We specialise in placing contract and permanent employees into the Defence & Aerospace industry at some of the world's most influential organisations.
Latest Jobs in Defence & Aerospace
The Defence industry is continuously growing and changing. With rising international tensions, many countries are increasing investment in land, sea and air military defence.
Defence & Aerospace
EC&I Engineer
Negotiable
| Bristol
| Permanent
Are you an experienced Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer looking to work on cutting edge engineering projects in the world of Defence? If so, please read on! I am currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Defence manufacturer for a number of EC&I Engineers to work in Bristol (minimum 2 days per fortnight) on their submarine programme. Experienced engineers (ideally chartered or able to obtain chartership) who have worked in highly regulated industries such as oil & gas, nuclear, chemical etc are the ideal profile for these positions. The role will be heavily looking at design work for the forseeable future so experience at this stage across electrical, control systems, instrumentation is required. Due to the scale of the work these opportunities will give you unmatched job security at a time, and comes with an outstanding benefits package including a company share scheme, flexible working hours, hybrid working and overtime pay. If you are interested having read the above information, please apply today! *** Please note this role require UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role **
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Principal Electrical Power Engineer
£75.00 - £81.05 per hour
| Filton
| Contract
Principal Electrical Power Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract Hybrid - 2 days per fortnight on site in either Barrow-in-Furness (Cumbria) or Filton (Bristol) £81.05 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Develop design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality in accordance with project or business milestones. Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme Understand the contractual and performance requirements for various systems, and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities. Produce documentation required to support the design review process, including: diagrams; technical specifications; supporting calculations; design evidence and justifications Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority Provide support to the Certificate of Design activities appropriate to the discipline and articulate and present complex technical argument clearly, logically and simply. The Candidate Technical report writing skills. Demonstrable experience of engineering lifecycle. Knowledge and experience in defence standards whilst not essential would be an advantage. Understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power system modelling; generators; switchgear; protection; power electronics. In depth understanding of at least one of the following areas: Power Systems Architecture Power Systems Modelling (Simulation and Analysis) Power Generation and Distribution - both AC & DC Power System Protection and Co-ordination Power System Operation Power Electronics Power System Earth Fault Monitoring Experience of working within a relevant Engineering role to industry codes and standards. Ideal but not essential, experience of supporting submarines or their subsystems/equipment. Experience of working in complex design programmes Experience of working on Electrical Power Systems covering elements such as Low Voltage AC, DC, Electrical Distribution and Protection, Lighting Systems and Power Systems Modelling If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Lead Power Electronics Engineer
competitive
| Heywood
| Permanent
Are you an experienced Technical leader within Power Electronics looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the Aerospace and Defence sector? If so, the following permanent role might be for you…. On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Manchester I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Lead Electronics Engineer specialising in development of power electronics and related technologies on a permanent basis. This role is primarily responsible for leading, designing and delivering power solution projects. The role involves provision of the design, documentation and technical reports required to fulfil the design objectives consistent with the requirements and standards as set out in the customer's specification. The end-user platforms for these solutions reside in the aerospace, land and maritime sectors, and as such, reliability and product safety will play a prominent role. The role is also responsible for the mentoring of junior / senior engineers as well as assisting the Head of Engineering in leading & developing new business opportunities. This is a truly brilliant opportunity to join a growing business who are enjoyed continued succeed in winning new business to meet the future demand for electrification of systems in aerospace and defence. You will be responsible for: Technical ownership of development of allocated power conversion and power management products and technologies. Leading and developing new business opportunities with the Head of Engineering. Coaching and mentoring of junior staff. Reviewing customer specifications to establish feasibility and possible conceptual solutions. Identification and development of new technologies to improve products. Determining optimal power converter topologies and product overall electrical design, including product compliance with electrical requirements, including electrical environmental requirements such as EMI. Developing, reviewing and approving the electrical sections of proposals, including time/cost estimation of tasks and hardware. Ownership