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Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor

The role

As an Apprenticeship Support Coach, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be a vital part of maintaining learner progression, engagement, and achievement.    Day-to-day, you will play a critical role in coaching and motivating learners who are off-track or temporarily without an assigned coach. You will also:

 

• Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence or increased demand.
• Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions
• Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
• Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation
• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learner workshops to support learner progression.

 

 

This role is full time working 37 hours per week. The Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor role is fully remote and requires the successful candidate to deliver support across a range of sites in North Yorkshire and the North East, including but not limited to Catterick, Newcastle upon Tyne, York, Ripon and Thirsk.

 

Essential experience of the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Considerable experience as a qualified assessor
• Considerable experience in an appropriate industry environment
• Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

 

 Qualifications for the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Maths and English – GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Vehicle Mechanic Level 3 Qualification - (minimum of level 3)

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (EDBS) security clearance for this role.

Apply with your CV and we can arrange a call to discuss your skills for this role.

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:51:53 +0000

Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer

Are you an Electronics Design Engineer seeking a challenging role working on high-quality projects? Our Client is looking for a skilled and ambitious individual to join  Analogue and Digital Capability Group in Stevenage. You will have a vital role in developing and delivering impeccable electronic designs for our advanced products!

Hybrid working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The Role

Take on all aspects of board level electronic design, including schematic capture, prototyping, functional testing, and proving activities. Collaborate with other Electronic Engineering teams to ensure integration of electronics within the product.

Use common development techniques such as circuit simulation and DFMEA to ensure robust electronics design and support the product life cycle from feasibility through to transfer to production, including industrial validation and quality assurance.

Contribute to research and continuous improvement activities to enhance the Electronic Engineering capability.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in Electronic design, development and delivery.

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and navigate challenges.

• Knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products.

What they can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:05 +0000

Weapons Engineering Instructor

The role
As a Weapons Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering world-class training to Royal Navy personnel. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and make a real impact on national defence. You’ll help ensure our armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

 
Day-to-day you’ll be:
•    Delivering classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines
•    Providing subject matter expertise to support training design and review
•    Supporting governance through reporting, documentation, and assurance
•    Liaising with stakeholders and acting as a technical point of contact for training queries
•    Maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
 

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00), totalling 37 hours per week. 

 

Essential experience of the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems 
•    Experience in Weapons Handling operations 

 

Qualifications for the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Qualified Weapons System Board – Competent User Level 3 (CU3) certification

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

 

What they offer 

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK  employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
   

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:06 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

Electronic Engineering Project Co-ordinator

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from  more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager.

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, they seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient.  This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. They are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The opportunity:

As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver  projects to time, cost and quality. This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management.

It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager.

What we're looking for from you:

We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• A technical degree (ideally in Electronics)
• Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development
• A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context
• A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel.  

Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - they can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role.

The company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

Our Client is a leading defence organisation.  They are proud of the role they play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. They partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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Date Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:42:01 +0000

Ground Station Engineer

• Operate, manage and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on antenna systems, ACUs, modems, spectrum analysers, radomes and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders, launch clients, GS operators, hosted parties and manufacturers.
• Lead on-site troubleshooting and fault resolution (fibre, RF links, rack/cabinet equipment); minimise downtime through decisive technical action.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for manufacturers, suppliers and launch clients; manage ticketing, spares and repair workflows.
• Maintain, update and implement installation, maintenance and safety documentation; provide post-maintenance reporting.
• Support hardware procurement decisions and contribute technical input to scheduling and software development projects.

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Date Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:53:19 +0000

Lead Software Engineer - Real Estate Technology

Sheffield / Hybrid Working

Role Purpose

Take a hands-on leadership role within a small, high performing engineering team in Real Estate Technology.  You will drive technical delivery, actively write code and champion continuous improvement across a range of projects.   Collaborate with central engineering communities to embed best practice and enhance service management for global users.

Experience in the banking or real estate sector is not required - what matters is your technical expertise and ability to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor:   Guide and develop engineers, fostering accountability, teamwork and technical excellence.

