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Defence Jobs in United Kingdom158 jobs

The UK is one of the largest defence tech hiring markets in Europe, with London accounting for roughly half of all tracked positions. Reading, Oxford, Cambridge and Prudhoe form secondary clusters, reflecting the spread of AI, space and advanced materials companies outside the capital.

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Software & Data(62)Operations(32)Hardware & Systems(30)Business Development(8)Product & Project(7)Strategy(6)Marketing(6)Finance(3)Legal & Compliance(2)HR & Talent(2)

Top Cities in United Kingdom

London(82)Reading(16)Oxford(7)Prudhoe(7)Cambridge(6)Eastleigh(5)Gloucester(5)Bristol(3)Swindon(3)

Top Hiring Companies

OpenWorks Engineering

All United Kingdom Defence Jobs

Quality Lead (UK and Global)

London, United Kingdom

Build and command the quality system that underpins Isembard's entire industrial network. Responsibilities: Architect and scale a unified ISO9001 / AS9100D quality system across owned and franchised f...

OperationsSeniorAdvanced Materials

Software Engineer (UK, USA, GER)

London, United Kingdom

Location: London, Hamburg Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive Equity: Benchmarked Build the intelligence layer of MasonOS powering distributed manufacturing. Develop order routing algorithms Build...

Software & DataMid LevelAdvanced Materials

Contract CAM Programmer (UK/USA)

London, United Kingdom

Contract CAM Programmer (UK/USA) Location: Dallas Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive Equity: Benchmarked Role Overview: Technical CAM authority for US sites, ensuring standardization and quality....

OperationsMid LevelAdvanced Materials

Franchisee Growth (UK + US + GER + FRA)

London, United Kingdom

Location: London (travel across UK, US and Europe) Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive Equity: Benchmarked Isembard is building a distributed network of high-performance factories for critical ind...

MarketingMid LevelAdvanced Materials

Graduate Software Engineer (UK, USA, GER)

London, United Kingdom

Location: London, Hamburg Job Type: Full-time Salary: Competitive Equity: Benchmarked Build the intelligence layer of MasonOS powering distributed manufacturing. You will contribute code to MasonOS, w...

Software & DataJuniorAdvanced Materials

Chief of Staff

London, United Kingdom

C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S Senior Position, Full-time, London Commencement: December 2025 Role Overview The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team — c...

StrategySeniorAI & Defence Software

AI Developer – Robotics & Embodied Active Inference Systems

London, United Kingdom

C A R E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S AI Developer – Robotics & Embodied Active Inference Systems Mid-Senior Position, Full-time, London Commencement: December 2025 Role Overview As an AI Developer, y...

Software & DataMid LevelAI & Defence Softwareai

Senior People Operations Manager

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Description Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cambridge, UK Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, ...

OperationsSeniorQuantum Technology +1 more

Marketing Executive

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Description Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cambridge, UK Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, ...

MarketingMid LevelQuantum Technology +1 more

IT Operations and Infrastructure Manager

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Description Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cambridge, UK Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, ...

Software & DataManagerQuantum Technology +1 morepythonaws+3 more

Senior AMO Physicist

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Description Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cambridge, UK Visa Sponsorship available Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computin...

OperationsSeniorQuantum Technology +1 moreremote

Head of Marketing and Communications

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Description Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cambridge, UK Visa Sponsorship available Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Quantum Networking Technology Nu Quantum is at the forefront ...

MarketingManagerQuantum Technology +1 more

AMO Physicist

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Description Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cambridge, UK Visa Sponsorship available Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology Nu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computin...

OperationsMid LevelQuantum Technology +1 moreremote

Bid Manager

Rowden Technologies•

Bristol, United Kingdom

We're building the UK's next generation engineering powerhouse, providing critical technology that strengthens national security and resilience. To power our continued growth, we're looking for a Bid ...

