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Location: This role covers a region across Oxford, Andover, Salisbury and Yeovil but we would consider applicants nationwide. We are looking for a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), 33kV to lead and manage the tree cutting electrical provision team within Ground Control’s operational area with SSE. As the lead, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering their own tree cutting related power outages, as well as being the lead on all other tree cutting outages carried out by a small team of subcontractor SAP’s. What you’ll do: The successful candidate will ensure work is completed to the highest possible standards in terms of safety, environment, quality, operational excellence and always drive to provide the best value to Ground Control and its Clients. This role is based on up to 33kV work. Key Responsibilities: • Efficient and comprehensive planning and delivery of all individual as well as team assigned tree cutting power outages., • Apply/Remove/Oversee the application of earths, back feeds and generation when required., • Support and drive the delivery of the overall tree cutting power outage programme., • Lead and manage the electrical provision team to ensure that all programmes of work are delivered to time and budget and in line with contractual commitments to time, cost and quality., • Assist in the management of budgets relating to the electrical provision. What you’ll get: We offer a long-term, stable programme of work across multiple counties with the flexibility to work from home for planning and admin. You’ll have the opportunity to lead, shape, and grow your own electrical provision team as well as gaining real autonomy and impact. What we’re looking for: • Senior Authorised Person with Field Control as defined by the SSE or any other DNO approval. SSE approval is highly preferable however we can consider a training package to achieve SSE approval over 3 months if your current approval is from a different DNO., • Educated to HNC level qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience., • A broad understanding of UK Power Networks electrical shutdown provision processes, rules and regulations or any other DNO, • Ability to identify problems, understand key issues and investigate alternatives., • Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

INITION has developed a patented technology that changes how battery electrodes are made. You will take our proprietary production system through its next critical engineering phase-solving complex technical challenges and scaling it to full commercial readiness. This is not a role where you inherit someone else's roadmap. You will own it. You will define the engineering programme, solve the hard problems, and build the team around you. You will be the founding Head of Mechanical Engineering for a capability that does not yet exist anywhere in the world at commercial scale. The Role This is a builder-leader role for a senior engineer who has developed separate production systems to their full potential and integrated them into a single, functional production machine. You will maintain a full vision of the system architecture while developing each subsystem - technically authoritative, hands-on where it counts, and simultaneously founding the engineering team that takes the technology to full commercial readiness. Key Responsibilities • Take full technical ownership of delivering INITION's first pilot proprietary 3D electrode production system, • Take technical ownership of INITION's separate production systems, improving each to the level required and integrating them into a single, functional prototype electrode production machine, • Define and drive the engineering roadmap from current development stage through to a robust, commercially viable production system, • Apply rigorous engineering discipline across mechanical design, process control, automation, and systems integration Building the Engineering Team, Founding Responsibility • Define INITION's production engineering function from the ground up: structure, roles, tools, standards, and culture with the founders, • Recruit and onboard hands-on engineers capable of working at the frontier of a novel production technology, • Establish the engineering processes and documentation practices that will scale with the company through each commercialisation phase, • Be the kind of technical leader that exceptional engineers want to follow - credible, hands-on, and invested in their growth Materials & Process Integration • Work at the interface of mechanical engineering and materials science - understanding how production process decisions affect electrode structure and performance, • Collaborate with the electrochemistry team to ensure the production system consistently delivers against performance targets, • Ensure machine development and materials science advance in lockstep IP & Technical Governance • Protect and strengthen INITION's patent position throughout the engineering development process — the production system is the IP, • Work with IP counsel to ensure all engineering decisions reinforce the company's proprietary position, • Maintain rigorous technical documentation to support investor due diligence and future commercial discussions What We're Looking For Essential • 10 years of experience demonstrable to take this position., • Proven track record of improving separate production systems and integrating them into a single, functional special purpose machine - you have done both the subsystem development and the whole-system integration work, • Strong engineering foundation across machine design, process control, automation, and systems integration, • Experience building or leading an engineering team, ideally in a startup, scale-up, or advanced manufacturing environment, • Hands-on and technically authoritative Sufficient understanding of materials processing to work at the interface of machine development, performance and production output, • Rigorous approach to engineering documentation, IP, and technical governance You May Come From We are not looking for a specific industry background. The right candidate may come from: • Semiconductor or electronics manufacturing, • Paper / packaging manufacturing, • Plastic extrusion / membrane production systems, • Medical devices or precision instruments, • Aerospace components or advanced materials, • Printed electronics or advanced coatings, • Fuel cells or electrochemical systems, • Precision optics, photonics, or micro-fabrication, • Any precision manufacturing environment where process consistency and structured production are critical Highly Desirable • Background in battery, fuel cell, or electrochemical manufacturing equipment, • Experience with precision coating, structured deposition, extrusion, or roll-to-roll processing, • Prior Head of Engineering, Chief Engineer, or equivalent founding engineering leadership in a deep-tech startup or scale-up, • Experience with defence or subsea qualification requirements for production systems, • Experience designing and building special purpose machinery based on novel technology Compensation & EquityBase Salary £85,000 – £95,000, reflecting the pre-Series A stage, the package is designed to compensate through equity and a contractual step-up on funding. Salary Step-Up Contractual commitment to a salary review on Series A close, targeting £120,000 – £140,000. We don't work with hiring companies, if any send a CV it will be considered free of charge

