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🚀 Production AIT Planner | Space Sector 🚀 \n 📍 Harwell | 4 days on-site / 1 day WFH \n 🛰️ Permanent Role \n \n 🔧 The Role \n A leading organisation within the space sector is seeking a Production AIT Planner to support the manufacturing and delivery of advanced satellite-electronics programmes. \n \n Working as part of an active engineering and operations function, you will play a key role in orchestrating production schedules, AIT workflows, and shop-floor execution throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. You will work closely with Design, Procurement, Quality, Test, and Logistics teams to drive operational efficiency, resolve production bottlenecks, and ensure complex space hardware progresses smoothly from initial routing through to final delivery. \n \n 💡 Key Responsibilities \n • Plan and manage the production schedule and AIT workflows, including developing routings and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for satellite-electronics programmes \n • Drive continuous improvement (Lean/Six Sigma) across the production floor and AIT labs to increase throughput, reduce rework, and improve first-time-right rates \n • Coordinate cross-functional teams (Design, Procurement, Quality, Test, Logistics) to resolve bottlenecks, technical issues, and configuration changes \n • Maintain accurate production data, risk registers, and status reporting using MES/ERP and AIT-specific tools \n • Ensure compliance with space industry standards (ECSS, ISO 9001) and programme-specific configuration-control processes \n • Work alongside Quality Assurance to embed in-process inspections, non-conformance (NC) tracking, and swift closure while ensuring activities meet required certification test sequences \n • Present technical status data clearly to senior leadership and external customers/agencies (e.g. ESA, UK Space Agency), while training junior planners and technicians on production procedures \n \n 🧠 What We're Looking For \n • 4+ years of experience in production planning, manufacturing operations, or AIT within the space, satellite-electronics, or high-tech defence sectors \n • Proven track record planning and controlling complex, multi-discipline hardware programmes \n • Hands-on experience with MES/ERP tools and AIT production workflows \n • Strong process-improvement background with a Lean / Six Sigma qualification (Green Belt minimum) \n • Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority \n \n ⭐ Desirable Experience \n • Experience across space flight hardware, phased array antennas, or on-board processing technologies \n • Familiarity with spacecraft-level or unit-level AIT campaigns \n • Exposure to ESA / UK Space Agency frameworks and ECSS standards \n \n 🔒 Security Vetting Note \n Compliance: Please note successful candidates will be required to undergo BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) screening, including right-to-work, identity, criminal record, and a minimum of 3 years of employment history checks, as part of the onboarding process.

This is an exciting role where you will be a key member in the team driving technology and maintenance for the CAE systems on flight simulators – both fixed wing and rotary. About youWe are looking for someone with good experience of working on Flight Simulators – fixed wing, rotary, commercial

