Performance engineering jobs in Cambridge - Page 2Create job alerts

Quality Engineer We are working with a leading advanced manufacturing organisation to recruit a Quality Engineer. This is a key role within the Quality team, supporting operations, customers and suppliers while driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance across complex manufacturing processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional with experience in highly regulated environments to take ownership of quality activities and influence business-wide performance. Responsibilities • Provide Quality support across operations, customers and suppliers to optimise performance and minimise disruption, • Lead and support root cause investigations (RCCA) for internal and external quality issues, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, FMEA, APQP and other quality tools, • Conduct data analysis and reporting using statistical tools (e.g. Minitab) to support business decisions, • Support and carry out internal and external audits, including customer and regulatory audits, • Review specifications to ensure compliance and protect business interests, • Work cross-functionally with engineering, operations and global teams to resolve quality challenges, • Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and associated processes, • Ensure ERP and quality systems are aligned with customer and internal requirements, • Promote a strong quality culture across the site, maintaining visibility on the shop floor Key Requirements • Degree qualified in a scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), • Proven experience working within a complex Quality Management System environment, • Experience within aerospace, automotive or another highly regulated manufacturing industry, • Working knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949 and/or ISO9001 (NADCAP awareness desirable), • Strong experience in root cause analysis, problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies, • Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, • Confident communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels, • Experience supporting audits and working with customers and suppliers, • Self-motivated with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Based in Cambridge, this unique and very exciting opportunity with a Global Leader in their field are looking for a Lead RF Propagation System Design Engineer. Security Clearance is required, however there are also other RF opportunities that don’t, so don’t be put off applying if you have knowledge in RF Propagation The Lead RF Propagation Engineer will be joining an established team of commercial and technical leaders working with clients delivering projects into the Defence and National Security sector. In this market you would architect a range of both standards based and fully custom radio systems for a wide range of applications including low power long range systems and highly flexible high-performance software defined systems. The work involves significant collaboration with clients, working together to help innovate the best approach to what can be very challenging but very exciting and unique requirements. The successful candidate will have a good relevant Degree with a strong understanding or RF Design principals, but primarily RF Propagation. Along with: • Be a strong subject matter expert in the field of RF communication systems, • Work with our broader team to provide input to bids and delivery of projects, • Maintain strong technical relationships with key individuals within client and potential client organisations to enable further sales opportunities, • Excellent radio engineering skills and experience, • A passion for innovative technology solutions and for solving complex problems, • An understanding of what’s important to our clients, • Experience working with clients in the UK Defence & National Security sector Please do state your RF/ Antenna Propagation experience in your CV, as applications will be viewed by HR first before being seen by hiring manager. Please mention Propagation as much as possible or your CV will be rejected The company offer a very large bonus 20% of salary and a corporate bonus, a share options scheme, a healthy pension plan, a Free Lunch, Life Insurance and Private Medical Insurance, with other benefits, including buying holidays and sabbaticals. They also offer a great company culture and much more. Please contact or call 07762794331, direct applications to my email will be seen sooner.

Principal Software Engineer Location: Cambridge Our client is scaling a large, distributed cloud platform and is looking for a Principal Engineer to act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) across observability and cloud infrastructure. You’ll be working at serious scale managing thousands of Kubernetes nodes, handling tens of terabytes of logs daily, and supporting millions of real-time metrics across a highly distributed environment. The Role This is a senior, hands-on role where you will own the technical direction and standards of the observability ecosystem. As the SME, you’ll define best practice, guide architectural decisions, and act as the go-to expert across engineering teams, ensuring scalable, cost-efficient, and high-performance systems. Key Responsibilities • Act as the SME for observability and cloud infrastructure across the organisation, • Lead architecture across metrics, logs, and tracing systems, • Design and optimise high-throughput data pipelines and storage layers, • Implement strategies such as sampling, aggregation, and down-sampling, • Extend and enhance open-source observability tools at scale, • Partner with engineering teams to standardise tooling and improve adoption, • Drive reliability, scalability, and cost optimisation across the platform, • Define and promote best practices aligned with OpenTelemetry and modern observability standards, • Mentor engineers and elevate engineering quality across teams Tech Environment • Kubernetes at scale (thousands of nodes), • High-volume telemetry (hundreds of thousands of events per second), • Observability stack: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, Tempo, ELK/OpenSearch, ClickHouse, • Multi-cloud (AWS, GCP), • Infrastructure as code (Terraform), CI/CD pipelines What We’re Looking For • 15+ years building and scaling distributed systems, • Strong hands-on experience with Golang (plus Python or Shell), • Deep expertise in observability at scale, • Strong Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure experience, • Proven ability to design systems for performance, scale, and cost efficiency, • Experience with service mesh technologies (e.g. Istio/Envoy), • Ability to operate as a technical authority and trusted advisor across teams Nice to Have • Open-source or CNCF contributions, • Experience using AI tools to improve engineering efficiency Why Join • Be the go-to expert shaping a large-scale observability platform, • Work on complex, high-impact infrastructure challenges, • Strong ownership and influence at Principal level

Embedded Software Engineer Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Cambridgeshire Our Client Our client is an established developer of specialised electronic products used to support the operation of critical technical systems within global markets. The organisation designs integrated hardware and software solutions that enable customers to operate complex equipment reliably and efficiently. Ongoing growth in product capability and engineering activity has created the requirement to strengthen the software development team through the appointment of an Embedded Software Engineer. The Role The Embedded Software Engineer will support the development and implementation of embedded software within Linux-based environments, contributing to the delivery of real-time applications used within advanced electronic products. The role will involve designing, developing and maintaining embedded software components while supporting the optimisation of system performance across a complex and evolving product platform. Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, the role will involve close collaboration with software, hardware and system test engineers to deliver functionality aligned with product development priorities. The position will support the investigation and resolution of technical issues across embedded systems, contributing to debugging, testing and continuous improvement of software reliability and performance. The successful candidate will bring experience in embedded C development within Linux environments alongside a structured and analytical approach to software development. They will demonstrate strong debugging capability, attention to detail and the ability to contribute effectively within collaborative engineering teams developing technically complex products. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity to develop embedded software capability within a technically focused product engineering organisation. Interested candidates are invited to apply accordingly. All submissions will be reviewed, and suitable candidates will be contacted directly. About Us Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

We’re hiring a Principal Linux / Android Platform Developer to join a highly respected engineering team building mission-critical communication devices used by emergency services, transport networks, and infrastructure organisations worldwide. This isn’t app development. This is low-level, platform engineering on products that need to perform in the real world, where reliability is essential. The Role You’ll play a key role in developing and evolving Android-based embedded platforms used in next-generation communication devices. This is a broad, hands-on platform role, working across Linux and Android to solve complex system-level challenges. You’ll be involved in: * Android platform development (AOSP) * Linux kernel and system-level programming * Platform configuration, optimisation and tuning * Android framework and service-level changes * Performance, latency and power optimisation * Debugging, profiling and system analysis * Integration, testing and issue resolution * Contributing to technical design and architecture What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a strong engineer with experience across Linux and Android platform development, ideally within embedded or device-based environments. Key skills: * Strong understanding of Android internals and architecture * Experience working with AOSP * Solid Linux systems / kernel experience...

