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Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer (Next-Generation IoT Wearable Devices) Location: Cambridge (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Contact: Adam Mayne – – Embedded Software Engineer OpportunityAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology company developing next-generation IoT, Bluetooth-enabled, low-power wearable devices.You’ll be part of a talented, supportive R&D team working on real products with real users, contributing to both current-generation firmware and new product development from concept through to mass production.This is an environment known for innovation, employee development, and a genuinely collaborative culture, offering excellent training, career growth and the chance to work with cutting-edge embedded technologies. Responsibilities of Firmware Engineer • Designing and developing embedded firmware for IoT wearable products, • Working across the full product lifecycle — prototyping, implementation, optimisation, validation and release, • Creating efficient, reliable firmware for battery-powered, resource-constrained devices, • Developing and maintaining low-level drivers, communication interfaces and wireless protocol stacks, • Collaboration with hardware, electronics and software teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready systemsWhat we are looking for, as much as possible from below.Education & Core Skills, • Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems or similar, • Strong commercial experience in embedded C development (ideally 5+ years), • Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX or similar, • Confident working in Unix/Linux development environments, • Strong grounding in software testing (unit, regression, system)Embedded & Firmware Expertise, • Experience writing device drivers directly from datasheets, • Knowledge of low-power design techniques and firmware optimisation for constrained MCUs, • Experience working with BLE/Bluetooth, WiFi, Cellular or other wireless protocols, • Experience with battery-powered, low-energy devices is highly beneficial, • Familiarity with Git, Jira, Bitbucket, or similar toolingNice to Have, • Prior experience with wearable technologies, • Cellular expertise (e.g., LTE-M, NB-IoT), • Exposure to embedded Linux environments

Electronics Engineer (Design & Compliance)Cambridge | Hybrid with at least 3 to 4 days per week on-site£55,000 to £75,000 per year DOE + 37.5 hours per week + Holiday + Pension + Private MedicalAre you a hands on Electronics Engineer with product safety / compliance experience looking for the opportunity to work for an innovative market leading company where you can increase your skillset working with fascinating technology? Do you want to join a rapidly growing company in a highly important role, taking ownership of both electronic design and product safety compliance, with clear pathways for technical and career progression?The organisation is fast growing and offers a supportive, intelligent and collaborative environment where people are encouraged to grow with support from HR and Senior Engineering Leaders.This role is central to the hands on electronic design ownership and global compliance of intrinsically safe, battery powered Industrial Wireless IoT devices used in hazardous environments. You will act as the technical owner for electronic hardware designs, managing engineering and design changes while playing a key role in the development of next generation corrosion monitoring hardware.You will take products through ATEX, IECEx and UL certification in line with IEC and EN 60079 standards, while also owning EMC, RED and FCC compliance activities. Working closely with engineering and operations teams, you will ensure designs, documentation and manufacturing records meet regulatory requirements as the business expands into new international markets.The ideal candidate will have experience in electronic hardware design. You will have strong EMC and some product safety / compliance experience, with exposure to ATEX, IECEx, UL or related safety standards desirable.This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and technically interesting role within a growing and ambitious technology company, with scope to influence future product generations as the business scales.The Role:* Act as technical owner for electronic hardware designs, managing engineering and design changes* Contribute to the design and development of next generation corrosion monitoring products* Lead hazardous area and intrinsic safety compliance for new and existing products* Deliver ATEX, IECEx and UL certification activities in line with IEC and EN 60079 standards from concept to approval* Own EMC, RED, FCC and radio compliance including planning, testing and evidence capture* Build and maintain complete technical files and detailed documentation* Support manufacturing, supply chain, audits and engineering change processes* Hybrid role based in Cambridge, typically three to four days onsiteThe Person:* Electronics engineer with experience in product safety compliance or certification for electronic hardware* Exposure to ATEX, IECEx, UL, EMC, radio and FCC standards ideal* Ability to read schematics and review PCB layouts* Accurate documentation skills and strong attention to detail* Proactive, organised and comfortable working cross functionally* Based within a commutable distance of Cambridge and happy with hybrid workingReference Number: BBBH265524 Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer – Near Cambridge My client, a fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge, is seeking a Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer to work at the intersection of RF hardware, digital signal processing, and machine learning. This hands-on R&D role involves analysing complex RF datasets, developing advanced signal-processing pipelines, and contributing to cutting-edge UAV/drone detection technologies. You will play a key role in prototyping new sensing capabilities, working with SDRs, designing real-world RF experiments, and integrating machine-learning models into early-stage hardware–software systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, iterative prototyping environments. Key Responsibilities • Analysing raw IQ data from SDR platforms (e.g., bladeRF, USRP) to extract, classify, and interpret RF signal features, • Building diagnostic RF analysis tools (time–frequency plots, cyclic spectra, EVM, autocorrelation, constellation tracking, etc.), • Designing RF data-processing pipelines built around practical hardware constraints (bandwidth, ADC limits, gain stages, timing jitter), • Modelling RF front-end behaviour (filters, mixers, LOs, AGC, noise figure) to improve signal integrity and inference accuracy, • Developing ML and statistical models for RF classification, anomaly detection, and emitter identification, • Prototyping real-time or batch-processing systems in Python (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch) with potential integration via ZMQ, GNU Radio, or C++ backends, • Leading RF data collection, field experiments, and over-the-air testing using drones, wireless devices, and custom transmitters Requirements, • Strong Python proficiency for RF data analysis and prototyping (NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, scikit-learn, PyTorch), • Solid understanding of DSP fundamentals (FFT, filtering, modulation, correlation, noise modelling, resampling), • Familiarity with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio, SDRangel, osmoSDR, or SoapySDR, • Practical understanding of RF hardware chains (antenna filters mixers ADC) and their impact on baseband data, • Experience analysing wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, LTE, LoRa, etc.) and physical-layer structures, • Comfortable debugging SDR setups and performing field-based RF data collection, • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within an iterative R&D team Desirable, • Hands-on experience with SDRs (bladeRF, HackRF, USRP, PlutoSDR) and RF lab equipment (spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators), • Experience in passive radar, beamforming, TDoA, Doppler, or direction finding, • Familiarity with embedded or real-time systems (FPGA pipelines, GPU acceleration, etc.), • Programming experience in MATLAB, C++, Rust, or similar languages, • Knowledge of RF circuit principles (impedance matching, filter design, gain budgeting), • Experience designing or testing antenna arrays for sensing/detection, • Publications, patents, or open-source RF/ML contributions Role Details, • Location: Cambridge area (onsite or hybrid depending on project needs), • Department: Research & Prototyping Team, • Impact: Direct involvement in early-stage hardware–software product development Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer – Near Cambridge