of compliance matrix responses relating to electrical and electromagnetic compatibility in the final product. Developing and maintaining mathematical models and simulations of electrical power converters. Writing, reviewing and approving simulation output reports and schematic drawings. Creating, reviewing and approving electrical design schematics and PCB layouts (using Altium Designer). Technical ownership of product integrity and performance. You will have: Higher National Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Relevant power converter and / or power management design experience. Good knowledge of multiple topologies and understanding of selection criteria. Schematic Capture Experience. Demonstrable understanding of at least two of the following schemes (all at power levels between 100W and 10kW): DC/DC Converters AC/DC Supplies AC/AC Converters DC/AC Inverters 3 phase Motor Control Inverters Production level Military, Automotive or Aerospace PCB design experience (Altium Designer experience preferred). Understanding of EMC Best Practice. Clear and Concise Communicator of Technical Information. Continually attain satisfactory compliance with Quality, Safety, Security and HSE requirements. Awareness of Power Quality Standards such as MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G and BS 3G100. Awareness of Environmental Qualification Standards such as MIL-STD-810G. Understanding of production processes used in power electronics. Have previous experience of working in an engineering business. Have previous experience in designing power and control products detailed in the knowledge section. The package: * You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Lead Electronics Engineer
competitive
| Nottingham
| Permanent
Are you an experienced Technical leader within Power Electronics Engineer looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the Aerospace and Defence sector? If so, the following permanent role might be for you…. On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Nottingham I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Lead Electronics Engineer specialising in development of power electronics and related technologies on a permanent basis. This role is primarily responsible for leading, designing and delivering power solution projects. The role involves provision of the design, documentation and technical reports required to fulfil the design objectives consistent with the requirements and standards as set out in the customer's specification. The end-user platforms for these solutions reside in the aerospace, land and maritime sectors, and as such, reliability and product safety will play a prominent role. The role is also responsible for the mentoring of junior / senior engineers as well as assisting the Head of Engineering in leading & developing new business opportunities. This is a truly brilliant opportunity to join a growing business who are enjoyed continued succeed in winning new business to meet the future demand for electrification of systems in aerospace and defence. You will be responsible for: Technical ownership of development of allocated power conversion and power management products and technologies. Leading and developing new business opportunities with the Head of Engineering. Coaching and mentoring of junior staff. Reviewing customer specifications to establish feasibility and possible conceptual solutions. Identification and development of new technologies to improve products. Determining optimal power converter topologies and product overall electrical design, including product compliance with electrical requirements, including electrical environmental requirements such as EMI. Developing, reviewing and approving the electrical sections of proposals, including time/cost estimation of tasks and hardware. Ownership of compliance matrix responses relating to electrical and electromagnetic compatibility in the final product. Developing and maintaining mathematical models and simulations of electrical power converters. Writing, reviewing and approving simulation output reports and schematic drawings. Creating, reviewing and approving electrical design schematics and PCB layouts (using Altium Designer). Technical ownership of product integrity and performance. You will have: Higher National Diploma or Degree in Electronics or Electronic Engineering or equivalent. Relevant power converter and / or power management design experience. Good knowledge of multiple topologies and understanding of selection criteria. Schematic Capture Experience. Demonstrable understanding of at least two of the following schemes (all at power levels between 100W and 10kW): DC/DC Converters AC/DC Supplies AC/AC Converters DC/AC Inverters 3 phase Motor Control Inverters Production level Military, Automotive or Aerospace PCB design experience (Altium Designer experience preferred). Understanding of EMC Best Practice. Clear and Concise Communicator of Technical Information. Continually attain satisfactory compliance with Quality, Safety, Security and HSE requirements. Awareness of Power Quality Standards such as MIL-STD-704F, DO-160G and BS 3G100. Awareness of Environmental Qualification Standards such as MIL-STD-810G. Understanding of production processes used in power electronics. Have previous experience of working in an engineering business. Have previous experience in designing power and control products detailed in the knowledge section The package: * You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Product Safety Engineer
£75.00 - £81.05 per hour
| Glasgow
| Contract