Electrical Design Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE Contract: Permanent The Company A leading UK engineering manufacturer specialising in the design and build of advanced, high-tech machinery. This independent business is recognised for delivering innovative, reliable and high-performance automated systems to a global customer base. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer with experience in electrical design to join a highly skilled engineering team working on complex process machinery. The role sits at the intersection of design and practical engineering. You’ll be involved in developing control panels, supporting panel build activities, and working closely with automation and controls engineers to bring machinery designs to life. This position would suit someone who enjoys both the design side of engineering and staying closely connected to hands-on build and integration work. The Role * Design and develop electrical control panels for complex machinery * Produce and update electrical schematics and wiring layouts * Work closely with the automation team on PLC-controlled systems * Support panel build, wiring, and machine integration activities * Contribute to full machine projects from concept through to commissioning * Assist in troubleshooting and resolving electrical/control issues * Liaise with internal ...

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 bee...

Senior PCB Design Engineer – Cambridge A Senior PCB Design Engineer is required to join a multidisciplinary engineering team developing electronics for industrial and communications applications. The Senior PCB Design Engineer will work on complex, high‑reliability designs from concept through to manufacture. This Senior PCB Design Engineer role offers broad technical exposure across high‑speed digital, RF, power and mixed‑signal designs. Responsibilities • Own PCB layout activities across multilayer boards, HDI designs and high‑density component placement, • Work closely with electronic, mechanical and manufacturing teams to meet performance, thermal and EMC constraints, • Generate schematics, stack‑ups, routing strategies and manufacturing documentation, • Perform DFM/DFT reviews and liaise with fabrication and assembly partners, • Support design reviews, technical discussions and project planning, • Contribute to continuous improvement of PCB processes, libraries and design standards Requirements • Strong track record in PCB design for complex electronic systems, • Experience with high‑speed digital, controlled‑impedance routing or mixed‑signal layouts, • Familiarity with EMC considerations, power distribution and thermal constraints, • Proficiency with industry PCB CAD tools (Altium or similar), • Understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacture principles, • Degree in Electronic Engineering or related discipline If you’re interested in the position of Senior PCB Design Engineer, please apply or contact Chris Moffatt for more details.

Job | Application Engineer / Sales Support Engineer (Mechanical Bias) [Ref: 8873] Company | Bespoke Solution Integrator Areas | Food and Bev Expertise | Tendering, sales, pipeline development Development | progression to Account Managment Location | Cambridgeshire – hybrid / flexible The Challenge I am working with a process control integrator and machine builder who predominantly work within food and beverages. This company doesn't just build and sell machines; they sell high-performance turnkey integrated solutions. We are looking for a Mechanically Biased Technical Sales Support Engineer to bridge the gap between a client’s vision and a fully functioning production line. The ideal candidate is likely a mechanical mechatronics engineer who wants to work for a company that is serious about defining solutions with the customer and then delivering on that. You won't just be "supporting" sales; you will be the technical architect behind the proposal, ensuring that every conveyor, platform, and processing unit is physically viable, hygienically designed, and engineered for maximum throughput. The company want to go from £20m to £40m – you’ll be joining a high growth, high performance team that is fully resourced to dominate their target markets. What are we after? • Mechanical Mastery: You live in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor). You can take a blank factory floor plan and design a complex, multi-stage processing line that respects both physics and floor-space constraints., • Project Architecture: Experience managing or supporting the lifecycle of large-scale mechanical installations (from £500k to £5M+). You understand BOMs, process control, fabrication lead times, and how these things all come together., • Efficient Design: Ideally, you have a background in the food, pharma, or chemical industries., • The "Technical Liaison": You can talk torque, belt speeds, and pneumatic pressures with the workshop, then pivot to explain the ROI and technical reliability to a Food Factory Manager., • Safety & Standards: Deep knowledge of the Machinery Directive, PUWER, and CE/UKCA marking from a mechanical and structural perspective. What You’ll Be Doing • Pre-Sales Engineering: Accompanying Sales Managers to sites to conduct technical surveys and feasibility studies., • Conceptual Design: Creating high-quality general arrangement (GA) drawings and 3D renders to "wow" the client during the bid process., • Costing & Risk: Working with production to ensure quotes are accurate and that the proposed mechanical solution is actually buildable. The Ideal Profile • Experience: You might be working on the engineering side now for a system integrator / machine builder wanting to have more of a say in how the up-front solution is designed., • Mindset: You are "mechanically curious and open-minded." You want to know how to solve production challenges for customers. We may close applications earlier for this role if we find a suitable candidate. Talentometry Limited is an executive search consultancy focusing entirely on businesses utilising or developing emerging technology. Unfortunately, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who are already eligible to work in the UK.

Title : Senior Linux Engineer Company : Telecoms Location : Cambridge (on site) Pay : Up to £85,000 excellent benefits Company : One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to general growth;demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation. Role : You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position . About you: 4 years' commercial development experience Excellent kernel-level experience Excellent C++ skills Willing to work on site You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Supply Chain Manager An established global manufacturer operating within advanced materials and high-performance engineering is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to support its materials and engineered product lines across multiple sites. This role is critical in shaping short- and long-term supply chain strategy, driving analytical capability, and ensuring strong customer service performance across a complex manufacturing network. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for end-to-end supply chain planning and optimisation, working closely with commercial, operational and site leadership teams to ensure alignment of supply and demand. Key responsibilities: • Leading short- to long-range supply chain planning to ensure effective resourcing of materials, facilities, WIP and finished goods., • Developing and implementing analytical tools to improve inventory modelling and inter-company material flows., • Collaborating with site materials teams and senior supply chain leadership to define replenishment strategies across raw materials, intermediates and finished goods., • Driving on-time despatch performance above 95% through proactive supply chain management., • Supporting the rollout of common quality management systems aligned to group best practice and customer certification requirements., • Using data-driven insight to lead improvement projects that support efficiency, scalability and long-term growth., • Owning and actively contributing to the S&OP process to ensure full alignment across the extended supply chain. Requirements: • Degree-qualified in Business, Engineering or Finance., • Strong analytical capability with experience handling and interpreting large data sets., • Proven experience working with ERP systems., • Management experience within a manufacturing environment, ideally with close exposure to operations or production teams., • Familiarity with industry quality management systems, • Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders and deliver improvement projects., • APICS certification or equivalent is desirable.