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

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Audio Software Engineer to join a specialist engineering department supporting the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication products. This role performs the duties of a senior technical authority for real-time audio software and DSP development and reports to a senior engineering leader within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: • Architect, design and implement real-time audio processing algorithms and DSP pipelines for embedded platforms, • Develop and optimise technologies including noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), beamforming, voice activity detection (VAD), audio enhancement and related DSP techniques, • Own audio software architecture, ensuring performance, latency, stability and reliability meet mission-critical requirements, • Act as the technical authority for audio software, leading design decisions and setting engineering standards, • Lead technical reviews, mentor engineers and provide guidance across cross-functional teams, • Work closely with embedded software, hardware, systems engineering and acoustics teams to ensure seamless integration, • Support product development from concept through prototyping, testing, tuning, verification and delivery, • Conduct debugging, performance analysis and optimisation across multiple embedded platforms, • Contribute to long-term technology roadmaps, innovation activities and continuous improvement initiatives The ideal candidate would have: • Experience working in mission-critical or safety-critical communication environments, • Knowledge of communication standards such as TETRA, DMR, LTE or similar technologies, • Experience using MATLAB or Python for algorithm development and validation, • Understanding of microphone arrays, beamforming techniques and acoustic system behaviour, • Exposure to ARM-based platforms, RTOS environments or multi-core optimisation, • Awareness of, or experience with, ML-based audio processing techniques The ideal candidate must have: • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Audio Engineering, DSP or a related discipline, • 5+ years’ professional experience developing real-time audio software or DSP algorithms, • Strong C/C++ development skills for embedded, low-latency systems, • Deep knowledge of DSP fundamentals including AEC, NR, AGC, filtering and beamforming, • Experience optimising software for resource-constrained platforms, • Strong analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills, • Proven ability to lead complex technical work packages end to end 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 British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. 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.

FPGA Engineer – 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Cambridge, UK (Office-based) Rate: £60 – £80 per hour We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a pioneering technology consultancy in the defence and security sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, developing and implementing FPGA-based solutions that have real-world impact. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on projects ranging from proof-of-concept prototypes through to working systems, covering the full product lifecycle from design to delivery. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog) using toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus, • Contribute to design, testing, and documentation of FPGA-based systems, • Support the creation of prototypes and working hardware for advanced technology projects, • Apply knowledge of DSP/system modelling, embedded software, or communications applications where relevant, • Collaborate with engineers and scientists across hardware, software, and systems disciplines Candidate Requirements: • 3+ years’ FPGA development experience with VHDL/Verilog, • Experience with toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus, • Strong understanding of digital systems and signal processing, • Relevant degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software (C/C++), or RADAR/communications is desirable, • Defence sector experience is advantageous but not essential Why Join: • Work on innovative projects with immediate real-world impact, • Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team in a flat, employee-focused organisation, • Cambridge-based, smart office and lab environment, • Professional development opportunities across technical and project leadership areas

Our leading Cambridge based semiconductor client is currently searching for a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead the development of advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for high-performance GaN power products. The role will involve driving package design, simulation, and qualification, working closely with internal teams and international partners to deliver differentiated, high-density solutions aligned with the product roadmap. This is a hands-on technical leadership role covering simulation, design, supplier collaboration, qualification, and product support — from concept through to high-volume manufacturing. Required skills for the Senior Semiconductor Packaging Engineer will include: • Semiconductor packaging design experience, • 3D multiphysics simulation (COMSOL, ANSYS or similar), • Semiconductor assembly knowledge (wirebond, flip-chip, embedded), • Thermal characterisation and reliability testing experience (JEDEC, AEC-Q100), • Strong communication experience, • Degree qualified Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.

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

Platform Engineer (Linux, Python, AWS) A new, exciting opportunity to join Undo’s world-class Engineering team to develop and improve our market-defining time travel software technology. Undo is an exciting deep-tech company whose breakthrough software technology is changing the way people develop software. The company is a small, intimate and highly-skilled team, and its products are used by many of the world’s most important technology companies. The technology is unique, highly valuable, very technically interesting and is deployed in some of the world’s most complex software development environments. As a Platform Engineer you will build and maintain the systems that allow us to develop, test and release our products. Responsibilities • Deploy, maintain, document and ensure the availability of internal software systems including CI systems, artifact repositories and product delivery systems., • Implement appropriate monitoring to detect problems with these services and address those problems proactively., • Build machine images for testing, container images for building and laptop images for development, and maintain the toolchains we use to do this., • Engage with stakeholders inside and outside of the immediate team to understand the context behind change requests and provide progress updates. Required skills • 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role (e.g. Platform Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Linux Systems Engineer, Software Engineer), • Strong knowledge of Python development on Linux, • Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools to deploy containerised services and network configurations in cloud environments, for example using Ansible and Terraform, • Experience with observability techniques for metrics collection and alerting, • Experience of maintaining CI/CD systems and pipelines, for example using Jenkins, • Experience with Git and branch-based software development workflows, • Excellent communication skills, and able to work closely and productively with other engineers, both inside and outside the immediate team, • Experience with planning and delivering large changes, making well-judged tradeoffs between task scope, duration and risk and delivering on an agreed timescale Highly desirable skills • Experience with AWS specifically and awareness of other providers, • Experience with network administration, security, and diagnostics (e.g. routing, VPNs), • Understanding of distributed systems and how to tune them for performance and high availability, • Familiarity with C/C++ and corresponding toolchains (gcc, gdb), • Experience with AI-augmented development workflows, • Track record of driving incremental quality, efficiency or reliability improvements within a software module, system or process Education B.Sc. or equivalent in Computer Science or other related subject. Term Permanent Location Cambridge, UK (office-based or hybrid). Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Reports to Director - Quality Direct reports None

Senior Baseband Engineer Salary: £65,000 – £85,000 Location: Cambridge (onsite, 5 days per week) Type: Full-time, Permanent My client is a specialist technology organisation developing mission-critical communication products used across safety-critical and regulated environments worldwide. As part of continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Baseband Engineer to play a key role in the design and development of next-generation hardware platforms. This position sits within a highly skilled baseband hardware team and offers full lifecycle involvement, from early concept and specification through detailed design, verification, and product release. The Role The Senior Baseband Engineer will take technical ownership of significant subsystems and features within complex communication products. The role requires a hands-on engineer who is comfortable operating in regulated environments, contributing to both detailed hardware design and system-level verification. You will collaborate closely with verification, software, RF, and mechanical teams, contributing to robust, compliant designs used in demanding real-world conditions. Key Responsibilities • Design intrinsic safety (IS) circuitry for ATEX-certified products, including current-limiting, infallible connections, encapsulation, and thermal management., • Develop microprocessor-based systems integrating multiple sensors such as accelerometers, magnetometers, gyroscopes, proximity sensors, and barometers., • Design efficient, low-power power-supply architectures suitable for harsh operating environments., • Design and validate audio amplifier circuits up to 10 W, optimised for clarity, efficiency, and reliability., • Lead design verification and system-level testing, including EMC compliance activities., • Diagnose non-conformances and implement corrective design solutions., • Produce clear, structured engineering documentation including specifications, design descriptions, and compliance artefacts., • Take responsibility for delivering defined product features or major subsystems within larger programmes., • Collaborate across disciplines to support full product lifecycle delivery. Skills & Experience Required • Degree in Electrical, Electronic, or related engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience., • Proven experience designing products for ATEX or intrinsically safe environments., • Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles and regulatory compliance pathways., • Expertise in microprocessor-based hardware design and low-power system architectures., • Strong experience with serial interfaces such as I²C, I²S, UART, and USB (USB 3.0 advantageous)., • Excellent written communication skills and ability to produce high-quality technical documentation., • Confident working across design, verification, and cross-functional engineering teams. Desirable Experience • EMC and ESD-robust design experience from component to system level., • Integration of baseband and RF functional blocks within mixed-signal systems., • Audio system design experience, particularly low-power amplifier solutions., • Exposure to embedded Linux environments, board bring-up, or driver integration. What’s on Offer • £65k–£85k salary, • Fully onsite role in Cambridge, • Opportunity to work on mission-critical communication technologies, • Full lifecycle hardware ownership and technical influence, • Collaborative, engineering-led environment with long-term career progression

