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Lead a critical military satellite communications network by overseeing configuration and installation activities, ensuring compliance and security for national defence. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence engineering design in a highly regulated, technically advanced environment.
Lead technical project delivery for the Environmental and Geospatial Information Systems (EGIS) team at BAE Systems, developing critical at-sea systems for the Royal Navy. This hybrid role offers a chance to mentor engineers and shape the future of defence technology.
Lead the design and development of secure technical system and solution architectures in a dynamic defence environment. As a Senior Security Architect at QinetiQ, you'll provide expert cyber security consultancy, shaping innovative solutions for clients.
Join QinetiQ as a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the technical delivery of critical Test & Evaluation equipment and facilities for UK Land Ranges. You'll work with cutting-edge defence technology and brilliant minds to ensure national security capabilities.
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What defence jobs pay in the UK in 2026: typical salary ranges for engineering, software, cyber, project management and more, plus the clearance premium and how pay varies by employer and region.
How much defence software engineers earn in the UK in 2026: permanent salary ranges, contract day rates, the security-clearance premium, and how pay compares across the major defence employers.
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