Science & Research Jobs in Bristol, United Kingdom (Now Hiring) — 183 open — Page 2
Leonardo
System Engineer - Land CEMA (All Levels)
Basildon, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$45k–$81k/yr
Mid level$4.3B raised
Job Description: Want to help shape the future of defence in the electromagnetic battlespace? We are looking for talented and motivated System Engineers (at all levels) to join our growing Land Cyber and Electromagnetic …
Skills: Systems Engineering, Problem Definition, Architecture, MBSE, Integration
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Job Description: Your Impact Due to continued growth in the sector, we have a requirement for an additional Project Engineering Lead to deliver the engineering content of our Future Seeker programmes. Our Future Seekers …
Skills: Project Engineering Leadership, Multi-disciplined Team Management, Engineering Lifecycle Management, Low TRL Research Management, Product Design
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Skills: Medicines management, Clinical care, Communication, Patient care, Clinical advice
Job Description Materials Engineer Full Time Hybrid, 3 days in office Staff Grade Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to al…
Skills: Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Technical Advice, Test Programme Design, Data Analysis
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Skills: Hydrogeology, Contaminated land assessment, Brownfield development, Site investigation design, Conceptual site models
Robotics Software Engineering Manager Location: Bristol, UK Approach: Hybrid Remote, typically 2-3 days per week in the office Contract: Permanent, full-time Rosenxt is revolutionizing robotic perception and autonomous u…
Skills: Robotics software engineering, People management, Team leadership, C++, Python
Leonardo
Principal Thermal Engineer
Basildon, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid
$53k–$70k/yr
Senior$4.3B raised
Job Description: Your impact You’ll work at the heart of multidisciplinary project teams, advising on thermal performance and ensuring our products meet demanding environmental and operational requirements. This role is …
Skills: Thermal Analysis, CFD, Ansys Icepak, Ansys Fluent, Hand Calculations
Title: Experienced Software Developer Salary range: £45,000 to £67,500 per annum (depending on capability and experience) Location: Leatherhead Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash…
Job Description: Your Impact Are you looking to advance your career and work on technology that will shape the future of defence? Does working on developing the next generation of fast jet technology sound like a challen…
Skills: Systems engineering, Requirements engineering, IBM DOORS, Systems architecture, Synthetic environments
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join our Mechanical Engineering Design team at our brand-new, cutting-edge manufacturing and development facility in Severn Beach, Bristol. Th…
About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products th…
Skills: Quality Management Systems, Food Safety, Internal Auditing, BRC Global Food Standard, Traceability Systems
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Skills: Geochemistry, Hydrogeology, Environmental assessment, Contaminated land assessment, Risk assessment
Requisition ID 65770 Position Type FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement #LI-Onsite About Kerry Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we par…
Skills: Seasoning Sample Preparation, Product Development, Raw Material Stock Management, Analytical Requests, Sensory Testing
Title: Reactor and Systems Performance Consultant Role: Reactor and Systems Performance Consultant Salary range: £50,000–£65,000 per annum depending on experience Location: Manchester, Burton, Bristol, Gloucester or Glas…
About the job Start your engineering career helping build the silicon behind tomorrow’s AI systems. Our two-year Graduate Programme is designed to give you the technical experience, support and responsibility to build a …
As Materials & Process Development Engineer, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering the company’s advanced materials and WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing) capability. The role spans R&D, process industri…
About the job Keep the labs running where Graphcore hardware moves from idea to evidence. As a Lab Technician, you will help keep Graphcore’s Bristol electronics laboratories operational, safe, and ready for engineering …
About the job Shape the SoC architecture behind Graphcore’s next generation AI acceleration platforms. Graphcore is building AI compute systems that push far beyond a single chip. As a SoC Architect, you will define, spe…
About the job Build the hardware that turns new AI processors into working systems. As a Hardware Development Engineer, you will design circuit solutions for Graphcore processor systems and validation platforms. You will…
Skills: Digital Circuit Design, Hardware Validation, DCDC Regulators, Power Delivery, Ethernet
Define, develop, and deliver next-generation land-based defence systems across the full system lifecycle. Focus areas include Land Electronic Warfare, Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems, and Counter Radio Controlled IED equipment.
Requirements
Requires proven experience as a Systems Engineer or advanced academic research experience, ideally with a science-based Honours degree. Candidates should possess expertise in systems architecture, integration, and ideally domain knowledge in RF or electronic warfare.
Full job description
Job Description:
Want to help shape the future of defence in the electromagnetic battlespace?
We are looking for talented and motivated System Engineers (at all levels) to join our growing Land Cyber and Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA) business. At Leonardo, you’ll contribute to the development of innovative, cutting-edge capabilities for UK and export customers while benefiting from flexible working arrangements that support a healthy balance between business requirements and individual needs.
Your impact
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence technology, contributing directly to advanced solutions that enhance operational effectiveness in complex and contested electromagnetic environments. As part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in defining, developing and delivering next-generation defence systems.
Working closely with customers, partners and stakeholders, you will apply your expertise across the full system lifecycle, from requirements definition and solution development through to integration, verification and in-service support.
You will contribute directly to some of the UK's most advanced land-based defence capabilities, including Land Electronic Warfare, Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) and next-generation Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) equipment and solutions. These systems enable military users to exploit the electromagnetic spectrum, to generate operational advantage on the modern battlefield whilst also protecting friendly forces.
What you’ll bring;
Proven experience as a Systems Engineer within a working environment or advanced academic research experience. Ideally, you will have a science-based Honours degree or equivalent experience.
We are particularly interested in speaking to you if you have experience in the following areas;
Systems Engineering (e.g. problem definition, architecture, MBSE, integration, verification & validation)
Collaboration with specialists in safety, security, and reliability to deliver robust solutions
Domain Expertise, e.g. electronic warfare, Counter IED / UAS, SW defined radios (Desirable)
RF systems and SW defined radios (Desirable)
Prime systems integration / system of systems (Desirable)
Experience of Defence, military or security related programmes (Desirable)
Cyber and electromagnetic activities – including Open Standards (STICS/Open CPI) (Desirable)
This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting
Why join us
At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.
Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Where this vacancy is being recruited across more than one grade, the successful candidate will be appointed to a specific assessed grade, and the applicable salary range will be that associated with the grade of appointment.
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. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.
Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.
At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Leonardo is a global security company that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in AD&S.
With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland, and the US. It also has a commercial presence in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.
In 2025, Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €19.5 bn, new orders for €23.8 bn and invested €3 bn in R&D. Innovation, continuous research, digitalisation and sustainability are the pillars of its business worldwide.
Francesco Macrì has been the Chairman since 7 May 2026 and Lorenzo Mariani has been the CEO and General Manager since 7 May 2026.
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Offices: Piazza Monte Grappa, Roma, Roma 00195, IT · Capability Green, Luton, England LU1 3PG, GB · 2 Crewe Road North, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH5 2XS, GB · Christopher Martin Road, Basildon , Essex SS14 3EL, GB · Millbrook Industrial Estate, Southampton, Hants SO15 0LG, GB
How many Science & Research jobs are open in Bristol, United Kingdom right now?
There are currently 183 open science & research positions in Bristol, United Kingdom listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Which companies are hiring for Science & Research roles in Bristol, United Kingdom?
Companies currently hiring include Graphcore, AECOM, AtkinsRéalis, Leonardo, Assystem, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Are there remote or hybrid Science & Research jobs in Bristol, United Kingdom?
Yes — 135 of the 183 open science & research positions offer remote or hybrid work (8 remote, 127 hybrid).
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