Defence Business & Operations Jobs
Explore secure careers and vacancies in the field of Business & Operations across the UK and European defence sectors. Find roles requiring varying levels of national security vetting.
Space Systems IBP Management Specialist
Join Airbus Defence and Space as an Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Management Specialist, playing a key role in translating strategic business outcomes into financial and operational requirements through data-driven governance.
STAGE 2027 - Stage en Sûreté et Protection du Secret de la Défense Nationale (h/f)
Embark on an exciting internship with Airbus Defence and Space as a Defense National Secrecy and Protection intern in Élancourt. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to support security operations, manage site access, and contribute to regulatory compliance.
(PSR) Filton Operational Security Lead
Join Airbus as a Security Professional to deliver a robust security framework, protecting assets and the company's bottom line. This role offers a chance to influence operational security activities and contribute to a future-focused team.
Business Operations Manager
Join Satair UK as a Business Operations Manager to support operational projects, drive excellence, and manage key functions including Facility Management, IT, Procurement, and PMO.
Export Control Officer
Join Airbus in Stevenage as an Export Control Specialist, playing a key role in supporting cutting-edge space programmes while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about export control and eager to contribute to a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
Junior Project Controller
Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as a Junior Project Controller, supporting Project Managers and Cost Account Managers in delivering cutting-edge avionic mission computing systems. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build a career in project controls and management.
Flight Training Support Administrator Apprentice
Boeing is seeking a Flight Training Support Administrator to manage daily operations, ensure curriculum accuracy, and maintain training records. This role offers a 16-month apprenticeship to achieve a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.
Operations Support Specialist
Join Boeing Defence UK as a Maintenance Operations Support Specialist, contributing to a growing maintenance and modification business across multiple UK sites and aircraft platforms. This role focuses on supporting maintenance processes, operational readiness, and continuous improvement activities.
Head of Business Change
Lead the enterprise-wide change strategy for a multi-year finance transformation programme at BAE Systems. You will drive business readiness, stakeholder engagement, and benefits realization across multiple business units.
Commercial Officer
Join BAE Systems as a Commercial Officer in Portsmouth, supporting advanced defence projects. This hybrid role offers professional growth and the chance to manage contracts within a collaborative team.
Business Support Officer (Part Time role, 18 hours per week)
Join a dynamic UK Support Function team as a Business Support Officer in Bristol, offering administrative and operational assistance to a Programmes team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Develop your career in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Business Improvement Manager
Join Babcock as a Business Improvement Manager in Plymouth, leading a team to drive continuous improvement and business transformation. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working and the chance to influence major strategic initiatives.
Commercial Manager
Lead commercial activities for the Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS) contract at BAE Systems. This pivotal role involves day-to-day commercial decision-making for Land UK, driving collaboration, and ensuring effective contract delivery within a multi-billion-pound defence project.
Senior Business Improvement Specialist
Join Babcock as a Business Improvement Specialist in Plymouth to drive significant transformation within the defence and engineering sectors, contributing to national security and operational efficiency.
Business Support Officer
Join the UK Support Function as a Business Support Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will provide crucial administrative and operational support to a dynamic business unit, contributing to a positive and inclusive working environment.
Business Support Officer
Join our dynamic UK Support Function team as a Business Support Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing crucial administrative and operational support to a Business Unit.
Manufacturing Project Manager
A Project Manager is sought to lead complex manufacturing projects within a dynamic, forward-thinking team. This role offers significant opportunities for personal development and international collaboration.
Missile Architecture - Summer Placement Programme 2027
Launch your career in defence by contributing to the design of cutting-edge missile systems. This summer placement offers invaluable hands-on experience across multiple architecture domains.
Manager, Renewals Sales Support
Lead global renewals sales support and manage a team in a hybrid UK-based role. This opportunity involves overseeing sales operations, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance within the renewals business.
Sales Manager - Optronics & Missile Electronics, Sea Sector
Seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive business development and growth within the Defence Optronics & Missile Electronics sector, specifically focusing on the Sea Sector. Build key relationships and secure new opportunities to support strategic initiatives.
