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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: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:02:33 +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: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:39 +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: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:39 +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: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:01:39 +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: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:51 +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: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:23 +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: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +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: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +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: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering

Key responsibilities:

What / who we're looking for:

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Luxury Retail Manager

Luxury Retail Manager – Piccadilly, London

The Whisky Shop is seeking a Retail Manager to lead our flagship Piccadilly store. This is an exciting role at the heart of the UK’s leading specialist whisky retailer.

We are looking for a commercially minded leader with deep roots in London’s luxury or premium on/off-trade scene.

This role requires someone who can drive sales, build meaningful relationships, and deliver a consistently high standard of in-store experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Piccadilly flagship store, ensuring a seamless, elevated customer journey at all times

• Drive sales performance, profitability, and KPIs through clear commercial focus and leading by example.

• Continuously manage, develop and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring excellence in customer service, product knowledge, and sales execution

• Deliver ‘approachable’ luxury hosting, including customer welcome, storytelling, upselling, and closing high-value sales

• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, collectors, and whisky enthusiasts

• Drive and grow in-store events, positioning Piccadilly as a destination for premium experiences and as a hub for our London-based Loyalty programme Members.

• Oversee high store standards, visual merchandising, and stock management in line with our brand expectations

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior retail or hospitality management role within luxury retail or premium environments

• Proven commercial track record, with strong experience managing margins and analysing sales performance data

• Natural salesperson with the ability to engage, upsell, and close across a diverse, high-value clientele

• Established network in London, with an existing client base or strong potential customer address book

• Credibility and confidence working with brands and suppliers, including hosting visits, whisky tastings and events

• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and WhatsApp, with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development

• Passion for premium whisky and spirits, with a desire to create exceptional customer experiences

• Confidence and enthusiasm for content creation, with experience across social media channels, is a strong advantage - with the ability to bring the Piccadilly store experience to life digitally

Salary £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + discretionary six-monthly bonus

If you think this sounds like you, and are ready to take ownership of one of our most iconic locations, we would like to hear from you.

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Date Posted: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:29:27 +0000

Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

• Up to £65k DoE plus package
• Manchester location – circa 3 days on site
• Active SC and eDV eligibility required
• High-impact R&D role with strong funding and long-term growth

 

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well-funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.

 

THE BENEFITS:

• Tiered clearance bonus
• Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment
• Clear technical growth and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs

 

THE SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

As a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher, you will focus on research-led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.

 

SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong background in data science and machine learning research
• Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or approaches
• Ability to take research concepts through to practical application
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders to understand customer needs
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility

 

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

 

KEY SKILLS

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement

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Date Posted: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:59:59 GMT

Senior Data Science and Machine Learning Researcher

• Up to £65k DoE plus package
• London location – circa 3 days on site
• Active SC and eDV eligibility required
• High-impact R&D role with strong funding and long-term growth

 

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a highly specialised technology organisation operating in a secure, mission-focused environment within the National Security sector. Working as part of a small, well-funded research group within a growing area of the business, this team delivers innovative data science and machine learning solutions to complex customer problems.

 

THE BENEFITS:

• Tiered clearance bonus
• Funded R&D projects and internal seed investment
• Clear technical growth and progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Hybrid/flexible working dependent on project needs

 

THE SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ROLE:

As a Senior Data Science & Machine Learning Researcher, you will focus on research-led development, working across short exploratory tasks and longer-term R&D initiatives. You will help shape project direction, translate customer needs into technical solutions, and build innovative models and approaches that can be taken forward into delivery. This role suits someone comfortable working at a higher level of ambiguity, with the freedom to define what should be worked on next.

 

SENIOR DATA SCIENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING RESEARCHER ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Strong background in data science and machine learning research
• Experience developing and prototyping novel algorithms or approaches
• Ability to take research concepts through to practical application
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders to understand customer needs
• Active SC clearance and eDV eligibility

 

 

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via henry.clay-davies@searchability.com. For further information, please call me on 07719 065951. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

 

KEY SKILLS

Data Science, Machine Learning, Research and Development, Algorithms, Python, Stakeholder Engagement

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Date Posted: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:59:59 GMT

Weapon System Electrical Integration Architect

Salary: Circa £ 48,000-£53,000 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:

This role sits at the heart of the DragonFire programme, focusing on the integration of complex electrical equipment into a cutting-edge weapon system. You will act as the technical authority for electrical interfaces between the weapon system and its equipment, ensuring that electrical design, performance, and constraints are aligned across multiple suppliers and subsystems.

