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Contract Hardware Engineer (PCB/Board Level Design & IC Validation) Role Overview We are seeking a contract Hardware Engineer (PCB/board level design) to support hardware development and IC validation activities for our client. The role spans PCB design and hardware platform development, together with IC bring up, validation, and characterisation, as well as customer facing technical support. You wi... ZIPC1_UKTJ

RF Design Consultant | Outside IR35 | £60-70p/h My client requires an experienced RF Design Engineer to provide expert-level hardware development and integration support for our next generation of high-reliability wireless terminals. The consultant will be responsible for the end-to-end design, simulation, and hardware-level optimisation of critical RF subsystems. Scope of Work & Deliverables: • Comple... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Simulation & Modelling Engineer - Cambridge - Cutting-Edge Technology Projects I'm supporting a growing engineering team in Cambridge who are looking to bring in an experienced Simulation & Modelling Engineer to work on a range of technically challenging, concept-driven projects. This is a role for someone who enjoys diving into complex systems, understanding how they behave, and turning that insight into robust models that guide real-world engineering decisions. You'll be working closely with multidisciplinary teams made up of physicists, engineers, mathematicians and designers, contributing to early-stage ideas, shaping system behaviour, and helping to turn concepts into functioning prototypes. The work is fast-paced, varied, and ideal for someone who thrives on solving difficult problems with a mix of analytical thinking and hands-on engineering. The position centres around building and refining mathematical models using MATLAB and Simulink, analysing system interactions, and supporting the development of new technologies. You'll draw on your background in physics, electronics, mathematics or a related discipline, and you'll bring industry experience that allows you to approach challenges with both rigour and creativity. Experience within defence is helpful but absolutely not essential - strong fundamentals and curiosity matter more. You'll be involved in model-based systems engineering, developing physics-driven models, shaping system architectures, and contributing to test environments and code reviews. Any exposure to hardware-in-the-loop, DSP, radar signal processing or embedded code generation would be a welcome bonus, but the team is open-minded and supportive of people who want to broaden their skillset. The organisation is continuing to scale, offering a genuinely collaborative environment with modern labs, a flat structure, and the freedom to contribute ideas from day one. You'll be surrounded by people who enjoy pushing boundaries, sharing knowledge, and working on technology that has real-world impact. Strong benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture built around trust and autonomy are all part of the package. Due to the nature of the work, you will need to be eligible for UK security clearance. If this sounds like the kind of challenge you've been looking for, apply now or risk missing out. To discuss the position in more detail, you can contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on . You can also submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to talk through next steps.

Our client, a global organisation is currently recruiting for a Electronics Engineering Manager to join the team. This is a full time, permanent position. Key duties will include but are not limited to: • Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of electronics engineers, • Taking responsibility for hardware design strategy and execution, • Driving the delivery of electronic systems across the full product lifecycle., • Ensuring designs are optimised for manufacturability, cost, and scalability., • Coordinating activities across engineering disciplines to achieve project goals., • Establishing best practices, tools, and processes for design and development., • Overseeing technical reviews, validation, and verification activities., • Managing requirements definition and ensuring traceability throughout development., • Supporting compliance with regulatory, safety, and EMC standards, • Working closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to maintain quality and continuity., • Support senior stakeholders within the business., • Degree-qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline., • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, project-driven environments, • Demonstrated experience leading electronics or hardware design teams., • Strong understanding of both analogue and digital circuit design., • Track record of delivering complex products into production environments., • Experience with embedded systems, including FPGA or processor-based designs., • Knowledge of high-speed or mixed-signal electronics., • Familiarity with structured development processes and design reviews. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Talented Digital FPGA Engineer who also has strong DSP skills will join the new FPGA team within a thriving Technical Consultancy; contributing to a range of projects including the very latest radar, communications and sensing applications. Competitive salary + Hybrid working and company Bonus Scheme. The successful FPGA Design Engineer will translate customer requirements into robust FPGA based implementations. You’ll bring proven commercial DSP experience and will ideally have worked with the Vivado toolchain, although other FPGA platforms will be considered. Working closely with hardware, software and systems engineers, your development work will primarily target Xilinx silicon; delivering high quality FPGA/DSP designs and implementations; engaging with Clients on a technical level, undertaking design reviews and bringing your own ideas to solve challenging problems. If you are a Digital FPGA Engineer with strong Signal Processing skills and are seeking a career move enabling you to broaden your technical knowledge – this dynamic company can offer you stability, daily challenges and great working environment. A competitive salary will be offered depending on experience, with Hybrid working ( normally 3 days office / 2 WFH), Company Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (+ option to purchase 5 more), Private Healthcare, Pension (employee 5% minimum / employer 10%), Life Assurance (6x salary), Permanent Health Insurance, Long Service awards, cycle to work scheme, Car Lease scheme, free refreshments and more.

Are you a FPGA Design Engineer seeking a challenging career move where you can contribute to the very latest imaging and augmented reality systems, designing and implementing FPGA based SoC systems? Hybrid working (up to 3 days per week from home) and very generous salary on offer. This award-winning Technology company seeks a well qualified FPGA Engineer with SoC design and Integration skills, RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL) and Python knowledge. In this role the successful FPGA Design Engineer will write timing constraints and where necessary modify designs to close timing; working closely with hardware, software and mechanical engineers to bring exciting new products to market. Requirements for the FPGA Design Engineer include: • Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering related discipline., • Proven commercial FPGA Design experience., • SoC design and Integration experience., • Python knowledge ideally with exposure to cocotb., • RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL)., • Writing timing constraints and ensuring these are met.

As a Building Services Maintenance Engineer at Honeywell, in Cambridge, you will be responsible for reactive repairs, servicing, maintenance, testing and commissioning of all types of mechanical and electrical building services such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other facility systems. Reporting possible future failures, disturbances and other opportunities for improvement and ensuring all systems, plant and equipment are compliant with legislation and all relevant documentation is completed as per Honeywell processes and that all works are planned with health and safety as a top priority. This is a fixed site role working at one of our client’s site 5 days a week. Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience. Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient. Key responsibilities • Perform routine inspections and maintenance of facility systems and equipment, • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other facility systems, • Ensure customer satisfaction through direct liaison with client representatives, customers and service recipients., • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies, • Relevant qualifications from an accredited institution in technical disciplines like electrical engineering, plumbing, F gas, or Building/Facilities management, • Previous work experience in servicing and maintaining Building services to include HVAC, and electrical systems, • High level of IT competency and ability to use electronic hand-held devices such as Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)/Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) devices, • Strong commitment to safety and safe working environment., • Work for a well-known brand with a continued focus on innovation and growth, • Join a dynamic team where most leaders are promoted from within We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Join us now and make an impact! #FutureShaper