Hands-on Delivery: Provide technical direction and actively contribute code to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Continuous Improvement: Promote modern engineering standards, agile practices and process enhancements.

Service Management - Strengthen operation of reliability and user satisfaction through improved incident, change and problem management.

Stakeholder collaboration - Work closely with product managers, architects, and global teams to deliver on technology roadmaps.

Expertise and Skills

Essential

Proven Experience leading technical teams in complex environments

Strong Coding Skills and hands-on involvement in software delivery

Solid Understanding of Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering quality frameworks

Effective Communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams

Commitment to agile delivery and continuous improvement

Desirable

Experience in real estate technology or similar domains

Participation in Engineering Communities or centres of Excellence

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Date Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:44:50 +0000

Design Lead - Real Estate Transformation Programme

Sheffield

Role Overview 

Join the Real Estate Transformation Programme as a Design Lead, leveraging your technical expertise and practical mindset to shape the future of a global property portfolio.   You will operate across a varied technology stack, including SaaS and internally hosted platforms.   This role suits individuals who excel at solving complex technical challenges, are passionate about technology and enjoy collaborating with engineering teams.  Hands-on coding experience is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:  Drive the design and delivery of technology solutions for Real estate from concept through deployment.  Remain hands-on by reviewing solutions, prototyping and contributing code where appropriate.

Collaborative Innovation:  partner with business and engineering stakeholders to identify challenges, explore innovative approaches and transfer strategy into actionable designs.

Architectural Vision: Develop and communicate architecture roadmaps that balance robust engineering and innovative application, including automation and bespoke solutions across SaaS and internal platforms.

Cyber Security:  Ensure all designs and solutions comply with established cyber security controls and secure development practices.

Governance and Advocacy:  Promote best practice in design and development, ensuring alignment with organisational standards while encouraging new ideas and continuous improvement.

Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies proactively seeking opportunities to experiment and drive innovation within the programme.

What you’ll bring

Proven technical leadership:  Experience leading design and development in complex environments with the ability to challenge assumptions and lead teams.

Cyber Security Awareness:  Strong understanding of cyber controls and secure development methodologies.

Hands-on Technical Skills:  Confident in technical discussions, code reviews and contributing to codebases or prototypes.

Creative Problem Solving: Eagerness to explore unconventional solutions and apply technology to deliver business value.

Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator, able to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including non technical stakeholders.

Adaptability: Open minded, resilient and willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Desirable

Protective Security and IoT:  Experience with protective security technologies (e.g.:  access control, surveillance, biometrics, video analytics) and IoT/Edge devices.

Mechanical Control Systems:  Background with working with engineering teams on mechanical control systems (e.g. building management, operational technology), to deliver integrated, secure and connected real estate solutions.

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Date Posted: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:27:31 +0000

Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering

Key responsibilities:

What / who we're looking for:

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Date Posted: Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:17:56 +0000

Warehouse Operative

About the role

The Warehouse Operative  plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials into the warehouse.

Working closely with purchasing, production, and warehouse colleagues, you’ll help maintain accurate inventory levels, assembly compliance and support a reliable supply chain process.

Working as part of the warehouse and production team, you will support customer orders, respond to changing priorities, and ensure that all products are prepared safely and on time. Attention to detail, organisational skills, and a proactive approach are essential for success in this role.

This is a hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will be safety-conscious, a team player, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and consistency are key.

 

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment (Goods In or similar role desirable).
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when checking and assembling parts.
• Basic IT skills for data entry and using warehouse systems.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks.
• Strong awareness of health & safety practices and a “safety first” approach.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Leadership skills: 

• Shows respect for all colleagues by listening actively, valuing input, and treating others with fairness.
• Acts as a team player, supporting cross-functional collaboration and prioritising shared success.
• Encouraging open communication and cooperative problem-solving across departments.
• Embraces a growth mindset, promoting continuous learning, adaptability, and improvement.
• Ensure you remain results driven
• Remain calm under pressure, resilient, and solutions focused.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and drive action oriented tasks that deliver value to the business.