Senior Authorised Person, 11 - 33kV –SSe. Senior Authorised Person with Field Control as defined by the SSE or any other DNO approval. Optional video: You’ll have the chance to submit a short video to showcase your skills and personality—this is completely optional.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Systems Engineer to join a fast-growing organisation at the forefront of space technology and mission operations. In this role, you’ll be involved in the full lifecycle of ground segment development, from conceptual design through to maintenance and operational support. You’ll play a key role in developing the infrastructure and software on the ground that enable safe and reliable space missions. Working closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams, this position offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge space missions and participate directly in control centre activities. It’s a fantastic opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovation and sustainability in space are core values. Key Responsibilities Lead or support the development of ground systems including Mission Control, Mission Planning, and Ground Station Interface Systems. Derive and manage system requirements across the ground segment and its components. Act as Product Owner or Technical Officer with external suppliers and support internal development teams during system design and integration. Collaborate closely with Mission, Systems, and Operations teams to ensure technical alignment across disciplines. Follow Agile (SCRUM) methodologies to implement requirements and maintain project schedules. Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including requirements, verification plans, test procedures, and reports. Conduct verification and validation activities, including system tests and simulation campaigns. Support the Operations team during mission activities and assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of ground systems. Essential Skills Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum 3 years’ experience in ground systems engineering. Solid understanding of ground segment components and their interactions. Knowledge of space mission design and development processes. Experience in requirements engineering. Desirable Skills Experience with Mission Control Systems (e.g., SCOS-2000). Knowledge of Automation Systems, Mission Planning, or Ground Station Communications. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Familiarity with C++ and/or Java, Linux systems, and shell scripting. What’s on Offer Flexible and hybrid working options 9/75 work pattern (optional) 25 days’ holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays Private healthcare and life insurance Relocation and visa sponsorship (where applicable) State-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities Supportive, international team culture and regular social events TT

