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Embedded Software Engineer (C++ / Linux).Bristol (2/3 Days Per Week On-Site) .Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) .Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.We are looking for a skilled

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: • Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed., • Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle., • Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs., • Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability., • Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions., • Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing., • Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration., • Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance., • Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement., • Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making., • Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject., • 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C., • A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis., • A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability., • Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks., • A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction., • Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools., • A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle., • Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers., • Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS)., • A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship., • Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience., • Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging., • Technical leadership through influence – able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices., • Practical, proactive mindset – comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team., • Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you’ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments • We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday., • Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Lead Developer - Remote UK - £70,000-£80,000 DOE We're working with an organisation that is building a new platform and is looking for a Lead Developer to take technical ownership from day one. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior full-stack engineer who thrives in a structured, enterprise-grade environment and enjoys staying hands-on while defining architecture, setting engineering standards, and driving secure delivery practices within a "fail fast" product mindset. The Opportunity You'll lead engineering on the first product within a wider cloud transformation strategy. The platform consists of a .NET MAUI mobile application (iOS & Android), an Angular 21 web application, and Azure-hosted backend services built using modern Microsoft technologies. Reporting to the Product Owner, you'll play a pivotal role in defining architectural standards, implementing robust DevOps practices, and ensuring security, performance, and maintainability are embedded from the outset. This role blends hands-on development, architectural leadership, and close collaboration with Product, UX (Figma), and QA teams. The expectation is high-quality, production-ready code with strong test coverage and fully automated deployments. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for: • Writing secure, production-grade, well-tested code across backend, frontend, and mobile, • Taking architectural ownership of APIs, mobile offline patterns, and Azure infrastructure, • Designing and building RESTful services using modern .NET and clean architecture principles, • Leading Infrastructure as Code implementation using Bicep, • Driving CI/CD maturity (Bitbucket preferred) with strict SDK and dependency version control, • Ensuring OWASP-aligned secure coding practices and GDPR compliance, • Collaborating with QA to support automated and manual test strategies, • .NET 10 / ASP.NET Core Web API, • Entity Framework Core with Azure SQL, • .NET MAUI (offline-first mobile design), • Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, Key Vault, Application Insights), • Azure Entra ID authentication & RBAC, • Angular 21, • TypeScript (strict mode), • DevExpress DevExtreme (v25), • NUnit, Vitest, and Playwright What They're Looking For • 7+ years' commercial software development experience, • Minimum 3 years working within fast-paced, "fail-fast" delivery environments, • At least 2 years in a leadership position, • Strong expertise in modern .NET and API design, • Proven Angular experience (v15+), • Hands-on Azure architecture and deployment experience, • Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred), • Experience integrating Azure Entra ID authentication, • Strong understanding of CI/CD and enterprise DevOps practices, • Security-first mindset with knowledge of OWASP Top 10, • Experience building high-performance, enterprise-grade systemsSalary & Benefits, • £70,000-£80,000 (DOE), • Remote working, • Opportunity to define technical standards from the ground up, • High-autonomy role within a senior engineering environment If you're open to a confidential discussion, apply now and I'll be in touch. Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.

MERITUS are recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to support RTOS projects in the defence industry from our client's site in Bristol on an initial 6 month contract.EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £68 PER HOUR - BRISTOL, ONSITE - 6 MONTHS (+LIKELY EXTENSION) - UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE

Firmware Engineer Salary: £50,000.00 to £60,000.00 Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Firmware Engineer, you will: • Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#., • Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control our firmware subsystems., • Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating on our strategy for highly reliable, mission-critical hardware and firmware., • Validation and debugging: Implementing and improving our device test plans, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software., • Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues., • Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux., • Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject., • 4+ years of experience in software development in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust., • 4+ years of experience in embedded software development in C., • Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis., • Strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability., • Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks., • An understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction., • Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools., • A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle., • Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers., • Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS)., • A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship., • Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience., • Ability to read electronics schematics., • A collaborative and supportive team player – contributing actively to shared goals and supporting colleagues across disciplines. At Smartbox, we're proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values – passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change – resonate in everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication. Our Commitment to Sustainability At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts. Our D&I Commitments At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here's how we do it: • Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday., • Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us. Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.