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Date Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:53:32 +0000

Vehicle Technician Trainer

The Role
As a Vehicle Technician Trainer, you'll have a role that is out of the ordinary. You'll join a team of talented training professionals who deliver technical courses to military students of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME). 

 

The Army boasts many types of vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics; the technical training our students receive at REME gives them the knowledge and confidence to tackle any engineering problem, enabling them to keep our vehicles on the road - even in extreme conditions. 

 

Day-to-day, you'll be delivering vehicle maintenance / technical training in line with curriculum requirements:

 

• Preparing and delivering instruction on course modules, including lesson plans, training aids, workbooks and trainee handouts
• Carrying out the assessment of trainees, to include creation of written examinations and practical assessments
• Setting and marking of coursework/homework; marking exam papers and invigilating at examinations/assessments
• Ensuring student development through monitoring, feedback appraisal, discipline and training interventions
• Ensuring all records and supporting documentation are updated, maintained and filed correctly,
• Focusing on Health and Safety and maintaining a safe working environment at all times

 

This role is full-time and based on-site at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire.

Essential experience of the Vehicle Technician Trainer:

• Vehicle Technician background
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to motivate and encourage others with empathy and patience
• Knowledge of a military environment and equipment (desirable)
• Knowledge of the REME trade structure and operational requirements (desirable)
• Knowledge of JAMES (Joint Asset Management and Equipment Solutions)  (desirable) 

 

Qualifications for the Vehicle Technician Trainer:
A teaching qualification is desirable but not essential. Provided you can show the required level of technical experience and willingness to learn, then full training and funding will be provided to gain Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training during the probation period.

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

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Date Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:52:16 +0000

Women in Engineering

Women in Engineering – Careers

Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here.

 

From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that our Clients products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike.

Our Client values women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across their business and  industry.

A European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work they do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms.

• Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories.

• Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products’ lifecycles. 

• Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence.

 

Core Engineering Domains:

• Systems Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering

• Algorithms

• Simulation and Modelling

• Mechanical Engineering

• Hardware Engineering

• Supportability / ILS Engineering

Reach out with your CV and we will support you in finding opportunities within their company.

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Date Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:20 +0000

Hardware Test Verification Architect

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test professional to use their knowledge and expertise to implement a structured Test Philosophy for current and future products.

Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol (May be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

 

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, Our Client will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working depending on workload classification.

 

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

The Company

A leading defence organisation. They are proud of the role they play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. Tbey partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

The opportunity:

This is an amazing and unique opportunity to experience a broader view of the development and manufacturing processes through interaction with multiple skills for a given project and programme.

You will join a growing motivated, focussed and multi-disciplined team, where communication and the ethos to share information is key. You will join a team that is dedicated to improving the way it works, how it interacts with other functions; with a strong interest in the development of its people.

 

You’ll lead the implementation of the Production Test Philosophy within a Programme including:

• Definition of Test Equipment Requirements for the product.

• Deployment of diagnostic strategies for production.

• Verifying the Test Coverage of our current and future products to ensure they deliver the needs of our customers.

• Collaborating with Manufacturing and Production Design Support teams for Production Test activities

What we’re looking for from you:

Required

• Ideally degree qualified or suitable equivalent experience with demonstrable experience in or track record of Mathematics, Physics or Engineering fields.

• Experience / Awareness of Development and Production Test Techniques and implementation.

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite with good communication Skills.

Desired

• Knowledge of structured Model based System Engineering (MBSE) techniques.

• Experience in the development and implementation of test strategies and Automated Test Equipment for new products.

• Some experience of collaborating with Manufacturing Teams and Design teams.

 

If you don’t meet all the aspects of the role, they will support you and provide you with training. There are opportunities to become a Team Leader within the department and great development opportunities in other departments and functions.

 

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Date Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:20 +0000

Marine Application Support Analyst

Are you experienced in fleet management systems, digital asset management, or marine/offshore operations? Do you have a technical mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a customer-focused approach? We are looking for a Marine Applications Support Specialist to join our team and drive the ongoing development, support, and enhancement of our Aurora software suite.