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer South Cambridgeshire (CB22) £53,000-£59,000 Days & nights with extended holiday built in • Internal and external training provided, • Real opportunity for progression, • Fantastic pension scheme, • Christmas shutdown, • Share scheme, • Private healthcare, • Dental + eyecare, • On-site canteen and allowance Roles/Responsibilities • Carry out electrical & mechanical maintenance to maximize plant uptime, including fault finding, repairs amd preventative maintenance, • Diagnose faults across PLCs, drives and production equipment, implementing effective root cause fixes, • Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly, • Support continuous improvement, machine upgrades, and reliability projects across site Time-served maintenance engineer with a recognised Level 3 qualification (NVQ/HNC or equivalent) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering * Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment * Confident fault finding on electrical systems, with working knowledge of PLCs and industrial drives * Able to work independently, prioritise workload, and respond effectively to breakdown situations * Proactive, safety-conscious approach with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £53000 - £59000 per annum + BENEFITS Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire

Senior Physical Design Engineer - Bristol or Cambridge This client is a fast-growing player in the semiconductor space, focused on developing advanced computing platforms that enable cutting-edge applications in AI, high-performance computing, and data-intensive systems. With strong financial backing and a growing engineering presence in Cambridge and Bristol, they are looking to strengthen their physical design group with new talent. As a Physical Design Engineer, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for turning complex RTL designs into high-quality silicon. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work across the full digital backend flow, ensuring designs meet performance, power, and area targets at advanced technology nodes. You’ll also have the opportunity to influence methodologies, improve design processes, and contribute to technical innovation on next-generation products. Responsibilities would include: • Drive multiple stages of the physical design flow, from floorplanning through place and route to final sign-off, • Optimise designs for power, performance, and area while meeting aggressive schedules, • Contribute to the development of new flows and automation to improve team efficiency, • Collaborate closely with RTL, verification, packaging, and product engineering groups, • Take ownership of technical challenges and propose creative, robust solutions Required experience: • Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, • Solid background in digital backend/physical design, ideally including work at 7nm or below, • Practical knowledge of timing closure, clock tree design, physical verification, and sign-off processes, • Strong scripting/programming ability (e.g. Python, Tcl) Email - Tel - 01189073075 LinkedIn -

Job Description Shape Britain’s Energy Future with Sizewell C Location: Leiston, Suffolk Contract: Permanent, full-time. Closing Date: 24th February 2026 Why Join Us? We’re building the future. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britain’s energy security and net-zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years. What’s in It for You • Salary: £105,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Car Allowance: £6,900 per annum, • Bonus: 10% annual incentive, • Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Conventional Island (CI) scope for SZC Units 1 & 2 within the Main Civil Works (MCW), acting as the Owner Participant in the Civil Works Alliance. Accountable for enabling safe, quality, on-time, on-cost delivery across Engineering Interfaces, Procurement, Construction, and Handover. Operates in a peer relationship with the CWA CI Platform Delivery Lead and provides line leadership to SZC project managers and functional support. Key Responsibilities • Delivery Leadership: Own delivery outcomes (SQEP: Safety, Quality, Environment, Performance) for the CI scope across Units 1 & 2; proactively unblock issues, optimise phasing, and drive schedule adherence., • Alliance Partnering: Operate as Owner Participant within CWA; collaborate as a peer with the CWA CI Platform Delivery Lead to drive integrated planning and decision-making., • Scope Integration: Manage interfaces with Responsible Designer (RD), CI Programme, PMO, Commercial, Quality, and Supply Chain to assure design maturity, constructability, and progressive assurance., • Risk & Change: Own risk register and change control for CI scope; ensure transparent escalation and evidence-based decision-making., • People Leadership: Lead a team of SZC Senior PMs/PMs and matrix functional support; set performance expectations and build delivery capability., • Commercial & Contracts: Support procurement strategies, alliance commercial mechanisms, claims/compensation events within the alliancing framework., • Stakeholder Management: Engage with CWP leadership and wider SZC stakeholders; prepare and present clear delivery reporting and readiness reviews. The Sizewell C (SZC) construction programme is built around a technical and commercial business case that relies on intelligent replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC). This approach leverages mature design data, established engineering solutions, supply chain capability, and lessons learned from HPC to reduce FOAK complexity, accelerate delivery, and improve productivity. EDF’s established UK nuclear capability is a critical contributor to this strategy, providing design, engineering, assurance, and construction expertise that underpins SZC’s ability to replicate, adapt and execute safely. The SZC Civil Works Programme (CWP) comprises three major sub‑programmes delivered over a 10‑year period: • Early Works & Enabling, • Main Civil & Ancillary Works Key Stakeholders The CI HoD must operate confidently and credibly in a complex, regulated stakeholder environment. Principal stakeholders include: • UK Government, including HM Treasury, DESNZ/BEIS, IPA, • EDF (UK & France organisations) – engineering, assurance & delivery, • Financial investors and institutions, • UK Regulators (ONR, Environment Agency, local planning authorities), • Alliance partners within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), • Local communities, authorities and representative groups, • Responsible Designer (RD) and replicated HPC design teams, • Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment., • Demonstrate success in managing / developing:, • Engineering design and field execution strategies for project delivery,, • Procurement and management of complex commercial arrangements,, • Multi-discipline EPCM projects,, • Experience of managing / influencing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects., • Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient., • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders., • Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools., • Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment., • Experience of working within Alliances and Joint Ventures, • Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks., • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Degree and/or chartered status in an engineering, construction, project management or other related field., • Good knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations., • Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2., • Can demonstrate experience of managing project through the project lifecycle from concept to handover Humility • Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences., • Positively challenges poor quality and performance., • Identifies solutions at the lowest possible level., • Values the rules and environment in which we operate., • Gives and receives feedback with respect., • Operates as ‘One team’, working closely together and helping each other., • Empowers team – empowered teams always looking forward., • Communicates clearly and consistently., • Promotes collaboration and team alignment., • Clear and fast decision making. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work — where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee ___ and EDF's employee ___. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