Job Title: Firmware EngineerLocation: Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week)Salary: Up to £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (dependent on experience)Overview: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Firmware Engineer to join an engineering team of 40+ who are going to be developing the next generation of product, which will be deployed across the globe. In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of high-performance embedded software and firmware for next-generation products, while also maintaining and enhancing existing systems.Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C, • Support new product development and continuous improvement of existing solutions, • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, • Debug and troubleshoot embedded hardware and software issuesSkills & Experience Required, • Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with embedded systems, • Strong proficiency in Embedded C for bare-metal firmware development, • Experience with communication interfaces and protocols such as SPI, RS-485, and CAN, • Hands-on debugging experience using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and multimeters, • Familiarity with source control systems such as GitBenefits Package, • Competitive pension scheme (up to 7% employer match), • Discretionary annual bonus (typically around 10%), • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, • Private medical healthcare, • Hybrid working and flexitime, • Annual wellness checks, • 25% discount on gym memberships, • Retail vouchers, • Mental health support services, • Regular social activities If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.Visa Sponsorship not available for this role

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x.Embedded ADA Software Engineer.The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis.ADA, Background in safety critical software.Linux, Doors, Dimensions, UML, Mascot etc.Months i

Plessey has a long history of innovation. Founded in 1956, we have evolved from one of Europe’s earliest semiconductor pioneers into the world’s most advanced microLED specialist. Over the decades, Plessey has built a first class, fully integrated platform designing, manufacturing, and engineering next-generation display technologies entirely in-house. This end-to-end capability, combined with our strong IP portfolio, uniquely positions us to lead the scaling of MicroLED’s from lab innovation to high-volume production. Our future is even brighter. We believe MicroLED’s will define the next era of technology—powering ultra-efficient AR/VR displays, driving optical processors that make AI faster and more sustainable, and enabling devices yet to be imagined. With our unique expertise and talented team, we are positioned to lead this transformation. It’s an exciting time to join us: Plessey has recently been acquired by Haylo Labs, accelerating our growth and opening new opportunities. Our Values • Lead, • Grow, • Trust Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role We are seeking a senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Product Development team and contribute to embedded firmware development and hardware–software integration. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Principal Engineer and Senior Hardware Engineer to translate system architecture into reliable embedded implementations across prototypes, demos, and product platforms. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++., • Develop and maintain low-level drivers and application firmware., • Support bootloader development and firmware update functionality., • Implement firmware robustness, error handling, and recovery paths., • Support firmware bring-up on new hardware., • Debug hardware/firmware issues involving power, clocks, interfaces, and timing., • Work with schematics, PCBs, and lab equipment during development and debugging., • Support validation and test readiness of embedded systems., • Translate architectural intent into working embedded implementations., • Take ownership of defined subsystems with appropriate guidance., • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer., • Support integration with test environments and higher-level software systems. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Background in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline., • Experience in embedded software development (C/C++)., • Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. STM32 or similar)., • Experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS-based systems., • Comfortable reading schematics and understanding hardware design., • Experience with board bring-up and low-level debugging., • Experience using SWD/JTAG, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes., • Understanding of common interfaces (USB, SPI, I²C/I3C, UART). Advantage • USB device development experience., • Familiarity with embedded Linux or Zephyr., • Experience supporting prototype, demo, or pre-production systems.

Bristol (Hybrid – 3 days on-site per week).Up to £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (dependent on experience).An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Firmware Engineer to join an engineering team of 40+ who are going to be developing the next generation of product, which will be deployed across the glob

Senior Embedded Engineer with a good appreciation for hardware now needed in Bristol . Super role with an award winning company with a history of innovation, designing and manufacturing products that make use of the latest technology. The Senior Embedded Engineer will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements capture, design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Ideal Senior Embedded Engineers should have 5 yrs plus Embedded C/Assembler/Python expertise with knowledge microcontrollers and DSP, communication protocol, version control (GIT), RTOS and baremetal expertise etc. Applicants should ideally also have a good understanding of electronics. Working closely with cross functional teams you need to be a good communicator, committed, detail orientated reliable and motivated. This role will suit someone looking for a long term opportunity. Super company offering great salary to £65k plus benefits, flexi working, visa support Please send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Resources.

Senior Software /Systems Engineer with Security expertise is now needed in Bristol. I am a seeking an experienced Senior level Software / Systems Engineer with strong academics and experience developing complex software products in the Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors. You will ideally have a strong background in embedded software or systems and experience of software security with knowledge of industry security standards, and best practices. This role will offer you the opportunity to step up and use your expertise to offer support across a range of projects. The primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle. You will be providing technical expertise to software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Applicants need strong communication, collaboration, problem solving skills with an interest in emerging technologies, and the challenges that face the security community. Great salary to £74k, super package, bonus, hybrid flexi working. Due to the nature of the work applicants need to be British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Resources

New opportunity in Bristol for an Embedded Linux Software Engineer to join a small well established team in Bristol developing exciting software. I am seeking a skilled Embedded Linux Software Engineer with good academics and proven expertise. Salary £60k to £75k plus benefits, flexi working and visa support The ideal Embedded Linux Software Engineer will have at least 3 yrs of embedded C development experience and some embedded linux kernel configuration and development experience. Anyone with low-level driver development or video /machine learning application development would be of interest. Responsibilities include developing or modifying Linux drivers for the embedded platforms and developing Linux video and machine learning applications. Great salary, hybrid working and visa support available. Get in touch with Emma Windows at IC Resources.