Electronics Engineer - Security Clearence - Cambridge An opportunity has opened for an Electronics Engineer to join a specialist technology group based on a modern science park just outside Cambridge. The work centres on developing advanced electronic systems that contribute directly to the UK's safety and resilience. Everything here is focused on defensive innovation, and the pace of growth means you'd be stepping into an environment with strong momentum and long-term investment behind it. In this role, you'll be involved in projects that move rapidly from early ideas to working prototypes. You'll work alongside engineers, scientists and designers from a range of backgrounds, shaping concepts, testing approaches and turning complex requirements into practical solutions. The work covers the full development cycle, from initial system understanding through to design, documentation, hands-on testing and final delivery. It's varied, technically stretching and ideal for someone who enjoys solving real-world engineering challenges. The team is made up of people who are naturally curious and enjoy pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're leading a project or contributing as part of a wider group, you'll be in an environment that encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing and continuous development. It's a place where you can build a long-term career in high-end R&D. You'll bring a strong academic background and experience developing complex electronic systems. You should be comfortable working across hardware design, schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up and testing, with exposure to areas such as embedded development, FPGA work, DSP, signal processing, high-speed or RF design, or communications protocols. The exact mix is flexible - what matters most is sound engineering judgement and the ability to contribute effectively within multidisciplinary teams. The organisation offers a supportive culture, a well-equipped campus environment and a comprehensive benefits package. Relocation support is available where needed, and there's an active social side to the business, from sports groups to creative activities. Given the nature of the work, existing security clearance is ideal, though the ability to obtain clearance is essential. Interest in this role is expected to be high, so early applications are encouraged. To discuss the position in more detail, you can contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and DeepTech Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on . You can also submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch to talk through next steps.

Senior Electronics Engineer - Integrated Circuit Design Newton Colmore is working with a leading technology innovator in Cambridge, and we are looking for an experienced electronics engineer to join their research and development team. As a senior electronics engineer in this company, you will hold responsibility for the design and development of new ideas, from initial eureka moment and concept through to manufacture. You will be taking your work through the whole product life cycle. You will capture, design, develop, document, test, and deliver through to the prototype production using the company's rapid approach to design and implementation. This company design and manufacture several complex instruments and devices for the defence and security industries, including advanced communications and satellite technology, RADAR systems and diagnostics and detection technologies. This means that you will need to obtain UK security clearance to be considered for this exciting role. You will be bringing with you a passion for electronics and solving problems, coupled with strong academics. To be successful in this role you will also need experience of toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus and a HDL language such as VHDL or SystemVerilog, and experience in running simulations and testbenches and performing hardware-level debugging. The company are offering tailored packages for the right engineer, which includes a performance bonus, free lunches, and market leading pension plan. They can also offer you career progression and foster an environment that encourages collaboration, learning and self-development. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity than go ahead and make an application and a member of our team will be in touch to talk through the role further.

We are working with a leading telecommunications company based in Cambridge who are looking for a Service Lead to join their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position, 5 days onsite. • Key responsibilities will include:Proactively managing technical service delivery, working with customers, partners, and internal teams, • Leading service review activities, including improvement planning and performance reporting, • Supporting delivery against agreed SLAs, • Leading initiatives for the ongoing improvements of customer service frameworks, • Supporting the operations team to develop SaaS based service modules for the product portfolio, • Ensuring successful service onboarding, • Working in partnership with customers and internal teams to understand technical implementations, • The successful candidate will have:Experience in a technical service delivery role working in a product development organisation, • Experience in technical service delivery in a B2B environment, • Methodical approach to problem solving, • Experience working for a SaaS-based company, • Experience working within software/hardware product development lifecycle, • Ability to build strong relationships with customers and colleagues, • Ability to meet tight deadlines, • Excellent communication skills We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this position or that the position has been filled.

JobTitle: Junior Electronic Design EngineerLocation: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week)Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.Role Overview:Zenovo are looking for an Junior Electronic Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer electronics.An ideal candidate will have at least 1-Year of Experience outside of University however we are happy to consider candidates who have done a Sandwich Degree and completed a year in Industry during their studies.Job Responsibilities: • Work on electronics hardware development projects, with hands-on involvement in specification, design, implementation, and testing., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal hardware development processes in collaboration with the Head of Software and Electronics., • Support EMC design, testing, and compliance efforts., • Perform product testing, including functionality, reliability, and safety assessments., • Undertake PCB rework and support prototyping activities., • Take ownership of assigned work packages, providing regular progress updates and ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines., • Coordinate with external suppliers and contract manufacturers., • Develop and support the creation of test procedures for both laboratory and manufacturing environments., • Produce clear, professional-standard test reportsRequired Skills & Experience:, • Understanding of core electronics engineering principles, including analogue design, SMPS, EMC/EMI, and PCB development., • Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to diagnose issues and deliver effective engineering solutions., • Skilled in PCB design and schematic capture using Altium, or willing to develop expertise in this area., • Proficient in the use of test and measurement equipment such as, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), current probes and power supplies., • Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for product development in fast-paced, dynamic environments., • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders., • Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.Benefits: - 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays- Hybrid Working (Outside of an onboarding period)- Annual Bonus (At least 5%)- Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions- Access to External Training & Development Courses/Qualifications

A Degree qualified Software Engineer with strong experience in C#, using WPF / WinUI-3 and MVVM methodologies will support the new NPI team of a thriving Technology Company. You’ll have proven experience of developing software tools for production test and process automation as well as having some experience of working with embedded hardware-integrated systems. This award-winning company, enjoying sustained growth, seeks a commercially experienced Software Engineer who can bring solid C# skills and ideally some experience of supporting NPI from prototype through to volume manufacture and knowledge of manufacturing test systems. Key Requirements include: • Software Engineering related Degree., • Strong commercial C# programming using WPF / WinUI-3 and MVVM methodologies., • Proven experience developing software tools for production test and process automation., • Ability to troubleshoot software issues communicating with embedded hardware-integrated systems., • Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and automation workflows., • An appreciation of embedded firmware programming tools. A competitive salary package will be offered (details on application). Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.

We have an opportunity for a Fire Alarm Engineer to join us at Honeywell, in Cambridge, where you will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, commissioning, fault finding on Fire systems on our customer sites, be the first line escalation for GENT supported products and provide effective repair as required. This is a fixed site role working on our customer site Monday to Friday with an call rota for out of hours support. Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software, hardware and services, Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security, energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience. Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient. Key responsibilities • Day to day servicing, calibrations and maintenance; including diagnoses and repairs faults on a variety of Honeywell and 3rd party equipment, • Commissioning & Programming the setup and software configuration of Gent Vigilon systems, • Identify opportunities for system improvements and provide prices for Small Works Quotes, • Ensure customer satisfaction through direct liaison with client representatives, customers and service recipients whilst delivering a valuable and professional service, • Previous experience within fire systems service engineering undertaking regular preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, effective repair and commissioning of additions or alterations of systems, • Deep working knowledge of BS 5839-1 (Install, Commission, and Maintenance), • Commissioning and maintenance of items such as Aspirating Smoke Detection, Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) and Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems, • Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and the ability to work within customer-controlled environments., • Market specific training and on-going personal development, • Competitive salary and generous benefits, • Reward scheme for successful upselling of products and services We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Join us now and make an impact! #TheFutureIsWhatWeMakeIt