This role blends product support, development lifecycle involvement, and client interaction, giving you the opportunity to influence software development while ensuring end-users get a seamless, high-quality experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Populate, maintain, and enhance the Aurora software suite and associated systems

• Provide training and guidance to staff and customers, maintaining up-to-date training materials

• Support development projects, acting as Product Owner when required, including backlog management, process mapping, requirements gathering, and storyboarding

• Conduct manual function and regression testing, creating test plans to ensure robust systems

• Maintain product documentation, release notes, and knowledge bases

• Analyse, manipulate, and report on operational and asset data, including creating Power BI reports

• Maintain awareness of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements

• Support ongoing improvements, R&D, and process optimisation initiatives

 

You will have:

• HND or Degree level or equivalent naval experience
• Demonstrable experience in populating, supporting and maintaining fleet management systems.
• Adaptable customer support skills with an ability to discuss technical issues depending on level of understanding.
• Understanding and application of Operational and Development Project Lifecycle inclusive of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience in the role of Product Owner and/or Manual Development Tester.
• Demonstrable experience in marine operations or an offshore environment.
• Understanding and experience regards Business Process and Mapping methodologies.
• Above average competency with Office 365 and Adobe packages.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Customer-facing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and customers.
• Excellent Time Management Skills
• Motivated attitude
• Problem solution skills
• Team player

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Date Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:20 +0000

Senior EUC Mac Support Engineer Contract

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Date Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:20 +0000

Cloud Platform Network Engineer (Azure) Security Cleared Hybrid

Join a a trusted technology services partner to the UK Government and corporate sectors. They deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions to multiple UK public sector organisations.   Operating under an ISO/IEC 27001 certified ISMS and an ITIL aligned service management framework, ensuring integrity, resilience, and operational excellence. Be part of a growing, people first organisation where your career will be developed by working alongside experienced technology professionals supporting mission critical government services. 

London Hybrid

Security Cleared
 

The Role 

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Network Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Azure to design, implement, and manage secure cloud-based network infrastructure. 

In this role, you will ensure scalable and reliable connectivity across hybrid environments, enabling cloud services that underpin UK Government and enterprise operations. You will work closely with architects, developers, and security teams to align network designs with business and compliance needs. 

 
In this role, you will: 
Design and implement Azure networking solutions including VNets, VPN Gateways, NSGs, Azure Firewall, and WAF. 
Support hub-and-spoke topologies and hybrid connectivity solutions. 
Monitor and optimise performance across hybrid and multi-site environments. 
Troubleshoot connectivity issues and resolve incidents quickly. 
Implement observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Network Watcher. 
Automate provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Azure CLI, and PowerShell. 
Contribute to CI/CD integration for infrastructure as code. 
Ensure compliance with ISO27001 standards and Zero Trust principles. 
Manage firewalls, access controls, and threat detection. 
Maintain accurate documentation and mentor junior engineers. 
 

 

This role gives you the opportunity to deliver secure, modern cloud infrastructure on projects with national impact.  

What We’re Looking For 
We would love to hear from you if you have: 
Proven experience in Azure networking and cloud infrastructure. 
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing, and firewall principles. 
Hands-on experience with Azure networking services (VNets, App Gateway, Firewall & WAF, Network Watcher, Load Balancer). 
Scripting and automation expertise with PowerShell, Azure CLI, and Terraform. 
Knowledge of network security principles and Azure-native security tools. 
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. 
Current and valid SC clearance. 
 
Desirable skills: 
Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate (or equivalent). 
Experience with Zscaler and Okta. 
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. 
Experience with Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, or third-party monitoring tools. 

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Date Posted: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:51:20 +0000

RF/ EO/ IR Professionals

Bristol

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

Salary: £42,000 - £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2/3 or 4 days per week depending on role due to work classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our world leading capability on missile datalinks and seekers. We have a number of exciting opportunities within our Seekers and DataLink Systems organisation working from research, through to early concept phase, to full product design and production programmes, needing a range of knowledge and experience from graduate engineer to experienced managers.