Product Safety Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract Hybrid - 1 day per week on site in Glasgow £81.05 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Provide support to the function with the management of the hazards, risks and associated mitigations and contribute to the development of the hazard log and the maturity of information contained within. Responsible for product safety assessment against major subsystems or key complex technologies Verify the quality of submissions to the Hazard Log Produce monthly statistics on the contents of the Hazard Log Organise and facilitate HAZIDs and review meetings and contribute to other HAZIDs when required. Work with the teams and embedded Safety Engineers in collating adequate PS related evidence to support the safety case and acceptance via the Requirements and Acceptance Team The Candidate Knowledge of safety management processes and techniques Experience of working in more than one phase of the Life Cycle Management (LCM) framework, with sufficient experience of the total LCM to enable a good understanding of adjacent phases and through life engineering issues. Awareness of customer (Ship/ System Safety) standards such as:- DSA-02 JSP430; Stan 00-56; MilStn 882E BS EN 61508 Familiar with the Product Safety Management Framework If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Principal Human Factors Engineer
Up to £89.38 per hour + Umbrella, inside IR35
| Barrow-in-Furness District
| Contract
Principal Human Factors Engineer Barrow-in-Furness (Mosty Remote Working) £89.38/hr Umbrella, Inside IR35 Initial 3 Months contract with potential for extension. Must be eligible for SC clearance UK Eyes Only We're seeking an experienced Principal Human Factors Engineer with proven nuclear sector experience to support a critical submarine safety programme. This role is ideal for senior HF professionals who have worked on nuclear licensed sites or within nuclear safety case environments, and understand the regulatory and human performance challenges involved. The Role You'll deliver Human Factors support to major submarine and site safety projects, working within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Your input will ensure compliance with nuclear safety regulations and the production of robust human performance assessments. Key responsibilities include: Lead Human Factors Integration as per the HFIP Conduct HF assessments: task analysis, workload, HRA, HMI, spatial and layout reviews Support development of the nuclear safety case through HF evidence Ensure compliance with nuclear safety standards and HSE/ONR expectations Provide expert HF guidance at technical reviews and stakeholder meetings What We're Looking For Nuclear experience is essential - e.g. work on licensed nuclear sites, with ONR/HSE, or on safety cases involving HF Strong background in Human Factors Engineering in highly regulated industries (nuclear, defence, energy) In-depth knowledge of HF assessments, safety justifications, and regulatory compliance Degree in Human Factors or related subject Familiarity with submarine or high-integrity system environments is advantageous Why Apply? Work on a high-profile, safety-critical nuclear defence programme Join a respected team with a strong Human Factors integration culture Flexible delivery model with mostly remote working Influence the safety and effectiveness of future UK submarine operations Interested or know someone ideal with nuclear HF experience? Apply now or contact me directly.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Supplier Quality Engineer
£30.00 - £37.14 per hour
| Sheffield
| Contract
Supplier Quality Engineer Initial 6 Month Contract 2 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria or Sheffield £37.14 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Support activities relating to "Quality Certification", contractual and Regulatory requirements; Support the Business in Quality associated matters associated with product or process. Support activities associated with "Quality planning", "Risk assessment" and "Risk / analysis activities Lead engagement with suppliers on Non-conformance activities Discharge Quality processes associated with the scope of the Quality discipline / "project" ensuring the Business remains compliant to the local Business Quality Management System. Input Quality data into relevant toolsets / documents / records and manage as required ; Define, maintain and report on Quality Measures Promoting a positive Quality culture encouraging a predict and preventive rather than reactive and corrective approach to all Quality matters Support the "Quality Review" process through facilitation or data provision Support "Continual improvement" initiatives and activities Support / facilitate / Lead local Quality Audits, Quality investigations and Human Factors investigations The Candidate Quality Standards e.g. ISO 9001/ EN9100, and FAI AS9102 Previous experience in a Supplier Assurance Quality role, including supplier audit and improvement planning within the supply chain A good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/ Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Data Analytics and business reporting Desirable - working knowledge of welding / machining or casting but not essential Risk Management If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
SAP FICO Consultant
Up to £813.99 per day
| Frimley
| Contract