Lead C# Software Engineer Abingdon, Oxfordshire - Commutable from Oxford, Didcot, Reading and Swindon £60,000 - £65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent Benefits Excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a market leading, global business where you will play a key role in the development of advanced automated systems while leading a small, highly skilled software team. Do you have experience developing software in C# and WPF? Do you have experience working with machine control systems, motion systems, or industrial automation? This innovative and growing engineering company specialise in the development of advanced systems used across a variety of high-tech industries. Known for their technical expertise and engineering excellence, the company are expanding their engineering team and now require a Lead Software Engineer to support ongoing growth. In this role, you will take ownership of the software elements of engineering projects, leading the development of control software that integrates motion and vision systems. You will also be responsible for being the lead in a small software engineering team, allocating tasks, maintaining coding standards and supporting the commissioning of turnkey systems. The role would suit an experienced software engineer with strong C# development experience and ideally knowledge of industrial automation, looking to step into or continue within a technical lead position. The Role; Develop software from the ground up using C# / WPF Integrate software with motion, vision and laser systems Support commissioning, deployment and troubleshooting of systems Manage the software repository and ensure code compliance £60,000 - £65,000 + 25 Days Holiday + Training + Progression + Excellent BenefitsThe Person; Experience developing software using C# / WPF Experience with industrial automation, machine control or vision systems Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and Git Live local or willing to commute to AbingdonReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Oliver Southward at Rise Technical Recruitment.. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing space technology organisation tackling one of the most critical challenges facing the industry today, ensuring the long-term sustainability of space operations. You’ll play a key role in developing advanced ground segment systems that support cutting-edge satellite missions. We’re looking for an experienced Ground Segment Software Team Lead to drive both the technical direction and people leadership of a high-performing engineering team. This role combines hands-on software development with system-level thinking and team management responsibility. You will lead the development of ground segment software used to operate complex space missions, contributing to system architecture, overseeing delivery, and ensuring high-quality, reliable solutions. Alongside your technical responsibilities, you’ll manage and mentor a team of engineers, supporting their growth and performance. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, validation, and maintenance of ground segment software systems Contribute to system architecture and high-level design decisions Capture and define requirements, translating them into use cases and user stories Oversee software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with requirements Support system verification, validation, and integration activities Contribute to mission system testing and simulation campaigns Collaborate with operations teams to troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance Manage project work packages, timelines, and delivery milestones Lead and develop a team of software engineers, including performance reviews and day-to-day support Essential Skills & Experience Degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related engineering discipline Proven experience across the full software development lifecycle (requirements through to maintenance) Strong background in satellite ground segment or mission control systems Experience designing and developing complex software systems for space or similar domains Proficiency in Java and/or Python Experience working in Linux environments, including shell scripting Familiarity with Mission Control Systems (e.g. SCOS-2000 or similar) Understanding of software engineering best practices and project lifecycle processes Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams Knowledge of ECSS standards Familiarity with containerisation and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Desirable Experience Background in spacecraft operations or close collaboration with operations teams Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols (e.g. CCSDS, CAN, SpaceWire) What’s on Offer Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays Private healthcare and life insurance Long-term sick pay Optional compressed working pattern (9/75) Relocation support and visa sponsorship available (where applicable) Modern office and engineering facilities Collaborative, international team environment Regular social and team events About the Opportunity You’ll be joining an organisation at the forefront of next-generation space technology, working on mission-critical systems that support the future of satellite operations. This is a chance to make a tangible impact in a highly innovative and purpose-driven environment, while leading a team at the cutting edge of ground segment software engineering. TT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a pioneering space organisation working on advanced orbital missions and next-generation space technologies. In this role, you will play a key part in trajectory planning, optimisation, and mission analysis, developing innovative solutions that provide clear insight into spacecraft behaviour and interactions within complex orbital environments. You’ll work across a wide range of mission scenarios, including rendezvous, proximity operations, docking, and separation, contributing throughout the full mission lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Define and review flight dynamics requirements for complex space missions Contribute to the architecture and development of flight dynamics systems and tools Develop and maintain mathematically intensive software modules Lead activities related to space traffic management, including conjunction analysis and collision avoidance Plan, execute, and assess orbital and attitude manoeuvres Support ground segment design and operational concepts Work closely with GNC, operations, and wider engineering teams Support spacecraft operations, including real-time and critical mission phases Develop and maintain operational procedures (nominal and contingency) Investigate anomalies and contribute to root cause analysis and resolution Participate in on-call rotations and mission-critical support activities when required Key Requirements Degree in Aerospace, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or similar 5+ years’ experience in flight dynamics within the space industry Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics and mission analysis Experience with simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB or equivalent) Experience defining mission requirements and performing system analysis Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and within teams Desirable Experience Experience in flight dynamics operations and/or agile environments Programming experience (e.g. Python, C++, scripting, Linux) Exposure to Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Understanding of flight dynamics system architecture Eligibility for security clearance is advantageous What’s on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid and flexible working arrangements including 9/75 work pattern Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space missions and technologies Relocation support provided and visa sponsorship considered Collaborative, international engineering environment Modern facilities and strong focus on innovation and development This is a fantastic opportunity for a flight dynamics specialist looking to work on technically challenging missions at the forefront of the space industry, contributing to complex orbital operations and future space capabilities. TT