The roles cover RF and EletroOptic technologies with applications covering systems design work, hardware and firmware.

Ideally you'll have exposure / bias towards RF / EO / IR hardware and technology across the full product life cycle.

Currently we are recruiting for the following roles:

• Algorithm / Modelling Systems Engineers Seekers
• Design / Requirements Systems Engineers Seekers
• RF / MW Design Engineer Seeker Hardware

We're looking for you to have an ability to work autonomously within a multi-skilled team with a good understanding and commitment to achieving project goals. You should also be able to perform technical investigations, provide problem assessments, and propose design solutions within a culture of innovative thinking.

You'll be joining a rapidly developing product area within MBDA, with many exciting opportunities to work on both new and established products.

The teams have a common goal for the delivery of products design solutions that meets the customer's requirements to the schedule and cost agreed. You'll be able to significantly contribute to meeting the expectations of both MBDA and the customer.

The projects offers you the opportunity to work with a specialist team developing and managing technically challenging technology within MBDA.

We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site, remote working and flexible working patterns.

What we're looking for from you:

Some of the following dependent upon role level; all within the context of good RF or Electro-Optic knowledge:

• Knowledge of RF/microwave and electronic systems, algorithm design and implementation.
• Understanding of optical systems and experience in concept or optical design
• Experience of overseeing the transition of development hardware into series production, including robustness testing and qualification testing and design certification.
• Experienced proving system level functionality, SW/FW integration and proving.
• Familiarity of real-time digital signal processing for high data bandwidth systems.
• Experience of design of Control Systems.
• Systems modelling and Autocode generation experience
• Systems design and requirements.
• Good communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers.
• Participate in or lead design reviews for all stages of concept development to the assessment of design maturity.
• Ability to manage external suppliers with procurement teams.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

C# Software Engineer

Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team!

Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience & grade

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you'll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world's most advanced defence systems.

You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through:

• Visualisation and demonstrations
• Experimentation
• Design and development
• Verification and Validation
• Training Systems
• Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems.

What we're looking for from you:

We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development.

You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas:

• Real-Time Software
• Configuration control
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment
• Unit testing and test driven development
• Agile development

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

NSL - Software Engineer - SC Perm

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Leeds || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: Software Engineer
Requisition ID: 122065

Location: Leeds - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Grade: GG08-GG09

Referral Bonus: £5,000

National Security Overview

The National Security business is growing and there are an increasing number of opportunities to work with a range of National Security clients to provide solutions that have a real impact.

Be part of a growing team that not only delivers for its clients but also gives back to the community with plenty of opportunities to get involved with local community engagement and outreach activities to help build tech and cyber skills in the region.

About you

You will have experience in many of the following:

• Programming in one or more of JavaScript, Java, .Net, Python
• Collaboratively designing and building Proof of Concept or Production systems
• Source controlling your code with Version Control Systems, for example Git, Mercurial, Perforce
• Utilising CI/CD tools, such as Bamboo, Jenkins, TeamCity, Bitbucket, in order to streamline delivery of new features and fixes
• Continual testing of code using Automated Testing Frameworks
• Ensuring code consistency and quality by utilising static code analysis tools e.g. SonarQube
• Team working inside an agile environment e.g. Scrum, Lean, Kanban
• Common software design patterns
• Using precedent and your own creativity to solve our client's challenges!

It would be great if you also had experience in some of these, but if not we'll help you with them

• Machine Learning software e.g. Amazon and Azure machine learning, or Google's TensorFlow
• Deploying and managing in Cloud Computing such as AWS, MS Azure
• Containerisation e.g. Docker, Kubernetes
• Relational, document, or graph database systems
• Software configuration and deployment e.g. Ansible

How we will support you:

• Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
• You can work around core hours with flexible and part-time working
• Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You'll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
• Don't know a particular technology? Your learning and development is key to your future career and we provide a range of excellent training courses to enable you to upskill in a given technology
• You'll be part of our bonus scheme
• You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups. These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

PLEASE NOTE: You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be individual circumstances that impact this, so please discuss this with your line manager or HR Business Partner (HRBP). If you don't feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

Should you be invited for interview, you will be giving consent for the Recruitment team to contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

This vacancy is eligible for the UK Employee Referral Scheme. Amount: £5000

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

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Date Posted: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Planning & Control Manager - SAP S/4HANA

Shape the future of Manufacturing Planning and Control processes! Join us at the forefront of our SAP S/4HANA Digital Transformation, where your expertise will define the foundation for Planning and Control across Manufacturing UK.