Financial Analyst - Oxford (Hybrid) Support defence finance and future bid campaigns at Britain's civil helicopter hub About Airbus Helicopters UK Airbus Helicopters UK (AHUK) is part of the world's largest helicopter manufacturer, and its site at Oxford Airport is Britain's civil helicopter hub. From helicopter sales and bespoke completions to maintenance and spares support, AHUK's in-house engineering capability spans design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, alongside technical support, training and ongoing spares supply for both civil and military customers. AHUK also holds a particularly high-profile piece of national defence work: it is the Ministry of Defence's chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for the Defence Helicopter Flying School (MFTS), based at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire and RAF Valley in Anglesey. It's this blend of civil aviation heritage and live defence programme delivery that sets AHUK apart, and it's exactly the environment this role sits within. The Opportunity We're recruiting a Financial Analyst to join AHUK in Oxford at a genuinely interesting point for the finance function: this role sits across day-to-day financial control and the numbers behind future bid campaigns, meaning your work feeds directly into decisions on how AHUK wins and delivers defence contracts. It's a role with real variety, moving between structured month-end processes and the sharper-edged, deadline-driven world of bid support. You'll be joining a small, close-knit finance team where your contribution is visible, working alongside colleagues who understand both the commercial and technical sides of the business, on a site that combines the rhythm of a working helicopter base with the discipline of a defence contractor. What You'll Be Doing Processing payroll journals accurately and on schedule Controlling and monitoring fixed assets across the business Preparing and submitting VAT returns Completing balance sheet reconciliations as part of the month-end cycle Managing inter-company invoicing between AHUK and group entities Supporting the annual statutory audit with accurate, well-evidenced records Producing forex reporting to track currency exposure Owning your share of the wider month-end timetable, working to deadline What You'll Bring Essential A good working knowledge of finance principles, with hands-on experience of payroll, asset control and monitoring, invoicing, and forex reporting Confident oral and written communication skills - you'll be liaising across finance and operational teams Strong report and procedure writing skills Solid MS Office skills, with particular confidence in Excel The organisational skill to run several tasks in parallel, prioritise effectively, and hit tight deadlines without dropping the detail A solid understanding of work package management and control An awareness of risk management principles and how they apply to financial reporting Why This Role Work on live defence finance, with visibility of how bid campaigns are built and won Genuine variety across payroll, assets, VAT, audit and forex - not a single-task role Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Oxford, with flexibility on the rest A stable, structured working pattern - 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 A straightforward virtual interview process, so you can get moving quickly The Details Location: Oxford, hybrid - minimum 3 days onsite per week Contract length: 6 months initially Pay: £27.67 per hour PAYE, or £37.01 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 Travel: occasional, within the UK and Europe Interview process: virtual Driving licence: preferred but not essential Please note: this role falls under Off-Payroll Working (IR35) rules. Candidates must be eligible for MoD Security Clearance and hold current DBS clearance (SC preferred). All applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Astroscale UK is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to the development of flight dynamics products for space control. You will work with a skilled team to design, implement and validate software that integrates with our in-house flight dynamics suite.

Astroscale UK is seeking a talented and motivated Flight Dynamics Engineer to play a key role in the development and evolution of flight dynamics products focused on space control. Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer. Working alongside existing flight dynamics team members, commercial defence team and

Astroscale UK is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to the development and evolution of flight dynamics products for space control.

You will support delivery, development and continuous improvement of system integrations for CAE flight simulators across multiple UK sites, with travel as required.

Astroscale UK is seeking a talented Flight Dynamics Engineer to play a key role in the development and evolution of flight dynamics products focused on space control. Review all flight dynamics design and procedure related documentation. Excellent knowledge of flight dynamics systems.

Astroscale UK is seeking a talented and motivated Flight Dynamics Engineer to play a key role in the development and evolution of flight dynamics products focused on space control. Working alongside existing flight dynamics team members, commercial defence team and Chief Engineer to ensure that prod

Astroscale UK is seeking a Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to flight dynamics software for defence missions and space control products. You will work with the flight dynamics team, the commercial defence group, and the Chief Engineer to ensure robust and evolving capabilities in an Ag

This is an exciting role where you will be a key member in the team driving technology and maintenance for the CAE systems on flight simulators – both fixed wing and rotary. We are looking for someone with good experience of working on Flight Simulators – fixed wing, rotary, commercial or milita