SAP FICO Consultant Frimley or Preston (1-2 days onsite per month) £813.99 per day Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Frimley or Preston. Mainly remote with 1-2 days per month required in Preston or Frimley. Role Description:- The role is for an experienced and detail orientated SAP FICO Consultant to form part of an existing DevOps team to help deliver a strong pipeline of transformational changes, supporting the business to improve efficiency in a number of areas. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional finance and business teams to analyse business requirements and translate them into effective SAP S/4HANA solutions. The FICO consultant will have a deep understanding of Sap S/4HANA and how it is configured for the business. They will live and breathe the Agile manifesto and will use processes, tools and culture to continuously improve what they do and how they work for the delight of the customer. Adding value every day will be a key goal. Applies knowledge, skills and training to deliver the information technology solutions required to allow the business to meet its strategic and tactical goals. The SAP FICO consultant is a key enabler of digital finance transformation. Knowledge: In-depth working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA FI CO and impacts on other modules. Implementation of On Premise Application and SAAS Systems and data Integration Good understanding of the Agile Manifesto, DevOps Principles, Scrum and Lean Engineering Practices. PI / PO ServiceNow Skills: Development and Test Functional/ Technical Design Data Management Release Support Governance and Control Self-Learning Qualifications: Relevant IT degree or business degree, experience in consultancy For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Nuclear Watchkeeper
£65.00 - £72.54 per hour
| Barrow-in-Furness District
| Contract
We are currently recruiting for 5 Principal Engineers to join a leading defence client of ours on initial 12-month contracts paying £72.54 per hour (Inside IR35 - Umbrella). They are looking for candidates with Category A/A2/B/B2 Watchkeeper experience to be part of their Support & Maintenance team. They require SQEP candidates with hands-on experience to work on the assurance of the maintenance and support documentation being produced for the Royal Navy on the various nuclear submarines programmes. The team work on a hybrid basis where they visit Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria for one week per month, with the other three weeks working from home. If this could be of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Radar Systems Engineer
£60000 - £70000 per annum
| Chelmsford
| Permanent
I'm looking for a Radar Systems Engineer to join BAE Systems in Great Baddow, Chelmsford. You will be working as a Senior Systems Engineer within a close-knit Multi-Function Radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving their radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats in the realm of Future Air Dominance. With demonstrable experience in contemporary Systems Engineering, you will become an integral member of a growing team to deliver next generation technology solutions and help develop the junior systems engineering population. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership. What you'll be doing: Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles and techniques to develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues Discern and decompose requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved tool-set such as IBM DOORS Next Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to realise overarching system design solutions Contribute to definition and articulation of underpinned through production of customer acceptance evidence Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in radar engineering Your skills and experience: An understanding of at least one of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system, and sensor resource optimisation An appreciation of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline The salary is £70,000 plus an excellent benefits package. You MUST be eligible for SC Clearance to be considered for this role.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Systems Engineer
£55000 - £65000 per annum
| Coventry
| Permanent
I'm looking for a Systems Engineer that is experienced with Model-Based Architecture to join a leading Defence business based in Coventry. What You'll Be Doing Design and maintain requirements, architectures, and system designs for complex technical systems Generate SysML views to capture interactions between complex systems within submarines Support the development and full utilisation of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) artifacts across a portfolio of products Develop, expand, and take ownership of key system design elements and associated systems engineering products to drive customer success Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system functions, requirements, and design elements for optimal performance in constrained technical environments Decompose complex designs into manageable components for further development and refinement Support the execution of the full project life-cycle, from planning and implementation to operational readiness Your Skills and Experience A degree (or equivalent) in a STEM discipline Strong familiarity with SysML Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tool-sets such as Sparx Enterprise Architect Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and systems thinking Familiarity with the engineering system life-cycle and related processes, particularly those outlined in ISO/IEC 15288 The salary is £55,000 to £65,000 plus benefits and offers hybrid-working. You MUST be eligible for security clearance (SC) to be considered for this role.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Systems Integration, Verification & Validation Engineer
£55000 - £65000 per annum
| Coventry
| Permanent