Summer Intern Business Analyst
Join BAE Systems as a Summer Intern Digital Intelligence Business Analyst in London, contributing to cutting-edge defense, aerospace, and security solutions. This role offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in business and technical analysis, shaping the future of global security.
Creative Media Design Advisor (Edgewing)
Take ownership of Edgewing's visual identity, shaping the brand across digital, print, and events. This role requires advanced design skills and the ability to manage creative projects and stakeholders.
Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Lead the Manufacturing Engineering team as a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, driving continuous improvement, managing project workloads, and fostering team development. This role offers hybrid working and significant opportunities for professional growth.
Graduate Business Delivery Analyst
Embark on a mission as a Graduate Business Delivery Analyst at Northrop Grumman UK, where you'll tackle complex challenges and shape the future of defence and national security through innovative technology solutions.
Software Development Graduate Programme
Embark on a two-year Software Development Graduate Programme designed to equip you with the skills and experience needed for a successful career in software development and testing, supporting the Royal Navy's critical maritime assets.
Mechanical Missile Architect - Graduate Programme 2027
Launch your career as a Graduate Mechanical Architect and design cutting-edge missile systems. This dynamic role offers a comprehensive graduate programme with excellent development opportunities.
Commercial - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Embark on a 1-year Commercial Undergraduate Placement in 2027, gaining hands-on experience in winning and delivering complex defence projects. This role offers a path to securing a graduate position and impacting critical business decisions.
Electronics Engineer - Graduate Programme 2027
Join MBDA's Electronics Engineer Graduate Programme in September 2027, focusing on developing cutting-edge defence technology across various specialisms. This 2-year programme offers hands-on experience, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Missile Mechanical Architect - Undergraduate Placement 2027
Launch your career in defence as an Undergraduate Mechanical Architect, contributing to the design of cutting-edge missile systems. This 1-year placement offers hands-on experience, real-world project involvement, and the potential for a graduate role.
Commercial - Summer Placement 2027
Embark on a 10-week Commercial Summer Placement in 2027, applying your university knowledge to real-world defence projects and gaining hands-on experience in contract management and stakeholder engagement.
Electronic Engineer - Summer Placement 2027
Gain hands-on experience in electronic engineering by joining MBDA's missile systems development team for a 10-week summer placement. Apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects and potentially secure a graduate role.
Electronics Production Design Support Engineer
Join our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities as an Electronic Design Engineer, playing a key role in supporting production and tackling complex engineering challenges.
Commercial Intern- 12 Months Placement
Join Boeing Defence UK as a Commercial Intern in Bristol, gaining hands-on experience in proposal development, contract administration, and stakeholder engagement within a challenging defence environment.
Commercial Intern
An exciting Commercial Intern opportunity with Boeing Defence United Kingdom, offering hands-on experience in contract negotiation, administration, and stakeholder engagement.
Senior Project Controller
Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as a Senior Project Controller to support project managers in ensuring scope, schedule, and budget adherence. This role involves integrating cost, risk, and schedule data to inform performance and reporting.
Human Resources Business Partner
General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a strategic Human Resources Business Partner to support business leaders, drive growth, and foster a high-performance culture within their St Leonards-on-Sea operations.
Assistant Project Accountant - Avionics
Join General Dynamics Mission Systems as a Project Accountant in St Leonards-on-Sea, providing crucial financial support to a leading avionics and communication systems business unit. This role offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.
Lead Mechanical Design Engineer
Join the Mechanical Future Concepts team as a Mechanical Design Engineer to work on novel and disruptive technologies, shaping the future of missile design. This role offers the chance to lead mechanical aspects of projects from concept to prototype.
Manufacturing Engineer
Join our New Programmes team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to define innovative manufacturing processes and equipment for future systems. You will play a key role in the New Product Introduction lifecycle, supporting bids and ensuring robust manufacturing readiness.
Manufacturing Testing Engineer- Subject Matter Expert
Join MBDA as a Test Subject Matter Expert to influence manufacturing test policies and processes across all projects, from concept to production. This dynamic role offers a chance to provide critical technical leadership in a high-security environment.