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team within the defence industry. This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects, developing robust mechanical solutions for demanding environments. You will be involved throughout the full product lifecycle, from concept and design through to manufacture and integration, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Key Responsibilities as the Senior Mechanical Engineer; • Mechanical design and development of components and assemblies using CAD tools, • Designing for manufacture, including consideration of machining, welding, and fabrication processes, • Supporting thermal simulation and thermal modelling activities, • Managing design data and documentation using PDM systems, • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including electronics and manufacturing engineers, • Supporting prototype build, testing, and design iteration Essential Skills & Experience • Experience using a CAD package, preferably SolidWorks, though alternatives such as CATIA, Creo, or AutoCAD will also be considered, • Strong background in CAD design, manufacturing processes, and Design for Manufacture (DFM), • Experience designing components for welding and fabrication, • Exposure to thermal simulation or thermal modelling, • Experience using, or a basic understanding of, PDM (Product Data Management) systems, • Experience designing for integration with electronics and PCBs, • Experience with additive manufacturing Apply today or contact Gemma for more information.

Hardware Engineer (Electronics) Cambridge | 5 days on site £55k - £65k Are you a hands-on electronics engineer who enjoys owning designs from concept through to production? Do you have a passion for the automotive world? We’re working with a Cambridge-based engineering business developing advanced automotive electronic systems. This role offers full lifecycle involvement, from architectural development and circuit design through to validation, testing, and production support. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys solving practical hardware challenges and seeing products out in the real world. What you’ll be doing: You’ll be responsible for the architectural development of electronic systems in line with automotive standards, carrying out detailed circuit design, analysis, and documentation. The role includes hands-on schematic capture, PCB layout support, debugging, verification and validation testing, and taking ownership of designs through to production. You’ll work closely with firmware, systems, and manufacturing teams, contribute to continuous improvement of tools and processes, and ensure designs are robust, reliable, and fully documented for long-term product support. What we’re looking for: • Experience in electronic hardware design within a regulated or automotive environment., • Strong analogue, digital, and power circuit design skills (including MOSFETs, motor/solenoid interfaces, current sensing, op-amps)., • Experience taking products from architecture through to production, including validation, EMC/environmental testing, and design for manufacture., • Familiarity with automotive microcontrollers and communication interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN, Ethernet)., • Confident using lab equipment, schematic capture tools (ideally Altium), and supporting PCB layout. Keen to express your interest, or find out more? Option 1: Click the apply button (don’t worry, we’ll discuss your CV before submitting) Option 2: Drop me a message on LinkedIn (Rachel Bush – SoCode Recruitment)

Mechanical Engineer As a Mechanical Engineer, you will get to tackle diverse, real-world challenges from the ground up. This will involve going through the whole product life cycle. The successful mechanical engineer will capture requirements; design, develop, document, test, and deliver through to production. My client’s wide variety of projects, from proof-of-concept through to working prototypes, provide both intellectual and practical challenges. Using SolidWorks the successful mechanical engineer will create and evolve a wide range of designs from products, assembly jigs, test equipment and instrumentation. There will also be opportunities to present proposed solutions through sketches, animations, and renderings as part of the build, testing and troubleshooting process. Requirements / Nice to have: • SolidWorks experience and knowledge of other CAD packages such as Catia, Creo or AutoCAD., • Thermal modelling & simulation experience., • Design experience for integration with PCBs., • CAD design for manufacturing, welding & fabrication., • Exceptional academic background. Package: • 13% pension (10% employer & 3% personal)., • £20,000 relocation package for candidates who aren't already local., • Salary up to £85,000 + bonus., • Private medical insurance for you and family., • Free lunch provided on site., • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Key details: • Onsite, Cambridge., • Candidates must be British with no dual nationality., • No security clearance is needed to apply - the client will do either SC or DV for you., • 2 stage interview process. If this role is of interest then please apply or reach out to Ollie Hawkins –

Our client is a fabless semiconductor company developing breakthrough radio-frequency (RF) technology that significantly simplifies RF front-end architectures for mobile and connected devices. They are now searching for a Semiconductor RF Product Engineer to own RF module/IC product lifecycle from requirements to manufacturable, customer-ready release as well as to act as technical bridge across RF, IC, software, test, manufacturing, and commercial teams. The role will involve defining specs, lead validation/testing & datasheets and support NPI, DfM/DfT, yield to enable customer engagements. Required skills for the Semiconductor RF Product Engineer will include: • Strong RF or mixed signal IC product engineering experience, • RF measurement and validation knowledge, • Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge and customer support experience, • Strong communication skills, • Degree qualified Please contact Rachel Anderson for further details.

Head of Embedded Systems - £70,000 - £95,000 Leading embedded/electronics development for IoT products at an innovative Cambridge startup, managing a small team (2 engineers) while remaining hands-on with hardware and product development. Key skills / experience: • 8+ years embedded / electronics engineering experience, • Hands-on PCB design – schematic capture, layout, prototyping & bench testing, • Embedded systems / IoT hardware development, • Strong hardware debugging (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal analysis tools), • Process improvement / continuous improvement within engineering or production, • Test jig design, component selection & PCB diagnostics, • Working with multidisciplinary teams (firmware, mechanical, software), • Experience managing or mentoring a small engineering team, • Exposure to manufacturing partners / NPI / product release If you are interested, please apply with your up to date CV or send me an e-mail on .

CPU Design Verification Engineer European Tech Recruit are working closely with a leading semicon company, based in Cambridge, who are looking for a talented CPU Design Verification Engineer to join their team. In this role you will work with Chip Architects to validate the concepts of CPU and SOC level micro-architectures. You will work on a selected part of the CPU Design Verification to ensure that it functions to the standards of being launch ready for the end product. Responsibilities as CPU Design Verification Engineer: • Working with CPU and SOC Architects to understand the concepts and high-level system requirements., • Developing detailed Test and Coverage plans based on the Architecture and Micro-architecture., • Developing Verification Methodology, ensuring scalability and portability across environments., • Developing Verification environment, including all the respective components such as Stimulus, Checkers, Assertions, Trackers, and Coverage., • Developing Verification Plans and Testbenches for your functional domain., • Executing Verification Plans, including Design Bring-up, DV environment Bring-up, Regressions enabling all features under your care, and Debug of the test failures., • Tracking and report DV progress using a variety of metrics, including Bugs and Coverage. Requirements: • Deep knowledge of Micro-Processor Verification functions and Architectures, in domains such as: Cache Coherence, Memory ordering and Consistency, Prefetching, Branch Prediction, Renaming, Speculative execution, and Address Translation/Memory Management., • Knowledge of Random Instruction Sequencing (RIS) and testing a given design, at the Block/Unit-level and Subsystem/Chip-level for proving correctness., • Experience in leading a small team of Verification engineers performing CPU Verification., • Advance techniques such as: Formal, Assertions, and Silicon bring up, is helpful., • In-depth knowledge of Micro-processor functions, Architectures, and Micro-architectures., • Experience in writing Test plans, portable Testbenches, Transactors, and Assembly code., • Experience with different Verification Methodologies and Tools such as Simulators, Coverage collection, Gate-level Simulation, Waveform viewers, and Formal Proof Tools., • Ability to develop and work independently on a Block/Unit of the design. If this role is of any interest please apply directly on LinkedIn or send a copy of your CV to . By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice ()

Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer (Next‑Generation IoT Wearable Devices) Location: Cambridge (Hybrid) Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Contact: Adam Mayne – – 01234 823373 Embedded Software Engineer Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology company developing next‑generation IoT, Bluetooth‑enabled, low‑power wearable devices. You’ll be part of a talented, supportive R&D team working on real products with real users, contributing to both current‑generation firmware and new product development from concept through to mass production. This is an environment known for innovation, employee development, and a genuinely collaborative culture, offering excellent training, career growth and the chance to work with cutting‑edge embedded technologies. Responsibilities of Firmware Engineer • Designing and developing embedded firmware for IoT wearable products, • Working across the full product lifecycle - prototyping, implementation, optimisation, validation and release, • Creating efficient, reliable firmware for battery‑powered, resource‑constrained devices, • Developing and maintaining low‑level drivers, communication interfaces and wireless protocol stacks, • Collaboration with hardware, electronics and software teams to deliver high‑quality, production‑ready systems What we are looking for, as much as possible from below. Education & Core Skills • Degree/Masters/PhD in Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems or similar, • Strong commercial experience in embedded C development (ideally 5+ years), • Experience with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS, Zephyr, ThreadX or similar, • Confident working in Unix/Linux development environments, • Experience writing device drivers directly from datasheets, • Knowledge of low‑power design techniques and firmware optimisation for constrained MCUs, • Experience working with BLE/Bluetooth, WiFi, Cellular or other wireless protocols, • Experience with battery-powered, low-energy devices is highly beneficial, • Prior experience with wearable technologies, • Cellular expertise (e.g., LTE‑M, NB‑IoT), • Exposure to embedded Linux environments

This is your chance to step into a dynamic management role with this world leading business as RF Team Leader! You will drive a talented team of RF engineers, remain hands on undertaking RF circuitry/architecture design, and contribute to projects shaping product development. What You'll Do: • Lead & Mentor: Manage and inspire RF design engineers, allocate resources, set priorities, and support team growth., • Innovate & Design: Contribute to RF and baseband circuitry design, ensuring integration with key subsystems and meeting performance standards., • Collaborate & Solve: Work collaboratively across multi-discipline teams, conduct design reviews, and support project timelines and technical goals. Your Skills: • Degree in Electronics Engineering or Telecommunications., • Extensive experience in RF design and development, • In-depth knowledge of RF systems and technologies, including design, simulation, and testing., • Demonstrable leadership experience – undertaking people management and mentoring teams, • Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. In return? • Salary up to £85,000, depending on experience, • Private health & dental care, • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • Enhanced pension contribution, • Flexible working hours, • Employee assistance program, • Large free parking area, • Social events If you are interested to learn more, click the link below to apply with your CV today! #engineeringjobs #jobsincambridge #rfengineering #electronicsengineering

Mechanical Engineer – Product Development Location: Cambridge Salary: £40k-£50k About The Role: Platform Recruitment has partnered with a specialist product development company working across a diverse range of global industries. They’re seeking an engineer with a minimum of 2+ years commercial experience to solve complex challenges, generate novel concepts, run experiments, develop prototypes, and lead client-facing innovation projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who's previously worked in a consulting environment with strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, who wants to broaden their expertise and grow into a project-leading role within an organisation known for tackling highly challenging briefs. Key Responsibilities: • Generate and assess early-stage ideas using both analytical and creative approaches, • 3D CAD design, • Hands-on experimentation, prototyping, and testing, • Lead project planning and day-to-day delivery, • Work closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams, • Prepare proposals and take part in customer meetings Key Requirements: • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, • Previously worked in a consultancy environment, • Minimum 2+ years’ commercial engineering experience, • Strong problem-solving skills - concept generation, analysis & detail design, • Hands on workshop skills - Prototyping, testing & validation, • Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to complex problems, • Strong teamwork and communication skills If you’re an engineer with a passion for solving difficult problems, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to cutting-edge innovation projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV.

If you're a Principal Audio Software Engineer and are based in or around Cambridge, we would love to hear from you! This particular position sits at the forefront of real-time embedded audio innovation, focused on delivering exceptional performance in demanding operational environments where reliability is essential. Location: Cambridge (Fully on site) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 The Role As a Principal Audio Engineer, you will take ownership of the architecture, design, and optimisation of real-time audio software and DSP pipelines powering handheld communication products. Working closely with embedded software, hardware, systems engineering, and acoustics specialists, you will guide technical direction while remaining hands-on in algorithm development and system optimisation. What You’ll Be Doing: • Architecting and implementing real-time audio processing algorithms., • Developing technologies including noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation, beamforming, voice activity detection, and audio enhancement., • Ensuring software meets strict latency, stability, and performance requirements., • Acting as the technical authority for audio software design decisions and engineering standards., • Leading technical reviews and mentoring engineers within the wider team., • Driving the evolution of audio subsystems and future technology roadmaps., • Supporting product development from early prototyping through validation and release., • Performing performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation across multiple platforms., • Developing automated validation approaches for audio performance testing., • Researching emerging DSP techniques and contributing to innovation initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience: • Degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Audio Engineering, DSP, or related discipline., • Significant commercial experience developing real-time audio or DSP software., • Deep understanding of DSP algorithms including AEC, noise reduction, AGC, filtering, and beamforming., • Strong programming capability in C/C++ for embedded or real-time systems., • Experience optimising software for low-latency, resource-constrained platforms. Desirable Experience: • Experience within mission-critical or safety-critical communication systems., • Knowledge of communication standards such as TETRA, DMR, LTE, or MCX., • Algorithm development using MATLAB or Python., • Experience with microphone arrays or acoustic system behaviour., • Exposure to ARM platforms, RTOS environments, or multi-core optimisation. Who You Are: • A technically authoritative engineer who enjoys solving complex signal-processing challenges., • Comfortable influencing architectural direction while remaining hands-on., • Collaborative when working across multidisciplinary engineering teams., • Analytical and detail-oriented, with a focus on performance and reliability. If this sounds like you, apply now!