MPI have a requirement for an Apprentice Assessor to be based on site at RAF Benson in Oxford. These roles are ongoing, working 37 hours per week for 44.4 weeks per year. (Due to holiday shutdown periods), for which holiday will accrue to cover the shut-down period (if PAYE). Rate of pay: to be discussed on application - roles deemed in-scope of IR35 Role information Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship Flight (AEAF) delivers technical apprenticeships to Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (TG1) and Survival Equipment Technicians (TG13) in the RAF. This role is to support the Royal Air Force apprenticeship provision for level 3 Aeronautical Engineering Apprentices (TG1 & TG13) located at RAF Benson, following graduation from RAF Cosford, phase 2 training. The successful candidates will be responsible to Officer Commanding AEAF for the regular review, assessment, management, and welfare of RAF TG1 & 13 Level 3 aeronautical engineering apprentices up to the completion of their apprenticeship. Job Description: (Main duties and responsibilities) Planning and administration of 3 monthly progress reviews to establish learner progression against the completion of their apprenticeship, review previous targets, set new targets, record and monitor Off the Job Training, ensuring that statutory training requirements are met. Monitor for any welfare, safeguarding or PREVENT concerns and reporting as necessary. The assessment and cross mapping of evidence for the work-based qualifications. Assisting apprentices, in preparing for their apprenticeship assessment (including EPA where appropriate), helping them understand the assessment criteria, reviewing draft submissions and providing feedback. Establishing and maintaining a good level of understanding of the component parts of the Apprenticeship Framework and Standards relevant to TG1 & TG13 Apprentices. Ensuring all paper and electronic documents and records are updated, reviewed, stored, and kept secure as necessary. Assisting with support functions, such as assurance activities, feasibility studies and the development and review of apprenticeship standards, orders, and processes. Maintaining annual Continual Professional Development (CPD) for the role. Acting as a focal point for apprenticeship enquiries. The post holder may be required to receive training related to their specialization at RAF Cosford, civilian training agencies and at MOB training establishments for the platform(s) their apprenticeship learners are employed on. Ancillary duties include assisting in the planning, preparation, and facilitation of apprenticeship assessment workshops. Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Essential The successful candidate will be required to undertake Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Clearance. Thorough understanding of the current TG1 and TG13 Apprenticeship Standards, the associated apprenticeship assessment, and the mandatory qualifications associated with those standards. Hold, A1, TAQA Level 3 or equivalent assessor qualifications. Desirable Strong organizational, management, leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate. Strong presentation skills. Good IT and keyboard skills. Hold a full UK driving license and may be required to obtain and maintain an FMT 600. Instructor/Trainer qualification and experience e.g. DTTT, CertEd. Educated to Level 3 such as Ordinary National Certificate, BTEC, SCOTVEC, NVQ/SVQ in an Aviation engineering subject, plus have practical experience in their engineering specialism

You will work across existing and moonshot initiatives, turning ambiguous problems into production-ready solutions.The role emphasizes hands-on ownership of full-stack systems, experience with AI/ML tools, and collaboration with senior leadership to define product strategy and roadmap.

This role ensures technically sound, safely conducted flight tests within certification paths, guiding test directors, flight test engineers and pilots. Vertical Aerospace seeks a senior aerospace leader to head Flight Test, reporting to the VP Prototype Programmes. Essential: degree in engineering

This industry is currently held back by fragmented tools and a lack of professional infrastructure.We are the end-to-end Operating System designed to scale what is irreplaceably human.REPORTING TO : VP of ENGINEERING.This industry is currently held back by fragmented tools and a lack of professional

Worldwide Flight Services is looking for a Procurement Manager on a fixed-term contract for 12 months at London Heathrow.

Post Flight Analysis: Download, processing, and analysing flight data to evaluate system performance against design metrics. The Flight Test Engineer will manage the preparation and comprehensive support of flight operations for unmanned aerial vehicles. Flight Test Execution: Lead or heavily suppor

You will promote a quality-first culture in production, verify flight hardware against ECSS criteria, record non-conformities, support root-cause analysis, and participate in internal audits.

You will advise on Typhoon aerospace avionics, lead systems integration and flight-test analysis, and apply verification and validation to ensure airworthiness and safety.

Flight Paramedics must be competent in trauma and medical situations and should possess the knowledge and the necessary skills to provide lifesaving interventions in a pre-hospital setting. Individual must be able to tolerate various flight conditions including but not limited to altitude physiology

Lead systems integration and flight test analysis activities. Systems Engineer - Flight Test & Evaluation. Embedded within 41 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), you will lead integration and analysis activities, develop and assure software tools, support flight test programmes, and provide subject

Holt Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their engineering team working on advanced flight simulator hardware.

Flight Club in the United Kingdom is seeking a Duty Manager to bring unforgettable guest experiences, lead and inspire a brilliant team, drive standards on shift, and ensure service is seamless.