Salary: Circa £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site, 1 day remotely, due to workload classification.

Travel requirement to France one week per month (minimum) for the duration of SAP transformation programme and ongoing requirements for European travel afterwards

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced SAP - Enterprise Resourcing Planning (ERP) user to lead the UK Planning & Execution governance on a group Digital Transformation Programme to SAP S/4HANA.

We are embarking on a bold, group-wide Digital Transformation programme (IMPACT) that will redefine how we work, connect and deliver value across the organisation. The programme focuses on upgrading MBDA's SAP Enterprise Resource Planning capability, with the goals of harmonising processes across the group (where applicable) and adopting SAP standard practices.

As the Manufacturing IMPACT SME for Planning and Control, you will be responsible for defining and validating future state S/4HANA capability and operating practices across Manufacturing UK - Planning and Control North & South alongside the strategy for Planning and Control to standardise system practices, harmonise processes with MBDA group, introduce efficiencies, maintain business continuity - during, and post S/4HANA deployment.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and influence the future of MBDA!

Delegated by the UK Manufacturing Stream Lead -

• Responsible for defining and validating S/4HANA Future state processes surrounding Planning and Control processes, securing stakeholder "buy in"
• Responsible for the delivery and validation of UK Planning and Execution general top-level design material
• Responsible for reviewing, validating and signing off all detailed design content securing stakeholder "buy in"
• Represent Manufacturing UK in international and UK specific workshops including domain level and cross-domain
• Responsible for Leading system test campaigns within area of responsibility
• Support Manufacturing Change Lead in scoping the AS IS vs TO BE gaps for Training and Comms initiative
• Support Manufacturing Change Lead in identifying change opportunities to adopt ahead of S4 UK deployment
• Support Manufacturing Change Lead, Manufacturing functions and business units in adopting identified improvements ahead of S4 UK deployment
• Support Data Migration/Data Cleansing topics
• Support Manufacturing Stream Lead in all elements of the IMPACT Program
• Obtain end-to-end Manufacturing UK knowledge in future state S4 processes and capabilities (outside of area of responsibility)

What we're looking for from you:

• HNC Level of qualifications or equivalent.
• High level of experience/exposure to SAP ERP usage in a Manufacturing context - Engineering, Logistics services, Manufacturing Planning & Control
• High level of experience in Planning and Control processes
• Confident in decision making in multi- nationality environments essential
• Confident in stakeholder management and engagements at varied levels of the organisation including multi- nationality environments essential
• Good planning and organising skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills with good attention to detail

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Assurance

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Assurance

Job Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Hybrid

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £55,000

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will deliver high-level engineering assurance across Maritime Submarines products, ensuring the integrity of major Submarine Enterprise programmes. You will plan and prioritise assurance activities using a risk-based approach, lead key reviews, and provide independent oversight to ensure products are safe, compliant, and fully integrated.

You will collaborate with engineering and wider business teams, influencing product quality and supporting safe and successful delivery, while acting as an independent voice in safety assurance.

Core Duties:

• Deliver engineering assurance across submarine programmes, ensuring alignment with the Product Assurance Framework and maintaining product integrity
• Plan and prioritise assurance activities using a risk-based approach, focusing on key technical risks
• Lead and support assurance reviews, validating design decisions, technical bids, and engineering evidence
• Provide independent oversight to design and technical reviews, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and policies
• Ensure products are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fully integrated, with hazards demonstrated ALARP and configurations controlled
• Collaborate across engineering and business teams to influence outcomes, drive quality, and support programme delivery
• Apply mechanical engineering expertise, supported by a degree (or equivalent experience), across design, testing, commissioning, and design proving activities, including verification and validation
• Utilise experience in event reporting, root cause analysis, audits, and change management to resolve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement

The Product Assurance Team:

As a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Assurance, you will be at the centre of some of the UK's most advanced engineering challenges, shaping elements of the assurance schedule and gaining insight from audits, inspections, reviews, tests, and trials. This varied role includes producing technical briefings, supporting issue investigations, and tracking progress through Product Assurance systems, while acting as a trusted source of specialist technical advice to directly support the safety and assurance of world-class submarine technologies. Relocation support may be available across submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best.You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 13th April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Date Posted: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental Trials and Analysis Engineer

An opportunity has arisen in an agile team with varied strengths for an Engineer to work across the entire portfolio of MBDA UK products undertaking sophisticated analysis and supporting both laboratory and field trials!

Salary: Up to £55,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

The Opportunity:

The Trials and Analysis team within Environmental Engineering is integral within all land, sea and air based weapons system projects. Environmental provide a key technical focal point for all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept definition and product development, through design aid and formal qualification, and into in-service support. Expertise covers the areas of: requirements specification and management; data analysis; simulation and modelling; and testing in climatic, mechanical (vibration and shock), structural mechanical and fatigue

The Role:

• Apply specialist technical knowledge to complex systems and structural mechanisms providing advice to projects with the responsibility for the delivery of technical aspects of data evaluation activities.
• Collaborate with customers to perform data evaluation tasks or technical work packages, such as data gathering trials and assessments, platform integration activities, and structural modal assessment. Ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of high-quality results.
• Carry out a full range of technical evaluations and investigations, including evaluation of technical options, preparation of reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems attributed to shock and vibration.
• Develop test specifications and carry out activities related to vibration, shock and signal evaluation in line with all technical, safety and quality standards.
• Plan, deliver and monitor assigned work packages, make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority to ensure requirements are delivered to plan.
• Perform engineering capability improvements through methods and process development efforts.

What we're looking for from you:

A strong technical background in environmental, mechanical or similar field with:

• Excellent investigative instinct and decision making attributes
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills
• High motivations and adaptability
• Experienced in analysing vehicle/missile operations in complex environments
• Instrumentation and signal processing experience helpful
• Vibration, shock and thermal analysis experience preferred

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental Project Engineer

Are you looking to work in a world-class, specialist mechanical and climatic facilities? At MBDA you will be able to use ground-breaking analytical tools and powerful, innovative techniques for simulating environments across the weapons life cycle.

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more

The opportunity:

As an Environmental Project Engineer you will expected to work closely and build relationships with a range of MBDA functions, sectors and Chief Engineers including Systems Engineering, Architecture, Design and Proving teams.

You will provide technical expertise in generating environmental requirements, supporting the development of robust product designs and defining and managing cost effective proving strategies throughout the product development cycle. You will also work closely with our existing team of highly experienced project and test engineers to define and deliver environmental test programmes.

You will provide a technical focal point for all stages of the product lifecycle, through concept definition, design aid, formal qualification and certification and onto in-service support. Our expertise covers the areas of: environmental requirement specification and management; definition of proving methodologies; certification; project management; data analysis; simulation and modelling and testing in climatic, mechanical (vibration and shock) and fatigue.

You will act as a technical interface with customers in the delivery of technical work packages. Including the planning, delivery and monitoring of assigned work packages, making engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority to ensure projects are delivered to plan.

Some of the key challenges for the role include:

• Effectively dealing with multiple issues, tasks and priorities concurrently, cross-projects.
• Interaction with the customer community at a high level, maintaining integrity of engineering outputs.
• Ensuring adherence to delivery timescales and costs, whilst supporting complex technical engineering projects
• Contributing to EE&F strategy to keep pace with emerging technologies and threats.