Role: System Test Engineer Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 Location: Cambridgeshire (Hybrid 2-3 days in office P/W) We’re looking for a Software QA Test Engineer to join a growing team. This is a chance to work across the full product stack; from embedded Linux and RF systems to networking, cloud, and user interface, making sure everything is reliable, secure, and ready for global rollout. You’ll be hands-on with both manual and automated testing, ensuring high-quality validation of software and hardware. Working closely with developers and system testers, you’ll contribute to test planning, execution, defect tracking, and continuous improvement of automation frameworks. Key Responsibilities • Design and execute manual and automated test plans based on requirements, • Run sanity, functional, regression, performance, and usability tests, • Script automation in Python or similar frameworks (e.g. PyTest, Selenium), • Investigate, log, and track defects through Jira, working with developers on resolutions, • Maintain and enhance automated test environments, • Produce clear test documentation including scripts, reports, and cases, • Drive improvements in QA processes and tools Skills & Experience Required • Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent practical experience, • Solid understanding of software development and QA methodologies, • Experience testing embedded systems and Linux-based software, • Programming skills in Python or JavaScript, plus scripting in Bash/PowerShell, • Knowledge of Git version control, • Familiarity with cloud and web technologies, • Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills Desirable • Knowledge of 5G NR, • Networking fundamentals; tools like Wireshark and packet analysers, • CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or Kubernetes, • Database/SQL knowledge, • Familiarity with SNMP, NETCONF, and YANG, • RF principles and digital/analog circuit basics, • ISTQB Foundation certification Keywords QA Engineer, Software Testing, Test Automation, Python, PyTest, Selenium, Linux, Embedded Systems, 5G, Networking, Wireshark, Git, Jenkins, Kubernetes, SQL, Jira, Agile, NMS, Cloud

CPU Design Verification Engineer A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Verification Engineer to join a global leader in semiconductors, working alongside their CPU Team in Cambridge (UK). About the Role As a CPU Verification Engineer, Senior you will work with Chip Architects to validate the concepts of CPU and SOC level micro-architectures. You will work on a selected part of the CPU Design Verification to ensure that it functions to the standards of being launch ready for the end product. Responsibilities • Working with CPU and SOC Architects to understand the concepts and high-level system requirements., • Developing detailed Test and Coverage plans based on the Architecture and Micro-architecture., • Developing Verification Methodology, ensuring scalability and portability across environments., • Developing Verification environment, including all the respective components such as Stimulus, Checkers, Assertions, Trackers, and Coverage., • Developing Verification Plans and Testbenches for your functional domain., • Executing Verification Plans, including Design Bring-up, DV environment Bring-up, Regressions enabling all features under your care, and Debug of the test failures., • Tracking and report DV progress using a variety of metrics, including Bugs and Coverage. What are we looking for? • Deep knowledge of Micro-Processor Verification functions and Architectures, in domains such as: Cache Coherence, Memory ordering and Consistency, Prefetching, Branch Prediction, Renaming, Speculative execution, and Address Translation/Memory Management., • Knowledge of Random Instruction Sequencing (RIS) and testing a given design, at the Block/Unit-level and Subsystem/Chip-level for proving correctness., • Experience in leading a small team of Verification engineers performing CPU Verification., • Advance techniques such as: Formal, Assertions, and Silicon bring up, is helpful., • In-depth knowledge of Micro-processor functions, Architectures, and Micro-architectures., • Experience in writing Test plans, portable Testbenches, Transactors, and Assembly code., • Experience with different Verification Methodologies and Tools such as Simulators, Coverage collection, Gate-level Simulation, Waveform viewers, and Formal Proof Tools., • Ability to develop and work independently on a Block/Unit of the design. By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice ().

Contract Electronics Engineer - RF Lab & IC Design Support Electronics & RF Engineer to support an advanced RF IC design team on a long term contract basis, inside IR35. The role focuses primarily on RF laboratory operation and RF measurement activities, while also supporting RF IC design, verification, and silicon evaluation tasks. Key Responsibilities * Maintain and organise RF laboratory equipment and facilities * Support RF measurements and lab-based testing activities * Build and maintain RF measurement test setups * Perform RF PCB design, debugging, and rework (down to SMD 0402) * Support mixed-signal pre-silicon simulations, silicon evaluation, and product engineering activities Essential Skills & Experience * Relevant industry experience in RF or analogue semiconductor environments (eg, cellular RF or satellite) * Strong experience with RF test equipment, measurement techniques, and uncertainty management * Strong practical lab skills with a solid understanding of electronic circuits and systems Useful Skills * PCB design...

An innovative UK engineering consultancy is seeking an Embedded Linux Engineer to join its multidisciplinary engineering team working on advanced technology development. Please note that this role requires candidates to be eligible for UK Eyes Only security clearance. You will contribute to the design, development and testing of embedded systems used across a variety of applications including sensing systems, robotics, communications platforms and IoT devices. The role offers exposure to both embedded Linux environments and lower-level embedded development, providing significant technical variety. Working alongside electronics, FPGA and systems engineers, you will help deliver robust embedded software solutions from early concept through to delivered product. Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be eligible for UK Eyes Only security clearance. Key Responsibilities * Develop software for embedded Linux systems, particularly on ARM-based SoCs * Build and maintain custom Linux images using Yocto * Work with device trees, kernel-space and user-space development * Develop embedded software across RTOS and bare-metal environments * Support board bring-up, hardware integration, debugging and optimisation * Collaborate closely with electronics and FPGA engineering teams * Diagnose and resolve system-level software and integration issues ...

We’re hiring an RF Engineer to work on cutting-edge RF and mmWave technologies within a highly capable engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on design, testing, and problem-solving, contributing directly to the delivery of robust, real-world RF products. You’ll take ownership of RF design activities while working closely with a broad group of engineers to bring concepts through to production-ready solutions. Your day-to-day * Design and simulate RF and mmWave circuits, modules, and subsystems * Analyse system-level performance, optimise designs, and troubleshoot complex RF issues * Carry out RF measurements, characterisation, and validation on prototypes and production hardware * Create and maintain clear technical documentation such as design notes, test plans, and reports * Ensure solutions meet performance targets, compliance requirements, and customer needs * Feed innovative ideas into future product and technology development * Provide technical support during customer discussions, bids, and proposal activity when needed From concept to production * Deliver RF designs in line with project schedules, cost targets, and quality expectations * Support design maturation from early prototypes into volume manufacture * Work with manufacturing and process teams to ensure designs are buildable, repeatable, and high quality * Identify technical risks early and help dr...

Are you looking for a new challenge with an established and successful manufacturing company? With their range of innovative products, which are supplied to a broad range of sectors, my client is looking to expand their team. Responsibilities will include; • Electronic assembly including PCB soldering, • Reading and understanding technical drawings, • Building, assembly and testing of electro-mechanical products, • Following processes and procedures With good organisational and hands on skills, this may suit you are an experienced technician or perhaps have some experience and would like to develop your skills further – full training will be provided, Your experience may include some of the following skills such as product build or assembly, electronics build, pcb assembly, SMT, working to IPC standards, wiring, electro-mechanical assembly, pcb work, electrical wiring or similar. This role is easily commutable from Cambridge, Newmarket, Mildenhall, Ely, Littleport, Milton, Cambourne, Chatteris, March, Downham Market, Huntingdon, St Ives, Sutton, Soham, Red Lodge, Bar Hill, Duxford, S...

