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Senior FPGA Engineer | £100-180k | Cambridge This is an opportunity to join a global team developing ultra-low latency technology. You will oversee all aspects of FPGA system design, driving advancements to ensure my client maintains its technological advantage by building the next generation of infrastructure. Responsibilities as aSenior FPGA Engineer: • Architecting and implementing RTL designs on hig... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Job Overview: We are looking for a Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join the Automation Tools team. In this role you will design, deploy, and maintain automation frameworks that improve infrastructure reliability, scalability, and efficiency. You'll collaborate closely with development, operations, engineering, and IT teams to streamline deployment and configuration systems and processes to enable enhanced system management, performance, and lifecycle.This includes deployment and operate automation tools and their frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, GitLab, Vault, Foreman) for our hybrid estate and compute clusters. Contract - 6 months Location - Cambridge (2 days per week on-site) Pay - attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Responsibilities: • Develop and maintain automation solutions using IaC, Python, Bash, and configuration management tools., • Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to improve deployment efficiency., • Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and implement automated solutions to improve stability and operability., • Document tools, processes, and best practices., • Participate in on-call rotations to support system availability., • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)., • Hands-on experience with infrastructure automation and configuration management., • Good experience handling large-scale Linux environments and resolving system issues., • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices., • Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)., • Experience working across hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP). "Nice To Have" Skills and Experience: • Experience with large-scale or multi-cluster environments., • Codex and other AI enabled development and use cases., • Relevant technical certifications. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

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.

Senior Baseband Engineer | Up to £85,000|Full-time, Onsite | North Cambridge I am currently recruiting for a market leader in the field of critical communications. Their focus is on providing high quality products to a demanding, mission critical client base, which includes the police, paramedics, sea rescue, major airports, large mining facilities and utilities or oil and gas plants located in hazardous environments. We are looking for a Senior Baseband Engineer, who can make a significant contribution to the design and development of TETRA/Broadband radio equipment, accessories, tools and services provided to customers. You will be responsible for: • Designing intrinsic safety (IS) circuitry for ATEX certified products., • Developing advanced microprocessor-based systems, integrating a wide range of sensors (accelerometers, magnetometers, proximity detectors, gyroscopes, and barometers) to support mission critical functionality., • Designing high efficiency, low power power supply architectures, ensuring robust performance across challenging operational environments., • Creating and validating audio amplifier designs up to 10 W, optimising for clarity, efficiency, and reliability., • Conducting design verification and system level testing, including EMC validation, to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements., • Producing high quality engineering documentation, including functional specifications, detailed design descriptions, and supporting artefacts for modules and complete product assemblies.Key Skills Needed:, • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent industry experience demonstrating strong technical capability., • Proven experience developing products for ATEX‑certified environments, with a solid understanding of intrinsic safety principles and compliance pathways., • Strong written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and structured technical documentation., • Expertise in microprocessor system design, including power‑supply requirements, low‑power architectures, and power‑saving strategies., • Proficiency with key serial communication interfaces, including I²S, I²C, UART, and USB (with USB 3.0 experience considered especially valuable).This is a full-time, onsite position (37-hour work week) based out of their North Cambridge office. The site offers substantial parking and is also accessible by shuttle which runs from their office to Cambridge North train station frequently. The position pays £65,000 - £85,000 (DOE), plus benefits. If you are interested, please apply with your most recently updated CV and I will be in touch to discuss further.

I am seeking a Senior Verification Engineer to join a rapidly growing HW Team in Cambridge. You will get the opportunity to work on cutting edge technology and in the area of quantum computing. No prior experience in quantum computing? No problem. You'll learn as you go while working alongside world-class engineers in a truly cross-disciplinary environment. About the role As a Senior Verification Engineer, you’ll take full ownership of functional verification across their hardware systems. You’ll collaborate with a talented team of hardware designers and embedded software engineers to deliver trusted, high-performance solutions—verified from the ground up. With full visibility of the stack, you’ll define verification strategies, implement robust test environments, and ensure confidence in every design you deliver. What you’ll do • Work closely with hardware designers and system architects to define and own verification plans based on design specifications, • Develop scalable SystemVerilog testbenches, including checkers, coverage groups, and reference models, • Design and run self-checking, directed, and randomized tests, • Maintain the verification environment, including tracking regressions, bugs, and coverage metrics, • Drive quality and performance across block-level and system-level designs Core skills • Strong commercial experience in functional verification, with ownership of verification strategy and planning, • Expertise in testbench design using frameworks like UVM or OVM, • Proficiency with SystemVerilog assertions (SVA), • Familiarity with multiple programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Python) Visa sponsorship will be provided for candidates who require. Please note, you must already be living and working in the United Kingdom. You must also be prepared to work onsite 3 days per week in Cambridge. For more information, please contact Rachel Mason at IC Resources.

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

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality mechanical building services solutions across a wide range of sectors. You will support project leadership, mentor junior engineers, and provide strong technical input throughout all design stages. Responsibilities • Leading mechanical design packages from concept through detailed design, • Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders including Clients, Architects, Contractors, and multidisciplinary consultants, • Attending and contributing to design team meetings and workshops, • Undertaking calculations, system sizing, and producing technical reports, • Conducting site inspections and feeding back into the design process, • Supporting project planning, programme management, and commercial targets, • Working closely with other engineering disciplines to deliver fully coordinated MEP solutions, • Providing guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate mechanical engineers, • Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, regulations, and best practice guidelines Requirements • 5+ years’ experience within a UK Building Services Consultancy, • Strong understanding of mechanical building services, including HVAC, LTHW/CHW, public health interfaces, and low‑carbon solutions, • Proficiency in relevant industry software (e.g., Hevacomp, IES, CFD tools desirable), • Working knowledge of CAD/Revit and coordinated MEP modelling workflows, • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related discipline, • Strong understanding of UK building regulations, sustainability standards, and industry best practice, • Up‑to‑date knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental considerations, • Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and design partners, • Progress towards Chartership (CIBSE/IMechE) is highly advantageous

Senior / Senior Staff Analog IC Design Engineer United Kingdom | Cambridge -On-site Our client is a well-established semiconductor business developing advanced mixed-signal and connectivity products for global markets. They are currently looking for an experienced Senior / Senior Staff Analog IC Design Engineer to join their team and play a key role in the design and delivery of complex power management blocks and subsystems for next-generation ICs. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong analog IC design experience and a solid background in PMIC / power management architecture, who enjoys working on technically challenging products in a collaborative engineering environment. Key responsibilities • Contribute to the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of complex power management blocks and subsystems, • Define specifications and support the development of new features and enhancements driven by product and market needs, • Take ownership of fully verified analog blocks and support subsystem-level integration within the analog section of the chip, • Work closely with cross-functional teams and provide documentation to support characterization and downstream development activities, • Solve complex technical problems within tightly constrained design environments, • Support high quality and timely delivery of analog subsystems Requirements • Strong experience in analog IC design, • Proven background in power management IPs such as SMPS, LDOs, regulators, and related analog building blocks, • Good understanding of analog design principles and verification techniques, • Ability to work across teams and define technical requirements clearly, • Experience using industry-standard analog design and verification tools, including Cadence and Mentor, • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Preferred • Experience contributing at architecture level for complex analog or power management blocks, • Knowledge of Matlab or other system-level design tools would be beneficial, • Experience in mixed-signal semiconductor product development would be a plus If you have a strong background in analog / PMIC design and would be interested in hearing more, please feel free to get in touch directly.

Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer - PMIC / Power Management We are partnered with a global leader in semiconductor innovation, specifically focusing on advanced connectivity, voice, and music SoC solutions. The team is looking to hire a Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer to act as a key architect and contributor to complex power-management blocks and subsystems. This is a permanent working opportunity based in Cambridge, UK. Key Responsibilities for this Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer position: • Define the architecture for complex Power-Management IPs, including SMPS and LDOs., • Lead the development of analog sub-cells and subsystems from initial specification to final delivery., • Responsible for delivering fully verified blocks and supporting the verification of broader power-management subsystems., • Solve complex problems in tightly constrained environments and maintain expertise in analog sub-cell design., • Collaborate with multiple departments to define requirements and provide characterization documentation. Key Requirements: • 5+ years of professional experience in Analog IC design., • Proven track record in designing Power Management IPs such as SMPS (Switching Regulators) and LDOs., • Proficiency with Cadence and Mentor analog design and verification toolsets., • Strong understanding of analog design fundamentals and sub-cell architecture., • Experience with MATLAB for architectural definition and system design is a plus. Keywords: Senior Staff Analog Engineer / Power Management / PMIC / SMPS / LDO / IC Design / Cadence / Mentor / Analog Verification / MATLAB / CMOS / Cambridge / Semiconductor / SoC / Voltage Regulators If you are interested in this Senior Staff Analog Design Engineer position, please 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 ___

Senior Design Verification Engineer - CPU / SoC We are currently partnered with an industry leading semiconductor giant in the UK looking to expand their team with an experienced Design Verification Engineer to join a high caliber team of engineers working on high-performance CPUs and SoC validation. In this role, you will work closely with Architects to prove the correctness of complex micro-architectures before they reach the hands of millions of global users. This is a permanent position based in Cambridge - please note this is a full onsite role. Key responsibilities for this Senior Design Verification Engineer position: • Work with SOC Architects to validate high-level system requirements and micro-architectural concepts., • Develop detailed Test and Coverage plans for specific functional domains within the CPU., • Build scalable and portable verification environments, including Stimulus, Checkers, Assertions, and Trackers., • Enable all features under your care through rigorous regressions and deep-dive debugging of test failures., • Report progress using advanced metrics, including functional coverage and bug density. Key requirements: • Extensive experience working with CPU technologies with proven skills in domains such as Cache Coherence, Memory Ordering, Branch Prediction, Renaming, and Speculative Execution., • Experience with Random Instruction Sequencing (RIS) at the Block and Subsystem levels., • In-depth experience with Simulators, Waveform viewers, and Formal Proof Tools., • Familiarity with Formal Verification, Assertions, and Silicon bring-up. Keywords: CPU Verification / Design Verification / DV / SystemVerilog / UVM / Cache Coherence / Branch Prediction / Formal Verification / RIS / SOC / Assembly / Cambridge / Silicon Bring-up If you are interested in this Senior Design Verification Engineer position, please send a CV to By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice ___

Senior Hardware Engineer If you enjoy solving complex engineering problems in safety-critical environments and want to see your designs move from concept through to real-world deployment, this could be YOUR next step. This well-established, technology-driven organisation in the Cambridge area is investing heavily in its next generation of products and is looking to bring in an experienced Senior Hardware Engineer to strengthen a highly capable Baseband Hardware team. You will be joining a collaborative, technically ambitious environment where engineers are trusted with ownership, encouraged to influence design decisions, and supported to develop both technically and professionally. Why this role? • Work on technically demanding, safety-critical electronic platforms, • Take real ownership of features and subsystems within major product developments, • Be part of a stable, growing engineering group with long-term product roadmaps, • Influence design decisions from early architecture through to verification, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, systems and verification What you will be doing: • Owning delivery of defined product features or significant sections of larger platforms, • Designing intrinsic safety circuitry for ATEX-certified products, including thermal management and current-limiting strategies, • Developing microprocessor-based systems with integrated sensors, • Creating efficient, low-power power-supply architectures for demanding operating environments, • Designing audio amplifier solutions up to 10W, • Leading design verification, EMC validation and system-level testing, • Producing high-quality technical documentation to support release and certification, • Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams What we need from you: • A degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent industry experience), • Proven experience developing hardware for ATEX-certified or intrinsically safe environments, • Strong understanding of intrinsic-safety principles and regulatory compliance pathways, • Experience with microprocessor systems, low-power architectures and power-saving strategies, • Confidence across serial interfaces such as I²S, I²C, UART and USB (USB 3.0 particularly welcome), • The ability to communicate complex designs clearly through written technical documentation, • A proactive, collaborative mindset and comfort working in evolving development programmes An added bonus……. • EMC and ESD design experience at component and system level, • Exposure to complex mixed-signal architectures, • Audio system design experience, • Familiarity with embedded Linux environments, board bring-up or driver integration What can you expect in return: • Salary in the range of £65,000 - £85,000, dependent on experience, • Private health and dental care, • Subsidised onsite restaurant, • Enhanced pension contribution, • Flexible working hours, • Employee assistance programme, • Free onsite parking, • Regular social events Interested? If this sounds like the kind of role where you could make a real impact, I’d welcome a confidential conversation. Get in touch to find out more.