Embedded Software Engineer (ADA) 12 month contract Based in Bristol Offering £68ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience in ADA? Do you have experience across the entire software engineering lifecycle? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Embedded Software Engineer (ADA), you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: • Working across the entire software engineering lifecycle, • Discussing requirement changes with the systems team, • Involved with the qualification and software releases Your skillset may include: • Experience with ADA, • Background in Safety Critical Software, • Coding, process, and documentation, • Formal design methods and tools - Doors, Dimensions, Rhapsody, UML, SysML, Masoct, etc..., • Experience developing Linux and networking applications If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Senior FPGA Engineer - VHDL / DSP We are working with an innovative and fast-growing engineering company in Bristol that is a leader in Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) and Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing (DFOS). Their technology is deployed across a wide range of industries including construction, defence, oil and gas pipelines, border surveillance, subsea cable monitoring and industrial environments. Their work sits at the intersection of hardware, signal processing and real-time systems, supporting applications where precision, reliability and performance are critical. They are now looking to hire a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their highly specialised team. You will join a close-knit FPGA team, playing a key role in the development of high-performance systems involving real-time data processing and complex signal environments. With a senior contractor approaching retirement, this role offers a clear pathway into team leadership, giving you the opportunity to shape both technical direction and team growth. Responsibilities: • Design and develop FPGA solutions using VHDL on AMD Xilinx platforms (Vivado), • Work on advanced DSP-focused applications in RF and sensing systems, • Develop and optimise systems using Xilinx RFSoC and Software Defined Radio technologies, • Interface with on-chip ARM cores and external DDR memory, • Contribute to system-level architecture across hardware and embedded software, • Support multi-clock system design and GPS synchronisation, • Take ownership of technical challenges and proactively drive solutions What they're looking for: • 5+ years of FPGA development experience, • Strong VHDL expertise on AMD Xilinx platforms, • Experience with Xilinx RFSoC and or Software Defined Radio, • Solid background in DSP, • Experience working with ARM cores and external DDR, • Good understanding of wider system architecture, • Experience with multi-clock designs and synchronisation techniques, • Ambitious, proactive and comfortable taking ownership, • Clear leadership potential What's in it for you? • A clear route into a leadership position, • The opportunity to influence and grow a critical engineering function, • Work on cutting-edge RF and sensing technology with real-world impact, • Exposure to multiple high-value industries and applications, • Highly technical, collaborative environment In accordance with local employment laws, applicants must have current, valid authorisation to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this role. Applications from individuals without existing work authorisation for the UK cannot be considered. If this sounds interesting and you'd like to learn more, click the link below to apply or email me with a copy of your CV on By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice (___)

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine).Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarte

I am seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing company specialising in Computer Vision / Machine Learning / AI Technologies. Salary to £75k plus benefits Suitable Senior Embedded Software Engineers will have 3yrs - 15 yrs expertise developing low level applications with strong embedded C/C++, python, RTOS, linux programming skills. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will be focussed on developing a next generation virtual reality system. Tasks will include developing drivers and infrastructure on embedded platforms for ARM microcontrollers. Developing on pre-emptive multithreaded RTOS or embedded linux to meet real time constraints. You should have the ability to move projects forward, learn and work effectively in unfamiliar areas and work well under pressure. Super opportunity to get involved with some great technology. Competitive salary, hybrid working, flexi time and visa support. Send your CV to Emma Windows at IC Resources.