Business DevelopmentManagerCommunications +1 more

Production Manager

Archangel Imaging•

Oxford, United Kingdom

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our team! Are you a hands-on technology production manager who enjoys building things properly in a high-assurance industry – not just managing spreadsheets...

OperationsManagerAI & Defence Software +1 more

Robotics Software Engineer (UAV)

Archangel Imaging•

Oxford, United Kingdom

At Archangel Autonomy, you will be working alongside a fun, forward-thinking experienced team to deliver transformative AI solutions. Our mission is to design and deploy AI technologies that protect, ...

Hardware & SystemsMid LevelAI & Defence Software +1 more

Project Manager

Blighter Surveillance Systems•

Great Chesterford, United Kingdom

Blighter designs and manufactures the world's best ground and coastline radars as well as software to make them smart and easy to use. We are growing rapidly and have new surveillance system projects ...

Product & ProjectManagerSensors & EW

Solutions Engineer - Defence and Government

London, United Kingdom

Arqit is a global cybersecurity company delivering world-leading encryption solutions to secure data and communications for enterprises, governments, defence, and critical national infrastructure (CNI...

Software & DataMid LevelQuantum Technology

Satellite Electrical Power Systems Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Hardware & SystemsMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Command and Data Handling Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Software & DataMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Avionics Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Hardware & SystemsMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Commercial Lead

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Business DevelopmentSeniorSpace & Satellites

AOCS Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Software & DataMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Flight Software Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Software & DataMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Satellite AIT Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Software & DataMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Satellite RF & Communications

Reading, United Kingdom

At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that can operate at an al...

MarketingMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Mechanical Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Hardware & SystemsMid LevelSpace & Satellites

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Reading, United Kingdom

OverviewApplication At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that ...

Hardware & SystemsSeniorSpace & Satellites

Project Manager – EMEA Defence

4C Strategies•

Warminster, United Kingdom

Military · Warminster Lead end-to-end defence projects across UK/Europe with clear planning, strong governance, and trusted stakeholder collaboration to boost readiness and mission success. About the ...

Product & ProjectManagerAI & Defence Software

Senior Consultant - Expert Services (ICM, BCM, OpRes)

4C Strategies•

London, United Kingdom

Expert services · London About the Role As a Senior Consultant in Crisis Management & Business Continuity, you will help organisations prepare for, manage and recover from disruption in complex, high-...

StrategySeniorAI & Defence Software

Operations Manager - Composite Manufacturing

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Operations · Gloucester, UK Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing! iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company that invented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) - the only proven ...

OperationsManagerAdvanced Materials

Composites Manufacturing Engineer (Gloucester)

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Composites Manufacture · Gloucester, UK Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing! iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company that invented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) - the ...

OperationsMid LevelAdvanced Materials

Stores Manager

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Operations · Gloucester, UK Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing! ICOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company with game changing technology that delivers the lightest ...

OperationsManagerAdvanced Materials

Director of Global Manufacturing Operations

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Operations · Gloucester, UK Lead iCOMAT's global manufacturing — set strategy, scale sites, and drive lean excellence in advanced composites. Hands-on leader ready to transform industries. Join iCOMAT...

OperationsManagerAdvanced Materials

Composites Manufacturing Engineer (Swindon)

Swindon, United Kingdom

Composites Manufacture · Swindon, UK Join iCOMAT – Revolutionising the Future of Lightweight Manufacturing! iCOMAT is an advanced manufacturing company that invented Rapid Tow Shearing (RTS) - the onl...

OperationsMid LevelAdvanced Materials

Business Development Manager - Aerospace (Europe/UK)

Gloucester, United Kingdom

Business Development · Gloucester, UK · Fully Remote Build a high‑value aerospace pipeline, close multi‑stakeholder deals, and help shape the future of lightweight composites. Join iCOMAT – Revolution...