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working Role overview This position sits within a hands‑on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM‑based processors and Git‑driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low‑level engineering and working closely with hardware teams. Key responsibilities: • Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C, • Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM‑based platforms, • Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development, • Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features, • Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation, • Support product development from prototype through to release Essential skills: • Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems, • Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex‑M or Cortex‑A), • Confident using Git in a team environment, • Understanding of low‑level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare‑metal development, • Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams Desirable experience • GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks), • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development, • Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post‑study work visa. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: 01582 350053 E:

Working alongside the CTO at an RF startup poised to change the industry Cambridge; £Highly Competitive Package This ambitious startup has been carefully developing a new RF radio technology and is now beginning the process of productionisation and qualification. They are seeking an RF Systems Architect to work closely with the CTO and play a central role from RF design through algorithm and software development to testing and validation. Experience taking RF modules or systems from R&D to production is key. You will own the end-to-end RF system architecture and be the key technical bridge between the various teams in RF design, algorithm development, embedded software and test. You will be able to translate regulations and international standards into both product and test specifications as well as identify risks early an develop mitigation strategies. As a leader in the company, you will set the standards for others to follow and be a powerful voice both technically and culturally. Requirements: * Strong background in commercial RF systems, RFIC or RF module development covering core design as well as related embedded software and testing/validation activities. Ideally your experience will be related to mobile RF front-ends. * Demonstrable ability to define system architectures and RF specifications while balancing performance, complexity, risk and manufacturability. * Pragmatic mindset and comfortable challenging ...

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...

Technical Manager Cambridgeshire £75,000 + bonus We're looking for a Technical Manager to join the site Senior Leadership Team and take full ownership of Quality, Regulatory and Food Safety across the operation. You'll lead and develop a high-performing Quality team while setting the standard for GMP across the plant, ensuring every product meets food safety, quality and legal requirements. This role will give you exposure with working some of the biggest worldwide brands and companies, many of which can help elevate your career. A fantastic opportunity to help a leading manufacturer's overall performance! What you will be doing: Own and maintain site food safety systems, including HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management and environmental monitoring Lead external and internal audits, ensuring the site remains audit-ready and non-conformances are closed effectively Deliver food safety KPIs and drive continuous improvement across quality and hygiene standards Manage product quality controls, testing, sample retention and release of raw materials and finished goods Oversee new product introductions, recipe changes and shelf-life extensions Lead investigations, root cause analysis, complaints handling and mock recalls Drive change management from a food safety and quality perspective Track actions, performance and improvements Work cross-functionally to raise factory standards and embed food safety culture L...

FPGA Engineer - 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Cambridge, UK (Office-based) Rate: £60 - £80 per hour We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a pioneering technology consultancy in the defence and security sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, developing and implementing FPGA-based solutions that have real-world impact. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on projects ranging from proof-of-concept prototypes through to working systems, covering the full product lifecycle from design to delivery. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog) using toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus Contribute to design, testing, and documentation of FPGA-based systems Support the creation of prototypes and working hardware for advanced technology projects Apply knowledge of DSP/system modelling, embedded software, or communications applications where relevant Collaborate with engineers and scientists across hardware, software, and systems disciplines Candidate Requirements: 3+ years' FPGA development experience with VHDL/Verilog Experience with toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus Strong understanding of digital systems and signal processing Relevant degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software (C/C++), or RADAR/communications is desirable ...

Optical Engineer – Waveguide Design Cambridge Permanent / Full-Time Overview We are working with an innovative technology company seeking an experienced Optical Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in the simulation and design of geometric waveguides. This role will focus on developing advanced optical systems for next-generation display and imaging technologies. The successful candidate will bring at least one year of industrial experience in waveguide design and will play a key role in product development from concept through to production. Key Responsibilities • Design, simulate, and optimise geometric waveguides for optical systems and display technologies • Develop and validate optical models using industry-standard simulation tools • Perform optical performance analysis, tolerance studies, and system optimisation • Collaborate with mechanical, electronic, and software engineering teams • Support prototyping, testing, and characterisation of optical components • Contribute to design documentation and technical reports • Assist in transitioning designs from R&D to manufacturing • Troubleshoot and resolve optical performance issues Essential Requirements • Degree in Optics, Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline • Minimum of 1 year’s industrial experience in geometric waveguide design and simulation • Strong hands-on ...

Position: Assembly Technician Location: Cambridge Salary: £35,000 Proactive are currently in search of a Multi-Skilled Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician to start work for a company based in Cambridge. You will be responsible for providing build and test support for the development and production of cutting-edge systems using your mechanical and electrical knowledge. Main Responsibilities: Reading & interpreting technical drawings. Wiring- flagging issues with supplier & internal quality. Mechanical assembly from complex engineering drawings. Testing and fault finding. Take ownership and responsibility to ensure that the build process whilst maintaining a high-quality standard. Undertake electrical/functional testing of systems prior to the system being released. Support the testing and commissioning of systems. Develop and improve all aspects of the build process including standardisation of build and test methods to ensure highest product quality. Specify and maintain tools and equipment.Knowledge and Experience: Essential: Good understanding of electrical principles. Good working knowledge of PLC hardware. Ability to read and understand electrical drawings. Substantial and proven mechanical knowledge and skills. Excellent problem-solving skills - able to methodically and logically find root cause of technical issues. Excellent attention to detail, logical/methodical thinker. Working knowledge of st...

We are looking for an Electronics Design Engineer based in Cambridge, to join a growing design and manufacture that specialise in a range of fire detection technologies that are sold all over the UK. Key responsibilities of the Electronics Design Engineer: * Schematic design, circuit layout, prototyping, and bench testing * Producing engineering reports and operating manuals * Supporting hardware and software engineers as required * Assisting the engineering team by validating software, providing inputs to equipment design, wiring test kits, and debugging electronics * Conducting analyses on faulty products and reporting findings Key skills / experience required for the Electronics Design Engineer: * Strong general understanding of electronics * Experience with schematic design, circuit layout, prototyping, and bench testing * Experience with low-power microcontrollers * High dynamic range analog design skills * Strong NPI (New Product Introduction / Development) experience * Proficiency in Altium * Previous experience working within and supporting an R&D team * Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial * Driving licence required This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electronics Design Engineer to join a growing company that offers future career progression and g...