Contract Electronics Engineer – Up to £65 ph – Bristol (but flexibility on location) – Outside IR35 – 6 month contract Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer in the Aerospace sector. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their technical capability and as such are looking for a Principal Electronics R&D Engineer to join them on a contract basis ASAP. The role will be to join a cutting-edge Research & Development team, where you will be supporting and taking the lead on projects that have a significant commercial and technical importance. This is a full-time position is based in Bristol, UK office, where you will join a small team of R&D engineers working on new technology developments. Your role will be crucial in the business as you will be directly responsible for developing low-power electronics designs to support our novel technology developments. You will play a key part in the development of novel technologies and system solutions, covering concept to prototype, as well as attend and leading regular team meetings to review progress against project goals and budgets. Contract Electronics Engineer - Role description: Develop electronics designs for sensors and other equipment of an aircraft. Develop and test prototypes of electronic circuits. Analyse circuit designs for compliance against relevant industrial and aerospace standards. Work with mechanical and software engineers to integrate electronics and circuit designs with other components and the wider system. Work with suppliers to integrate electronics designs into their equipment. Work with customers to integrate equipment into test rigs. Contract Electronics Engineer - Required background and experience: Degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering is preferred, but Aerospace Engineering, or other relevant technical or scientific subject would be considered. Between 5 and 10 years’ experience in design of electronics for aerospace applications Detailed knowledge of ATEX and related regulations, including BS EN IEC 60079, AC 25.981-1D. Programming of embedded microprocessors. Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and conduct investigations. Proficiency in technical report writing and presentations. Contract Electronics Engineer - Desirable experience: Previous experience with sensor design and sensor networks. Knowledge of specific Aerospace standards, ARP4754, ARP4761 and ARINC611. Experience of a wide range of testing, ranging from bench and lab tests, through to large scale ground and flight testing. Want to know more? Click apply now!

AYES is looking for a Software Engineer AYES, an international engineering and technology consultancy founded in Italy, is continuing its growth and expanding its UK team. We are looking for a Software Engineer experienced in SW development, embedded systems, and software engineering for complex technical projects. ⚡ Your profile • University degree (BSc or MSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field., • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in software development, with a strong focus on C++ and embedded systems., • Experience developing software for real-time or safety-critical systems., • Familiarity with software architecture, testing, debugging, and version control tools., • Availability to work in the South of the UK. 🌍 About AYES We are an international consultancy specialised in the Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Energy, Naval and Defence sectors. Our team combines experience, innovation, and a global vision to deliver high-value engineering solutions for international projects. 🚀 What we offer • The opportunity to join a company in the midst of international growth., • A dynamic, collaborative environment focused on professional development., • High-impact projects across Europe and the United States., • Real opportunities for career growth and advancement. If you are passionate about software engineering, enjoy developing complex systems, and want to grow in a global and innovative environment… SAY YES AND GROW WITH AYES!

Location • Remote, but requirement to meet up once a month for in-person collaboration day, • UK based About Akixi Akixi is a fast-growing SaaS analytics company delivering real-time and historical insights for cloud-based communication platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Cisco BroadWorks, and Webex Calling. Our analytics help businesses enhance customer experience, optimize productivity, and drive performance across voice and collaboration channels. Job Summary We are seeking a Senior Platform Engineer with a deep understanding of AWS cloud infrastructure, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tooling such as Terraform, and configuration management using Ansible. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, passionate about Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, and thrive in collaborative environments. You will play a pivotal role in automating infrastructure, improving reliability and scalability, and ensuring smooth CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments. You'll work closely with software engineering, and security teams to drive platform excellence. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and manage scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure on AWS using Terraform (modularized, reusable components)., • Implement configuration management solutions using Ansible, including playbook development, inventory structuring, and role-based automation., • Manage secrets securely using services such as AWS Secrets Manager or HashiCorp Vault., • Implement robust monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog)., • Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and resilience improvements., • Maintain and evolve CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, or Jenkins., • Automate deployments for container-based workloads on ECS (Fargate), or Lambda, and manage supporting infrastructure., • Collaborate with development teams to optimize build/deploy cycles and reduce lead time for changes., • Ensure security best practices are embedded into infrastructure provisioning and pipeline execution., • Support compliance and auditing by implementing guardrails and controls as code (e.g., AWS Config, SCPs, IAM policy management)., • Some OOH work is required to maintain the production systems and also will be part of OOH critical ticket rota. Required Skills & Experience • 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering roles., • Expertise in AWS core services: EC2, IAM, VPC, ECS/Fargate, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda., • Strong proficiency in Terraform (HCL) – including workspaces, modules, and Terraform Cloud or similar., • Ansible experience – developing roles, dynamic inventories, managing remote configurations., • Strong scripting knowledge (Bash, Python, or Go)., • Experience with container orchestration and deployment (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes)., • Proficient with GitOps or IaC-based workflows., • Familiarity with Google SRE practices, particularly around reliability, observability, and operational excellence., • Understanding of systems reliability metrics and associated tooling Soft Skills & Behaviours • Self-driven with a bias toward action and ownership., • Excellent communicator, able to collaborate across disciplines and levels of technical understanding., • Experience working as part of a cross-functional team., • Comfortable working in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban).