We are partnering with a cutting-edge engineering company specialising in secure communications and connectivity technologies. Their solutions support critical operations worldwide across sectors including public safety, defence, transportation, utilities, and commercial industries. As part of continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Principal Linux / Android Platform Engineer to join their Software Engineering division, helping to develop the next generation of broadband-capable devices based on Android and Linux platforms. About the Position This opportunity is centred on Android platform engineering at a systems level, with a strong emphasis on AOSP, Linux kernel development, and low-level platform integration — not mobile app development. The successful candidate will contribute to enhancing and customising Android platform functionality, working extensively within the Android framework and Linux operating environment. Main Responsibilities • Developing and customising Android platform software using AOSP., • Configuring, tuning, and optimising the Linux kernel for performance and stability., • Improving scheduler behaviour, reducing latency, and enhancing power efficiency., • Enhancing Android framework services and core system components., • Managing and contributing to large-scale Git repositories, including branching, merging, and upstream synchronisation., • Integrating and utilising open-source profiling, debugging, and diagnostic tools., • Designing and developing low-level C++ software in embedded, multi-threaded, real-time environments., • Assisting with integration testing, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations., • Creating technical documentation and supporting system architecture discussions., • Working collaboratively within agile scrum teams to deliver highly reliable products. Candidate Profile Required Skills & Experience • Strong knowledge of Android architecture and AOSP internals., • Proven experience in Linux systems programming and/or kernel-level development., • Background in optimising Linux or Android systems for performance, latency, and power consumption., • Advanced C++ development experience within embedded or real-time multi-threaded systems., • Familiarity with Android platform technologies including Binder, AIDL, System Services (Java/C++), Framework APIs, NDK/JNI, SELinux, and CTS., • Experience working with embedded Linux or mobile device platforms., • Strong debugging and profiling capabilities, including memory analysis, performance profiling, leak detection, and code coverage tools., • Methodical engineering mindset with an appreciation for software quality standards and processes. Desirable Experience • Exposure to Linux open-source package configuration and patch maintenance., • Experience collaborating with hardware engineering teams using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers., • Previous work on rugged devices, secure communication systems, or embedded consumer electronics. Working Environment • Engineering-focused culture with strong technical collaboration., • Experienced and stable team supported by senior technical leadership., • Agile, scrum-driven development processes., • Opportunity to contribute to resilient, mission-critical technology used in demanding operational environments., • Office-based collaboration model with on-site working five days per week. Ideal Background This role would suit either: • An experienced Android AOSP platform engineer seeking complex, low-level engineering challenges; or, • A skilled embedded Linux engineer interested in moving deeper into Android platform development. This opportunity is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex system-level problems, working close to the hardware layer, and developing highly dependable software for critical applications.

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 ().

Senior/Staff Analog Design Engineer - (Power Management IC) A fantastic opportunity for a skilled Verification Engineer to work for a global leading Semiconductor company at their site in Cambridge, UK. The expectation of this role is to act as a key contributor to the design, implementation and verification of the complex power-management blocks and subsystems of our range of connectivity, Voice and Music chips. In addition to contributing to the specification, design and verification of the blocks using appropriate tools, you will contribute to the macro level architectures and the definition of new features and market driven enhancements for our chips. Key Responsibilities: Acts as a key contributor in a complex environment; • Definition of the architecture for the complex Power-management blocks, plan and execute the development of the blocks and providing the necessary documentation to different departments for the characterization of the block., • Responsible for the delivering the fully verified blocks and may get involved in the verification of power-management subsystems within the Analogue section of a chip;, • Solves complex problems in a tightly constrained environment;, • Fully competent in Analogue design for complex sub-cells and small subsystems;, • Keeps abreast of new developments and is technical expert in the design of analogue sub-cells;, • Ensures quality of the solution; works with macro lead to ensure timely delivery of subsystems Minimum Experience: Candidate should have: • 5+ year of work experience, • Design experience of Key Power management IPs like SMPS, LDOs, • Good understanding of the analog design., • Ability to coordinate with different groups and define the requirements, • Experience in the design of various power-management block. Preferred Experience: Fully competent in Analog design and verification techniques • Fully competent in the use of Cadence and Mentor analogue design and verification tools, • Knowledge of Matlab and other system design tools for defining the architecture and specification of the blocks is a plus., • Good team player., • Good interpersonal and communication skills By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data, store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice ()

Location: Cambridge (CB22) Duration: Permanent Hours: 8:45am until 5pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £37,500 Job Reference: 35970 Polytec are looking for a Senior Test Engineer for our client based just south of Cambridge. This is a hands-on role requiring travel for installation and commissioning of equipment both in the UK and abroad. Responsibilities * Mechanical alignment and set up * Subsystem test of electrical control panels * Integration into the overall machine and final machine test Requirements: * At least 5 years' experience of system and subsystem testing * Experience in distributed control system using PLCs (Allen Bradley) communicating over Ethernet IP - Temperature control systems - Pressure control systems - Motion control using servo motors/stepper motors - Fluid control systems Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below...

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Test Engineer to join a department within a leading technology organisation to support the delivery of high-quality testing across manual and automated frameworks on both new and legacy platforms. This role performs the duties of the Senior Test Engineer and reports to the senior engineering function. Key Responsibilities: • Writing and executing functional, regression, system, and performance tests to ensure product compliance with industry and technical standards, • Testing software solutions and applications to ensure requirements are met and defects are identified and resolved, • Reviewing and interpreting requirements documentation from Product Definition, Product Strategy, and external test teams, • Supporting test planning, execution, defect tracking, and reporting to stakeholders, • Producing and maintaining test documentation and quality metrics reporting, • Developing and executing manual and automated test cases across LTE and TETRA-based products, • Collaborating with software, hardware, and systems engineers to identify, reproduce, and resolve defects, • Maintaining test environments, infrastructure, and test equipment availability, • Participating in design and requirements reviews to improve testability and quality outcomes, • Mentoring junior test engineers and contributing to team capability growth, • Occasional travel to support testing activities and stakeholders The ideal candidate would have: • 5+ years’ experience in manual and automation testing, ideally within embedded systems, telecoms, or mission-critical applications, • Strong experience in manual testing methodologies for embedded software and hardware products, • Exposure to telecommunications technologies such as TETRA and LTE (highly desirable), • Strong understanding of Agile development environments, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, constructive technical feedback, • Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail, • Experience working across multi-disciplinary engineering teams, • Experience in API and backend testing The ideal candidate must have: • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related discipline, • Experience using test management tools such as JIRA, TestRail, or Jama, • Hands-on experience with testing frameworks and tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, Cypress, Postman, or JMeter, • Understanding of communication interfaces such as TCP/IP, UDP, serial, or Bluetooth, • Ability to read and interpret technical requirements documentation, • Full UK driving licence, own vehicle, and valid passport (travel required), • ISTQB certification (preferred but not mandatory) This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to: • Competitive pension scheme, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance cover, • Generous annual leave entitlement with flexible holiday options, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Training and professional development opportunities, • Employee assistance and wellbeing support programmes 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, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years continuous UK residency to meet security clearance requirements.