PCB Technologist
Join MBDA as a PCB Technologist and provide crucial technical support for electronic design, manufacture, and assembly across UK and international programs. This role offers a dynamic working environment and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge electronic sub-systems.
Actuation Systems Equipment Testing Lead
Experienced Testing Engineer wanted to lead and define testing strategies for Actuation Systems, contributing to product lifecycle and customer performance requirements. This role involves building testing capability, promoting best practices, and driving innovation.
Actuation Systems Simulation & Modelling Lead
Lead the development of complex dynamic systems within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence. This role requires strong technical leadership and expertise in mathematical modelling.
Electronic Engineering Technician
Join our Production Design Support team as an Electronic Engineering Technician and perform vital technical activities to support product manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working pattern.
Principal Manufacturing Test Engineer
Join MBDA as a Principal Test Engineer to shape production testing for electrical/electronic weapon systems. This role offers the opportunity to support test system introduction and diagnostics during development and early production phases.
Senior Commercial Executive
Lead the Commercial UK function as the focal point for all commercial and contractual matters, providing strong leadership and strategic direction for MBDA UK.
Test Equipment Interconnects Design Engineer
Join MBDA as an Interconnects Design Engineer to design bespoke electrical interconnects and cables for power, signal, and data transmission in advanced products. This dynamic role offers hybrid working flexibility and exposure to complex, technologically advanced projects.
Test Equipment Operational Lead
Lead a team of Electronic Engineers in supporting critical Test Equipment for missile and weapon systems. This is a delivery-focused role ensuring zero downtime in production and evolving the Test Equipment Support Strategy.
Manufacturing Test Engineer - CCA
An experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer is needed to diagnose faults on PCB assemblies down to component level within a fast-paced, inclusive environment, contributing to improved production yield and program targets.
PCB Layout Engineer - Team Lead
Lead a talented PCB Layout team, developing complex layouts for diverse projects and mentoring engineers, while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving technical innovation.
PCB Technologist - Component Failure Analysis
Join our team as an Electronics Engineer and play a critical role in diagnosing, analysing, and resolving hardware component failures for complex electronic sub-systems. This role offers a dynamic blend of hands-on laboratory work, root cause analysis, and production support.
Product Lead – Weapon Systems Operations Equipment Team
Lead the definition and delivery of product strategies for MBDA's Weapon Systems, influencing future roadmaps and architectural solutions across a diverse product range.
RF Datalink Production Support Lead
Join a dynamic team as an RF & Electronics Engineer in a production support lead role for cutting-edge missile system datalink products. This role offers a challenging opportunity to resolve production issues and ensure high yield rates.
Electronic Architect
Join MBDA as an experienced Electronic Architect to shape the future of world-class precision products. This role offers the chance to engage in R&D, define electronic architectures, and ensure successful project delivery.
Electronics Technical Lead
Lead the design and development of high-integrity, complex electronic sub-systems for cutting-edge defence products. Play an integral role in delivering innovative solutions across Power Electronics and Firing Units.
Lead Thermal Engineer
Lead Thermal Engineer role offering challenging projects in cutting-edge technology, with opportunities for growth and flexible working. Requires strong problem-solving skills and experience with thermal analysis tools.
Lead Thermal Engineer
Lead Thermal Engineer role at MBDA, offering the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and pivotal projects for national security. Ideal for experienced engineers seeking to advance their careers in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Manufacturing Engineer
Take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment to improve production, support new product introduction, and resolve manufacturing issues. Develop your skills in industrial validation and factory of the future principles.
Manufacturing Test Engineer - Circuit Card Assembly
Join MBDA Bolton as an expert in Flying Probe Manufacturing Data Analysis, contributing to the advancement of circuit card manufacturing processes. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and significant opportunities for skill development.
Principal Commercial Officer
Join a motivated team as a Principal Commercial Officer, managing domestic commercial contracts through their entire lifecycle from bidding to closure. This role is crucial for delivering defence capabilities and winning new agreements.
