Aerospace recruitment trends shaping 2026

The aerospace sector is entering a period of significant transformation driven by increased defence investment, the growth of autonomous systems, AI integration, large-scale modernisation programmes, expansion within the space sector and ongoing electrification and sustainability initiatives. As a result, competition for engineering and technical talent continues to intensify across the industry. For many organisations, recruitment … Read more

Why aerospace businesses are struggling to secure senior systems engineers

Systems engineering has become one of aerospace’s biggest talent bottlenecks As aerospace systems become increasingly complex, the demand for experienced systems engineers continues to rise. Modern aerospace programmes rely on systems engineers to manage integration across software, electronics, hardware, manufacturing and operational requirements. They play a critical role in ensuring complex systems function safely, efficiently … Read more

The growing challenge of hiring embedded software engineers in aerospace

Aerospace is becoming a software industry Modern aerospace systems are increasingly defined by software. From avionics and flight controls to radar, navigation and autonomous systems, embedded software now sits at the centre of aerospace innovation. As aircraft become smarter, more connected and increasingly autonomous, demand for embedded software engineers has accelerated rapidly across both commercial … Read more