Senior RF Engineer – RF, Microwave & mmWave UK‑based | On‑site | Security Clearance Required | Competitive Salary Join a leading RF technology specialist designing and delivering high‑performance RF, microwave and mmWave subsystems for mission‑critical applications across telecommunications, aerospace, defence, space and critical communications. This is a senior, hands‑on role where you’ll lead complex RF designs and play a key part in shaping next‑generation products. Why Join Our Client? • Work on advanced RF, microwave & mmWave technologies, • Lead design of high‑performance, mission‑critical products, • Involvement in defence, space & critical communications programmes, • Hands‑on RF measurement, test & optimisation, • Strong, collaborative environment with deep technical expertise, • Opportunity to influence technology and product roadmaps What You’ll Do: • Lead the design, simulation and development of RF & mmWave circuits and subsystems, • Perform RF system analysis, optimisation and complex troubleshooting, • Carry out RF measurements, characterisation and validation of hardware, • Produce design documentation, test plans, reports and technical data, • Ensure designs meet performance, quality and customer requirements, • Support transition from concept through prototyping into volume manufacture, • Provide technical input to RFQs, proposals and customer engagements, • Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, software and systems engineers What We’re Looking For: • Strong experience in RF, microwave or mmWave engineering, • Proven ability delivering complex RF designs in a product environment, • Hands‑on RF test, measurement and validation experience, • Confident working across multidisciplinary engineering teams, • Experience supporting products into manufacture, • Eligible for UK Security Clearance, • Engineering degree or equivalent experience If you’re a Senior RF Engineer who enjoys technical leadership, complex problem‑solving and working on cutting‑edge RF technology, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or message for more details.

We are currently supporting a client who is looking to hire a Senior RF Engineer on a full-time permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of advanced RF and electronic systems within a technically driven engineering environment. Key duties will include but are not limited to: • Designing and developing RF circuits and subsystems., • Taking designs from initial concept through to testing and verification., • Working on RF components such as amplifiers, filters and frequency generation circuits., • Performing RF, microwave and analogue simulation and analysis., • Supporting system integration and working closely with wider engineering teams., • Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will have: • A degree-level qualification in Electronic Engineering or a related field., • Strong post-graduate experience in RF circuit and system design., • Proven experience delivering RF designs through the full development lifecycle., • Solid RF, microwave and analogue design skills., • Good communication and teamwork abilities. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). Digital Services is at the heart of delivering life-changing learning experiences that enrich society. We combine trusted design, data expertise, and cutting-edge technology to support lifelong learning. Our objectives are to: • Enhance the student and staff experience through simple, evidence-based solutions., • Deliver value iteratively, securely, and at speed. With our ethos of being open to people, places, methods, and ideas, we proudly support students in every setting imaginablefrom submarines to prisons, and everywhere in between. We take pride in enabling our academics to teach and our students to learn, no matter the circumstances. The Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Platform) role (known internally as Senior Engineer, DevOps ) sits within theCloud Platform team , focused on building, operating, and continuously improving shared cloud infrastructure and services that enable delivery teams across the organisation. The role emphasises platform operation, reliability, automation and security , and involves working closely with engineering and product teams to provide guardrails, tooling, and enablement on Microsoft Azure. You will contribute to a buildrunown operating model, supporting live services, participating in incident and oncall rotations, and helping teams deploy and operate safely and efficiently at scale. The role will focus on: • Building and operating shared Azure cloud platform capabilities ., • Automating infrastructure and deployments using Infrastructure as Code ., • Enabling delivery teams through CI/CD pipelines, guardrails, and tooling ., • Improving reliability, observability, security, and resilience of cloud services., • Supporting live services through incident, problem, and oncall rotations ., • Promoting DevOps and SRE practices through continuous improvement., • Lead Software Development Projects : Guide the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with The Open University objectives. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and may include line management, to junior team members., • Architect and Design Systems : Develop and refine system architectures and software designs that meet requirements and technical specifications. Ensure that all designs are maintainable, secure, and optimized for performance, and systems are designed to be observable, supportable, and resilient in live operation, with appropriate monitoring, alerting, and operational documentation in place., • Drive Technical Excellence : Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, TDD and automated testing approaches (e.g. unit and integration),, and version control, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable and maintainable software products., • Oversee System Integration : Manage the integration of multiple software components, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality across the system., • Data Management and Analysis : Lead efforts in data modelling, database design, and business intelligence to support data-driven decision making and improve system performance., • Enhance User Experience : Collaborate with UX designers to ensure that user experience is a key consideration in the development process. Translate user needs into functional software features that deliver value., • Monitor and Assess Emerging Technologies : Stay informed about new and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential to enhance current and future projects., • Implement Security and Compliance Standards : Ensure that software solutions comply with security standards and industry regulations. Implement best practices to protect data and maintain system integrity., • Quality Assurance and Testing : Oversee comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, non-functional, and security testing, to ensure software reliability and performance., • Support Operational Excellence : Contribute to the stability and performance of software applications by supporting incident and problem management, utilising observability data, as part of a buildrunown approach, including out-of-hours as required, as well as service level and capacity planning., • Conduct Services, Products and Requirements Analysis : Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, define technical requirements, and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions. Document and manage requirements to ensure alignment with project goals., • Resource and Supplier Management : Assist in managing resource allocation and collaborate with external vendors to ensure project needs are met effectively and efficiently. Key Skills and Experience: • Proven Software Engineering Expertise : Extensive experience in software development (coding, test writing and debugging), reviewing other peoples work, with a deep understanding of programming, system design, and testing practices., • Strong System and Software Design Skills : Ability to design scalable and efficient systems, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with The Open University objectives, with experience contributing to systems built using modern architectural patterns such as microservices, APIfirst design, and cloudnative platforms., • Advanced Data Management : Skilled in data modelling, database design, and implementing business intelligence solutions to support analytics and decision-making., • User-Centric Development : Experience in integrating user experience design principles into the software development process to create intuitive and effective user interfaces., • Emerging Technology Enthusiast : Passion for exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance software solutions and business capabilities., • Security and Compliance Focus : Knowledgeable in implementing security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards to protect systems and data., • Quality Assurance Leader : Strong focus on quality, with experience in leading comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of software products., • Effective Analysis and Requirement Management : Proven ability to translate user needs into technical requirements and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions., • Operational and Resource Management : Experience in managing resources, supporting application operations, and working with external suppliers to meet project demands., • Leadership and Mentorship : You lead by example, providing guidance and support to team members, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment., • Analytical and Strategic Thinking : You are capable of understanding complex business challenges and developing strategic technical solutions to address them., • Proactive and Innovative : You actively seek out opportunities for improvement and are eager to integrate new technologies and methodologies into your work., • Attention to Detail : You ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of your work, from coding and testing to documentation and analysis., • Effective Communicator : You are able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. Wed anticipate this to be on average once per month. We anticipate that interviews for this role will be taking place online via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 15 June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following documents: • CV

Who we are: Filtronic is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance radio frequency (RF), microwave, and millimetre-wave (mmWave) subsystems, specialising in mission-critical communication networks. Since 1977, we have built a strong reputation as trusted partners to global technology leaders across the telecommunications infrastructure, aerospace and defence, space, and critical communications sectors. Our legacy of innovation and engineering excellence has positioned us at the forefront of advanced connectivity solutions worldwide, and we continue to grow as we deliver cutting-edge technology for some of the most exciting programmes in the industry. The Senior RF mm/Wave Engineer plays a key role in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance RF and mmWave products and solutions. This role involves advanced technical expertise in RF/microwave engineering, hands-on design and test, problem-solving, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure successful project execution. The Senior RF Engineer is responsible for delivering robust RF designs, supporting technology development, maintaining high engineering standards, and contributing to the company’s product roadmap. Technical: * Lead the design, simulation, and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components, and subsystems * Conduct RF system analysis, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting of complex designs * Carry out RF ...