Description About Us Sagentia Defence, provides science and technology consultancy expertise to help solve the most complex challenges faced by mission-critical defence programmes. Working as an independent and agnostic advisor, we are a trusted customer friend to the MOD with comprehensive defence experience: our defence sector experience spans over 60 years. Our defence practice works in partnership with national government bodies, international institutions and global prime contractors on developing and leveraging next-generation technologies, enterprise transformation, feasibility analysis, system engineering, and programme delivery across S&T, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint, and defence digital projects Sagentia Defence has a track record of success, as a trusted partner to customers within highly regulated Government programmes. As a result, we are looking for a new Principal Systems Engineering Consultant within our Systems & Supportability Engineering (S&SE) team. As a Principal Consultant you will work closely with the Head of Systems Engineering, supporting the day to day management of the team, set Systems Engineering strategy and deliver multi-disciplinary support to some of the most complex Government programmes. The S&SE team manage requirements at all stages of the Systems Engineering lifecycle, including elicitation of capability/user requirements, generation/management of system requirements, testing and acceptance.What were looking forThe right applicant for this role will be someone who has a Consultancy or Defence background, with the ability to work autonomously or within engineering and cross-functional teams. As a Principal Systems Engineering Consultant you will be responsible for: Vision and Strategy: Assisting in setting the vision and strategy for the department in collaboration with the other capabilities. Ensuring that it is aligned with the wider Sagentia Defence vision and strategy. Team leadership: Motivating, coaching and managing the performance of team members. Leading team meetings to share knowledge, co-ordinate activities, pursue opportunities and address issues. Technical Assurance: Working on projects, providing technical guidance and review to ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and meet customers expectations. Capability Development?: Developing and maintaining S&SE service offerings aligned to account demand signal and collaborating with other departments to ensure services are coherent across the business. Requirements Engineering and Management across all DLoDS • System and System of Systems Architecture, • MBSE, • Integrated Logistics/Product Support, • Engineering Management, • Experience of working on the left side or sharp point of the V model., • Firm understanding of requirements management across all Defence Lines of Development, with experience across Operating Domains., • Delivering Requirements Engineering, Integrated Logistical Support, MBSE, and Engineering Governance in a consultancy context., • Experience of requirements management within the UK MOD (Frontline Commands or Delivery Agents),, • Knowledge of the UK acquisition framework (e.g. Business Cases, URD, SRD, CONEMP/CONUSE, ITEAP, etc.), • Experience of DOORS/Dimensions RM software to support requirements management., • Understanding of modern SE approaches like MBSE., • Understanding of complex system of system projects and programmes, especially with respect to integration activities and SoS performance setting and acceptance., • Capability Development of new tools and techniques., • Providing technical guidance and reviews to ensure project deliverables are of a high quality and meet customers expectations., • Leading teams in a consultancy setting., • Contributing and leading successful bids/technical proposals., • Ideally be a member of INCOSE (ASEP OR CSEP) If you are interested in applying for this role, candidates must have:, • An existing right to live and work in the UK., • Either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years UK residency., • Degree level qualification or relevant experience, • Significant experience as a Systems Engineer in MOD or defence-related projects. BenefitsAt Sagentia Defence, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Alongside our competitive salaries we offer a comprehensive benefits package including, Company Profit Share Scheme, Generous Holiday Allowance, Employee Assistance Programme, 24 Hour access to GP and Mental Health support along with access to hundreds of high street discounts, private healthcare and more. As a consultancy our people are our biggest asset, and we aim to nurture and develop our staff to achieve their full potential. JBRP1_UKTJ

Functional Test Engineer Senior Test Engineer to join a collaborative Agile/Scrum team working on complex, cutting-edge systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys deep technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering high-quality products. What You’ll Be Doing • Take full ownership of the team’s test strategy, including development, maintenance, and continuous improvement, • Design and execute functional test cases using structured techniques (e.g., equivalence partitioning, boundary value analysis, state-based and risk-based testing), • Perform exploratory testing to uncover edge cases and hidden defects, • Work closely with developers to debug issues, analyse logs, and improve product quality, • Create clear, detailed defect reports with reproduction steps, supporting evidence, and impact analysis, • Develop and maintain automated test scripts to support sprint-level testing, • Contribute to improving testing practices, tools, and processes across the team What We’re Looking For • Strong hands-on experience in functional testing within Agile/Scrum environments, • Experience testing complex or embedded systems (e.g., telecom, networking, IoT, devices, or similar), • Solid understanding of test design techniques and quality engineering principles, • Proficiency in test automation tools such as Selenium, Robot Framework, or Appium, • Experience coding automated tests using Python, • Familiarity with test management and issue tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Jama, Azure DevOps), • Ability to analyse logs from Linux or embedded systems environments, • Experience with version control systems

Term Type: PermanentDepartment: Business Systems Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 5th best law firm to work at in 2024. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 40% of our partnership. The wider IT team is responsible for all aspects of technology across the business, covering Service Delivery, Infrastructure, Network, Security, Product Delivery, Data Systems and our Product Development teams. To play a key role in the design, delivery and use of Artificial Intelligence solutions that enhance client experience and support Birketts’ strategic goals. This role sits within the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agile Squad, a cross-functional team focused on developing innovative AI solutions that improve how our colleagues deliver legal services and enable better client outcomes. The role focuses on solutions that improve legal workflows such as contract drafting, due-diligence review, matter lifecycle management, e-disclosure, document automation, legal research, compliance and regulatory processes, ensuring technology meets “legal-grade” accuracy, risk, and confidentiality standards. The role also incorporates elements of Agile project management and Scrum Master facilitation, ensuring delivery momentum, team alignment, and removal of impediments throughout the sprint cycle. This is a hybrid role (40% remote, 60% office) and may be based from Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich with occasional travel as required. We are seeking a proactive and collaborative Business Analyst with a strong product mindset and a passion for AI-driven transformation in legal services. You will have: • Proven experience as a Business Analyst in a digital, technology, or client-facing environment, • Strong understanding of automation, workflow optimisation, and process-reengineering, • Experience working within Agile teams and contributing to iterative product delivery, • Understanding of AI technologies used in legal environments (LLMs, NLP, extraction/classification models, summarisation, RAG pipelines, etc.), • Experience working in regulated environments or with legal workflows, • A product focused and problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently, • Ability to translate complex ideas (including AI/ML concepts) into simple, clear language., • Strong analytical capabilities with proficiency in UML, process mapping, and modelling techniques., • Skilled in tools such as Jira, Lucidchart, BPM tools, etc., • Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, including facilitating workshops, • Confidence in leading workshops and engaging directly with clients, with the ability to support the evaluation of vendor AI products and model performance, • Proactive on analysing and validating market trends and championing client needs, • Experience contributing to or leading Scrum ceremonies, • Ability to support team planning, estimation, and prioritisation through Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) You will work closely with internal stakeholders, legal practitioners, technical teams, clients and third-party vendors, helping to shape and deliver AI initiatives grounded in clear business needs, high-quality user experience, and measurable value. • Act as a primary liaison between business stakeholders, legal practitioners, clients, and technical teams, • Support discovery, requirements definition, and value assessment for AI opportunities across legal workflows, • Ensure alignment between business needs, responsible-AI principles, and the Product Owner’s backlog priorities, • Contribute to the full product lifecycle within an Agile Squad, from discovery through iterative delivery and optimisation, • Provide light project-management oversight including milestone tracking, risk identification, delivery reporting, and cross-team coordination., • Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions with lawyers, operational teams, and vendors, • Analyse existing legal workflows (e.g., contract lifecycle, research, document review) to identify AI-driven opportunities for efficiency, accuracy, and client value, • Translate business needs into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, process maps (As-Is/To-Be), and supporting documentation, • Support estimation processes and sprint-level planning activities with the Product Owner and developers, • Work closely with the Product Owner to refine and maintain a well-structured backlog aligned with product strategy, • Act as Scrum Master for the squad, organising and facilitating stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews, • Monitor sprint progress, proactively identify impediments, and remove or escalate blockers to sustain delivery momentum, • Champion Agile best practice, fostering psychological safety, transparency, and team efficiency, • Support iterative delivery cycles, ensuring clarity of requirements and removing ambiguity for the development team, • Evaluate and improve user journeys, workflows, and interaction patterns across AI-enabled tools, • Champion accessible communication of complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences, • Ensure human-in-the-loop requirements, model limitations, and legal risk considerations are reflected in user flows., • Lead service-design-oriented exercises such as journey mapping, value-stream mapping, and UX review sessions to support continuous improvement., • Engage with internal legal teams to validate requirements, risks, and edge cases, • Support assessment of vendor AI tools, pilots, testing, and feedback cycles., • Coordinate multi-team delivery dependencies, ensuring project timelines are aligned across internal and external contributors, • Maintain Agile risk logs and RAID items (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) in alignment with project-management standards, • Monitor regulatory or organisational constraints that may impact sprint scope or prioritisation, • Contribute to evaluation of AI models and workflows using defined KPIs such as accuracy, adoption and efficiency gains, • Provide delivery reports, sprint summaries, and project-status updates to stakeholders and leadership. At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Alongside a flexible and inclusive work environment, we offer the following core benefits: • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service, • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed), • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee), • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme, • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share), • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance, • Paid CSR Day, • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave, • Subsidised gym membership, • Electric car scheme, • Agile/Hybrid Working Policy Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