Rather than detailed circuit design, this role is about owning the bigger picture. Bringing together electrical architecture, equipment integration, and supplier delivery to ensure a coherent, compliant, and high-performing system.

You will work closely with internal teams and external equipment suppliers (Design Authorities), translating system-level requirements into clear electrical expectations and ensuring these are delivered, verified, and accepted.

This is a varied, hands-on role that spans requirements definition, supplier engagement, integration activities, and system acceptance, ideal for engineers who enjoy working across disciplines and influencing technical direction.

As an Electrical Integration Architect, your main responsibilities will be:

• Act as the primary technical interface between the weapon system and Equipment Design Authorities (internal and external suppliers)
• Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity between subsystems, equipment, and overall system architecture
• Support system-level integration, verification, and acceptance of equipment
• Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the project lifecycle
• Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for equipment suppliers
• Lead technical reviews, progress meetings, and milestone gates (PDR / CDR etc.) with suppliers
• Monitor and manage delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment (systems, mechanical, software, power, etc.)
• Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place
• Make informed decisions on re-use vs. new design in line with programme constraints
• Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements

What we are looking for from you:

• Strong understanding of systems engineering and system integration in complex products
• Experience working at system, subsystem, or equipment level requirements definition
• Background in electrical integration, power distribution, or equipment design (ideally in defence, aerospace, or maritime environments)
• Experience working with external suppliers or managing technical delivery packages
• Familiarity with verification, validation, and certification processes
• Ability to confidently present technical information and influence engineering decisions
• Experience writing technical documentation and working with configuration management tools
• Practical understanding of electrical systems (e.g. wiring, power, interfaces), even if not currently hands-on

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, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

PostgreSQL DBA

PostgreSQL DBA

£46,000-£61,000 + 33 days annual leave

Farnborough - 2 days per month on site

Active DV or eligibility for DV required

Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a well know supplier to the UK Government in their search for a postgreSQL DBA to support a central government end client.

You will be coming into to an existing, established Data Engineering team made up of DBAs, engineers, senior engineers and architects that work specifically on a single major programme for the end client.

This is a DV cleared role, so you would either hold an active DV clearance or at least be able to achieve one. Visit the government website on the topic for more into: www . gov . uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels (no spaces). Please note, you may be required to achieve this clearance in order to start, which can take some time.

The technical requirements are as follows:

• PostgreSQL DBA experience
• PostgreDQL DBE experience
• Writing SQL and PL-SQL
• Performance Analysis
• Database queries

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:55:00 GMT

Data DevOps Engineer

Data DevOps Engineer (SRE)

£460/day Inside IR-35

6 month initial contract

Active SC Clearance essential

Role Description:

Work with Agile teams to automate infrastructure, ensure platform reliability, and support continuous delivery. Use modern cloud-native tools and CI/CD platforms to maintain secure, observable, and high-performing environments.

Relevant Skills:

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in Python or Scala for data processing
• Strong SQL skills for querying and managing relational databases
• Experience with AWS services including S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and Athena
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data pipeline development
• Understanding of data modelling and data warehousing concepts
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
• Exposure to Apache Spark for distributed data processing
• Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow or AWS Step Functions
• Understanding of containerisation using Docker
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:01:00 GMT

Software Engineering Manager

SENIOR MANAGER – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN FARNBOROUGH FOR A SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER WITH STRONG LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

• Initial 6-month contract
• £52.17 per hour (Umbrella)
• On-site role in Farnborough (5 days per week)
• 37-hour working week
• BPSS clearance required
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace technology

WHAT WILL THE SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER BE DOING?

This is a leadership-focused role, where you will be responsible for managing and guiding a team of 5 software engineers, rather than hands-on coding.

