The CNC Miller role involves operating and setting 5-axis CNC milling machines to produce composite and metallic components for the aerospace and defence industries. Responsibilities include manual machining, interpreting technical drawings, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Response Personnel Chatteris, United Kingdom £16 – £18 pa

On-site Permanent

CNC 5 Axis Machinists x3

Program, set, and operate 5-axis CNC machines to produce high-precision composite components for industries including motorsport, aerospace, and defence. Interpret engineering drawings, perform quality inspections, and optimise machining processes. Work within a machine shop environment across days, nights, or weekends, focusing on low-volume, high-value production.

Owen Daniels Walberton, United Kingdom £20 – £24 ph

Stress Engineer

This role involves conducting structural and stress analysis for marine mechanical and hybrid structures, focusing on integrity assessment under environmental loads and degradation factors. The engineer will develop analytical models, perform hand calculations, and lead analysis packages from scoping to delivery. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and client communication are key, with an emphasis on safety and design recommendations.

Certain Advantage Pl11Ba, United Kingdom £45,000 pa

Deployment Lead

Lead end-to-end deployment of a Kubernetes-based AI simulation platform into customer environments, serving as the primary technical liaison for C-suite stakeholders while building and scaling a high-performing deployment engineering team. The role combines hands-on technical leadership in complex, regulated infrastructure with strategic customer engagement and cross-functional coordination to ensure successful, secure, and scalable platform rollouts.

PhysicsX England

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Metallurgist

Lead and conduct metallurgical failure investigations, including laboratory analysis and site inspections, primarily for power and clean energy sectors. Produce technical reports, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business development. Work involves root cause analysis of high-temperature degradation, corrosion, and life assessment in industrial plants.

TÜV Rheinland Group Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AE, United Kingdom

Quality Metrology Technician

Perform precise measurement, inspection, and calibration of high-precision components using CMMs, 3D scanning, and manual tools. Conduct material integrity testing including ultrasonic and hardness evaluation, ensuring full traceability and compliance with quality standards. Support quality assurance and customer acceptance processes in a secure, long-term manufacturing environment.

Yolk Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £28,000 – £30,000 pa

Delivery Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Lead business development and delivery for AI-driven simulation software within aerospace and defense, bridging technical and commercial domains. Drive customer acquisition, manage strategic account relationships, and oversee project execution from proposal to adoption. Shape product direction through direct customer feedback and represent the company at industry events, combining deep domain expertise with technical leadership.

PhysicsX England US$175,000 – US$250,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Skilled Fitter - CAWDE Operator

The role involves operating Electroimpact's 5-axis CAWDE to perform high-precision drilling and fastening on the A400M wing boxes. Responsibilities include CNC machine operation, precision drilling, system calibration, tooling maintenance, and quality assurance, all within strict aerospace safety guidelines.

airbus Bristol, United Kingdom