Across the Team Tempest partnership, we have extraordinary people driving ground-breaking innovations as we work together to create the UK’s Future Combat Air System.

  • Our teams are at the forefront of advanced technologies—from augmented reality cockpits and sustainable power solutions to artificial intelligence and next-generation integrated sensing and communications systems.
  • Alongside these cutting-edge roles, we have opportunities spanning project management, engineering, finance, commercial, security and many more disciplines. It takes a diverse range of skills to deliver something truly transformational.
  • The UK’s Future Combat Air System is one of the most exciting and ambitious defence programmes. As technology evolves, so too will the roles and capabilities we need—meaning you could find yourself working in a job that doesn’t even exist today.
Where do your skills fit? 

Modern defence engineering demands more than traditional expertise. We combine deep engineering foundations with advanced digital capability to deliver the future of combat air.

Core engineering expertise

Skills in aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and airworthiness remain essential, forming the backbone of combat air innovation.

Digital and software capability

Software engineering, systems integration and digital design are now central to how we design, build and evolve modern platforms.

System thinking

The future of air power depends on seamless integration—connecting crewed aircraft, uncrewed systems, sensors and networks. We’re looking for people who can think across domains, not in silos.

Transferable skills

You don’t have to come from a defence background. Experience in civil engineering, manufacturing, automotive or digital industries is highly valuable—especially in areas like networking, autonomy and human–machine interaction.

AI, data and autonomy

Combat air platforms are increasingly software-defined and continuously upgraded, creating strong demand for expertise in AI, data engineering and resilient, mission-critical systems.

What career pathway is right for me?

As the challenges of tomorrow emerge, so do new opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the chance to help shape a programme that will define the future of combat air—and your career. Opportunities across Team Tempest and the development of future combat air capabilities include:

Early Careers

  • Graduate and apprenticeship pathways across engineering, digital, project delivery, commercial and policy disciplines.
  • The chance to contribute to cutting-edge defence innovation from day one of your career.
  • High quality apprenticeship and graduate programmes creating opportunities for young people across the UK. 

 

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Experienced Professionals

  • Roles for technical specialists, programme leaders and systems thinkers on one of the world’s most complex defence programmes.
  • Opportunities to directly influence the design and delivery of future military capability.




     
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Veterans

  • Pathways to transition operational, technical and leadership experience into roles supporting FCAS following careers in service. 
  • An environment that recognises and values service experience and deep domain expertise for the future of combat air.



     
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