Airbus Operations Limited in Belfast is seeking a Test and Analytics Engineer to support safe, reliable operation of Airbus product features across subsystems and aircraft levels, using ground test rigs and test data analysis.The role includes occasional travel to Toulouse, with BPSS/criminal record

Skyborne is seeking a Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEP IR) to deliver top-tier flight and simulator instruction at Bournemouth Airport.

Holt Executive is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join its engineering team. You will design and evolve flight dynamics capabilities for defence and space applications, translating customer requirements into technical specifications and robust software solutions.

The role focuses on ensuring conformity of production and test operations to ECSS-Q-ST-70-08, 28, 38 or 61 standards, with responsibility for design integrity verification inspections on flight hardware and test setups.

Skyborne invites applications for a Sponsored Flight Instructor role based onsite at Bournemouth Airport. You will deliver high-quality flight and simulator instruction to our trainees while aligning with Skyborne’s safety standards and applicable aviation regulations.

CAE Inc recrute des instructeurs de simulateur de vol expérimentés pour former les pilotes dans le cadre de programmes certifiés.Vous assurerez des formations en simulateur et à bord, des briefings de performance et un coaching en ligne, tout en veillant au respect des normes réglementaires et

A start-up team is building a new unmanned aircraft platform and needs a senior, hands-on Flight Controls Engineer to take control laws from simulation through to ground and flight test. Support system identification, flight-test planning, and flight-data analysis. Ability to analyse flight-test dat

We are seeking a talented and motivated Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced flight dynamics capabilities for defence and space applications. At least five years' commercial experience in flight dynamics within the space or defence sectors. Strong understan

As a Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEP IR), you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality flight and simulator instruction to our trainees in compliance with Skyborne’s training and safety standards, and in line with the applicable Aviation Authority regulations. You would be expect

Draken Europe is seeking an Operations Controller based at Teesside International Airport to coordinate day-to-day flight operations and support aircraft and aircrew planning.

DCS Engineering seeks an experienced Lead Flight Test Engineer to drive flight test programmes across a varied fleet, reporting to the Flight Test Manager and coordinating with Design Office, maintenance and test pilots.

Gold Group is seeking a Systems Engineer to support Typhoon mission systems for the RAF, embedded within 41 TES.You will lead integration, analysis, and tool development to ensure safe and effective capability delivery.Embedding in a regulated defence context, you will perform test planning, verific

Draken Europe is seeking a Lead Flight Test Engineer to support Electronic Warfare training at Bournemouth International Airport. You'll lead flight test planning and execution, ensuring effective training and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering with a de

Flight Centre Travel Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Systems Technical SME to own hands-on delivery, configuration and support of Finance Systems solutions, with a primary focus on Dynamics and downstream systems.

You will oversee software development, integration and delivery for next-generation flight simulators, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-spec delivery in line with aerospace standards.

Ryanair at Stansted is seeking a Flight SIM Engineer to maintain training devices and ensure minimal disruption to pilot training schedules. The role requires hands-on work with Flight Training Devices and related software and hardware.

Holt Recruitment is looking for a Software Engineer to develop real-time software for flight simulators.

Skyborne, a leading aviation training academy, seeks a Multi-Engine Flight Instructor (MEP IR) to deliver high-quality flight and simulator instruction to trainees at Gloucestershire Airport, in line with Skyborne’s standards. You will teach according to the approved ATO manual and Academy program

Holt Recruitment is seeking a talented Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing engineering team developing advanced flight dynamics capabilities for defence and space applications.

Join a dynamic team focused on maintaining advanced in-flight entertainment systems.

This role involves contributing to the development of advanced flight simulation systems for pilot training.

Holt Executive is seeking an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager to lead software-driven delivery for next-generation flight simulators.

Holt Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Hardware Engineer to join a high-performing team developing advanced flight simulation technology.

Matchtech is seeking a skilled Flight Test Engineer in the United Kingdom. This role includes planning, executing, and reporting on flight tests to ensure aircraft performance meets standards.

Gold Group is seeking a Systems Engineer - Flight Test & Evaluation to support Typhoon mission systems for the RAF, based at Coningsby, Lincolnshire. The role combines systems engineering, software, and flight test analysis to deliver critical insights for operators and safety assessments.