Job Description Shape Britain’s Energy Future with Sizewell C Location: Leiston, Suffolk Contract: Permanent, full-time. Closing Date: 24TH February 2026 Why Join Us? We’re building the future. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britain’s energy security and net-zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years. What’s in It for You • Salary: £105,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Car Allowance: £6,900 per annum, • Bonus: 10% annual incentive, • Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution, • Leave: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Sizewell C is seeking a Head of Delivery (HoD) – Transverse & Balance of Plant (BoP) to take a leading role within the Main Civil Works (MCW) team, operating as an Owner Participant (OP) within the Civil Works Alliance. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that works day‑to‑day with Alliance partners to ensure the safe, high-quality and timely delivery of all Transverse & BoP civil works. You will lead the full lifecycle of your scope — Engineering Interface, Procurement, Construction and Handover — ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time and on cost, and aligned with Sizewell C’s strategy of intelligent replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC). You will be accountable for delivering the Main Civil Works elements associated with: • Backfill, • Technical Galleries, • Steel Cylinder Concrete Pipes (SCCP) You will also lead cross‑MCW responsibilities linked to key delivery assumptions and productivity enablers derived from HPC learning. What You Will Do • Lead end‑to‑end delivery of all Transverse & BoP works within the Civil Works Alliance., • Work in partnership with CWA BoP Platform Delivery Leads to coordinate daily execution., • Drive safe, high‑quality, efficient construction aligned to SZC standards and HPC replication., • Manage engineering interfaces to convert design intent into timely, executable work packs., • Maintain an integrated delivery plan, including schedule, cost, risk, and readiness., • Resolve delivery issues within agreed parameters and escalate risks appropriately., • Ensure readiness for work: people, SQEP, materials, logistics, temporary works and QA., • Lead SZC Project Managers and influence a multidisciplinary matrix team across SZC and CWA., • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Engineering, Supply Chain, RD, Quality, PMO and wider programme teams., • Significant experience delivering large, complex civil engineering works., • Background in major infrastructure, EPC, alliance or JV delivery environments., • Strong capability in planning, sequencing, engineering interface management and issue resolution., • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex stakeholder environment., • Commitment to safety, quality and disciplined execution. The Head of Delivery MCW Transverse & Balance of Plant, must operate confidently and credibly in a complex, regulated stakeholder environment. Principal stakeholders include: • UK Government, including HM Treasury, DESNZ/BEIS, IPA, • EDF (UK & France organisations) – engineering, assurance & delivery, • Financial investors and institutions, • UK Regulators (ONR, Environment Agency, local planning authorities), • Alliance partners within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), • Local communities, authorities and representative groups, • Responsible Designer (RD) and replicated HPC design teams, • Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment., • Demonstrate success in managing / developing:, • Engineering design and field execution strategies for project delivery,, • Procurement and management of complex commercial arrangements,, • Multi-discipline EPCM projects,, • Experience of managing / influencing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects., • Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient., • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders., • Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools., • Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment., • Experience of working within Alliances and Joint Ventures, • Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks., • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Degree and/or chartered status in an engineering, construction, project management or other related field., • Good knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations., • Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2., • Can demonstrate experience of managing project through the project lifecycle from concept to handover Humility • Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences., • Positively challenges poor quality and performance., • Identifies solutions at the lowest possible level., • Values the rules and environment in which we operate., • Gives and receives feedback with respect., • Operates as ‘One team’, working closely together and helping each other., • Empowers team – empowered teams always looking forward., • Communicates clearly and consistently., • Promotes collaboration and team alignment., • Clear and fast decision making. The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UK’s current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities – locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work — where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell C’s employee ___ and EDF's employee ___. Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Design Authority to join a department to assist with the development of professional mobile digital radio products and accessories. • Key Responsibilities:Lead technical contact during scoping, definition, design and production phases of new product development, • Provide technical guidance for possible solution types to meet requirements, • Assess compliance of product performance against requirements, • Review mechanical engineering outputs for approval, including drawing review and approval, • Mentor and support mechanical design engineers, • Provide technical solutions designed for manufacture, • Manage 3rd party injection moulding suppliers, • Travel domestically and internationally as required, • The ideal candidate would have:Prior experience working with electronics, • Experience in electrical cable designs, • Experience of mechanical design for acoustic system performance, • Experience of mechanical design for RF system integration, • The ideal candidate must have:Degree or diploma in Mechanical Engineering, • Solid foundation of experience in mechanical product designs that include integrated electronics operating in demanding environmental conditions, • Broad mechanical engineering knowledge and proven industry experience in an equivalent lead engineer role, • Experience in manufacturing and injection moulding, • Ability to drive technical direction within multidisciplinary engineering teams, • Capability to consolidate complex and conflicting requirements into clear and deliverable commitments, • Ability to specify technical requirements resulting in “right first time” designs, • Strong understanding of product development lifecycle principles, • Proven track record of taking a lead role in delivering products into volume production, • Strong, assured, and confident technical leadership skills, • Excellent presentation, communication, analytical, and numerical skills, • Proactive, pragmatic, self-driven and motivated approach, • Ownership, accountability, and resilience, • This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:Flexible working options, • Pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Employee recognition schemes If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert! Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full right to work in the UK will be considered, visa sponsorship is not currently offered 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.

Embedded Software Engineer Cambridge – Hybrid (2–3 days in the office) £60,000–£80,000 I’m currently working with a fast-growing Cambridge-based technology company who are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their expanding engineering team on a hybrid basis! The company operates at the forefront of embedded systems and electronics, delivering innovative products across industries such as IoT, advanced manufacturing, healthcare technology and smart devices. They are known for building high-performance, reliable systems and have a strong reputation within the Cambridge technology space. They have a collaborative engineering team made up of hardware, software and systems engineers, and in this role you’ll be working on the development of embedded firmware for next-generation products. You’ll be heavily involved in low-level development using C/C++, working closely with hardware teams to bring up new devices and optimise performance. You’ll be working across the full development lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping through to production, testing and deployment. The role offers strong opportunities to take ownership of projects and influence technical decisions as the products evolve. The office is based in Cambridge, and they are looking for someone to be onsite 2–3 days per week. Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role. Technical Requirements: • Strong experience with embedded C/C++ development, • Experience working with microcontrollers (e.g. ARM Cortex-M) or embedded Linux systems, • Understanding of hardware/software interaction (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO), • Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analysers), • Experience with version control (e.g. Git), • Good communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams, • Comfortable working in a hands-on, engineering-focused environment, • Interest in learning new technologies and progressing technically. Nice to Have: • Experience with wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, Zigbee, LoRa), • Exposure to cloud integration (AWS/Azure IoT), • Python or scripting experience for testing/automation, • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines in embedded environments, • Experience with low-power or battery-operated devices Salary/Benefits: £60,000–£80,000. Bonus, Pension Contribution, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays If this sounds of interest, please apply and I can give you a call. Tim Stock 01182284223 | 07980610737