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us ___. The Role: This role will be a part of our Saab Seaeye business in Fareham. In this role you will take responsibility for the full-lifecycle design and development of bespoke power conversion and transmission solutions in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. As Lead Engineer you will act as Technical Authority for concurrent power projects: from in-house designs to outsourced specification and management. Key Responsibilities: The role seeks an engineer with excellent knowledge of power architectures, transmission, conversion and distribution, whilst having an appreciation for the real-world subtleties involved in creating robust and reliable power systems. You may be working on anything from large-scale power conversion products, efficient cabled transmission designs all the way through to motor drives and low voltage converters. Our voltages range from 24V to 5000V with powers from 500W to 250kW. You will be responsible for the successful design, implementation and delivery into our products. This may include technically leading small multi-disciplinary teams and therefore the candidate must show an aptitude for directing and coordinating project activities and have strong communication/interpersonal skills. A product-focussed mindset is essential: taking a view across the different engineering disciplines to deliver the most appropriate solution. Our products provide unique challenges in designing non-conventional solutions which can meet size, weight and efficiency demands. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: • Significant Experience in Power Electronics, • Full-lifecycle experience: from concept to tested solution, • Self-starter: taking the lead and having a proactive mindset, • Excellent theoretical knowledge backed up by proven hands-on experience, • Proven knowledge of power transmission: AC and DC, applied to multi-km cabled solutions, • Proven Knowledge of DC converter topologies: Buck/Boost/Flyback/LLC/Full-Bridge, • Proven Knowledge of AC converter techniques: single phase/multiphase, power factor correction, • Experience of power converter product design AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC inverters, • Experience working with power switching devices: MOSFET, IGBT, SiCFET, GaNFET and associated drive circuitry, • Experience working with voltages up to 5kV and multi-kW powers, • Experience in designing or specifying custom transformer and magnetic components, • Experience using modelling and simulation packages, • Experience in both digital and analogue design concepts, • Experience of filter design and implementation, • Experience designing/specifying control systems for power conversion, • Knowledge of thermal management techniques, • Knowledge of design-for-compliance, • Experience developing requirements specifications and test procedures, • High Voltage Experience up to 5kV, • Thermal modelling experience, • Motor design principles and control techniques

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role will be a part of our Saab Seaeye business in Fareham. This can be a 12 month FTC. In this role you will take responsibility for the full-lifecycle design and development of bespoke power conversion and transmission solutions in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. As Lead Engineer you will act as Technical Authority for concurrent power projects: from in-house designs to outsourced specification and management. Key Responsibilities: The role seeks an engineer with excellent knowledge of power architectures, transmission, conversion and distribution, whilst having an appreciation for the real-world subtleties involved in creating robust and reliable power systems. You may be working on anything from large-scale power conversion products, efficient cabled transmission designs all the way through to motor drives and low voltage converters. Our voltages range from 24V to 5000V with powers from 500W to 250kW. You will be responsible for the successful design, implementation and delivery into our products. This may include technically leading small multi-disciplinary teams and therefore the candidate must show an aptitude for directing and coordinating project activities and have strong communication/interpersonal skills. A product-focussed mindset is essential: taking a view across the different engineering disciplines to deliver the most appropriate solution. Our products provide unique challenges in designing non-conventional solutions which can meet size, weight and efficiency demands. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: • Significant Experience in Power Electronics, • Full-lifecycle experience: from concept to tested solution, • Self-starter: taking the lead and having a proactive mindset, • Excellent theoretical knowledge backed up by proven hands-on experience, • Proven knowledge of power transmission: AC and DC, applied to multi-km cabled solutions, • Proven Knowledge of DC converter topologies: Buck/Boost/Flyback/LLC/Full-Bridge, • Proven Knowledge of AC converter techniques: single phase/multiphase, power factor correction, • Experience of power converter product design AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC inverters, • Experience working with power switching devices: MOSFET, IGBT, SiCFET, GaNFET and associated drive circuitry, • Experience working with voltages up to 5kV and multi-kW powers, • Experience in designing or specifying custom transformer and magnetic components, • Experience using modelling and simulation packages, • Experience in both digital and analogue design concepts, • Experience of filter design and implementation, • Experience designing/specifying control systems for power conversion, • Knowledge of thermal management techniques, • Knowledge of design-for-compliance, • Experience developing requirements specifications and test procedures, • High Voltage Experience up to 5kV, • Thermal modelling experience, • Motor design principles and control techniques

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