Our client, a leading global organisation, is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to join the team. The successful individual will play a vital role in taking ownership of multiple complex product development projects through the full lifecycle. Key duties will include: • Oversee multiple projects and programmes across hardware and software development., • Take accountability for managing deliverables, KPIs, budgets, and schedules in line with business expectations., • Proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation strategies., • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams., • Manage and lead project meetings and ensure consistent communication with internal stakeholders., • Drive high-performing team environments with strong morale and operating efficiency., • 5+ years of experience in leading complex, multi-disciplinary product development projects., • A technical background with experience across software and hardware development environments., • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (e.g., Engineering, Computer Science), or equivalent practical experience., • Accredited certification in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, IPMA, SAFe)., • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies; experience with embedded software and hardware integration., • Experience with procurement specifications, supplier management, and configuration workflows., • Strong organisational and interpersonal skills with proven experience managing stakeholder communications. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Senior Firmware Engineer | Cambridge My client is looking for an experiencedEmbedded Software Engineerto join their industry-leading R&D team. You will take ownership of abare-metal control stack, working with a high degree of autonomy to manage complex hardware-software integrations and precision motion control. Responsibilities • Develop, debug, and optimise bare-metal firmware for ARM-based microcon... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Turning RF comms algorithms, models and metrics into robust, optimised production codeCambridge; to £highly competitive + benefits This company works at the cutting edge of RF communications hardware, firmware and software design. They are seeking a software engineer with practiced skills working with low level algorithms as may be used for radio communications, DSP, signal modelling and metrics a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Title: Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices Location: Cambridge Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 Employment Type: Permanent We’re partnering with a well‑established engineering business who are looking to appoint a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with deep experience in safety‑critical embedded systems and a background in medical device development. This role requires someone who can not only deliver high‑integrity embedded software, but also establish and refine processes for new product development, ensuring the right frameworks, controls, and documentation are in place for compliant software delivery. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Medical Devices: • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C for medical devices and safety‑critical systems., • Produce high‑integrity code compliant with ISO 13485 and associated medical standards., • Lead on software architecture, design reviews, and technical decision‑making., • Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and quality teams across the full development lifecycle., • Support verification, validation, and risk‑management activities., • Contribute to continuous improvement and mentor junior engineers where required. Essential Experience: • Proven background in embedded software engineering within the medical device sector., • Strong proficiency in Embedded C and bare metal programming., • Hands‑on experience developing safety‑critical code aligned with ISO 13485., • Familiarity with structured development methodologies (e.g., V‑model, IEC 62304‑aligned processes)., • Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and documentation skills. Desirable / Advantageous: • Experience with regulatory frameworks such as FDA, MDR, IEC 62304, ISO 14971., • Exposure to unit testing, static analysis, or automated test environments., • Understanding of cybersecurity considerations for connected medical devices., • Experience with CI/CD or DevOps practices for embedded systems. Why Join This Business • A long‑standing, stable engineering organisation with the opportunity to work on meaningful, life‑changing medical technologies., • Supportive, multidisciplinary engineering environment., • Competitive salary, benefits, and long‑term career progression. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.

Simulation Engineer We are seeking a Simulation & Modelling Engineer to play a key role in the development of advanced, multi-domain engineering systems. This is a highly technical, systems-focused position where your work will directly influence design decisions, system architecture, and real-world performance. What you will be doing • Develop and maintain complex system-level models using MATLAB / Simulink, • Build physics-based and mathematical models across multiple engineering domains (mechanical, electrical, control, signal), • Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to support system definition and development, • Contribute to system architecture decisions through simulation insight and analysis, • Develop and support simulation and test bench environments for verification and validation activities, • Compare simulation outputs with test data and refine models for accuracy and robustness Experience required; • Strong, hands-on experience with MATLAB and Simulink as core engineering tools, • Proven ability to build physics-based, multi-domain system models (not just component-level simulations), • Solid understanding of systems engineering principles and system architecture design, • Experience applying or working within an MBSE approach, • Exposure to test environments, validation, or test bench development, • Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation, • Radar or sensor signal processing Apply now or contact Gemma for more information

An exciting opportunity for a C++ Software Engineer has arisen at a fast-growing quantum computing company, based in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity for a C++ Software Engineer to design and build software models and simulations of next-generation quantum computing systems. You will commit to a hybrid working model, required onsite 2+ days a week. Experience of the C++ Software Engineer includes: • Programming skills with C++ and/or Rust, • Strong mathematical or physics background, • Understanding of how hardware implements software, • Desired: experience with quantum computing If you are a C++ Software Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing technology and help shape the future of fault-tolerant systems, please apply today to learn more.

GPU Software Engineer (Contract) | Cambridge (Onsite) We are working with a leading technology organisation at the forefront of GPU and graphics innovation, looking to bring on an experienced GPU Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role sits at the intersection of graphics APIs, GPU architecture, and performance engineering. You will be involved in shaping how modern 3D graphics APIs evolve and how they translate into real-world GPU performance and capabilities. Key Responsibilities: • Investigate and evaluate features of modern 3D graphics APIs such as Vulkan and DirectX, • Design and prototype new API features and extensions, • Analyse performance impact and validate improvements using real-world rendering scenarios, • Collaborate closely with hardware architects, driver teams, and software engineers, • Contribute to future GPU architecture considerations through software insights Requirements: • Strong C/C++ programming skills, • 4+ years’ experience in GPU software, graphics, or driver development, • Hands-on experience with at least one of: Vulkan, OpenGL ES, DirectX, or Metal, • Solid understanding of rendering pipelines and GPU workloads, • Experience in performance analysis and optimisation Nice to have: • Knowledge of ray tracing, mesh shading, or neural rendering, • Experience working close to GPU drivers or hardware architecture 📄 Contract: Initial contract with extension potential If you’re interested in working on next-generation GPU technologies and influencing how graphics systems evolve, feel free to reach out or apply directly. #GPU #Graphics #Vulkan #DirectX #CPlusPlus #Rendering #CambridgeJobs #ContractRoles

Principal AMO Physicist – Trapped-Ion Quantum Hardware UK | On-site | Full-time Ready to define the architecture of next-generation ion-based quantum systems? A rapidly scaling quantum technology company is seeking a Principal AMO Physicist to play a leading role in advancing high-performance trapped-ion platforms and integrated quantum hardware systems. You will operate at the intersection of atomic physics, quantum control, and systems engineering - helping shape the technical roadmap of scalable quantum devices. What You’ll Do • Lead the design and optimisation of advanced trapped-ion experiments, • Drive performance improvements in ion–photon interfaces and qubit control, • Own complex laboratory subsystems (lasers, RF/DC electronics, UHV hardware, control systems), • Contribute to technical architecture and long-term platform strategy, • Mentor AMO physicists and collaborate across engineering disciplines What We’re Looking For • Extensive experience in experimental AMO physics (ion trapping preferred), • Demonstrated ownership of complex experimental systems, • Deep understanding of qubit control, coherence, and fidelity optimisation, • Expertise in areas such as laser stabilisation, automation, or real-time control, • Experience providing technical leadership within collaborative environments

A fast-growing deep-tech company working at the intersection of advanced hardware, software, and cutting-edge research is hiring a Senior/Staff Digital Design Engineer. Backed by significant funding and working closely with leading industry and research partners worldwide, the company is building highly innovative systems. The team is growing rapidly and offers a rare opportunity to work on genuinely frontier technology. I am seeking an experienced Digital Design Engineer to join a growing hardware team developing a highly complex, low-latency, high-throughput compute platform. They are building the world’s first quantum error correction (QEC) stack. While prior experience in this specific application domain is not required, strong classical digital design skills are essential, and you will gain exposure to new technologies as part of the role. At senior level, you will play a key role in designing and optimising a multi-FPGA system required to perform complex operations deterministically and at very high performance. You will contribute to architecture decisions, support and mentor junior engineers, collaborate closely with software teams, and help identify innovative solutions to challenging technical problems. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative and they are moving fast in a brand new market, where requirements can change quickly as the technology evolves, so the ability to adapt is critical. As a Senior/Staff Digital Design Engineer you will work on: • Performance and area optimisation of complex RTL designs, • Design of deeply pipelined modules capable of operating at very high clock frequencies, • Review of specifications and RTL developed by junior engineers Proven professional experience in one or more of the following areas: • Implementation of modern decoding or signal-processing algorithms on FPGA or ASIC, • SoC architecture involving CPUs and custom hardware accelerators, • Large-scale, complex FPGA or ASIC-based systems, • Experience with modern FPGA platforms, • Strong capability in testing, debugging, and improving complex digital systems, • Ability to translate high-level product requirements into clear technical specifications, • Experience working in ASIC design environments (sub-48nm process nodes) On offer is a comprehensive benefits package which includes equity, base and bonus as well as private medical and various insurances. Visa sponsorship can be given if required, but you must be willing to be onsite in the office in Cambridge 3 days per week. For more information, contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources.