RF Design Engineer
Join a leading defence organisation as an RF Design Engineer, contributing to the research, design, and testing of cutting-edge radio-frequency technology for complex weapons systems. This role offers dynamic and flexible working arrangements.
Senior Configuration Engineer
An engineering professional with a keen eye for detail is sought to manage product data and provide support for key business products within a motivated team. This role offers opportunities for professional development and accreditation.
Technical Specialist – Power Electronics
Join our Firing Units and Power Electronics team as an integral part of product delivery, leveraging your engineering passion to provide technical and process support. This role offers dynamic working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support
Join our Production Design Support Team as a Test Equipment Design Engineer, playing a leading role in engineering activities and providing crucial design support to the manufacturing organization in a dynamic, international environment.
Tolerance Analyst
Join Europe's leading missile system provider as a GD&T & Tolerance Analysis Engineer, developing cutting-edge solutions for complex weapons systems. This role is pivotal in shaping future GD&T strategies and upskilling engineering teams.
Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer
MBDA is seeking a skilled Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer in Stevenage to develop and deliver advanced electronic designs for high-quality defence products. This role offers a challenging opportunity to contribute to critical projects from conception through to production.
Embedded Digital Design Engineer
Are you a driven Embedded Digital Design Engineer seeking an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class engineering projects? This role offers involvement across the full development lifecycle of complex embedded digital systems, from initial design to on-target integration and testing.
FPGA Engineering Manager
Lead and grow a high-performing FPGA Engineering team at MBDA, driving technical excellence and delivering cutting-edge FPGA-based solutions for future capabilities.
High Speed Digital and Hardware Design Lead
Develop your career as a Digital and Hardware Electronics Design Lead, working with state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware at MBDA.
Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Lead the development of complex mechanical solutions for weapons systems across the entire product life cycle. Serve as a technical leader and key interface with stakeholders, driving design maturity and ensuring requirements are met.
Principal Test Development Engineer
Seeking an experienced Principal Test Development Engineer to design, integrate, and validate test system hardware solutions within a dynamic team. This role offers an exciting career path and the chance to shape test strategies.
Project Controllers
Join a growing Project Control function as an enthusiastic Project Planner or Controller. Develop your career in a collaborative environment with opportunities for skill growth across various experience levels.
Senior Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer
Join our Analogue and Digital Capability Group as a Senior Electronic Design Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge electronic solutions. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on advanced technology and influence the full product lifecycle.
Team Lead - RF Design
Lead a dynamic RF Design Team, driving the delivery of cutting-edge defence projects. This role demands a strong technical background in RF design and exceptional people leadership skills.
Test Development Engineer
Join our dynamic Test Equipment Design Team as a Test Development Engineer, contributing to the design, integration, and validation of test system hardware solutions. This role offers a rewarding career path in an international environment.
Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support
Join our Production Design Support Team as an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer, playing a key role in providing design support to manufacturing and broadening your expertise in an international environment.
Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support
Join our Production Design Support Team as an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer, playing a key role in providing design support to manufacturing and broadening your expertise in an international environment.
Sales Director UWS
Lead the strategic sales growth for Under Water Systems UK, driving profitable expansion and influencing future defence capabilities in UK and international markets.
Radar Sales Manager
Lead the capture of next-generation radar solutions and shape the future of UK air defence in a strategic customer-facing role.
Lead Business Analyst
Join Northrop Grumman UK as a Business Analyst, playing a pivotal role in agile software delivery teams to shape and deliver impactful solutions that address tomorrow's challenges.
Sales Manager (Capture / Campaign Lead) – ISR
Lead the capture and campaign for high-value export contracts in ISR Electronic Warfare as a Sales Manager. Drive end-to-end sales cycles, engage senior stakeholders, and shape global defense strategies.
Sales Manager (New Customer Acquisition) - Software Monetization
Drive new customer acquisition for our Software Monetization division as a Sales Manager. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of software monetization through direct sales and strategic collaboration.
Senior Business Analyst
Join Northrop Grumman UK as a Junior Business Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative technology solutions and driving meaningful change for defence and security clients.
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