Software Engineer – Aerospace / Aircraft Systems

Software Engineer – Aerospace / Aircraft Systems

Location: Berkshire 2 days per week on-site

Rate: Up to £80 per hour

IR35: Inside IR35

Contract: Mid-term contract with potential for extension

Clearance: Current, active UK security clearance essential

Are you an SECURITY CLEARED experienced Software Engineer with a background in aerospace, aviation, aircraft or flight systems?

We're seeking talented engineers to join a major Defence prime on a significant MOD programme at the forefront of AI, autonomous drones and next-generation aerospace engineering.

This is an opportunity to contribute to advanced engineering capabilities within a complex defence environment, working on technology that is helping shape the future of autonomous systems and aerospace innovation.

The role

You'll bring your software engineering expertise to a technically challenging programme, contributing to the development and integration of software within sophisticated aerospace or defence engineering environments.

We're particularly interested in professionals who understand the demands of complex, safety-critical or mission-critical systems and can apply their experience to innovative engineering programmes.

What we're looking for

• **SECURITY CLEARED** SC Software Engineers with proven software engineering experience within the aerospace, aircraft, aviation or flight systems industries, or a closely related engineering environment.
• Experience working with complex software systems, ideally within safety-critical or mission-critical applications.
• A strong understanding of software engineering principles and structured development processes.
• The ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• An interest in emerging technologies, including AI, autonomous systems and advanced aerospace capabilities.