Aerospace & Defence Jobs
Your next mission starts here
Whether you are an experienced systems engineer, a design specialist working on next-generation platforms, or a security-cleared contractor ready for your next role, we connect you with aerospace and defence jobs that match your skills, experience and ambitions.
Intro
We recruit across permanent, contract and project-based opportunities, helping candidates move into high-impact roles across some of the sector’s most important programmes.
As the UK’s No.1 Aerospace & Defence recruiter, we have spent decades building relationships across engineering, technology and regulated industries, and our aerospace and defence recruitment teams understand the pace, complexity and standards this market demands.
Our reach spans major employers, long-term programmes and specialist supply chains, giving candidates and contractors access to aerospace and defence jobs across the UK and selected international markets. With 4,500+ live contractors on projects globally and 120+ dedicated sector consultants, we know this industry from the inside out and we know the roles that matter to your career.
Expertise you can trust
Why engineers and contractors choose us for aerospace and defence jobs
Proven track record
Over 10 years as the UK’s largest aerospace and defence recruiter, trusted by organisations including BAE Systems, Airbus, Leonardo, GKN Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Raytheon Technologies, and the Ministry of Defence.
Full lifecycle coverage
From concept design and systems development through to integration, MRO, and through-life support. Whether you need contract or permanent aerospace and defence roles, we connect you with opportunities built for where your career is heading next.
Security clearance expertise
Access to roles requiring SC, DV, and STRAP-level clearance across defence, intelligence, and government programmes. Our dedicated security and vetting team can help with security clearance and governance.
Global reach, sector depth
Operating across the UK, US, Canada, and UAE, with specialist consultants who understand programme structures, compliance requirements, and the pressure of mission-critical delivery.
Ex-forces welcome
Morson Forces, our dedicated veteran recruitment arm, helps ex-forces personnel transition into civilian aerospace and defence careers and find roles that match their operational experience.
Aerospace and defence roles we recruit for
We recruit for aerospace and defence jobs across engineering, digital, programme delivery and technical support functions, with opportunities available on both a permanent and contract basis.
Typical roles include:
Digital & Emerging Roles:
Professional Services:
Latest jobs
Latest jobs
Laboratory Specialist
- Broughton, Flintshire, Wales
- Aerospace and Defence
- Contract
- £29.49 - 39.45 per hour + None
Site Project Manager - Defence
- Yeovil, Somerset, England
- Aerospace and Defence
- Contract
- Market related
Senior Test Solutions Engineer
- Basildon, Essex, England
- Aerospace and Defence
- Contract
- £55.56 - 55.56 per hour + Inside IR35
Technical Lead - Secure Digital Platform (SDP)
- Reading, Berkshire, England
- Aerospace and Defence
- Contract
- £80 - 87 per hour + inside IR35
Avionic Technician
- Odiham, Hampshire, England
- Aerospace and Defence
- Contract
- Rate on Application
Aircraft Technician
- Odiham, Hampshire, England
- Aerospace and Defence
- Contract
- Market Related
Aerospace & defence sectors we serve
We place talent across civil aviation, military aerospace, land systems, naval and maritime defence, space and wider government-led capability programmes. That includes work linked to aircraft development and production, platform upgrades, mission systems, digital defence capability, sustainment and through-life support.
For candidates, that breadth matters because it creates more ways to progress. You may be looking for a contract role on a current programme, a permanent move into a more advanced engineering environment, or a transition from adjacent sectors or the forces into aerospace and defence jobs with stronger long-term prospects.
Civil Aviation
From widebody commercial aircraft to regional and business aviation, Morson places engineers and specialists supporting the world’s leading airframers and Tier 1 suppliers. Key programmes include Airbus A320, A350, and next-generation sustainable aviation platforms.
Military Aerospace
Fast jets, rotary wing, UAVs, and advanced combat air systems. Morson supplies design, systems, and manufacturing talent to programmes across the UK and Five Eyes nations, including UK FCAS/Tempest successor programmes and rotorcraft at Leonardo’s UK facilities.
Land Systems & Armoured Vehicles
Engineering talent for ground-based platforms, vehicle integration, weapons systems, and through-life support. Morson has placed talent on programmes for leading prime contractors and Tier 1 suppliers to the British Army.
Naval & Maritime Defence
As demonstrated through Morson’s long-term strategic partnership with TKMS Atlas UK, we supply specialist talent to naval defence programmes from combat systems and sonar to platform integration and sustainment.