🚀 GPU Software Engineer — Contract Opportunity | Cambridge, UK We are a globally recognised technology company with deep roots in Cambridge's thriving tech ecosystem. Our GPU Architecture team is expanding, and we're looking for a talented GPU Software Engineer to help shape the next generation of 3D graphics APIs. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of software and silicon — investigating and designing features for APIs like Vulkan and DirectX, and understanding how they apply to current and future GPU hardware. 📍 Location: Cambridge, UK (fully on-site) 💼 Contract Type: PAYE | Inside IR35 📅 Duration: 12 months (with strong potential to extend) ───────────────────────────── 🔧 WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING ───────────────────────────── ▸ Designing and developing new features for 3D Graphics APIs ▸ Investigating and evaluating improvements to existing APIs, including hardware implications ▸ Drafting new API extensions and writing technical specifications ▸ Prototyping interface changes and proposing GPU architecture enhancements ▸ Conducting performance analysis of proposed changes ▸ Demonstrating the advantages of new APIs through real-world scenarios You'll collaborate closely with software and hardware architects and driver development teams — bridging the gap between API design and silicon. ───────────────────────────── ✅ WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR ───────────────────────────── Essential: • BSc, MSc, or PhD in a relevant discipline, • 4+ years of experience in GPU software architecture or driver development, • Hands-on experience with one or more of: Vulkan, OpenGL ES, Metal, DirectX 11/12, • Strong understanding of GPU architectures and the workloads they run Nice to have: • Knowledge of rasterization, ray-tracing, and mesh shading pipelines, • Familiarity with neural rendering techniques, • C/C++ programming experience, • Creative, self-motivated, and a collaborative team player ───────────────────────────── 📌 CONTRACT DETAILS ───────────────────────────── ▸ On-site role — Cambridge, UK ▸ PAYE engagement, inside IR35 ▸ 12-month initial term with extension available ▸ Confidential employer If you have a strong background in GPU software architecture and a passion for pushing the boundaries of graphics technology, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or reach out directly to discuss. #GPUEngineering #GraphicsAPI #Vulkan #DirectX #GPUArchitecture #ContractRole #CambridgeTech #SemiconductorJobs #3DGraphics #HiringNow

SOC-IP ARCHITECT Cambridge- or- Bristol, England, United Kingdom Remote UK is another possibility The office is in Cambridge Remote/hybrid with (mildly) occasional travel to Cambridge Must be ILR or British National, Baya is not able to sponsor Visas About the role: We are seeking an SoC hardware architect to work on network-on-chip and/or cache-coherency IP specifications. This is an opportunity to play a key role in one of the industry’s most happening startups, shaping our technology portfolio, bringing expertise and creativity to our solutions Responsibilities: • Develop hardware architectures for Baya products, • Explore options and validate architectural choices, using different modelling techniques as appropriate, • Write specifications, • Collaborate with hardware and software engineering teams to ensure accurate execution against architecture, • Collaborate with customer-support team to ensure detailed understanding of architecture, • Interact with lead customers to understand and meet their requirements Qualifications and Preferred Skills: • BS, MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, • 8+ years and current hands-on experience in SoC architecture or microarchitecture, • In-depth understanding of digital hardware for some or all of cache-coherency, NoC, D2D interfaces, or other system IP, • Experience of large SoC projects including system-level understanding of some or all of place-and-route, RAS, security, interface-IP, QoS, • In-depth understanding of AMBA and other standard on-chip interfaces, • Experience with modern programming/source-control/scripting eg Python/Git is a plus, • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, • Strong communication and collaboration skills Compensation: • Salary commensurate with experience, • Performance incentives, • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, • Equity

Electronics Design Manager Cambridge | 5 days on site Up to £85k + bonus, 12% pension, healthcare + more Are you a hands-on technical leader with a strong background in electronics design? Do you have experience with high volume manufacturing and working with international suppliers? We’re looking for someone to lead and develop a high-performing Electronics Design team, delivering advanced hardware platforms for cutting-edge connectivity products. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with full lifecycle ownership, working across multidisciplinary teams to bring complex products from concept through to high-volume manufacturing. The role: You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of electronics engineers, driving delivery of robust, high-quality, and cost-effective hardware solutions. As part of that you will take ownership of the electronics architecture and roadmap, oversee designs from concept through to production - including analogue, digital, and firmware elements. The working environment is highly collaborative across all departments - software, mechanical, optical, and production teams. Together, you will define requirements, system architectures, and project milestones. The ability to understand regulations/restrictions when designing and taking a product to market is essential, as you'll ensure designs meet quality, safety, and EMC standards, while supporting validation, qualification, and manufacturing readiness. You will also regularly work closely with suppliers and partners to optimise cost, reliability, and scalability, while embedding best practices in systems engineering, design for manufacture (DFM), and test (DFT). You must be a team player, and a manager who cares about their team and their own development goals. You will be at the centre of the teams continuous improvement, and drive innovation and creativity across the electronics function. What we’re looking for: • Proven experience leading electronics design teams in a complex engineering environment., • Strong Analogue design skills including mixed signal (DAC/ADC), Sensor design, low-noise/ low-power amplifier/power design, HV drive of piezo/MEMS devices., • Experience managing full product lifecycle from concept through to production and manufacturing., • Knowledge of architecture definition, requirements capture, and systems engineering approaches., • Experience with FPGA, DSP, embedded processors, and complex PCB design., • Strong understanding of validation, testing, and compliance (EMC, safety, environmental)., • Experience working with external partners, suppliers, and outsourced design., • Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. Unfortunately sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. Keen to express your interest, or find out more? Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting) Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