I've partnered with a global leader in Defence solutions that have opened a new site in Coventry. As a Systems Integration, Verification & Validation Engineer (IV&V), you will play a pivotal role in integrating and validating complex defence systems that protect national security and support critical missions. You'll ensure that every component, subsystem, and end-to-end solution functions exactly as intended every time. Your Responsibilities: Plan, develop, and execute comprehensive IV&V strategies across the full system life-cycle. Support the integration of hardware, software, and communications systems within a controlled test environment. Develop and perform system-level test cases, procedures, and formal test campaigns. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to diagnose issues and verify fixes. Ensure traceability of requirements to test coverage and validation results. Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and customer acceptance tests. Produce detailed documentation, including test reports, traceability matrices, and compliance evidence aligned with defence standards. What You'll Need: Degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace, Electrical, Software Engineering, or a related field. Experience in integration, verification, and validation of complex, multi-domain systems (ideally within the defence or aerospace sector). Familiarity with requirements management and test tools (e.g., IBM DOORS, JIRA, TestRail). Strong understanding of systems engineering frameworks (e.g., ISO 15288, ARP4754, or MIL-STD-882). Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-integrity, and security-conscious environment. Eligible for UK security clearance (SC/Security Check). What They Offer: A salary of £55,000 to £65,000. Industry-leading benefits, including pension and flexible working options. A collaborative culture built around innovation, integrity, and excellence. Opportunities to work on cutting-edge defence programs with national and global impact. Ongoing training and career development tailored to your aspirations. Take the next step in your career and help ensure the reliability of systems that defend and protect.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Electronics Test Engineer
competitive
| Heywood
| Permanent
Are you an experienced Test Engineer looking for your next opportunity supporting solutions with the manufacturing sector? Do you have experience working with electronics? If so, the following permanent role might be for you…. On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Rochdale I am pleased to present the opportunity for a Test Engineer to work on a permanent basis. The successful Test Engineer will candidate will be responsible for designing, developing and executing test procedures to ensure the quality and functionality of electronic products. This exciting role requires a strong understanding of electronics, testing methodologies and problem solving abilities to support diagnosis and analysis of failures on new or returned items down to component level. This is a full-time, on-site permanent position based at their Heywood offices, which have recently undergone significant investment and development. You will be responsible for: Testing sub-assemblies and units to support the manufacturing process Performing rigorous testing of electronic components Identifying, troubleshooting and diagnosing issues with electronics products Record and analysis test data to identify failures and yield trends Developing and implementing test strategies Creating and maintaining automated and manual test procedures Collaborating with engineering and NPI teams as required Supporting Avionics Test and Environmental test activities You will have: Degree / HNC equivalent level in Electrical Engineering or related field Proven experience in electronics testing, including both manual and automated test methods Good understanding of components, systems and circuit design Knowledge and experience of Testing and Diagnosis, both AC and DC power products (highly desirable) Good understanding of drawings and schematics Familiarity with testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, multimeters and spectrum analysers Proven experience of working within a similar environment within the Electronics industry The package: You'll receive a very competitive salary (please get in touch for details on this) and other benefits including pension, life assurance, 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) and an early finish on a Friday. In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development. *** Please note this role requires UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role **
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Stress Engineer
£50000 - £55000 per annum
| Cwmbran
| Permanent
I'm looking for an experienced Stress Engineer to join a global leader in the Aviation manufacturing sector at their site in South Wales. The job involves analytical support in structural and occupant injury simulation, working closely with other functions such as Design, Certification and Production to ensure that seating products are lightweight, durable and safe throughout their working life. Required Skills: Part and assembly meshing, model setup and analysis in Altair Hyperworks (Hypermesh, Optistruct, Hyperview) and MSC Nastran Linear/non-linear implicit FE analysis FE checking and validation Use, authoring and checking of aerospace standard classical calculations English language technical report writing & presentation skills Technical, direct communication with internal departments such as Design, Certification and Production Desirable Skills: Multi-body dynamic analysis and/or non-linear explicit FE analysis (Radioss) Knowledge of fatigue and damage tolerance Experience with aircraft seat structures Occupant injury criteria Loading requirements, limit and ultimate, dynamic and static occupant injury requirements Metallic, non-metallic and composite materials and their behaviour Weight requirements and identification of surplus material - weight optimisation Damage mechanisms including plasticity and instability, and imperfections in production and build quality Aerospace regulations FAR/CS 25-561, EASA Part 21 J, ARP 5526 and airframer specifications The salary is £50,000 to £55,000 plus benefits and is a hybrid-working role of 3x days per week on-site.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Electronics Test Technician