Quality Manager We are supporting a leading advanced manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Quality Manager. This is a senior position within the Quality function, acting as second-in-command and supporting the delivery of quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement across a complex manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, influence site-wide quality performance, and play a key part in maintaining industry-leading standards, as well as clear defined progression. Responsibilities • Support the Quality team in maintaining compliance with AS9100, NADCAP and customer-specific requirements, • Manage and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring documentation and processes remain robust and compliant, • Lead internal audits and support external audits from customers, regulatory bodies and accreditation organisations, • Ensure effective root cause analysis and close-out of audit findings and non-conformances, • Oversee product and process quality, including inspection activities, non-conformance management and concessions, • Lead, develop and manage a team of Quality Engineers and Technicians, • Support customer and supplier quality activities, including audits, approvals and performance management, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, scrap reduction and process capability, • Promote a strong quality and continuous improvement culture across the site Key Requirements • Degree qualified in Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline (or equivalent experience), • Proven experience within aerospace, automotive or defence manufacturing, • Strong working knowledge of AS9100 or IATF 16949 requirements, • NADCAP knowledge is highly desirable, • Experience managing and developing a Quality team, • Background in auditing and quality compliance (internal auditor certification desirable), • Strong problem-solving skills with experience in structured root cause analysis, • Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels, • Experience with APQP, PPAP and SPC methodologies (desirable)

Senior Electronics Engineer £55,000-£62,000 • 25 days holiday + banks, • Bonus scheme, • Internal & external training, • Private healthcare, • Life Assurance Roles/Responsibilities • Provide technical support across manufacturing, helping resolve complex electronic issues and improve overall performance, • Take ownership of how products are built, tested, and validated, identifying opportunities to improve processes and reliability, • Work closely with different teams to support new products being introduced into a manufacturing environment, • Contribute to ongoing improvements across processes, quality, and efficiency, • Experience in electronics, test, or manufacturing engineering roles within an electronics production environment, • Strong hands-on approach, with the ability to fault find and solve technical problems, • Comfortable working across teams and contributing to product and process improvements If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant Hazel Luna If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. Job Tenure: Permanent Salary: £56000 - £63000 per annum + BENEFITS Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Description Nuclera is a venture-backed biotech company headquartered in Cambridge, UK with significant operations in Boston, USA. Nuclera’s mission is to accelerate discovery by enabling rapid, easy access to functional proteins essential for drug discovery research. Our eProtein Discovery™ benchtop system accelerates protein expression and purification optimization in research labs. As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the development of our cutting-edge instrument platform. You will take ownership of the design and implementation of complex embedded systems, from low-level hardware interaction to high-level application logic. This role requires a versatile engineer who is comfortable working across different domains, including bare-metal firmware, RTOS, and embedded Linux, to build a reliable, scalable, and high-performance system. About the role • Architect, develop, and maintain real-time bare-metal and RTOS-based firmware for ARM cores, ensuring robust control of hardware peripherals., • Develop and optimize low-level drivers for communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, USB, and Ethernet., • Design and implement software for advanced System-on-Chip (SoC) platforms, ensuring seamless integration between processors and programmable logic., • Develop multi-threaded C applications on embedded Linux for system control, data processing, and communication with other system components., • Implement and optimize complex algorithms for signal processing and real-time control., • Lead board bring-up, debugging, and hardware-software integration efforts., • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded software delivery and contribute to production software tooling. Requirements Essentials: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related field., • 5+ years of professional experience in embedded software development., • Expert proficiency in C and for bare-metal, RTOS, and embedded Linux environments., • Strong experience with Embedded Linux (e.g., Yocto) and real-time operating systems., • Proven experience in board bring-up, hardware-software integration, and debugging using tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD., • Proficiency in Python for scripting, tooling, or testing., • Proficiency with version control (Git) and familiarity with CI/CD workflows., • Be familiar with hardware-in-the-loop testing strategies., • Advanced knowledge of hardware-software interaction and communication protocols., • Be comfortable working with Docker and open source embedded toolchains. Desirable: • Experience in the life sciences, biotech, or medical device industries., • Experience with schematic capture and PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCad, Eagle)., • Experience with embedded systems that incorporate image processing or machine learning., • Development of desktop or embedded GUI applications (e.g., using Qt)., • Familiarity with cloud-connected embedded systems and backend integration., • Knowledge of standards and regulations relating to EMC and safety for electronics. Benefits What we offer: In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits including: • Company bonus scheme of 5%, • Life insurance, • Private medical insurance and cash plan, • 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays, • Enhanced employer's pension contributions, • Enhanced maternity and paternity Leave, • Investment in professional development and learning, • Access to amenities on Vision Park and in Histon, • Fresh fruit, tea, coffee, and snacks in the office, • Organised team events

Job Title: Project Engineer Location: Cambridge, UK Department: Engineering Reports To: Programme Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Lead Rate: approx. PAYE GBP 250 per day, Umbrella GBP 343.91 per day Role Purpose The Project Engineer plays a key role in delivering engineering solutions for land-based systems, including vehicles, tactical support equipment, integrated mission systems, and deployable infrastructure. This role supports the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring technical compliance while contributing to successful delivery against budget, schedule, and quality targets. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Delivery Support the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering work packages Ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards Track engineering hours and report financial performance Technical Development & Compliance Analyse and resolve design challenges to meet customer and regulatory requirements Ensure compliance with engineering governance, quality standards, and stage-gate processes Support configuration and change management activities Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Provide technical support across engineering, production, procurement, and quality teams Collaborate to ensure effective integration of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to meet technical specifications System Integ...

FPGA Design Engineer | Cambridge | Competitive Salary As a FPGA Design Engineer, you will be joining a growing business that is investing in its technology and expanding its engineering capability. This is an additional role created to support increased project demand, offering the chance to step into a structured, technically focused environment where precision, analytical thinking and engineering excellence drive every project. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys working methodically, solving complex challenges and contributing to reliable, high performance design solutions. As a FPGA Design Engineer, you will benefit from: • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Life assurance, • Standard pension scheme, • Exposure to advanced Engineering technologies and complex design work, • Opportunities for professional development and technical progression, • Designing, implementing and verifying FPGA modules using SystemVerilog, • Applying timing constraints, analysing reports and refining designs accordingly, • Working with hardware, software and mechanical teams to deliver integrated solutions, • Producing clear te...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week, flexible working, including up to 3 days per week working from home Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36054 We are seeking an experienced FPGA Design Engineer to join our client's expanding development team, based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will be working on high performance products used globally across defence, industrial and security applications. Responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of reusable FPGA modules to support a broad product range - Work collaboratively with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to bring new technology to market - Write timing constraints, interpret timing reports and adjust designs to ensure timing closure - Bring value with experience in Python based verification frameworks, such as cocotb (highly advantageous) Requirements: - Strong knowledge of SystemVerilog - Experience with Python - Proven background in RTL verification - Ability to write and validate timing constraints - Understanding of low power design principles - Experience writing module specifications and reviewing technical documentation - Code and documentation review to established standards - Familiarity with: * Linux command line * Version control systems (SVN or Git) * Markdown - Commitment to engineering best practice and high quality FPGA development Applicants must already have the right to...