QA & Test Engineer - Runtime Assurance Systems Location: Oxford (on-site at HQ) Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time About the company The company is a fast‑growing start‑up building the Trust Layer for physical AI and autonomous systems - next‑generation safety‑tech designed to unlock the true benefits of AI for humanity. Its software enables assured, trustworthy deployment of both traditional deterministic autonomy and AI‑driven control methods in safety‑critical environments, initially focused on aerospace and land domains. Working culture The company is a fast‑growing start‑up with ambitious goals, and its culture reflects that. The team is motivated by building meaningful technology, solving hard problems and moving quickly together, embracing collaboration and change as part of start‑up life. Individuals thrive here if they enjoy taking ownership, wearing multiple hats and learning quickly, and are comfortable going beyond core hours when work demands it - not because it is expected every day, but because seeing progress matters. The organisation looks for people who want to be part of something being built from the ground up and who bring commitment, curiosity and teamwork to everything they do. The role The business is seeking an exceptional QA & Test Engineer to join the engineering team building cutting‑edge runtime assurance systems for AI and robotics applications. The role holder will play a vital part in developing and assuring safety‑critical embedded software components that underpin the safe and reliable operation of the company's solutions. Reporting to the CTO, the QA & Test Engineer will lead the design, development and execution of test and verification activities for the runtime assurance platform across multiple hardware architectures and real‑time operating systems. The position combines hands‑on technical work with significant influence over QA processes, tooling and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities Lead the design, development and implementation of embedded software for the runtime assurance platform across various hardware architectures and real‑time operating systems. Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and best practices for safety‑critical software development, such as DO‑178C, ISO 26262 and IEC 61508. Manage build configuration and CI/CD pipelines, using services such as Jenkins, CloudBuild or AWS CodePipeline. Develop and maintain Software‑in‑the‑Loop and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop test environments, including automated deployment across multiple platforms. Integrate performance testing techniques across multiple types of simulation (e.g. Gazebo, rosbag‑based workflows). Collaborate with hardware engineers, systems architects and AI/ML specialists to integrate embedded software and test frameworks into the overall system. Participate in code reviews, performance optimisation and comprehensive testing (unit, integration and system level) to maintain high quality standards. Develop, implement and execute test strategies and verification activities for safety‑critical software, including static and dynamic code analysis using tools such as Rapita RVS, LDRA, VectorCAST or Polyspace. Define and maintain test cases, procedures and automation frameworks to ensure consistency and repeatability. Support compliance with safety standards (e.g. DO‑178C, ISO 26262, IEC 61508, DEF STAN 00‑55) through rigorous testing and documentation. Lead defect reporting, tracking and resolution through structured QA processes, and prepare and present test results, coverage metrics and assurance evidence for internal and external reviews. Contribute to continuous improvement of verification and validation processes, tools and best practices. Candidate profile Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, with a strong focus on embedded systems QA and software development and/or testing. Hands‑on experience in embedded software testing and QA, with a proven track record in delivering safety‑critical systems. Solid understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile, Continuous Integration and Test‑Driven Development. Experience with one or more CI/CD pipeline services (e.g. Jenkins, CloudBuild, AWS CodePipeline). Experience with infrastructure and automation techniques (e.g. bash, Python) and source control tools such as Git. Experience with at least one automated test framework (e.g. pytest, GoogleTest/gtest). Experience developing and executing test strategies and verification activities for safety‑critical software, including static and dynamic analysis. Strong problem‑solving, analytical and debugging skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams. Rewards and benefits Competitive compensation package, dependent on experience. Salary sacrifice pension scheme with a 5% matched company contribution. Generous holiday allowance. EV car scheme and cycle‑to‑work scheme. Additional benefits to be introduced as the company grows. Candidates will have the opportunity to join a team that is enabling a future in which AI is not only intelligent but also assured, safe and trustworthy. 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A leading space technology firm is seeking a Ground Segment Systems Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire. The role involves leading the development of essential ground systems, collaborating with various teams in an innovative environment, and applying your engineering expertise.

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Ground Segment Systems Engineer in the United Kingdom to lead the development of mission-critical ground systems. Candidates should hold a BSc in Computer Science or a related field and have extensive experience in satellite ground systems engineerin

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Ground Control is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for tree cutting electrical provision in Oxford and surrounding areas. Candidates should hold an HNC in Electrical Engineering and possess field control approval, preferably from SSE.

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A leading infrastructure company in Chippenham is seeking a Site Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and deliver projects on time.Essential qualifications include a CSCS card, safety mind

Ground Control is seeking a Senior Authorised Person (SAP), 11 - 33kV, to manage the tree cutting electrical provision team across a region including Oxford and Andover.