Job Title: Senior RF IC Design Engineer 6G RFIC Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Job Type: Permanent About the Company & Role A global leader in fabless semiconductor innovation is seeking a Senior RF IC Design Engineer to join its highly experienced international RF design team working on next-generation 6G cellular RF products in advanced CMOS technologies. The company develops cutting-edge semiconductor solutions powering billions of connected devices worldwide across AI, wireless connectivity, high-performance computing, automotive, and data centre applications. This opportunity offers the chance to work on state-of-the-art RFIC developments within a collaborative global engineering environment focused on innovation, performance, and first-pass silicon success. Scope & Responsibilities Define specifications, architecture, circuit design, implementation, and verification of complete RFIC sub-systems Develop innovative RF signal path and synthesizer architectures for next-generation 6G products Perform transistor-level RFIC design and optimization in advanced CMOS technologies Collaborate closely with RF system and application engineers to define product specifications and performance targets Drive RFIC integration within complex RF SoC environments Support layout implementati...

We are supporting a pioneering biotech company based in Cambridge who are looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position. Key responsibilities will include: • Take ownership of the design, development and testing for software applications., • Oversee testing, debug and code verification before production., • Act as the businesses technical authority., • Work across full system development lifecycle., • Look after the businesses existing software., • Work closely with wider engineering teams. The Successful candidate will have: • Software Engineering / Computer Science Degree BSc / BEng / HND qualification or relevant experience., • Experience with C++, Python, Javascript., • Strong understanding of git., • Experience working within medtech or biotech., • Experience with Git., • Strong hardware experience., • Exceptional communicational skills and stakeholder management experience. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). Digital Services is at the heart of delivering life-changing learning experiences that enrich society. We combine trusted design, data expertise, and cutting-edge technology to support lifelong learning. Our objectives are to: • Enhance the student and staff experience through simple, evidence-based solutions., • Deliver value iteratively, securely, and at speed. With our ethos of being open to people, places, methods, and ideas, we proudly support students in every setting imaginablefrom submarines to prisons, and everywhere in between. We take pride in enabling our academics to teach and our students to learn, no matter the circumstances. We are recruiting multiple Senior Engineers across different teams. These roles sit in teams delivering a range of businesscritical digital products, typically involving .NETbased systems hosted on Azure and operating in a modern DevOps environment. While the core expectations are consistent across all roles, the specific context will vary: most positions will work within product teams delivering and evolving userfacing services, while at least one role will operate in an integrationfocused context, where the Senior Engineer will work on the design, development, and support of APIbased services using C# and a modern Azurebased technology stack, enabling secure access to institutional data for consumption by other systems across the University. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all contexts, and rolespecific focus and technologies will be discussed during the recruitment process. As aSenior Engineer at The Open University, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative software solutions that drive our organization forward. Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers, you will create scalable systems that meet user needs and support our growth. Youll be responsible for driving technical excellence, making key architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across all projects. Leveraging your extensive experience, you will mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and solve complex problems to build secure, efficient, and high-performing systems. Were looking for a proactive and passionate engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to continuous improvement. If youre excited about exploring emerging technologies and making a significant impact, this is your opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful projects. Join our agile engineering team and help shape the integration of cutting-edge solutions across a diverse technology stack, including both on-premises and cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure. We embrace DevOps practices, supporting seamless development pipelines and deployments as part of our commitment to innovation and professional growth. The role may be applied across teams operating in different technical contexts, delivery models, and technology stacks, with emphasis varying according to team and service needs. At The Open University, we never stand still. Be part of our journey to push the boundaries of technology and make a real difference. • Lead Software Development Projects : Guide the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with The Open University objectives. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and may include line management, to junior team members., • Architect and Design Systems : Develop and refine system architectures and software designs that meet requirements and technical specifications. Ensure that all designs are maintainable, secure, and optimized for performance, and systems are designed to be observable, supportable, and resilient in live operation, with appropriate monitoring, alerting, and operational documentation in place., • Drive Technical Excellence : Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, TDD and automated testing approaches (e.g. unit and integration),, and version control, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable and maintainable software products., • Oversee System Integration : Manage the integration of multiple software components, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality across the system., • Data Management and Analysis : Lead efforts in data modelling, database design, and business intelligence to support data-driven decision making and improve system performance., • Enhance User Experience : Collaborate with UX designers to ensure that user experience is a key consideration in the development process. Translate user needs into functional software features that deliver value., • Monitor and Assess Emerging Technologies : Stay informed about new and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential to enhance current and future projects., • Implement Security and Compliance Standards : Ensure that software solutions comply with security standards and industry regulations. Implement best practices to protect data and maintain system integrity., • Quality Assurance and Testing : Oversee comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, non-functional, and security testing, to ensure software reliability and performance., • Support Operational Excellence : Contribute to the stability and performance of software applications by supporting incident and problem management, utilising observability data, as part of a buildrunown approach, including out-of-hours as required, as well as service level and capacity planning., • Conduct Services, Products and Requirements Analysis : Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, define technical requirements, and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions. Document and manage requirements to ensure alignment with project goals., • Resource and Supplier Management : Assist in managing resource allocation and collaborate with external vendors to ensure project needs are met effectively and efficiently. Key Skills and Experience: • Proven Software Engineering Expertise : Extensive experience in software development (coding, test writing and debugging), reviewing other peoples work, with a deep understanding of programming, system design, and testing practices., • Strong System and Software Design Skills : Ability to design scalable and efficient systems, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with The Open University objectives, with experience contributing to systems built using modern architectural patterns such as microservices, APIfirst design, and cloudnative platforms., • Advanced Data Management : Skilled in data modelling, database design, and implementing business intelligence solutions to support analytics and decision-making., • User-Centric Development : Experience in integrating user experience design principles into the software development process to create intuitive and effective user interfaces., • Emerging Technology Enthusiast : Passion for exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance software solutions and business capabilities., • Security and Compliance Focus : Knowledgeable in implementing security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards to protect systems and data., • Quality Assurance Leader : Strong focus on quality, with experience in leading comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of software products., • Effective Analysis and Requirement Management : Proven ability to translate user needs into technical requirements and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions., • Operational and Resource Management : Experience in managing resources, supporting application operations, and working with external suppliers to meet project demands., • Leadership and Mentorship : You lead by example, providing guidance and support to team members, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment., • Analytical and Strategic Thinking : You are capable of understanding complex business challenges and developing strategic technical solutions to address them., • Proactive and Innovative : You actively seek out opportunities for improvement and are eager to integrate new technologies and methodologies into your work., • Attention to Detail : You ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of your work, from coding and testing to documentation and analysis., • Effective Communicator : You are able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. Wed anticipate this to be on average once per month. We anticipate that interviews for this role will be taking place online via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 8 or 15 June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following documents: • CV