Space & Satellite
With the UK’s growing space sector and investment in sovereign satellite capability, Morson supplies systems engineers, software developers, and programme managers to satellite prime contractors and mission-critical ground systems programmes.
Ministry of Defence & Government Programmes
Morson holds the relationships and clearance-access networks to place professionals across MoD establishments, defence agencies, and government-led capability programmes.
The aerospace and defence jobs market
The aerospace and defence market remains active because employers are balancing long-term programme demand with skills shortages in systems, software, cyber, digital engineering, manufacturing and security-cleared roles. This is helping sustain demand for both permanent hires and experienced contractors across engineering and programme delivery functions.
For jobseekers, that creates a strong environment to explore new aerospace and defence jobs, especially if you bring transferable experience in complex engineering, regulated delivery or mission-critical environments. For contractors, it also means continued demand for specialist skills tied to long-running programmes rather than purely short-term hiring spikes.
This is one of the most active hiring markets in a generation and the conditions show no sign of slowing:
- The UK government’s Strategic Defence Review is driving significant new investment, with defence spending increases expected to generate an additional £30bn in annual economic output by 2045 according to EY analysis.
- UK defence already supports 272,000+ jobs, with an estimated 50,000 more expected by 2035.
- The UK aerospace industry, the world’s second-largest faces 10,000+ unfilled vacancies across aerospace, defence, and space.
- Skills shortages are most acute in systems engineering, software, cyber, AI/data, and security-cleared digital roles.
- Average aerospace salaries are 40% above the national average and rising.
How we find you aerospace and defence jobs with the right fit
A typical agency approach is to match CVs against job titles. Our approach is to look at the wider picture: your technical background, sector exposure, clearance position, preferred working model and the type of programme you want to join.
That helps us connect candidates with aerospace and defence jobs that are more relevant from the start, whether that means systems engineering on complex platforms, design in civil aerospace, or digital and cyber opportunities that align with your rate and project goals.
Candidates often tell us that speed, communication, and a deep understanding of their technical background are what make the difference in specialist recruitment. We focus on the responsiveness and candidate support that matter most when you are moving between mission-critical roles.
This level of support is especially important in aerospace and defence, where timing, compliance and technical understanding can all affect whether an opportunity is right for you. Our role is to make the process more informed, more efficient and more relevant to your goals, whether you are searching for a permanent move or a new contract.
Candidate spotlight
From start to finish of the recruitment process all communication and services have been absolutely excellent. Morson reached out to me after finding my CV…
Reflecting the responsiveness and support we provide to every candidate.
Frequently asked questions
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What types of aerospace and defence jobs do you recruit for?
We recruit across a broad range of aerospace and defence jobs, including systems engineering, design engineering, software, test and verification, manufacturing, MRO, cyber security, project management, commercial and technical support roles. We support both permanent and contract hiring across civil aviation, military aerospace, land, maritime, space and government-linked programmes.
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Do you recruit for aerospace and defence contractor jobs?
Yes. We recruit for aerospace and defence contractor jobs as well as permanent positions, including opportunities for experienced specialists supporting long-term programmes and project delivery needs. Many candidates search specifically for contract aerospace engineer jobs or defence contractor roles, so those terms should also be reflected in internal links and filtered vacancy pages.
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Do you support security-cleared aerospace jobs?
Yes. We work on roles where security clearance is relevant and support candidates exploring security cleared aerospace jobs and wider defence engineering jobs linked to regulated or classified environments. Where clearance level, transferability or timing affects suitability, we aim to make that clearer early in the process.
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Can ex-forces personnel find aerospace and defence jobs through Morson?
Yes. We support ex-forces candidates moving into aerospace and defence jobs, particularly where military experience translates well into engineering, operational, technical and programme environments. This is relevant for candidates leaving the Royal Navy, Army or RAF who want to build a civilian career in a sector that values discipline, mission focus and technical capability.
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Where are your aerospace and defence jobs based?
We recruit for aerospace and defence jobs across key UK hubs and also support selected international opportunities through Morson’s wider reach. Location, site access and working patterns vary by employer and project, so the best route is to browse current vacancies or register your CV so we can match you to relevant openings.
Ready to find your next mission?
Whether you’re actively job-seeking or passively exploring what’s out there, registering with Morson puts you in front of the UK’s largest aerospace and defence opportunity pipeline. Find current roles across engineering, defence, aviation, digital and programme delivery.
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