Defence Careers
Every principal role based in the United Kingdom on Defence Careers, updated daily from company career pages. Jobs at the companies building European and allied defence.
Leonardo · GB
Here at Leonardo, we are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to take on pivotal technical work within our Integrated Sensors & Protection line of business, working on a range of defence projects.
Babcock International · Rosyth, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy
Job Title: Principal Information Management and Digital Engineer
Babcock International · Bristol · Warrington
Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Birchwood, Warrington + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Babcock International · Warrington
At Cavendish Nuclear, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Principal Nuclear Waste Consultant at our Warrington, Cheshire site.
Airbus Defence and Space · Stevenage
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance OR SC Security Clearance
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Leonardo · GB
We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Engineer with microwave engineering knowledge, familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF based) sensor systems.
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Leonardo · GB
At Leonardo, we're developing the next generation of Radar and Advanced Targeting systems that help protect people, assets and nations around the world.
Leonardo · GB
The Future Seekers Team is looking to recruit a Principal Electro Optic Systems Engineer. The Future Seekers Team mandate is to rapidly develop and mature seeker technologies to prototype demonstrator (Technology Readiness Level 5).
Leonardo · GB
Are you an experienced Safety Engineer looking to influence the design and delivery of complex, mission critical systems?
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Airbus Defence and Space · Guildford · Newcastle Upon Tyne
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance
Airbus Defence and Space · Guildford · Newcastle Upon Tyne
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain SC Security Clearance
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Leonardo · GB
Salary: Senior: £45, 200 to £61,950 / Principal: £53,300 to £71,400
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Airbus Defence and Space · Newport
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process.
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK is seeking a proven and experienced Principal Consultant to join the Cyber & Security Solutions Division team. This role is focused on the delivery of one of the company’s core products to an existing customer.
Leonardo · GB
Leonardo UK operates a grade based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market.
Leonardo · GB
We are looking for a Principal or Lead Systems Engineer to provide technical support within the Integrated Communication Systems (ICS) business group, covering Naval Systems.
Leonardo · GB
Do you want to grow your career in network engineering and work on projects that safeguard the UK’s national interests? At Leonardo, our Network Systems Engineers are at the heart of designing, configuring, and supporting secure networks that keep our customers connected and…
Leonardo · GB
Are you a Systems Engineer who loves contributing to the UKs Defence Industry and making impactful change? Leonardo has a fantastic opportunity for an Engineer to be responsible for the design and development of security related functionality required to support our next…
About these results
Defence Careers is tracking 66 open principal roles in the United Kingdom, read directly from employers' own careers pages rather than reposted from another board. Of those, 66 are pitched at principal level, 1 can be done remotely and 62 sit in engineering.
The employers hiring are Leonardo, Airbus Defence and Space and Babcock International. Every listing links straight to their own application page — this board never sits in between.
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