Business DevelopmentManagerAdvanced Materials

Project Support Officer

Bristol, United Kingdom

DELIVERY · (UK) Tekever Bristol Provide essential project delivery support to the Project Manager across complex projects delivering on behalf of TEKEVER to Defence / Security customers. Are you ready...

OperationsMid LevelDrones & UAV +1 more

Backend Software Engineer - C++

STARK Defence•

Swindon, United Kingdom

About Us STARK is a defense technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned vehicles th...

Software & DataMid LevelDrones & UAVtypescriptbackend+2 more

(Senior) Talent Acquisition Partner

London, United Kingdom

Imagine a future where everyone has instant, low-cost access to intelligence. We're building a fully featured European AI cloud - with everything one needs to train, experiment with, and deploy AI mod...

HR & TalentSeniorAI & Defence Softwareaicloud

DevOps Engineer

London, United Kingdom

Description About Arondite Arondite is a defence technology company building the foundational software and AI to power the autonomous age. Our aim is to revolutionise the way organisations collaborate...

Software & DataMid LevelAI & Defence Softwaredevops

Autonomous Systems Engineer

STARK Defence•

Swindon, United Kingdom

About Us STARK is a defense technology company revolutionising the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high performance unmanned vehicles th...

Hardware & SystemsMid LevelDrones & UAV

Platform Engineer

London, United Kingdom

About Adarga Adarga is the UK's only sovereign Defence Tech company specialising in applied AI solutions across intelligence, operations and planning. In an era of information overload, Adarga deliver...

Software & DataMid LevelAI & Defence Software

Staff SoC Verification Engineer (S)

Innatera Nanosystems•

Remote, United Kingdom

About Us: Innatera is a rapidly growing Dutch semiconductor company that develops ultra-efficient neuromorphic processors for AI at the edge. These microprocessors mimic the brain's mechanisms for pro...

Software & DataSeniorAdvanced Materialspythonai+1 more

Senior Solutions Support Engineer

OpenWorks Engineering•

Prudhoe, United Kingdom

Description The Opportunity We're looking for a talented and motivated engineer to join us, operating at the forefront of counter-UAS innovation, this is an exciting opportunity particularly well suit...

Software & DataSeniorCounter-Drone

Storeperson

OpenWorks Engineering•

Prudhoe, United Kingdom

Description We're looking for a Storeperson who can make a hands-on impact and play a key part in supporting our manufacturing teams by ensuring components move efficiently through every stage, from a...

OperationsMid LevelCounter-Drone

Production Technician (Manufacturing)

OpenWorks Engineering•

Prudhoe, United Kingdom

Description The Opportunity Join a growing team where your hands-on expertise really matters. This full-time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) offers a pay rate from £13.49 per hour, with time-and...

OperationsMid LevelCounter-Drone

Senior Electronics Engineer

OpenWorks Engineering•

Prudhoe, United Kingdom

The Opportunity We're looking for a Senior Electronics Engineer with strong electronic circuit and PCB design skills to design and develop advanced electro-optical systems used in Air Defence, cUAS an...

Software & DataSeniorCounter-Drone

Senior R&D Prototype Technician

OpenWorks Engineering•

Prudhoe, United Kingdom

Description We're looking for a Engineering R&D Technician who can turn early-stage ideas into physical prototypes transforming theoretical engineering concepts into testable, real world solutions. Th...

Hardware & SystemsSeniorCounter-Drone

Junior Buyer

OpenWorks Engineering•

Prudhoe, United Kingdom

The Opportunity We're looking for a Junior Buyer who's eager to build their career in procurement and play a key role in keeping our purchasing operations running smoothly. This is an excellent opport...

Business DevelopmentJuniorCounter-Drone

Senior Mechanical Engineer

OpenWorks Engineering•

Prudhoe, United Kingdom

Description The Opportunity We're looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced electro-optical systems used in autonomous tracking and drone interception. Our systems are de...

Hardware & SystemsSeniorCounter-Drone

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