Position Overview: Hardware Engineering opportunities have arisen in our dynamic and collaborative team because of sustaining activities on existing products and demand for new products. The team is situated in our fantastic, well-located Cambridge office. We are looking for a senior engineer who can take responsibility for sections of the hardware design with a strong focus on quality, reliability and security to meet the exacting needs of our customers and security certification requirements. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of working on demanding projects and delivering high quality designs which form a part of complex systems. A demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders from customers, product managers to software teams is essential. Experience working in the design of secure products would be an advantage. Hardware Engineering at Entrust comprises Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering – the full scope of the physical product platform. Responsibilities: • develop high quality Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), • carry out hardware design, prototyping, integration and validation, • ensure on-going manufacturability, testability and reliability of existing hardware designs, • maintain detailed design documentation, test reports, and bills of materials, • work within an Agile product development framework, • develop excellent working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and colleagues, • plan work collaboratively with the whole Engineering team, • provide support and direction to less experienced team members, • drive continuous improvement and self-development Qualifications: We are looking for candidates who possess: • a solid understanding of the fundamentals of digital & analogue electronics in product design, • the ability to analyse complex technical problems and offer innovative, reasoned and practical solutions to demanding requirements The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in some of the following technologies: • electronic design of embedded systems, • development with 32- or 64-bit processors, high speed interfaces & memory devices, • implementing designs with FPGAs & SoCs, • microcontroller development and efficient low power design techniques, • board bring-up and verification of inter device interfaces (e.g. signal integrity analysis), • design for EMC, safety and regulatory standards, • ECAD systems – ideally Altium, • design of security products The following skills would also be helpful in the role: • C or Rust development for microcontrollers, • U-boot and Linux platform configuration and builds, • VHDL / Verilog Basic Qualifications: Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering. Preferred Qualifications: Masters qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering. #LI-NR1

Design Verification Engineer This is a superb opportunity to join one of the hottest names in the industry! A chance to build a technology that transforms the future of humanity. A chance to work on products that have set the standard in made-for-AI compute hardware and software. A chance to be part of the AI revolution! I am looking for Verification Engineers to join a world class silicon engineering team, joining a company who bring large and ongoing investment from one of the world’s leading backers of innovative AI companies! SW Verification experience with Python, C/C++ is welcome alongside the traditional UVM based Verification. Responsibilities and Duties • Verification activities within the verification team, • Ensuring good communication between sites, • Verification planning, specification and closure of functional coverage, • Providing feedback to architects, • Test generation and failure diagnosis/triage, • Contributing to shared verification infrastructure Candidate Profile Essential: • Verification experience in relevant industry, • Proven leadership and planning skills, • Ability to work across teams and programming languages to find root causes of deep and complex issues, • Experience of the verification process applied in CPU and/or ASIC environments, • System Verilog, Python, C++, Linux, • UVM, • SVA, • LLVM, GCC, • SGE or other DRMS, • XML and XPath/XSLT Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. For more info please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources.

I am looking for a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with a proven background in complex product development projects, delivering products with a combined hardware & software integration on time and to budget. You will be ready to hit the ground running getting involved in some really exciting projects that are already in progress. With a combination of being able to build good relationships with stakeholders as well as being able to drive project delivery and the challenges that come with this, you will also play a part in supporting the continuous improvement that is at the heart of this long-established market leader. This is not for the feint hearted but the satisfaction you can get from the successful delivery of products that play a significant part in saving lives is hugely rewarding. This is a fantastic company to work for with a great team. YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (COMBINED HARDWARE/SOFTWARE PRODUCTS) FOR THIS ROLE What do we need from you? • Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering disciple, or equivalent experience, • Training in project management to a project manager level, with accredited certification through IPMA, APM, Prince 2 or IPM or equivalent, • Proven experience leading development project teams in a multi-discipline environment on complex product development projects, using Waterfall and Agile methodologies., • Experience of projects which have both HW and SW dependencies., • Experience managing and delivering s/w for embedded, platform and application product solutions in an Agile environment., • Experience with development software configuration and continuous integration workflows, • Understanding of the interdependencies between software and hardware elements and how to successfully deliver integrated product solutions., • Wider understanding of product development and realisation principles (Embedded software, Electronics,) and methodologies to facilitate best practice for product design and development., • Documentation of project management processes and an ability to contribute to the optimisation, improvement, and maintenance of existing processes., • Experience using Statement of Work and Procurement Specifications while engaging with external design and solution providers to meet technical, commercial and manufacturing requirements., • Extensive experience of motivating teams and individuals to deliver. What can you expect in return? • Salary of £80,000 - £85,000 dependent on experience, • Flexible working hours (fully on site role), • Pension, dental care and healthcare, • Support of staff wellbeing, • Discounted gym membership, • Subsidised Hub on site restaurant, • Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points, • Social events and activities Sounds like this might be the next step on your career journey? Get in touch with your CV today!

Applications Engineer – Cambridge An Applications Engineer is required to join a growing hardware‑focused engineering team supporting the development and integration of embedded products. The Applications Engineer will work at the interface between hardware design, software and customers. This Applications Engineer role combines hands‑on electronics with technical support and product enablement. Responsibilities • Support customers and partners with hardware bring‑up, integration and troubleshooting, • Design, review and debug PCBs, including schematic capture and layout support, • Assist with board‑level validation, testing and production readiness, • Work with software and firmware teams to enable complete system solutions, • Provide technical input into reference designs, documentation and application notes, • Support product evaluations and customer‑facing engineering activities Requirements • Background in electronics engineering or embedded systems, • Experience with PCB design, board bring‑up and lab‑based debugging, • Understanding of embedded hardware/software integration, • Comfortable communicating with customers and internal engineering teams, • Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline If you’re interested in the position of Applications Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt for more details.

The right to work in the UK without sponsorship is essential for this vacancy. An exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer has arisen with a Fortune 100 organisation and global leader in EDA, based in Cambridge. This is a great opportunity for a Software Engineer to collaborate within the team to design, optimise, verify, and document a library of high-quality arithmetic components used by chip designers worldwide, using C++. You will ensure components are robust, efficient, and easy to integrate, while also driving innovation in system design and optimisation across timing, area, and power metrics. You will commit to an onsite working model. Experience for the Software Engineer includes: • PhD in Mathematics, Physics or similar, • A-Levels in Mathematics, Physics or similar graded A* - B, • Proficiency in C++ or SystemVerilog If you are a PhD graduate looking for an exciting Software Engineer opportunity to work at the intersection of software, hardware, and research within a world-leading EDA organisation, please apply today to learn more.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer | £60-£70k | Cambridge Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle? My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors, and has received several accolades for their work over their impressive history that spans several decades. Responsibilities: • Design and develop bare metal and RTOS embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs, • Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools, • Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems Requirements: • 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience, • Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS), • Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.), • Understanding of Digital Signal Processing What you'll get: • £60-70k DOE, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Competitive pension, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Private medical, • Early Friday finish Apply now to be part of a company developing highly complex sensing technologies, and take your embedded software skills to the next level today!

GPU Software Architect – Vulkan / DirectX / Graphics APIs (Graphics & GPU Architecture) We are currently partnered with an innovative technology organisation developing next-generation GPU and graphics technologies. They are looking to hire a GPU Software Architect to help define and shape future graphics API features and GPU software architecture for advanced rendering workloads. Key responsibilities • Design and develop new features for modern 3D graphics APIs, • Investigate and evaluate enhancements to graphics APIs and their implications on GPU hardware and software architecture, • Draft API extensions and contribute to technical specifications and interface definitions, • Prototype API and interface changes to validate architectural concepts and workflows, • Collaborate with hardware architects and driver development teams to influence future GPU architecture decisions Key requirements • BSc, MSc, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Graphics, or related discipline, • 4+ years of experience in GPU software architecture, graphics software, or driver development, • Hands-on experience with one or more modern graphics APIs such as Vulkan, OpenGL ES, DirectX 11/12, or Metal, • Strong understanding of graphics rendering pipelines, GPU architectures, and modern rendering workloads Keywords: GPU Architecture / Graphics APIs / Vulkan / DirectX / OpenGL ES / Metal / GPU Software / Graphics Rendering / Ray Tracing / Mesh Shading / Neural Rendering / Driver Development / C++ / Real-Time Rendering / Graphics Pipeline / GPU Performance / Graphics Engineering If you are interested in this position, please send a CV to By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it in line with our privacy policy.

Compiler Engineer - GPU / Semiconductors We are currently partnered with an industry leading semiconductor company looking to expand their headcount with an experienced GPU Compiler Engineer to work on their next generation GPU cores. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure GPU cores exceed performance targets for next-generation mobile and data processing platforms. This is a permanent position based in Cambridge - please note this is a fully onsite role. Key responsibilities for this Compiler Engineer position: • Architect and optimize GPU cores for peak performance and power efficiency., • Develop high-performance GPU compiler software and drivers to support cutting-edge graphics products., • Build functional model simulations and develop graphics tests to verify architectural correctness., • Program and run graphics tests to identify bottlenecks and ensure power/performance (PPA) goals are met., • Create detailed feature descriptions and technical guides for internal and external stakeholders. Key requirements: • Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering., • 5+ years of relevant GPU experience, specifically in hardware/software co-design., • Deep understanding of GPU architectures and graphics pipelines., • Experience in compiler development or graphics driver software. Keywords: GPU Engineer / Compiler Engineer / Graphics Driver / GPU Architecture / Performance Optimization / PPA / Modeling / Simulation / C++ / Semiconductor / Cambridge / Computer Graphics If you are interested in this Compiler Engineer position, please send a CV to 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 ___

Chief FPGA / DSP Architect This is an opportunity to take full ownership of DSP and FPGA architecture within a company operating at the forefront of Bluetooth and wireless analysis technology. You’ll be joining a small, specialist team building highly sophisticated software-defined radio platforms, used by some of the most advanced engineering teams in the world to develop and debug next-generation wireless devices. This role sits right at the centre of it all - shaping how signals are processed, how systems are architected, and how hardware and software come together. The Role You’ll act as the technical authority for DSP and FPGA, with responsibility for both hands-on design and architectural direction. Key areas include: • Owning DSP implementations across SDR platforms, • Designing and optimising modems, filter structures, FFT pipelines, error correction and modulation schemes, • Defining the hardware vs software boundary, working closely with protocol and embedded teams, • Collaborating with RF and analogue engineers on low-power, high-performance system design, • Driving new features and product innovation that directly impact end users What They’re Looking For • Deep expertise in DSP and communication systems, • Strong experience with software-defined radios (SDR), • Advanced FPGA development experience (Verilog and/or VHDL), • Strong understanding of modem design (tracking loops, equalisers, etc.), • Experience with error correction and modulation schemes, • Someone comfortable with ownership, ambiguity, and autonomy Nice to Have • Xilinx / Vivado, • Low-power system design, • Exposure to analogue/RF circuitry, • C++, Python or MATLAB, • Bluetooth or wireless protocol knowledge, • Experience making architectural decisions Why This Role Stands Out • True ownership of a critical part of the system — not just contributing, but defining, • Work on complex, real-world RF systems at the cutting edge of wireless tech, • Small, expert team → fast decisions, high impact, no red tape, • Opportunity to shape product direction and influence the industry, • Exposure to international events and customers Package & Location • £90,000 – £130,000, • Cambridge (hybrid, ~3 days onsite)

Our client, a pioneering Robotics and Technology company, is recruiting for a Robotics Control Engineer on a full-time permanent basis. This is a hybrid role with occasional travel. Key duties will include but are not limited to: • Assist with developing control algorithms to improve the performance of robotic systems., • Work closely with the wider team to ensure quality across the full software lifecycle., • Produce clear technical documentation covering system requirements., • Contribute to all stages of the system development lifecycle from concept to production., • Testing, debugging and verifying C++ code., • Support with field testing of robotic systems in real-world environments. The successful candidate will have: • Software Engineering / Computer Science Degree BSc / BEng / HND qualification or relevant experience., • Experience with C++, ROS, ROS2., • Strong experience with control systems., • Experience with motion planning., • Experience with Docker, CI/CD and unit testing., • Hardware integration experience with robotic platforms., • Experienced working within robotics. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Senior Electronics Engineer Location: Cambridge, UK An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join an innovative technology company in Cambridge. As Senior Electronics Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of advanced electronic hardware, working across the full development lifecycle from concept through to testing and validation. The role of Senior Electronics Engineer will involve contributing to complex hardware design, supporting prototype development, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. What you’ll do: Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits for advanced hardware systems. Create schematics, support PCB layout, and assist with component selection. Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities in the laboratory. Work closely with software, firmware, and mechanical engineers to ensure successful system integration. Contribute to design reviews and maintain clear engineering documentation. What we’re looking for: A degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Strong experience in analogue and digital circuit design and hardware development. Experience with schematic capture and PCB development tools. Hands-on experience with laboratory testing and debugging. Strong problem-solving ability and good communication skills within engineering teams. For more information or to apply please contact Chris Moffatt at IC Resources

Contract Senior Software Engineer Location: Cambridge – onsite 3 days per week Rate: £62-£66 per hour (Outside IR35) Initial 6-month contract Start: ASAP Zenovo is partnering with a successful and growing Biomedical technology company in Cambridgeshire to recruit an experienced Contract Software Engineer. This is a technically diverse role offering the opportunity to work across the full software stack, including UI development, embedded systems, and integration with microprocessors and hardware platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to assess technical feasibility, define delivery timelines, and develop innovative new product functionality. Key Responsibilities • Contribute across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) and engineering change processes, • Support product design, development, and continuous improvement activities, • Develop new applications, including UI functionality, database management, and machine control systems, • Support rapid prototyping and evaluation of new hardware and software concepts, • Enable reliable data capture and prototype testing activities, • Deliver bug fixes and ongoing enhancements across the software stack, • Improve system and unit testing to increase software quality and robustness, • Provide technical input across cross-functional engineering projects Required Skills & Experience • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline, • 5+ years’ experience developing software for scientific producst or hardware-integrated systems, • Strong programming skills in 2+ of the following Python, C++, C#, and/or JavaScript, • Experience developing software for electro-mechanical products, • Good understanding of Git, automated build environments, and SDLC best practices, • Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently and meet project deadlines Desirable Experience • Experience within medical devices, consumer electronics, or defence sectors Additional Information Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position. Please send across a CV if you wish to apply.

Head of Electronics Hardware Engineering Cambridge (On-Site) Salary up to £70,000 + Bonus Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Are you an experienced electronics hardware leader ready to shape cutting-edge intelligent systems from concept to production? We’re partnering with an innovative advanced engineering business seeking a Head of Electronics Hardware Engineering to lead a high-performing team delivering next-generation electronic systems used in complex, safety-critical applications. This is a rare opportunity to combine hands-on technical leadership with people management, product ownership, and long-term technology strategy. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary electronics hardware function across international sites, driving the development of advanced control systems, mechatronic products, and intelligent hardware solutions through the full product lifecycle. Why Apply? • Salary up to £70,000, • Performance bonus, • Senior leadership role with real technical influence, • Opportunity to shape future product roadmaps, • Work on innovative electro-mechanical systems, • Join a collaborative, engineering-led culture, • High autonomy and visible impact The Opportunity This is a highly technical leadership role where you’ll be responsible for both team development and engineering delivery. You’ll guide architecture decisions, oversee detailed hardware design, support manufacturing readiness, and ensure projects are delivered to time, cost, and quality expectations. You’ll be equally comfortable mentoring engineers, engaging stakeholders, solving technical problems, and driving continuous improvement across hardware processes and standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead, mentor and develop the electronics hardware engineering team, • Oversee full lifecycle hardware development from concept to end-of-life, • Define technical roadmaps and architecture strategy, • Collaborate with programme managers and stakeholders on milestones and delivery plans, • Own ECU and control system hardware designs including schematics and layouts, • Drive design for manufacture (DFM), cost optimisation and supplier engagement, • Ensure compliance with engineering, test and manufacturing processes, • Support validation, integration and verification activities, • Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions, • Manage external engineering resource where required, • Support R&D and future product innovation initiatives What We’re Looking For • Significant experience in electronics hardware design within a regulated industry, • Recent experience in a technical leadership or team management role, • Strong background in analogue and digital electronics, • Experience designing products for manufacture, • ECU architecture and embedded systems knowledge, • Experience with motors, solenoids, power electronics or control systems, • Strong debugging, validation and problem-solving capability, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Degree qualified in Electronics Engineering or similar discipline Highly Desirable • Automotive electronics experience, • Functional safety knowledge (ISO 26262 / ASIL), • ASPICE or similar development frameworks, • Cybersecurity standards such as ISO 21434, • Experience with Infineon Aurix or ARM Cortex-M platforms, • FMEA / reliability engineering knowledge Interested? If you're looking for a senior engineering leadership role where you can still stay close to the technology, apply now for a confidential discussion.

Most RF architectures are getting more complex, more crowded, and harder to scale. My client is doing the exact opposite. We are partnering with a high-growth, fabless semiconductor innovator in Cambridge that is radically simplifying RF front-end architectures. They aren't just making incremental shifts; they are turning global connectivity into a commodity. As they move from core tech development into full-scale productization, the CTO team needs a RF Systems Architect to be the "technical glue" that brings the vision to life. The Mission This isn't a role for a specialist who wants to stay in a silo. You will own the end-to-end RF system architecture, acting as the bridge between RF design, algorithms, embedded software, and test. Your day-to-day will involve: • Architectural Ownership: Defining the roadmap from RFIC blocks through to software interfaces and calibration., • Technical Integration: Ensuring that what works in simulation actually survives the real world (and 3GPP standards)., • Risk Mitigation: Identifying the "unknown unknowns" that impact yield and performance before they hit the customer., • Leadership: Setting the standard for system-level thinking within a world-class engineering culture. Why this role? • True Innovation: You’ll be working on breakthrough technology that simplifies how devices connect globally., • Direct Impact: Reporting into the CTO team, your decisions directly shape the product’s success and the company’s roadmap., • Cambridge Tech Hub: Based in the heart of the UK’s semiconductor scene with a pragmatic, high-ownership culture. What you bring to the table: • A heavy-hitting background in RF systems, RFICs, or RF modules within commercial product environments., • The ability to speak "multiple languages"—bridging the gap between hardware design, software, and validation., • A pragmatic mindset: You care about what can be built, tested, and delivered, not just what looks good on a whiteboard., • Experience with 3GPP/MIPI and mobile RF front-ends is a massive plus. Ready to Architect the Future? This is a confidential search for a key hire. If you are an RF expert who thrives on system-level complexity and wants to build something that changes the industry, let’s talk. 📩 Interested? Apply directly or send me a DM for a confidential discussion. #RFEngineering #Semiconductors #SystemsArchitect #CambridgeTech #RFIC #WirelessConnectivity #EngineeringJobs #Headhunting

An exciting opportunity for a Python Software Engineer has arisen with a leading semiconductor company developing breakthrough wireless connectivity technology, based in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity for a Python Software Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering team, focused on translating advanced algorithms into robust, production-ready software deployed on complex RF hardware. You will work closely with hardware and systems engineers to bring measurement and optimisation concepts to life in real-world environments. You will commit to an onsite working model, required onsite at least 4 days a week. Experience for the Python Software Engineer includes: • 1+ years of Python programming for desktop application development, • Working close to hardware or embedded system environments, • Desired: exposure to RF systems or wireless communication If you are a Python Software Engineer looking for a new challenge within an innovative deep-tech company, then please apply today to learn more.

🚀 FPGA Engineer 📍Cambridge area (Hybrid) 💷Up to £80,000 (dependent on experience) We’re looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a highly technical engineering consultancy delivering cutting-edge projects across radar, communications, and advanced sensing applications. This is an opportunity to work on genuinely complex, real-world technology programmes within a multidisciplinary team of hardware, software, systems and DSP engineers. 🔹 What you’ll be doing: • Developing high-quality FPGA and DSP solutions across the full development lifecycle, • Working predominantly with AMD/Xilinx devices and the Vivado toolchain, • Translating customer requirements into robust FPGA-based implementations, • Collaborating closely with electronics, firmware and systems teams, • Supporting technical discussions, design reviews and project planning, • Engaging directly with clients on technical problem solving and solution development 🔹 What we’re looking for: • Strong FPGA development experience using HDL (VHDL and/or Verilog), • Experience with AMD Vivado (other FPGA platforms also considered), • Solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing (DSP), • Experience with simulation, verification and test, • Understanding of RF systems would be highly beneficial, • Consultancy experience or a collaborative, adaptable mindset 🔹 Why apply? • Diverse, technically challenging projects, • Strong engineering culture with opportunities to learn across disciplines, • High level of autonomy and ownership, • Opportunity to contribute to advanced technology development from concept through to delivery

Big on RF system design & development at component level? Ready for a role where your ideas actually matter and will shape product development? Keen to work on diverse projects with real innovation? We are looking for a hands-on RF Design Engineer to join an innovative tech company near Cambridge. On a day to day basis you will be involved in: • Designing, developing, and optimising RF systems at component level, • Leading integration, testing, and solving complex technical challenges, • Collaborating across hardware, software, and audio teams, • Creating detailed technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and performance assessments What do we need from you? • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field., • Extensive experience in RF design and development, ideally within the telecommunications industry., • Comprehensive knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing., • Proven hands-on design experience & component selection, • Experience with simulation tools (ADS, CST) and hands-on PCB work, • Strong time management and communication skills, with a history of delivering projects or tasks on time and with high quality. What can you expect in return? • Salary in the region of £60,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience, • Flexible working hours, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Pension, dental care and healthcare, • Support of staff wellbeing, • Discounted gym membership, • Subsidised Hub on site restaurant, • Large, free car parking on site and electric car charging points, • Electric Car Scheme, • Social events and activities Please note - this is a FULLY ONSITE role. If you are interested to learn more, click the link to apply with your CV today!

NoC Architect Baya Systems , Greater Cambridge, UK -or- elsewhere in the UK hybrid/remote Job Title: NoC Architect About the role: We are seeking a NoC Architect with prior research experience in Networks-on-Chip (NoCs) and proficiency in architecture, micro-architecture or software. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping our technology portfolio, bringing expertise and creativity to our solutions. Responsibilities : • Develop cutting edge NoC architecture solutions for complex chiplets and SoC’s, • Develop Baya’s system software or microarchitecture for a set of highly configurable IPs, • Develop core software optimization algorithms and platforms, • PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with focus on Networks-on-Chip (NoCs), • Strong understanding of computer architecture, memory hierarchies and networking concepts, • Strong object-oriented programming skills with Python/C++/System Verilog, • Experience with AXI/ACE/CHI or similar protocols, • Expert level knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms, • Expert level knowledge of building concurrent system models, • Understanding of software systems design and modelling, • Experience with modern code development practices: Git, CI, UI, • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Job Title: Senior Hardware Verification Engineer Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid possible inside the UK) About the Role: We are seeking a seasoned Design Verification designer with a strong background in building testbenches and writing test sequences for complex IPs. The ideal candidate will play a key role in shaping our technology portfolio, bringing expertise and creativity to our solutions Responsibilities : • Collaborate with design and architecture teams to create test plans for highly configurable IPs meant to provide interconnectivity between components across an SOC, chiplet or multi chiplet systems, • Write UVM/SystemVerilog code to implement the test plan, checkers and scoreboards, • Collaborate with software teams to define and implement configurable testbenches, • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, • 8+ years and current hands-on experience in block-level/IP-level/SOC-level verification, • Proficiency in Verilog, SystemVerilog, • Familiarity with industry-standard EDA tools for simulation and debug, • Deep experience with UVM-based testbenches, • Experience with modern programming languages like Python, • Knowledge of ARM AMBA protocols such as AXI, APB, and AHB, • Understanding of ARM CHI protocol is a plus, • Experience on working with IPs for caches, cache coherency, memory subsystems, interconnects and NOCs, • Experience with formal verification techniques, emulation platforms is a plus, • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Head of Embedded Systems Location: Cambridge Salary: Up to £95,000 depending on experience (some flexibility for the right candidate) We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Embedded Systems to join and lead embedded/electronics development for IoT products at an innovative Cambridge startup, managing a small team (2 engineers) while remaining hands-on with hardware and product development. Key skills & Experience: • 8+ years embedded / electronics engineering experience, • Hands-on PCB design – schematic capture, layout, prototyping & bench testing, • Embedded systems / IoT hardware development, • Strong hardware debugging (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal analysis tools), • Process improvement / continuous improvement within engineering or production, • Test jig design, component selection & PCB diagnostics, • Working with multidisciplinary teams (firmware, mechanical, software), • Experience managing or mentoring a small engineering team, • Exposure to manufacturing partners / NPI / product release Not purely hands-on, this is for someone who can get into the detail and set standards whilst building process and getting the best out of the people around them. This role is based on-site in Cambridge and will involve international travel. If you are interested in this opportunity for a Head of Embedded Systems, then please apply today! Unfortunately, there is no sponsorship opportunity with this role.

Role: Systems Engineer (SysML, MBSE, aerospace & Defence, SC) Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time Department: Engineering Reporting To: Head of Engineering Compensation: £50-80k (DoE) About the Opportunity Our client is building AI and Autonomous Systems — a next-generation safety technology. Launched in 2017, they are a fast-growing start-up working at the forefront of AI, robotics, and safety-critical systems, with a strong focus on innovation and real-world impact. Working Culture Our client operates with the pace and ambition of a high-growth start-up. They are building something meaningful and are looking for individuals who are energised by that journey. This environment will suit someone who: • Enjoys taking ownership, • Is comfortable wearing multiple hats, • Learns quickly and adapts to change, • Is willing to go beyond core hours when needed to maintain momentum The team is driven by building, solving complex problems, and moving quickly together. Collaboration and adaptability are key, and individuals are expected to bring curiosity, commitment, and a strong team mindset. The Role Our client is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their engineering team in Cambridge, working on cutting-edge systems focused on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). In this role, you will play a key part in: • Shaping system architecture, • Supporting systems design, • Managing engineering lifecycle activities, • Contributing to the development of safety-critical solutions This is an opportunity to work on technologies that are shaping the future of AI and robotics safety, within a highly innovative environment. Key Responsibilities • Design and develop system architectures, particularly for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including embedded software, safety, and ML engineers to ensure cohesive system integration., • Conduct system-level analysis, trade-off studies, and risk assessments to meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements., • Define and maintain system-level requirements, interfaces, and specifications in line with industry standards., • Oversee implementation, integration, and verification of system components., • Manage the systems engineering lifecycle from planning through to validation, verification (V&V), and customer acceptance., • Contribute to improving systems engineering processes, tools, and methodologies. Key Skills & Experience • Degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field., • Experience in systems architecture and design within complex, safety-critical environments — ideally in the UAS domain., • Knowledge of systems engineering methodologies such as MBSE, SysML., • Understanding of software and hardware architecture, real-time systems, and embedded systems design., • Experience with safety-critical standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254)

Principal Electronics Engineer Location: Cambridge, UK An exciting new opportunity has opened for a Principal Electronics Engineer to join a technology-focused engineering team in Cambridge. As Principal Electronics Engineer, you will take a leading role in the design and development of advanced electronic systems, working across the full hardware lifecycle from architecture through to validation. The role of Principal Electronics Engineer will involve driving technical decisions, leading complex hardware development, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams. What you’ll do: Lead the design and development of complex analogue and digital electronic systems. Define hardware architecture and guide projects from concept through to production. Oversee schematic design, PCB development, and component selection. Support prototype bring-up, testing, and debugging activities. Collaborate with embedded software, firmware, and mechanical teams to ensure successful system integration. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers within the team. What we’re looking for: A degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Extensive experience in analogue and digital circuit design and PCB development. Strong understanding of hardware development processes from concept through to production. Experience leading complex engineering projects or providing technical leadership. Excellent problem-solving ability and communication skills within multidisciplinary teams. For more information or to apply please contact Chris Moffatt at IC Resources.

Hardware Manager (Electronics) Cambridge | 5 days on site Salary dependent on experience Are you a hands-on technical leader with an electronics background? Or a technically strong electronics engineer looking for more responsibility? We’re looking for someone to lead and develop a high-performing Electronics Hardware team, delivering cutting-edge systems in the automotive sector. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership with direct involvement in product design, from concept through to production - 80% hands on, 20% leadership. What you’ll be doing: You will lead, mentor, and challenge an electronics hardware team across multiple sites, driving high-level technical decisions, product roadmaps, and hardware architecture. You’ll take ownership of designs from concept to production, including schematics, layouts, and system-level integration, while collaborating closely with product owners, program managers, and other engineering teams to define milestones, requirements, and project plans. You will work closely with manufacturing partners to optimise designs for cost and manufacturability, support continuous improvement, develop R&D concepts, ensure compliance with hardware design, testing, and manufacturing processes, and occasionally manage external hardware resources and travel to supplier or customer sites. What we’re looking for: • Proven experience in electronic hardware design for highly regulated industries, ideally automotive., • Strong grounding in ECU architecture, embedded systems, analogue & digital circuitry, and motor/solenoid electronics., • Experience taking designs from architecture through to production, including validation, debugging, and design for qualification (EMC/environmental)., • Excellent communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams., • Leadership experience: mentoring, developing, and supporting engineers to deliver high-quality solutions (desirable) Keen to express your interest, or find out more? Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting) Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)