competitive
| Heywood
| Permanent
On behalf of my client, a leading Aerospace and Defence Electronics organisation based in Greater Manchester I am pleased to present the opportunity for an Electronics Test Technician on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for testing Sub-assembly and Final assembly items in accordance with defined Test Procedures and/or relevant Manufacturing and Test Instructions. This is a truly unique opportunity to join the business in a period of exciting growth, coupled with them having recently relocated to smart new offices in Rochdale with excellent transport links. You will be responsible for: Providing Test Sub and Top assemblies to support the manufacturing process Diagnosing and analysing failures down to component level Completion of test reports and records in accordance with defined Test procedures Supporting design and NPI teams in developing Test Schedules for new products Performing test equipment maintenance as defined within the appropriate maintenance procedures Supporting Avionics Test and Environmental Test You: HNC or equivalent experience Engineering / technical experience in electronics assembly, testing and diagnostics Understanding of drawings and the schematics of products to trace the root cause of a failure Excellent cross functional team working skills The package: * You'll receive a very competitive salary (£££ offered depends on level of experience), an early Friday finish and other benefits including pension, life assurance and 25 days' (plus bank holidays). In addition there are other non-tangible benefits including a commitment to training, development and career development. *** Please note this roles require UK defence security clearance to SC level as a minimum, you must be SC clearable to apply for this role ***
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Nuclear Watchkeeper
£65.00 - £72.54 per hour
| Barrow-in-Furness District
| Contract
We are currently recruiting for 5 Principal Engineers to join a leading defence client of ours on initial 12-month contracts paying £72.54 per hour (Inside IR35 - Umbrella). They are looking for candidates with Category A/A2/B/B2 Watchkeeper experience to be part of their Support & Maintenance team. They require SQEP candidates with hands-on experience to work on the assurance of the maintenance and support documentation being produced for the Royal Navy on the various nuclear submarines programmes. The team work on a hybrid basis where they visit Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria for one week per month, with the other three weeks working from home. If this could be of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Technical Lead
£40.00 - £45.00 per hour
| Glasgow
| Permanent
Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Technical Lead in Scotstoun, Glasgow on a hybrid basis Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Technical Lead to add to their talented, hardworking team in Glasgow (Hybrid working or Fully remote) on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rate: £45.76 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: * This position holder will have proven technical capability and demonstrate exemplar behaviours as a role model within the team. * Fully conversant with all Detail Design processes and Design Management Systems (LCM or process) and can advise and guide team members through application of them. * Works as part of a team with a high degree of technical autonomy, within established procedures and practices and will demonstrate technical leadership as Detail Design representative embedded within the Programme, using influencing and negotiation skills where required. Skills: To succeed within this role, you'll have experience in a similar position, and you'll ideally have the following skills: * Applying technical leadership and expertise to provide advice and guidance to other professionals within project/team. * Using the programme delivery plan, work with the Team Lead using technical expertise to prioritise team activities, ensuring schedule and cost effective working is delivered alongside quality expectations. * Act as a project focal point for discipline specific tasks, championing continuous improvement, ensuring best practices are adopted, and ensuring overall compliance to the discipline strategy. * Deploying high expertise in engineering toolsets including CAD and information management tools to deliver complex design activities through to completion. Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Senior Detail Designer
£35.00 - £41.40 per hour
| Glasgow
| Contract
Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Multiple Detail Designers at all levels in Scotstoun, Glasgow on a hybrid basis Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Multiple Detail Designers to add to their talented, hardworking team in Glasgow (Hybrid working or Fully remote) on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. Rates: Detail Designer offering £36.23 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella Senior Detail Designer £41.41 per hour inside IR35 / umbrella The role: Deliver design solutions in line with the design intent, ensuring consideration of through life stakeholders (e.g. operations, commissioning, support, RN). Work within mandated design constraints such as design rules and acceptance requirements and manage non-adherence through the correct process. Skills: To succeed within this role, you'll have experience in a similar position, and you'll ideally have the following skills: Min two years Maritime / Naval industry knowledge 3D CAD Design Foran experience essential (at least 5 years experience for the Senior role) Outfit or Structures or Electrical only (Piping requirements have been filled) Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today!