The Open University is the UKs largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education. Find out more about us and our mission by watching this ___ (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link). Digital Services is at the heart of delivering life-changing learning experiences that enrich society. We combine trusted design, data expertise, and cutting-edge technology to support lifelong learning. Our objectives are to: • Enhance the student and staff experience through simple, evidence-based solutions., • Deliver value iteratively, securely, and at speed. With our ethos of being open to people, places, methods, and ideas, we proudly support students in every setting imaginablefrom submarines to prisons, and everywhere in between. We take pride in enabling our academics to teach and our students to learn, no matter the circumstances. We are recruiting multiple Senior Engineers across different teams. These roles sit in teams delivering a range of businesscritical digital products, typically involving .NETbased systems hosted on Azure and operating in a modern DevOps environment. While the core expectations are consistent across all roles, the specific context will vary: most positions will work within product teams delivering and evolving userfacing services, while at least one role will operate in an integrationfocused context, where the Senior Engineer will work on the design, development, and support of APIbased services using C# and a modern Azurebased technology stack, enabling secure access to institutional data for consumption by other systems across the University. Candidates are not expected to have experience across all contexts, and rolespecific focus and technologies will be discussed during the recruitment process. As aSenior Software Engineer (known internally as a Senior Engineer ) at The Open University, you will lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative software solutions that drive our organization forward. Collaborating with product managers, designers, and other engineers, you will create scalable systems that meet user needs and support our growth. Youll be responsible for driving technical excellence, making key architectural decisions, and ensuring best practices across all projects. Leveraging your extensive experience, you will mentor junior engineers, provide technical leadership, and solve complex problems to build secure, efficient, and high-performing systems. Were looking for a proactive and passionate engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to continuous improvement. If youre excited about exploring emerging technologies and making a significant impact, this is your opportunity to advance your career and contribute to meaningful projects. Join our agile engineering team and help shape the integration of cutting-edge solutions across a diverse technology stack, including both on-premises and cloud platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure. We embrace DevOps practices, supporting seamless development pipelines and deployments as part of our commitment to innovation and professional growth. The role may be applied across teams operating in different technical contexts, delivery models, and technology stacks, with emphasis varying according to team and service needs. At The Open University, we never stand still. Be part of our journey to push the boundaries of technology and make a real difference. • Lead Software Development Projects : Guide the design, development, and implementation of software solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with The Open University objectives. Provide technical leadership and mentorship, and may include line management, to junior team members., • Architect and Design Systems : Develop and refine system architectures and software designs that meet requirements and technical specifications. Ensure that all designs are maintainable, secure, and optimized for performance, and systems are designed to be observable, supportable, and resilient in live operation, with appropriate monitoring, alerting, and operational documentation in place., • Drive Technical Excellence : Champion best practices in software development, including coding standards, TDD and automated testing approaches (e.g. unit and integration),, and version control, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable and maintainable software products., • Oversee System Integration : Manage the integration of multiple software components, ensuring seamless interaction and functionality across the system., • Data Management and Analysis : Lead efforts in data modelling, database design, and business intelligence to support data-driven decision making and improve system performance., • Enhance User Experience : Collaborate with UX designers to ensure that user experience is a key consideration in the development process. Translate user needs into functional software features that deliver value., • Monitor and Assess Emerging Technologies : Stay informed about new and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential to enhance current and future projects., • Implement Security and Compliance Standards : Ensure that software solutions comply with security standards and industry regulations. Implement best practices to protect data and maintain system integrity., • Quality Assurance and Testing : Oversee comprehensive testing strategies, including functional, non-functional, and security testing, to ensure software reliability and performance., • Support Operational Excellence : Contribute to the stability and performance of software applications by supporting incident and problem management, utilising observability data, as part of a buildrunown approach, including out-of-hours as required, as well as service level and capacity planning., • Conduct Services, Products and Requirements Analysis : Work closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, define technical requirements, and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions. Document and manage requirements to ensure alignment with project goals., • Resource and Supplier Management : Assist in managing resource allocation and collaborate with external vendors to ensure project needs are met effectively and efficiently. Key Skills and Experience: • Proven Software Engineering Expertise : Extensive experience in software development (coding, test writing and debugging), reviewing other peoples work, with a deep understanding of programming, system design, and testing practices., • Strong System and Software Design Skills : Ability to design scalable and efficient systems, ensuring architectural integrity and alignment with The Open University objectives, with experience contributing to systems built using modern architectural patterns such as microservices, APIfirst design, and cloudnative platforms., • Advanced Data Management : Skilled in data modelling, database design, and implementing business intelligence solutions to support analytics and decision-making., • User-Centric Development : Experience in integrating user experience design principles into the software development process to create intuitive and effective user interfaces., • Emerging Technology Enthusiast : Passion for exploring and integrating new technologies to enhance software solutions and business capabilities., • Security and Compliance Focus : Knowledgeable in implementing security protocols and ensuring compliance with industry standards to protect systems and data., • Quality Assurance Leader : Strong focus on quality, with experience in leading comprehensive testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of software products., • Effective Analysis and Requirement Management : Proven ability to translate user needs into technical requirements and assess the feasibility of proposed solutions., • Operational and Resource Management : Experience in managing resources, supporting application operations, and working with external suppliers to meet project demands., • Leadership and Mentorship : You lead by example, providing guidance and support to team members, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment., • Analytical and Strategic Thinking : You are capable of understanding complex business challenges and developing strategic technical solutions to address them., • Proactive and Innovative : You actively seek out opportunities for improvement and are eager to integrate new technologies and methodologies into your work., • Attention to Detail : You ensure accuracy and quality in all aspects of your work, from coding and testing to documentation and analysis., • Effective Communicator : You are able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment. If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on or email quoting the advert reference number. At The Open University, we offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward great work, alongside policies and flexible working that contribute towards a great work life balance. Get all the details of what benefits we offer by visiting our ___ (clicking this link will open a new window). We are open to discussions about flexible working. Whether its a job share, part time, compressed hours or another working arrangement. Please reach out to us to discuss what works best for you. It is anticipated that a hybrid working pattern can be adopted for this role, where the successful candidate can work from home and the office. However, as this role is contractually aligned to our Milton Keynes office it is expected that some attendance in the office will be required when necessary and in response to business needs. Wed anticipate this to be on average once per month. We anticipate that interviews for this role will be taking place online via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 8 or 15 June 2026. While most roles will remain open until the advertised closing date, applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis. In some cases, vacancies may close earlier if a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received and equality impacts have been appropriately considered. All roles will remain advertised for a minimum of one week before any early closure is implemented. If you have started an application or were in the process of applying when the advert closed, we encourage you to get in touch. We are committed to understanding individual circumstances and can offer further support where needed, including reasonable adjustments for applicants with protected characteristics. To apply for this role please submit the following documents: • CV