Senior DFT Engineer, Cambridge We are working with a global semiconductor business, who are developing advanced technologies for connected and intelligent devices; In the heart of Cambridge. The company works across embedded compute, wireless connectivity, sensing, and human interface technologies, supporting the next generation of products used across consumer and commercial markets. We are seeking a Senior Staff Design for Test (DFT) Engineer to join their growing ASIC team. This role will focus on DFT architecture and the implementation of MBIST, SCAN, and BSCAN for complex SoC's used in Voice Assistant and Multimedia applications. Key responsibilities: • Lead DFT architecture and implementation for complex SoCs, with a focus on MBIST, SCAN, and BSCAN., • Help improve DFT methods and flows to make the team more efficient., • Support pre-silicon validation of DFT logic at block and full-chip level., • Optimise DFT logic for power, performance, and area., • Support static timing closure for test logic across block and full-chip level.

We’re hiring a Principal Linux / Android Platform Developer to join a highly respected engineering team building mission-critical communication devices used by emergency services, transport networks, and infrastructure organisations worldwide. This isn’t app development. This is low-level, platform engineering on products that need to perform in the real world, where reliability is essential. The Role You’ll play a key role in developing and evolving Android-based embedded platforms used in next-generation communication devices. This is a broad, hands-on platform role, working across Linux and Android to solve complex system-level challenges. You’ll be involved in: • Android platform development (AOSP), • Linux kernel and system-level programming, • Platform configuration, optimisation and tuning, • Android framework and service-level changes, • Performance, latency and power optimisation, • Debugging, profiling and system analysis, • Integration, testing and issue resolution, • Contributing to technical design and architecture What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a strong engineer with experience across Linux and Android platform development, ideally within embedded or device-based environments. Key skills: • Strong understanding of Android internals and architecture, • Exper...

Senior HV Project Manager required to join power arm of a FTSE 250 company. Responsible for a team of construction operatives, site supervisor, project managers and commercial staff the Senior HV Project Manager will lead schemes at voltage levels up to 132kV, ensuring their safe and successful delivery. * Lead direct and subcontract construction and installation teams * Manage the installation and commissioning of HV systems up to 132kV * Ensure projects are delivered according to client requirements and industry standards * Manage projects so that they meet the highest standards of health and safety * Manage project programme, progress and costs, reporting on associated risks and performance * Ensure grid connections comply with network operator standards and requirements * Stakeholder liaison - clients, DNOs, IDNOs, TNOs etc Experience: * Background as a Project Manager on substantial high voltage engineering schemes up to 132kV (substations, new connections etc) * Proven track record managing HV installation and commissioning activities * Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and requirements governing the industry Excellent opportunity to join an incredibly busy, thriving and growing organisation. Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy. * salary range based on skills and experience required for the role...

Finance Director – Industrial Manufacturing Reporting to: Managing Director and US Group VP Finance Location: UK Manufacturing Site Role Purpose: To lead the financial strategy, and support commercial, and strategic direction of the UK manufacturing business, ensuring robust governance, long‑term value creation, and alignment with the objectives of the US parent. The Finance Director is a key member of the senior leadership team, acting as a strategic partner to Managing Director and providing clear insight to support operational and commercial decision‑making. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering: Act as strategic adviser to the UK Managing Director, providing clear, data‑driven guidance on business performance, KPI’s, pricing, and structural decisions. * Lead the development of the UK 3–5 year strategic plan from a financial view aspect, ensuring alignment with US group expectations. * Lead and control the Budget planning and execution for the business and sign off with VP Finance of the US parent company * Ensure accurate and timely forecast are presented to the business and US Group. * Challenge and support operational leaders in manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and engineering to drive performance improvement. * Identify opportunities for margin enhancement, cost optimisation, and capital efficiency. * Represent the UK business in Group-level financial ...

Software Engineer – Python Algorithms - Cambridge A fast-growing semiconductor company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop production-quality software that enables advanced RF measurement, control, and optimisation on cutting-edge hardware platforms. What you'll do as a Software Engineer: • Design and develop Python-based software for RF algorithms and system control • Work closely with RF and systems engineers to align software with hardware • Integrate, test, and validate software on hardware prototypes and production systems • Develop tools, drivers, and interfaces for measurement equipment • Troubleshoot software and algorithm performance issues • Build unit tests, validation tools, and regression frameworks What you'll bring as a Software Engineer: • Strong Python development experience • Solid software engineering fundamentals • Experience working with hardware-integrated software systems • Understanding of RF measurements • Experience interfacing with test equipment or communication protocols • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail If you would like to apply for the Software Engineer vacancy or would like further information, please contact Luke Ord...

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our MEICA and capital maintenance team. Our Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) experts offer a one-stop solution, including ongoing operation and maintenance services. What will you be doing? Main Duties and Responsibilities • Identify and develop new business opportunities through client relationships., • Manage service and contract delivery, ensuring performance, safety, quality, and profitability., • Support the preparation of tender and bid documents for AES Business Unit opportunities., • Build long-term client partnerships and maintain positive rela...

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 re...

Device Packaging Engineer (Hybrid) 📍 Cambridgeshire 💰 £60,000 – £80,000 (Negotiable) + 20% Bonus + Car/Allowance + Relocation + Excellent Benefits Ready to take ownership of packaging strategy within a global medical technology business? An established and fast-growing medical device manufacturer is seeking a Device Packaging Engineer to lead packaging specification, development, validation and testing activities across medical devices and combination products. This is a high-visibility role offering genuine autonomy, influence and long-term progression within a business that invests heavily in its people. The Opportunity You will take overall responsibility for: * Medical device & combination product packaging specification * Design development & validation testing * Packaging compliance within regulated environments * Continuous improvement of packaging performance, cost and reliability * Cross-functional collaboration across Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing and R&D This is a hybrid position offering flexibility while remaining closely connected to innovation and manufacturing teams. What We’re Looking For ✔ Degree qualified (Engineering, Science, Product Design) or time-served Engineer with strong industry experience ✔ Experience working within ISO 13485 and cGMP regulated environments ✔ Proven track record developing packaging fo...