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Project Planner
Up to £41.73 per hour
| Renfrewshire
| Contract
Project planner Scotstoun Based (Hybrid 1-2 days per fortnight on site) £41.73 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Scotstoun. Hybrid working 1-2 days per fortnight on site. Knowledge: - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Planning/Scheduling policies, processes, procedures and systems. - Comprehensive Planning/Scheduling experience demonstrated in a professional capacity within a project. - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their projects. - Comprehensive understanding of one or more Planning/Scheduling tools techniques and practices. - Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Business environment for their project. - Knowledge and experience of PM governance and assurance processes such as Integrated Baseline Reviews (IBRs). - Experience of influencing stakeholders typically inside the company. - Good understanding of the wider Planning/Scheduling environment, and of developments and practices in the field. - Good understanding of own project/s, its markets, customers, strategic priorities and culture. - Knowledge acquired through job related training and on the job experience with theoretical and practical skills. - Experience of building relationships and negotiating outcomes with internal stakeholders. Skills: - Skilled user of modern planning/scheduling systems (e.g. Primavera P6, MSP). - Problem solving most likely to apply in an existing Business environment. - Good understanding of the structure, organisation, processes and culture of Line of Business, so as to be able to support implementation of appropriate Project Control approaches. - Applies problem solving techniques to routine situations or situations of moderate complexity under limited supervision, in the field of Project Control, taking requirements and data from internal (project) sources and external (customer, competitor and academic) areas. - An ability to gather information. Supports development of solutions and of implementation approaches. - Ability to capture, adopt and share good practice. - A good understanding of how own team integrates with other teams in order to achieve objectives. - Work is typically within standardised processes and practices, accuracy of tasks is impactful. - Direct impact on the performance of the team. - Takes responsibility for own performance and development, including any team members. - Quality and timeliness of work reflects on the effectiveness of the immediate team. Business acumen that goes beyond immediate team. - Make judgments, recommendations and advises on analysis of factual information. - Impact in terms of providing services/information on matters that assist others in controlling or making decisions. - Job involves regular exchange of information and handling of difficult conversations. - Developed communication skills to exchange complicated information. Qualifications: - Application of related PM Competencies will be expected at this level. - University Degree or relevant project management experience will be expected. - Incumbent will be expected to have or working towards a PM Qualification such as the APM Project Management Qualification or another appropriate PM professional body. For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment.
View moreDefence & Aerospace
Systems Test Engineer
£70.00 - £81.05 per hour
| Barrow-in-Furness District
| Contract
Systems Test Engineer Initial 12 Month Contract Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria £81.05 Per Hour (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35) The Role Design, development, installation and operation of a host of SIM/STIM test capabilities. Generation and compilation of test scripts, documents and reports. Fault diagnosis and assessment of complex systems within various SIM/STIM test rig capabilities. Executing test scenarios in accordance with a developed test programme on various SIM/STIM capabilities. Compiling appropriate operational test procedures to satisfy system test plans. Supporting the system design and maintenance of test infrastructure and hardware, including test documentation, for the various test capabilities and facilities. Define and undertake system integration, test planning and test execution. The Candidate Awareness of Defence Standards and Industry standards for example Def Stan 00-56, Def Stan 00-55, IEC 61508 / 61511, ARP 4754, DO-178C / DO-254 Awareness of Mathworks toolsets, particularly in the development of control system models Experience of Acceptance testing and accreditation of safety critical systems If this role is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to Tom McGuire by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
View moreSpecialisms within
Defence and Aerospace
ARM/ILS
Commercial & Contracts
Cyber Security
Design Engineers
Human Factors
Naval Architecture
Purchasing & Procurement
Research & Development
Systems Engineering
Stress & Structural
Test/V&V
Trusted by
Case studies
Read our case studies within Defence & Aerospace.
Meet the team
Our specialist Defence & Aerospace team are here to source and assist you business in recruiting some of the best professionals in the market.
Dan Kirkpatrick
Group Director
I joined JAM straight after finishing university - despite being a bit of a numbers geek (Economics BA and Statistics MSc) and always thinking I'd end up in something to do with Finance I'm still in a "people" job over 15 years later and still enjoy it as much as I did on my first day. My first role at JAM was as a Trainee Consultant and since then I've held a number of different roles including Business Unit Manager for our Managed Accounts & RPO divisions and Client Services Director within our Business Development Team. I was promoted to a Group Director in 2018 and now have a wide ranging role across all aspects of the business… I still love working with clients and candidates though so always ensure I have a couple of live jobs! Outside of work I love eating out, wine, squash and our menagerie of animals (Arlo the Cockapoo, Rafferty and Rufus the Ragdolls and Jemima the Rabbit) I’m also the reigning JAM table football and table tennis champion – a misspent childhood! And my (very minor) claim to fame is that I once appeared on ITV's popular dating/cookery show, Dinner Date!
Read moreNicola Mannion
Director
I grew up playing and coaching competitive tennis and netball and after starting at JAM as a fresh Graduate in 2004, I’ve had successful and diverse career. My sporting background gave me a brilliant grounding to achieve my career goals and after working through the ranks, I am now managing JAMs largest customers with the support of an amazing, dedicated team. I love developing people and seeing them thrive which ultimately results in achieving my personal goals of managing a successful, profitable business. We deliver upon a diverse range of skills, but my key driver is gaining customer satisfaction and building long term, positive relationships through our approach.
Read more