You will play a key role in delivering software for a high-altitude, long-endurance aircraft platform, ensuring successful collaboration across engineering disciplines.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day activities of the software engineering team
• Managing delivery against team goals, timelines, and priorities
• Acting as a technical authority, ensuring compliance with aerospace and safety standards
• Overseeing the planning, development, verification, and integration of software systems
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing team members
• Supporting recruitment and team growth
• Collaborating with systems, avionics, flight operations, and maintenance teams
• Liaising with external stakeholders including regulatory authorities and suppliers

WE NEED THE SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER TO HAVE…

• Proven experience leading or managing software engineering teams
• Strong background as a Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead / Engineering Manager
• Experience working within safety-critical environments
• Knowledge of aerospace or regulated standards (e.g. DO-178C, ARP4754A, etc.)
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience managing team workloads, priorities, and delivery
• Degree in Computer Science, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or similar

IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SENIOR SOFTWARE MANAGER TO HAVE…

• Experience within aerospace or aviation environments
• Familiarity with C/C++/Ada or similar languages
• Experience working with regulatory bodies (e.g. CAA)
• Background in requirements management and verification

TO BE CONSIDERED…

Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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Date Posted: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:51:00 GMT

Skilled Production Technician

Skilled Production Technician

• £31.16 per hour via Umbrella | Initial 5-month contract (potential to go permanent)
• 37-hour week | On-site role working on cutting-edge aerospace technology
• Work on next-generation HAPS aircraft systems and advanced UAV platforms
• BPSS clearance required prior to start

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is an innovative aerospace organisation at the forefront of next-generation aviation technology, developing high-altitude platforms designed to transform global connectivity and communications. With ambitious growth plans and ground breaking projects underway, they are looking for a Skilled Production Technician to support the manufacture and integration of advanced aircraft systems.

SKILLED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN ROLE:

As an Avionics Technician, you will support the manufacture and integration of avionics and mechanical systems for advanced UAV platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installation of avionic and mechanical components, including wiring and system integration
• Manufacturing of in-house avionics components
• Maintaining accurate build records and documentation
• Supporting system testing and integration activities
• Contributing to continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards
• Handling delicate and high-value components with care

SKILLED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience as an avionic/electronic engineering technician
• Strong experience in avionics assembly, wiring, and system integration
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Proven problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• Experience working to high-quality manufacturing or maintenance standards
• Strong attention to detail and organised working approach
• Experience conducting and recording installation and system tests

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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Date Posted: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:56:00 GMT

Scrum Master

SCRUM MASTER – AGILE / CLOUD

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE FOR A SCRUM MASTER WITH EXPERIENCE IN AGILE DELIVERY & CLOUD ENVIRONMENTS

• Contract running until 30/10/2026
• £512 per day (Umbrella)
• Remote – mostly WFH with occasional travel to sites (e.g. Bristol / Barrow)
• Active SC clearance required
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud transformation projects

WHAT WILL THE SCRUM MASTER BE DOING?

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a cloud-based development programme, working across proof of concept through to production.

Operating within a wider programme environment, you’ll be responsible for ensuring Agile best practices are followed and that delivery teams are enabled to perform effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitating Agile Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.)
• Supporting delivery from proof of concept through to production
• Working closely within a wider programme structure, aligning delivery across teams
• Driving Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
• Supporting and aligning with a Nexus framework approach
• Managing workflows and progress tracking using Jira and Confluence
• Engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery success
• Supporting cloud-based development initiatives (MOD Cloud environment)

WE NEED THE SCRUM MASTER TO HAVE…

• Proven experience working as a Scrum Master within software development environments
• Strong experience delivering projects from concept through to production
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban)
• Experience using Jira and Confluence
• Experience working within large programmes / multi-team environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Active SC Clearance

IT WOULD BE NICE FOR THE SCRUM MASTER TO HAVE…

• Experience working within MOD / Defence environments
• Exposure to cloud-based platforms or cloud transformation projects
• Familiarity with Scaled Agile / Nexus frameworks

TO BE CONSIDERED…

Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

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Date Posted: Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:03:00 GMT

SQL DBA

SQL DBA

Current SC/DV or eligibility for SC required

60% on site in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes (not accessible via public transport)

£417/day Inside IR-35

6 month engagement

We're looking for an experienced SQL DBA to support a range of secure government platforms. You'll work within a skilled technical team to deliver reliable, high‑performing database services across Microsoft SQL Server environments, with additional exposure to PostgreSQL and MySQL.