Salary: £35,000-£41,000 per annumLocation: Cambridge Contract: Full-time, permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join a large, diverse Estates Division responsible for managing and maintaining a wide range of academic, research, and heritage buildings across Cambridge. About the Role You will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of electrical systems across a complex and varied estate. This includes planned maintenance, compliance activities, improvement projects, and providing technical support to colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to the development of engineering standards, support the delivery of capital projects, and help ensure that buildings meet current and future operational needs. Key Responsibilities Deliver planned and reactive maintenance for electrical systems and equipment. Provide technical expertise on electrical infrastructure, compliance, and safety. Support the design, review, and implementation of electrical aspects of refurbishment and construction projects. Monitor contractor performance and ensure works meet required standards. Assist with condition surveys, asset reviews, and improvement planning. Contribute to energy-efficiency initiatives and sustainability goals.

Maintenance Engineer - Cambridgeshire Do you have experience working within a highly regulated production environment? Are you looking for a long-term role with clear paths for progression? Then this aerospace company looking to add a Maintenance Engineer to the team is looking for you! Your duties as a Maintenance Engineer include but are not limited to the following: • Support maintenance across the site to improve plant performance and reliability (OEE)., • Assist with fault finding and troubleshooting to implement corrective actions., • Develop and carry out PPM schedules while ensuring accurate record keeping., • Training relevant production personnel to improve their skills regarding machine maintenance and set-up., • Supplier and OEM management to develop machine and spare parts improvements. Requirements: • Relevant Engineering degree or equivalent experience., • Demonstrated maintenance and downtime reduction experience., • Demonstrable knowledge of COMPEX, ATEX and DSEAR., • PLC experience is advantageous. For more information please apply or contact Chad Petersen at Smart4 Chemicals. ...

Head of Hardware Systems Cambridge | 5 days on-site Salary dependent on experience A fast-growing Cambridge technology company developing IoT products for global markets is looking for a hands-on Head of Hardware/Electronic Systems to lead its electronics function at a key stage of growth. The company has already deployed tens of thousands of devices in the field, and with strong commercial traction and plans to scale further they are now looking for an experienced engineering leader to take ownership of their embedded hardware development. The Role Reporting to the CTO, you will lead the embedded systems function while managing a small team of engineers and remaining involved in the technical work. This role is a true combination of leadership with hands-on engineering, across the full hardware development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Hardware Development - ownership of the hardware development lifecycle, oversee PCB design, prototyping, and testing, manage EMC and regulatory approvals, support manufacturing and production testing Engineering Process - establish design review and change processes. maintenance of documentation and quality standards, improve engineering practices where needed Team Leadership - manage and mentor a small engineering team (growth to around 5 engineers), run regular 1:1s and performance reviews, support hiring as the team grows Collaboration - work across mutlidisciplinary teams and contribute to ...

Job Title: Project Finance Business Partner Location: Cambridge (Hybrid) Rate: £375–£400/day (Umbrella) Contract: 6 Months Initial Morson are recruiting on behalf of Marshall Land Systems for a Project Finance Business Partner to support complex, long-term programmes within a private equity-backed engineering environment. This is a commercially focused role within a programme-led setting, requiring strong experience in project cost management, financial risk analysis, and stakeholder partnering. You will work closely with project and programme teams to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support delivery of projects on time and within budget. • Partner with Project and Programme Managers to provide financial insight and challenge on project performance, • Monitor and control project costs, budgets, forecasts, and margins across long-term programmes, • Ide...

Maintenance Engineer - Panama Permanent | Day Shift OR Night Shift Pay: £50K (Days) | £58K (Nights) Perks & Benefits: • Overtime at enhanced rate, • Weekly site performance bonus, • Paid breaks & refer-a-friend £250, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Life insurance (2x salary) & Medicash Health Cash plan, • 24/7 GP & counselling support, • Long service awards, • Mechanical repairs, fitting, welding, fabrication, • Planned preventative maintenance & overhauls, • Fault finding & problem-solving on plant/machinery

Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join the Automation Tools team. In this role you will design, deploy, and maintain automation frameworks that improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with development, operations, engineering, and IT teams to streamline deployment and configuration systems and processes to enable enhanced system management, performance, and lifecycle.This includes deployment and operate automation tools and their frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, GitLab, Vault, Foreman) for our hybrid estate and compute clusters. Contract - 6 months Location - Cambridge (2 days per week on-site) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain automation solutions using IaC, Python, Bash, and configuration management tools., • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency., • Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement automated solutions to improve stability and operability., • Document tools, processes, and best practices., • Participate in on-call rotations to support system availability.

A growing technology company is looking for a Senior RF Engineer to join its R&D team, working on advanced communication systems used in real-world, mission-critical environments. This is a hands-on role focused on component-level RF design, offering full exposure across the product lifecycle from concept through to testing and delivery. The Role * Design and develop RF circuitry at component level * Work across simulation, schematic design, PCB layout, and testing * Contribute to RF subsystems including transmitters, receivers, and related circuitry * Support integration with wider hardware and system components * Troubleshoot, test, and optimise RF performance What We’re Looking For * Strong experience in RF design and development * Hands-on engineering approach including lab testing and debugging * Experience with RF simulation tools (e.g. ADS, CST, HFSS or similar) * Comfortable working at component level rather than using pre-built modules * Background in telecommunications or high-frequency systems Key Requirement: * Demonstrable depth in at least one core RF area, such as: * RF transmitters * RF receivers * Power amplifiers * Frequency generation / synthesis Salary up to £85k DOE + bonus & a strong benefits package including relocation assistance for those who need it. Apply now for more info...

Our client, a multinational semiconductor and software design company seeks an Atlassian Cloud Migration Specialist 10-month contract To start in MayBased in Cambridge (Hybrid- 2 days per week)Inside IR35 Job OverviewMigrating Jira and Confluence Data Center apps to Cloud, as well as introducing an Atlassian-based project management capability. You will engage with people business groups, understanding their requirements, finding opportunities, developing and deploying solutions. Responsibilities:Turning requirements into solutions; coordinating testing and user satisfaction.Developing and Maintaining tools that enable efficient engineering delivery.Owning process controls to protect the integrity and performance of our environments.Guiding our support team on how to address complicated requests and taking decisions to facilitate the right outcomes. Required Skills and Experience:Expertise. You will have a background in configuring and administering Jira cloud and Confluence cloud apps. You can define and deliver work packages autonomously, applying project management & software development techniques, i.e. programming, business analysis, quality assurance and configuration management.Technical skills. Good knowledge of Groovy, Scriptrunner and Jira automation.An excellent communicator. You excel in establishing relationships across large organisations, take pride in earning trust and building a reputation as a 'go-to'...

Title: Linux Kernel Engineer Company: Telecoms Location: Cambridge (on site) Pay: Up to £85,000 + excellent benefits Company: One of the most advanced and (genuinely) passionate telecoms teams, developing infrastructure literally keeping millions of the British public safe, are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Linux Kernel development to join the team. This role is live due to general growth; demand is exceptionally high for their best-in-class products and R&D is constant, so their base platform needs constant innovation. Role: You will be a significant senior hire, with significant engineering responsibility including for the trialing of new open-source technologies, as well as the prototyping of novel systems. Much of your work will focus on performance optimisation; strong C++ skills are critical for your success in this position. About you: * 4+ years' commercial development experience * Excellent kernel-level experience * Excellent C++ skills * Willing to work on site * You love solving hard-core engineering problems surrounded by intelligent people who love what they do Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch...

Senior Mechanical EngineerWe're delighted to be working with an established, technology driven engineering firm, seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the design and development of advanced manufacturing equipment, used by leading research institutions and commercial organisations worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically innovative environment and play a key role in delivering complex, precision-engineered systems. Key Responsibilities • Define integration requirements for new equipment, including mechanical and optical systems, • Lead mechanical design, integration, and project coordination with internal teams and external suppliers, • Design tooling and mechanical components to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, quality, and reliability, • Establish and oversee acceptance testing to ensure performance requirements are achieved, • Produce clear technical documentation and engineering records, • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline, • Demonstrated technical leadership experience within a high-tech industrial environment, • Experience managing technical projects, including planning schedules, budgets, and resources<...

Systems Engineer Cambridge | Hybrid (3/4 days on site) £50k - £70k Join a Cambridge-based engineering business developing precision instruments that combine sensors, electronics, thermal systems, firmware, and mechanical assemblies for demanding environments. You’ll work across the full development cycle, from concept and modelling to integration, testing, and deployment. What you’ll be doing: Integrate electronics, sensors, firmware, thermal, and mechanical subsystems into robust instruments. Define and manage electrical, mechanical, thermal, and software interfaces. Plan and execute system integration tests, troubleshoot issues, and validate performance. Design experiments to characterise system behaviour under temperature, vibration, or pressure changes. Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to ensure subsystem performance meets system-level requirements. Analyse data and guide iterative design improvements.Technical skills required: Control systems and system dynamics Electronics and instrumentation Thermal systems and stabilisation Mechanical integration and packaging Data analysis (Python) Experimental design and testingWhat we’re looking for: Degree in Physics, Electrical, Mechanical, Control, or related engineering discipline. Experience with complex, multidisciplinary systems and hands-on troubleshooting. Understanding of feedback control and dynamic system behaviour. A...

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., • 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. We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have ...

Electronics Engineer | Cambridge | £40,000 - £50,000 Our client is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join their engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle — from early design verification through to production support and field investigations. You will play a key role in ensuring new PCB designs meet performance, reliability, and quality expectations before and after release to manufacture. The Role: +Develop and execute verification test plans for new electronic designs. +Define test requirements to maximise PCB assembly coverage and validate against specifications. +Design, build, and document custom test equipment for engineering and production use. +Diagnose faults to component level across complex electronic assemblies. +Lead structured root cause investigations for recurring or production-related failures. Key Skills and Experience: +HNC (or higher) in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. +Minimum 3 years’ experience within a product development and/or manufacturing environment. +Strong ability to interpret schematics and understand functional circuit blocks. +Experience fault-finding to component level and producing structured investigation reports (e.g., 8D or similar). +Solid grounding in analogue, digital, embedded, and power electronics. +Proficient with laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, signal generators,...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 9am until 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: up to £85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 36088 Polytec are seeking a talented and experienced Senior RF Engineer to join our client based just north of Cambridge. This is a key technical role where you will contribute significantly to development projects, leveraging your expertise in RF electronics design. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in RF design, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities: Your day to day responsibilities will vary but will include - * Design and specify RF circuitry * Complete subsystem design and implementation * Conduct technical requirements analysis and resolve design/integration issues * Perform performance testing and optimisation * Lead integration and prototyping activities * Create detailed technical documentation (design reports, test plans, performance analysis) * Component specification and sourcing Requirements: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field * Extensive experience in RF design and development * Comprehensive knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation and testing * Significant experience at design level in at least three of the following areas: - RF Power Amplifiers, Transmitters, Receiver...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35883 We are seeking an experienced Production and Test Technician for our client based a few miles north of Cambridge. This role involves hands-on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electromechanical components and systems for high-performance imaging products. Responsibilities: - Assemble electromechanical components and systems per engineering specifications - Perform functional tests and quality checks to ensure reliability standards - Diagnose and resolve technical issues during assembly and testing - Maintain accurate documentation of processes, test results and updates - Collaborate with engineers and production teams to optimize workflows Requirements: - Proven experience in electromechanical assembly, soldering (including SMT), wiring and mechanical assembly - Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills%3B familiarity with diagnostic tools and programming interfaces - Ability to read schematics and use PCB design software%3B proficient with test equipment (oscilloscope, signal generator, etc.) - Knowledge of Python/C# basics and electronic principles%3B cleanroom assembly experience is a plus - Detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible approach to problem-solving - Willingness to work overtime when required Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or appl...

IT Field Engineer - IoT & Smart Monitoring We're looking for a hands-on IT Field Engineer to install, configure, and support IoT and smart monitoring systems. You'll work both on-site and remotely, troubleshooting networking and hardware issues, ensuring reliable performance, and supporting clients post-deployment. Key responsibilities • Diagnose and resolve on-site and remote issues., • Liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams to maintain uptime., • Install, configure, and commission gateways, sensors, and metering devices., • Set up and troubleshoot IP networks, firewalls, and connectivity (LoRaWAN, Wi-Fi, etc.).

Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer South Cambridgeshire (CB22) £53,000-£59,000 Days & nights with extended holiday built in Internal and external training provided Real opportunity for progression Fantastic pension scheme Christmas shutdown Share scheme Private healthcare Dental + eyecare On-site canteen and allowance Parking + EV charging This isn't just another maintenance role, it's an opportunity to develop your technical skills within a highly specialised manufacturing environment, with real investment in training and clear progression ahead. Roles/Responsibilities Carry out electrical & mechanical maintenance to maximize plant uptime, including fault finding, repairs amd preventative maintenance Diagnose faults across PLCs, drives and production equipment, implementing effective root cause fixes Respond to breakdowns quickly to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly Support continuous improvement, machine upgrades, and reliability projects across site Work closely with production, contractors and suppliers to maintain safety, quality and performance standards What we're looking for Time-served maintenance engineer with a recognised Level 3 qualification (NVQ/HNC or equivalent) in Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineering Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment Confident fault finding on electrical systems, with ...