Production Technician Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent An established engineering and manufacturing business based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire is looking to recruit a Production Technician to join its production team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining assembly, testing, calibration and continuous improvement activities. It would suit someone with a technical background who enjoys problem-solving and working across multiple product lines in a structured production environment. The Role As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for building, testing and calibrating assemblies to meet defined quality and safety standards. You'll also support documentation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities within production. This role offers exposure to both mechanical and electronic systems, with occasional field-based work when required. Key Responsibilities • Build and test assemblies, including equipment setup and operation, • Perform minor preventative maintenance and equipment adjustments, • Inspect and test finished products to ensure compliance with specifications, • Calibrate products across multiple product ranges, • Identify mechanical or process issues and support troubleshooting activities, • Document findings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, • Support development and documentation of standard operating procedures, • Assist with product and process development in collaboration with the Quality team, • Contribute to production-related software improvements where applicable, • Produce clear reports and maintain accurate production records, • Follow all safety regulations and company procedures, • Provide training to internal and external stakeholders where appropriate, • Occasionally support field-based activities, including customer site visits What We're Looking For, • Experience in a production, manufacturing or technical assembly environment, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, • Ability to inspect, analyse and troubleshoot systems or equipment, • Comfortable running tests and interpreting technical results, • Good written and verbal communication skills, • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset, • Ability to work across multiple product lines Why Apply?, • Salary £24,000 – £27,000, • Varied technical role across build, test and calibration, • Opportunity to contribute to product and process improvements, • Stable, permanent position within an established engineering business JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Electronics Design Engineer - Mixed Signal An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Electronics Engineer to join a Cambourne, Cambridgeshire based market-leading manufacturer of specialist fire detection systems. Their innovative products are trusted globally in high-stakes environments such as museums, warehouses, theatres, and even commercial aviation. As a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading and mentoring a team of talented engineers. You'll bring technical expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for delivering exceptional electronic designs that make a tangible difference in the real world. Key Responsibilities of this Cambourne, Cambridgeshire based Senior Electronics Design Engineer job: • Lead the design and development of complex analogue and digital electronic circuits, including schematic capture, component selection, and design reviews., • Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the entire electronics product lifecycle - from concept, feasibility, and design, through to prototyping, testing, certification (including ATEX), and production handover., • Ensure robust designs suitable for high-reliability and safety-critical applications, including high-risk and ATEX-certified environments., • Proven experience in analogue and digital circuit design, including schematic capture and verification using tools like Altium 365, • Strong senior-level background with project ownership, team leadership, and mentoring responsibilities., • Industry experience with regulated or high-risk products ideally including ATEX or other safety-critical standards JBRP1_UKTJ

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Type: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum dependent on experience Job Reference: 35989 We are seeking an experienced Head of Mechanical Engineering to lead our client's mechanical engineering function based a few miles north of Cambridge. You will play a key role in the design, development and delivery of consumer products working with cross-functional teams across the business. Responsibilities: - Lead and manage the mechanical engineering team in the development and maintenance of a diverse product portfolio - Oversee the design, development and testing of mechanical components and systems - Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing and other departments to deliver successful product outcomes - Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget - Develop and implement departmental standards, policies and procedures - Mentor team members and support professional development - Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the mechanical engineering function - Stay current with trends and advancements in mechanical engineering and portable product development - Monitor and report against key performance indicators (KPIs) Requirements: - Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred) - Proven leadership experience within a mechanical engineering departmen...

Technical Manager Cambridgeshire £75,000 + bonus We're looking for a Technical Manager to join the site Senior Leadership Team and take full ownership of Quality, Regulatory and Food Safety across the operation. You'll lead and develop a high-performing Quality team while setting the standard for GMP across the plant, ensuring every product meets food safety, quality and legal requirements. This role will give you exposure with working some of the biggest worldwide brands and companies, many of which can help elevate your career. A fantastic opportunity to help a leading manufacturer's overall performance! What you will be doing: • Own and maintain site food safety systems, including HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, allergen management and environmental monitoring, • Lead external and internal audits, ensuring the site remains audit-ready and non-conformances are closed effectively, • Deliver food safety KPIs and drive continuous improvement across quality and hygiene standards, • Manage product quality controls, testing, sample retention and release of raw materials and finished goods, • Oversee new product introductions, recipe changes and shelf-life extensions, • Lead investigations, root cause analysis, complaints handling and mock recalls, • Drive change management from a food safety and quality perspective

Transform ideas into life-changing medical and consumer technologies Are you a creative engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges from first principles? A company specialising in medical devices and safety-critical consumer products is seeking a talented principal electronics engineer to lead groundbreaking product development. This role will see the successful candidate developing electronics and embedded software for diverse electronics products, integrating hardware and software systems, and progressing to lead dynamic project teams. The position offers the opportunity to work throughout the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept generation through to manufacturing, whilst building client relationships and securing commercial contracts. Working primarily in regulated markets, particularly medical devices and surgical solutions, the successful candidate will tackle challenges that require returning to theoretical first principles and devising innovative solutions. Requirements: * Extensive commercial experience designing, prototyping and testing electronic circuits/systems and writing embedded software in C / C++. * Practical hands-on electronics skills including soldering, PCB modification, wiring and use of test equipment. * Project planning, resourcing and leadership capabilities. * Strong academic background with a first or 2:1 degree in engineering from a leading university (UK top 20 ...

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 Employment Type: Permanent Working Arrangements: Onsite working Role overview This position sits within a hands‑on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM‑based processors and Git‑driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low‑level engineering and working closely with hardware teams. Key responsibilities: - Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C - Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM‑based platforms - Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development - Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features - Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation - Support product development from prototype through to release Essential skills: - Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems - Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex‑M or Cortex‑A) - Confident using Git in a team environment - Understanding of low‑level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare‑metal development - Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams Desirable experience - GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks) - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development - Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post‑study work visa. For more information, please contact Cathy Swain. T: 01582 350053 E: TPBN1_UKTJ

Software Engineers (all levels - Graduates to principal Engineer). Application Software Engineer Graduate to Lead Considered. As a graduate software engineer, you will work on everything from research and design to testing and delivering features across our entire product range.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Strong background in designing, developing, and testing scalable, reliable firmware or software solutions. Strong partnerships with engineering, product, and hardware teams.

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Product Engineer to join a forward-thinking team in Cambridge.This role involves developing and testing product integration solutions that directly influence product launches.The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or P

The Device Packaging Engineer will be Key Member of the Sandoz Device Development Centre Team with overall responsibility for medical device and combination product packaging specification, design development and testing activities. They will represent specialist packaging area (SME) on Device Proje

As a Security Engineer – Fuzzing Specialist, you will own and evolve our coverage-guided fuzzing program. Your mission is to uncover hard-to-reach security flaws before attackers do, drive fixes to closure, and help product teams to embrace dynamic testing like fuzzing. Document, report, and share