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Ministry of Defence & Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S)

Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment, Engineering & Cyber Security Officers

Advt No: MOD-DES/TECH/2026/04 Total Posts: 820 Posts Posted: 01 Sep 2026 Views: 7,626
Location: Bristol (Abbey Wood), London, Portsmouth, Faslane  |  Pay Scale: £38,000 - £62,500 / annum + Technical Specialist Allowance
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Ministry of Defence (MoD) Defence Equipment, Engineering & Cyber Security Officers Notice

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Important Dates
  • Notification Issued: 25/08/2026
  • Registration Commences: 01/09/2026
  • Last Date for Online Application: 28/10/2026
  • Technical Assessment & Interview: November - December 2026
  • Expected Induction: Early 2027
Application Fee Details
  • All Applicants: Free / £0.00
Age Limit & Eligibility Criteria
  • Minimum Age: 18 Years
  • Maximum Age: 58 Years
  • Nationality: UK Nationals or Dual National with UK Passport eligible for Security Clearance.
Essential Educational Qualification:

B.Eng / B.Sc / M.Sc in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, Cyber Security or relevant chartered engineering qualification.

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Breakdown
Post Name Total Vacancies Eligibility / Specialization
Cyber Defence Specialist 220 Posts Degree in Cyber Security / InfoSec / CS
Naval & Marine Systems Engineer 180 Posts Degree in Marine / Mechanical Engineering
Avionics & Weapons Integration Lead 160 Posts Degree in Aerospace / Electronics Engineering
Project & Commercial Procurement Manager 260 Posts Degree in Project Management / Law / Business
Examination & Selection Process
  • 1. Online Technical Assessment & Aptitude Screening
  • 2. Panel Competency & Technical Deep-Dive Interview
  • 3. Developed Vetting (DV) & SC Security Clearance
  • 4. Final Letter of Appointment
How to Fill Online Application Form
1. Click on the 'Apply Online' button to redirect to the official MoD / Civil Service Portal.
2. Register and complete your personal dossier.
3. Upload your comprehensive CV detailing engineering credentials.
4. Complete the Behaviours and Technical Competency statements.
5. Submit before the closing date.