What we're looking for from you:

• Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
• Experience of planning, managing and delivering small to medium sized work packages.
• Knowledge of environmental engineering within the defence sector or relevant industry.
• Knowledge of vibration, shock, temperature and humidity environments, and their applicability to different products at different life cycle stages.
• An understanding of environmental test processes, test measurements and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of international Environmental Standards (DEF STAN 00-035 / AECTP 300 / AECTP 400 / Mil-std 810 etc.)
• Someone with an analytical mind and excellent problem solving skills.
• Someone who strives for solutions with an inquisitive nature.
• Good verbal and written communication abilities.
• Effective at working in teams with strong interpersonal skills.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given.

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Algorithm Design Engineer - Navigation

Our Algorithm Design Engineers work on fast-moving projects to develop and evaluate Navigation Algorithms, involved in researching, developing, testing and evaluating algorithms as part of wider systems solutions at MBDA.

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

The Navigation Algorithm Design Engineer will be part of a dynamic team within the Guidance, Control and Navigation (GCN) department, where you will get the opportunity to work across a range of contract and research activities that impact multiple areas of deliveries within MBDA.

Navigation algorithms are central to the design and development of MBDA's complex guided weapon systems products. This role will help you understand how GCN supports our weapon system products and gain insight into a number of related disciplines with whom we have a high level of interactions

Algorithms are developed at many stages of the lifecycle, including:

• Research studies, both externally and internally funded, to investigate algorithms for future developments
• Algorithms to support initial missile feasibility and concept studies
• Algorithms in support of assessment and development programmes
• Algorithms to support upgrades for in-service products.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally PhD qualified and with relevant industrial experience or Degree with a strong mathematical content e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics
• Previous demonstrable programming, real-time implementation, validation & verification and navigation experience
• Strong programming skills are required including MATLAB
• Relevant experience with the state-of-the-arts navigation algorithms, Navigation Algorithm design, comparative evaluation and testing is a strong advantage

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Algorithm Specialist

Our GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) team are delivering algorithms across the full life cycle of our products, from concept creation through to in-service support. In this role, you will be working on algorithms that are key to achieve the performance needs of both current and future Weapon and Missile Systems.

Salary: £50,000 - £57,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers; and be interacting with other subject areas like Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality.

You'll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning. You will be exposed to ground breaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle.

What we're looking for from you:

• Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science)
• Relevant Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage
• Domain knowledge such as Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics
• Algorithms knowledge such as Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning
• Tools and Libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, Py Torch, Open AI-Gym/Universe, Model based design
• Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support
• A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join our Production Design Support Team. You will play a leading role in a range of Engineering activities, providing Test Equipment design support to the Manufacturing organization and broadening your expertise in an international environment. An exciting career path awaits!

Job Title: Test Equipment Design Engineer, Production Design Support

Salary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

We have a phenomenal opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to play a leading role in the support of production activities with Production Design Support (PDS) at our site in Bolton.

You will act as an integral interface between our design teams and our manufacturing teams while working alongside other support engineers to provide knowledge and support.

The role offers the candidate a true engineering challenge in their core discipline(s), whilst providing scope for personal growth and development in other areas.

Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role as you not only see designs coming to life in the manufacturing environment but you can help to shape the design of the products and test equipment, delivering support to our customers.

What we're looking for from you:

• Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience) with experience of designing product/systems and/or providing support to designs through the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring. Someone with a passion for innovation and collaboration.
• Experienced engineer who will be prepared to work autonomously if needed, leading the delivery of your work assignments and actively engaging with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs.
• Solid experience of managing discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions.
• Investigative skills to be able to find Root Causes of design related issues and propose robust corrective actions.
• Full Product Lifecycle knowledge or experience
• Willingness to provide support to and mentor other Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

Proven experience in the design of one or more of the following disciplines:-

• RF and Antenna Design
• Electrical Architecture
• Design for Safety and Integrity
• RF Test and measurement principle knowledge

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Systems Design Engineer

We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems.

Salary: Up to £57,000 (depending on experience)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

As a Systems Design Engineer you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customer with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes.

Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers.

Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system, The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings, and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis and training.

Day to day you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware as well as investigating customer queries.

What we're looking for from you:

• Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products.
• Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements, solving complex problems, and providing solutions that help the user perform their role to the best of their ability.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience).

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT