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About Plessey We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing. Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays, optical computing, and optical interconnects. Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing. Our values Lead We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing. Grow We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology. Trust We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact. Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role The Thin Film Ellipsometry Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimising, and controlling thin-film optical measurement and characterisation processes to support high-yield, high-performance semiconductor device fabrication. This role focuses on ellipsometry-based metrology for deposited thin films across development and production environments. Key Responsibilities • Develop, qualify, and optimise ellipsometry measurement processes for thin films (thickness, refractive index n/k, composition, and uniformity)., • Support R&D and new materials development by providing accurate thin-film characterisation, measurement development, and data analysis., • Own and maintain ellipsometry process recipes, optical models, and control strategies., • Provide accurate metrology feedback to thin-film deposition processes (e.g., PVD, CVD, ALD)., • Analyse film properties including thickness mapping, optical constants, and process-induced variation., • Develop and refine optical models for multilayer thin-film stacks., • Utilise statistical process control (SPC) to monitor tool performance and process stability., • Conduct root cause analysis for measurement drift, model instability, or yield excursions related to film properties., • Collaborate with equipment and process engineering teams to maintain and improve metrology tool performance., • Support new product introduction (NPI) through film characterisation, DOE planning, and process transfer., • Generate technical reports and present findings to engineering and management teams., • Ensure compliance with safety and cleanroom protocols. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field., • 3–7+ years of experience in semiconductor or advanced thin-film processing environments., • Strong hands-on experience with spectroscopic ellipsometry., • Solid understanding of thin-film optics, dispersion modelling, and multilayer analysis., • Experience correlating ellipsometry data with complementary techniques (e.g., XRD, AFM, profilometry)., • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills., • Strong ownership mentality with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment., • Adaptable and comfortable with evolving priorities and rapid change., • Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills (working effectively with process, equipment, R&D, and manufacturing teams)., • Clear and confident communicator, able to present technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences., • Experience with compound semiconductor or dielectric thin films would be an advantage.

Lead Data Scientist (remote) Search, Ranking, Retrieval and LLM Modelling Early Stage AI Company We are working with a fast growing early stage company that is building a new intelligence layer for the next era of product discovery. With AI assistants becoming the first place consumers turn to for information and recommendations, brands need to understand how these systems interpret products, surface them and prioritise them across different conversational and search environments. This is exactly what this company solves. They already partner with global consumer brands and now want to hire a Lead Data Scientist to architect and own the modelling engine that powers the platform. This is a hands-on role with serious technical ownership. You will design and build the systems that identify the signals that matter most for visibility, the retrieval and embedding architecture that feeds the models, the ranking and scoring framework that prioritises actions and the evaluation layer that measures how different LLMs behave across queries, surfaces and contexts. You will work across ranking signals, vector and semantic representations, entity understanding, graph-based relationships, model serving, observability, cost and latency optimisation, and the connection between unstructured signals and automated recommendations. You will also help shape the long-term ML strategy, including platform design, experimentation frameworks and the future of the discovery engine. This role suits someone who has experience in search, ranking, retrieval or recommendation systems at scale and who enjoys building practical production models rather than working in isolation. You will work closely with the founder and have real influence over the direction of the product and the future of the intelligence stack. The package is strong and comes with a competitive base plus bonus and meaningful early-stage equity with genuine upside. If you are interested in joining a company at a stage where your work will directly shape the product, the system and the category, we would like to speak with you.

About Plessey We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing. Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays, optical computing, and optical interconnects. Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing. Lead We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing. Grow We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology. Trust We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact. Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role • Taking a central role in developing new and applying existing measurement and modelling techniques to help to develop new technologies., • Developing novel measurement methods for QW micro-LED structures., • Working in close collaboration with the Process Development and Process Architecture teams., • Identifying reasons for and solutions to performance limiting behaviour., • Developing and introducing new techniques to help characterise and understand the operation of our micro-LED structures., • Liaise with research institutions such as universities and government laboratories with a view to commissioning work outside of the scope that is possible within Plessey., • Produce clear and concise reports for dissemination of results among the engineering community. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Ph.D or MSc in Physics., • Strong knowledge of semiconductor device physics and optoelectronic principle., • Hands-on RF measurement experience., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

About Plessey We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing. Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays, optical computing, and optical interconnects. Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing. Lead We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing. Grow We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology. Trust We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact. Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to support the development of automated reliability and characterisation test systems for MicroLED devices. The role combines test software development, instrument control, and data analysis, supporting both the execution of reliability campaigns and the analysis of device performance and degradation. The engineer will work closely with hardware engineers and test engineers to develop software tools that control laboratory equipment, automate test procedures, and analyse large datasets generated during device testing. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain automated test software for reliability and characterisation systems., • Interface with laboratory instruments and test hardware using LabVIEW, C++, and Python., • Support the execution of device reliability campaigns and engineering experiments., • Develop tools for data collection, processing, and analysis., • Work with engineering teams to interpret results and identify device behaviour trends., • Contribute to improving the automation and robustness of internal test platforms. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Master’s degree in Physics, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline., • Proficiency in LabVIEW and C++., • Working knowledge of Python for data processing and analysis., • Hands-on experience with communication protocols such as SPI and I²C., • Experience working with laboratory bench instruments such as power supply units (PSUs), oscilloscopes, pattern generators and multimeters., • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail., • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Advantage • Experience with NI TestStand for automated test environments., • Background or practical experience in semiconductor device testing., • Experience analysing large datasets and developing mathematical models for device behaviour and degradation., • Familiarity with reliability testing methodologies (e.g., lifetime or stress testing).

About Plessey We’re building the hardware foundation for next-era computing. Plessey is a world-leading technology company driving the next generation of photonic devices and systems. With over 70 years of innovation, we combine research, materials science, process engineering, and manufacturing under one roof. We’re recognised as a global authority in microLED displays, optical computing, and optical interconnects. Join us to work on breakthrough technologies shaping the future of light-based technology and computing. Lead We don’t follow industry trends; we create them, pushing boundaries and setting standards others aspire to. Every team member has the power to make decisions, drive change, and deliver excellence. We support each other, challenge one another for the best solutions, and lead by example. Together, we build industries and technologies that shape the future and scale toward our vision of the next era of computing. Grow We expand our capabilities every day — deepening our expertise, improving how we work, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Curiosity fuels us: we question assumptions, explore new ideas, and innovate with light-based technologies. By investing in and empowering our people, we strengthen Plessey’s impact and help shape the future of optical technology. Trust We operate like a family—honest, reliable, and supportive. We have each other’s backs, own our actions, and uphold the highest standards of integrity and safety. We trust each other to deliver, our customers to challenge us, and our expertise to guide the way. Together, trust enables the collaboration essential for breakthrough innovation and lasting impact. Location Located at our head office and state-of-the-art fabrication facility in Plymouth. About the Role We are seeking a senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Product Development team and contribute to embedded firmware development and hardware–software integration. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Principal Engineer and Senior Hardware Engineer to translate system architecture into reliable embedded implementations across prototypes, demos, and product platforms. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++., • Develop and maintain low-level drivers and application firmware., • Support bootloader development and firmware update functionality., • Implement firmware robustness, error handling, and recovery paths., • Support firmware bring-up on new hardware., • Debug hardware/firmware issues involving power, clocks, interfaces, and timing., • Work with schematics, PCBs, and lab equipment during development and debugging., • Support validation and test readiness of embedded systems., • Translate architectural intent into working embedded implementations., • Take ownership of defined subsystems with appropriate guidance., • Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge transfer., • Support integration with test environments and higher-level software systems. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Background in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline., • Experience in embedded software development (C/C++)., • Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. STM32 or similar)., • Experience with bare-metal and/or RTOS-based systems., • Comfortable reading schematics and understanding hardware design., • Experience with board bring-up and low-level debugging., • Experience using SWD/JTAG, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes., • Understanding of common interfaces (USB, SPI, I²C/I3C, UART). Advantage • USB device development experience., • Familiarity with embedded Linux or Zephyr., • Experience supporting prototype, demo, or pre-production systems.

Medlock Square marks a bold new chapter in the evolution of the Etihad Campus a vibrant, year-round destination for culture, leisure and entertainment, set alongside two global icons: the Etihad Stadium, home of Manchester City Football Club, and the landmark Co-op Live arena. Named after the River Medlock that runs beneath the site, the development celebrates Manchesters industrial heritage while shaping its next era of city-defining experiences. Manchester is known worldwide for its sport, music and entertainment and Medlock Square will build on that legacy, creating a landmark home for exceptional shared moments and elevating the citys position as one of Europes most dynamic, fast-growing destinations. At the heart of this new district will be an extraordinary food and beverage offer: from relaxed coffee houses and all-day dining to flagship restaurants and premium culinary experiences. Designed to serve both everyday visitors and major event audiences, Medlock Square will deliver high-quality hospitality all week long and across the events calendar. ? About the role We seek dynamic, guest-obsessed operators who can build teams, lead from the front, and deliver service that matches the scale and ambition of Medlock Square. Youll play a vital role in creating welcoming, memorable spaces for everyday guests and major event visitors alike. As Restaurant Manager, you will lead the operation of a premium, high-energy restaurant and bar, delivering exceptional service, strong team performance, and commercial success. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be highly visible on the floor, setting the tone, pace, and energy of the venue. You will take ownership of the guest journey, ensuring every service reflects the ambition, quality, and experience expected of a flagship concept. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider leadership team, you will ensure the restaurant is consistently positioned as a must-visit destination within Manchesters dining scene. In this role you will: Lead service and guest experience, delivering a consistently high-touch, premium standard Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team, setting clear expectations and standards Take ownership of day-to-day operations, including service flow, reservations, and staffing Drive commercial performance through strong service delivery, upselling, and KPI management Maintain high standards of compliance, safety, and operational excellence Work closely with kitchen and wider teams to deliver a seamless, end-to-end guest experience Contribute to continuous improvement, supporting new initiatives, launches, and enhancements Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Proven experience as a Restaurant Manager, General Manager, or Assistant General Manager in a premium or high-volume environment Strong experience leading evening-led, high-energy service Confidence working with VIP and high-expectation guests Excellent leadership and people management skills Strong commercial awareness, including labour control and KPI management Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills Calm and confident under pressure Good understanding of licensing, health & safety, and food safety standards Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event days Desirable Experience in a premium or concept-led restaurant environment Experience supporting new openings or launches Knowledge of reservations systems and POS platforms Experience working within large, multi-stakeholder environments Why Join Us? Be part of a flagship destination set to redefine hospitality in Manchester Work within a world-class entertainment and cultural district Build and lead new teams from the ground up Influence concepts, menus and guest experiences Grow your career within a pioneering and high-profile development TPBN1_UKCT

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