Day to day, you'll handle installation, configuration, patching and maintenance, plus performance tuning, monitoring, and health checks. You'll own backup and recovery processes, high‑availability solutions, and troubleshooting of complex database issues. You'll also support developers with database design, schema improvements and optimised SQL.

The role involves improving performance through indexing strategies, query optimisation and capacity planning, as well as maintaining strong security controls such as encryption, auditing and role‑based access. You'll contribute to data migrations, integrations, and automation using scripting tools like PowerShell, Bash or Python.

You'll work across on‑prem and cloud environments, supporting best practice for platforms including Azure SQL and AWS RDS. Some on‑call work is required as part of BAU support.

We're looking for someone with at least five years' hands‑on SQL Server experience in production or secure environments, plus working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MySQL. Strong T‑SQL and a deep understanding of database internals are essential.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:41:00 GMT

Senior Software Developer

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Java, AWS)

London, Manchester or Cheltenham - primarily on site

£60,000-£65,000 per annum basic salary, with some flexibility at the top end for the right candidate

£15,000-£20,000 per annum in additional compensation related to clearance and wider benefits

No clearance required to apply, but eligibility for enhanced DV clearance is essential

Sanderson Government and Defence are partnered with a major organisation in the UK Defence and National Security space as they look to strengthen their engineering capability delivering into a highly secure government programme. This role can be based in London, Manchester or Cheltenham, and we are open to candidates who can reliably access any of those three sites. Due to the sensitivity of the work involved, the position is predominantly on site, though some degree of flexibility can be discussed.

From a technical standpoint, the team is looking for experienced software engineers with strong skills in either Python or Java alongside AWS, with the ability to work across a modern cloud environment. Beyond that, we aren't especially rigid: there are several areas within the programme where skilled engineers could add value, so we're very open-minded as long as you bring solid engineering fundamentals, a collaborative mindset and the ability to solve problems in complex environments.

DV clearance will be required for this position, but you do not need to hold it before joining

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:53:00 GMT

Senior SOC Analyst

Senior SOC Analyst – Farnborough, UK

 

Key highlight:

• Up to £70,000 Depending on Experience
• SOC shift pattern work, onsite
• Active SC clearance required

 

About the client

Our client is a specialist technology organisation delivering secure digital solutions within complex and regulated environments. With a strong focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, they are investing in the growth of their Security Operations capability. Due to ongoing expansion, they are now looking to add an experienced Senior SOC Analyst to their established SOC team.

 

The benefits

• Opportunity to shape and mature a growing SOC capability
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies and security challenges
• Training, certification support and professional development
• Inclusive and collaborative working culture

 

The Senior SOC Analyst role

As a Senior SOC Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering 24/7 SOC services across multiple platforms and projects. You will lead and support a small team of analysts, oversee security monitoring and incident response, and contribute to the development of security controls, processes and governance.

 

You will work closely with senior stakeholders to produce security reporting, support compliance activities such as ISO 27001, and help drive security awareness across the organisation. This role operates on a SOC shift pattern and suits someone who enjoys both hands-on technical work and mentoring others.

 

Senior SOC Analyst essential skills

• Proven experience working within a SOC environment, ideally 2+ years
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, incident management and threat intelligence
• Experience with cloud security, networking and information security principles
• Understanding of IDAM, RBAC and joiners, movers and leavers processes
• Ability to support and develop junior analysts
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

 

To be considered

Please apply through this advert or contact the recruiter directly for more information.

 

By applying for this role, you give express consent for your application to be processed and submitted to the client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

 

Key skills:
Senior SOC Analyst, SOC, SIEM, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Threat Intelligence, IDAM, ISO 27001, Team Leadership, NSD

 

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Date Posted: Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:01:00 GMT