Senior FPGA Engineer | Cambridgeshire Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits Sector: Defence, Aerospace, & Communications Are you an FPGA specialist who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy moving beyond "standard" implementation to solve complex problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing? We are representing a world-class technology busienss seeking a high-caliber FPGA Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This isn't a "rinse and repeat" role; you will be working on diverse, high-stakes client projects where your architectural decisions directly impact the success of next-generation IP. The Core Challenge Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will translate ambitious customer requirements into robust, high-performance FPGA implementations. Your focus will predominantly be on AMD (Xilinx) silicon, specifically Zynq SoC devices, within a fast-paced, collaborative consultancy environment. Key Technical Requirements FPGA Expertise: Strong proficiency in HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and the AMD Vivado toolchain. DSP Knowledge: A solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing is essential for this role. System Design: Experience in simulation, test, and validation across the full development lifecycle. Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working alongside Hardware and Software teams on integrated systems. What Sets You Apart? Experience with RF systems or comp...

Senior FPGA Engineer | £100-180k | Cambridge This is an opportunity to join a global team developing ultra-low latency technology. You will oversee all aspects of FPGA system design, driving advancements to ensure my client maintains its technological advantage by building the next generation of infrastructure. Responsibilities as aSenior FPGA Engineer: • Architecting and implementing RTL designs on high-end FPGAs (Xilinx / Intel)., • Performing simulation, synthesis, P&R, and timing analysis for ultra-low-latency systems., • Leading the definition of micro-architectures and verification environments., • Driving technical excellence across the FPGA team through mentorship and code reviews., • Collaborating with firmware, software and infrastructure teams to optimise full-stack performance. Requirements: • 7+ years FPGA / RTL design experience in timing-critical systems., • Strong background in SystemVerilog, synthesis, timing closure and verification., • Hands-on with Vivado / Quartus or equivalent toolchains.

SENIOR SITE ENGINEER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR Location: Cambridgeshire Employment Type: Permanent We are looking for a highly experienced and organised Senior Site Engineer on behalf of a Main Contractor within the Cambridgeshire region This is a key site-based role where you will lead the engineering and technical delivery of construction works while driving the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental performance. You will also play a crucial role in mentoring junior Site Engineers and helping us deliver projects successfully, on time, and to exacting standards. Key Responsibilities: Technical & Quality Assurance: Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance with contract specifications, drawings, and relevant standards. Maintain accurate records to demonstrate compliance and support project assurance processes. Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, their representatives, and project stakeholders. Leadership & Culture: Champion the company's values and support the implementation of policies for Sustainability, Health & Safety, Quality, Environmental Management, and Learning & Development. Systems & Standards: Apply and maintain the company's Business Management System and drive a consistent approach to project delivery. Problem Solving: Identify potential issues early and lead on the resolution of ...

We are currently supporting a client who is looking to hire a Senior RF Engineer on a full-time permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on a range of advanced RF and electronic systems within a technically driven engineering environment. Key duties will include but are not limited to: * Designing and developing RF circuits and subsystems. * Taking designs from initial concept through to testing and verification. * Working on RF components such as amplifiers, filters and frequency generation circuits. * Performing RF, microwave and analogue simulation and analysis. * Supporting system integration and working closely with wider engineering teams. * Communicating technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The successful candidate will have: * A degree-level qualification in Electronic Engineering or a related field. * Strong post-graduate experience in RF circuit and system design. * Proven experience delivering RF designs through the full development lifecycle. * Solid RF, microwave and analogue design skills. * Good communication and teamwork abilities. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the ...

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

Senior Baseband Engineer | Up to £85,000|Full-time, Onsite | North Cambridge I am currently recruiting for a market leader in the field of critical communications. Their focus is on providing high quality products to a demanding, mission critical client base, which includes the police, paramedics, sea rescue, major airports, large mining facilities and utilities or oil and gas plants located in hazardous environments. We are looking for a Senior Baseband Engineer, who can make a significant contribution to the design and development of TETRA/Broadband radio equipment, accessories, tools and services provided to customers. You will be responsible for: Designing intrinsic safety (IS) circuitry for ATEX certified products. Developing advanced microprocessor-based systems, integrating a wide range of sensors (accelerometers, magnetometers, proximity detectors, gyroscopes, and barometers) to support mission critical functionality. Designing high efficiency, low power power supply architectures, ensuring robust performance across challenging operational environments. Creating and validating audio amplifier designs up to 10 W, optimising for clarity, efficiency, and reliability. Conducting design verification and system level testing, including EMC validation, to ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements. Producing high quality engineering documentation, including functional specifications, detail...

Senior BMS Support Engineer East of England & Western Home Counties Are you an experienced BMS Support Engineer looking for a role where your technical capability is genuinely valued, your development is supported, and you can work on a broad range of building management systems across service, upgrades and diagnostics? Our client is one of the world’s largest independently employee-owned BMS companies, delivering high-quality Building Energy Management System solutions across a wide range of commercial and critical environments. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a Senior BMS Support Engineer to join their established service and support team covering the East of England and Western Home Counties region. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable engineer who enjoys fault-finding, problem-solving, and customer interaction, while also wanting exposure to upgrade and modernisation projects rather than purely reactive service work. The successful candidate will undertake planned preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and support activities for a variety of BMS and control systems in line with agreed service level agreements. The role will also involve delivering turnkey upgrade solutions ranging from controller replacements through to larger BMS system upgrades and improvement works. You will also respond to customer callouts and technical issues, systematically identifying faults, resolving system prob...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: £65,000-£85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities * Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products * Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design * Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry * Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance * Produce clear engineering documentation * Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements * Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) * Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments * Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles * Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces * Good communica...

Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £80-85k | Cambridge An exciting medium-sized consultancy is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their driven & motivated team. You’ll report directly to the Head of Engineering and have a significant degree of authority over the architecture of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer with previous consultancy experience who wants to join a team where they can have a real impact every day and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers, without the line management side of things. A lot of their projects tend to be outside of heavy industry regulations and varied, so you have a lot of freedom to be creative & solve a range of problems. Responsibilities as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems + Take a system-wide view: balancing firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud considerations + Work directly with clients, defining not just delivery but also the actual product itself from idea through to production Requirements as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Strong experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for RTOS-based systems (ideally Zephyr) + Experience at a senior level in a consultancy environment + Strong understanding of embedded Linux, but you don’t have to be a Linux guru + Experience with Cloud-based systems ...

Take your electronics and software skills to the next level in a dynamic consultancy Cambridge; to £70,000 DoE + Benefits This company are looking for a principal level electronics engineer or a senior engineer looking to make the next step in their career. You will have a proven track record of taking products from concept through to successful implementation in regulated markets. You will provide technical and managerial leadership to a versatile engineering team with a multinational client base. As a principal engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge products, ensuring that they meet stringent regulatory requirements while delivering innovative solutions. From system architecture to hands-on testing, you will be involved throughout the technical development process as well as being responsible for managing the team. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and success of these products, making a real difference to users lives around the world. Requirements: • Extensive and demonstrable skills in designing, prototyping and testing electronic systems and writing embedded C/C++ code., • A hands-on approach to technical work, even as far as solder new boards and diagnosing hardware faults with laboratory equipment., • Some expertise working in regulated industries., • Top academic engineering quali...

Take your electronics and software skills to the next level in a dynamic consultancy Cambridge; to £70,000 DoE Benefits This company are looking for a principal level electronics engineer or a senior engineer looking to make the next step in their career. You will have a proven track record of taking products from concept through to successful implementation in regulated markets. You will provide technical and managerial leadership to a versatile engineering team with a multinational client base. As a principal engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge products, ensuring that they meet stringent regulatory requirements while delivering innovative solutions. From system architecture to hands-on testing, you will be involved throughout the technical development process as well as being responsible for managing the team. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and success of these products, making a real difference to users lives around the world. Requirements: Extensive and demonstrable skills in designing, prototyping and testing electronic systems and writing embedded C/C++ code. A hands-on approach to technical work, even as far as solder new boards and diagnosing hardware faults with laboratory equipment. Some expertise working in regulated industries. Top academic engineering qualifications, 1st or 2:1 from a leading university in a relevant subject. Team leadership and project management skills. An extensive history is not required, but some commercial-grade experience is. This Cambridge company are situated in well-equipped offices close to road and rail links. They foster a welcoming and supportive environment, celebrating a wide variety of talents and encourage continued learning and personal development. Their work is strongly linked to improving the lives of others and they have an ethics policy in place to support this goal. Keywords: Electronics, Electromechanical, Project Management, Team Leadership, Schematic Capture, PCB Layout, Hardware Bring-up, Fault Finding, Embedded Software, C/C++, Debugging, Product Testing, Transfer to Manufacture Another top job from ECM, the high-tech recruitment experts. Even if this job's not quite right, do contact us now - we may well have the ideal job for you. To discuss your requirements call ecm or email your CV. We will always ask before forwarding your CV. Please apply (quoting ref: TJ27546) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £80-90k | Cambridge An exciting medium-sized consultancy is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their driven & motivated team. Youll report directly to the Head of Engineering and have a significant degree of authority over the architecture of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer with previous consultancy experience who wants to join a team where they can have a real impact every day and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers, without the line management side of things. A lot of their projects tend to be outside of heavy industry regulations and varied, so you have a lot of freedom to be creative & solve a range of problems. Responsibilities as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems + Take a system-wide view: balancing firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud considerations + Work directly with clients, defining not just delivery but also the actual product itself from idea through to production Requirements as a Principal Embedded Software Engineer: + Strong experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for RTOS-based systems (ideally Zephyr) + Experience at a senior level in a consultancy environment + Strong understanding of embedded Linux, but you dont have to be a Linux guru + Experience with Cloud-based systems (AWS, IoT, embedded security) + Provable experience with wireless technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, M2M cellular etc.) If you love developing exciting products and would like to play a leading role in a consultancy, apply! TPBN1_UKTJ

As a Senior Software Engineer specialising in functional and performance modelling, you’ll lead the design and development of simulation and emulation models for Deltaflow, Riverlane’s Quantum Error Correction (QEC) stack. Understand system requirements and constraints for error‑corrected quan

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role This is a key leadership opportunity within the Mechanical Design function at Marshall Land Systems. The role would suit an experienced mechanical design leader who enjoys building capability, developing people and helping teams deliver complex, varied and meaningful engineering programmes. This is a Mechanical Design leadership role. You will lead a team of Senior Engineers - Mechanical and Engineers - Mechanical who are responsible for the design, development, modification and support of complex physical products. The team uses Autodesk Inventor for 3D CAD, detailed design and drawing production, with Windchill PLM used for product data management, configuration control, engineering change and release. At Marshall Land Systems, our mechanical design engineers do not work on the same product day after day. Our programmes are varied, technically challenging and often bespoke, meaning every project brings a different engineering problem to solve. Our teams work across a wide range of specialist land systems, including deployable infrastructure, command and control modules, medical and support facilities, protected mobility solutions, mission systems and complex vehicle-mounted equipment. The work spans bids, new product development, modifications, production support, integration, trials, in-service support and continuous improvement. One programme may require structural design and welded frame development, another may involve packaging systems into a constrained module, while another may focus on configuration control, manufacturability, integration or customer-specific modifications. As Engineering Manager - Mechanical, you will lead a team of Senior Engineers - Mechanical and Engineers - Mechanical, developing their capability and ensuring the team has the skills, standards, tools and ways of working needed to deliver current and future mechanical design programmes. This is not a narrow line management role. It combines people leadership, mechanical design judgement, resource planning, capability development, delivery support and continuous improvement across the Mechanical Design function. You will be joining a strong and collaborative team, now based in modern offices in Cambridge, with regular interaction across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and programme teams in the UK, Canada and the Netherlands. This opportunity is a hybrid role requiring you to be onsite in Cambridge around 50-70% of the time. Job Description The Engineering Manager - Mechanical plays a pivotal leadership role within the Mechanical Design function, leading a team of Senior Engineers - Mechanical and Engineers - Mechanical. This role is essential to building mechanical design capability, supporting delivery across varied programmes and ensuring high-quality engineering outputs that meet customer, regulatory and business needs. The position combines functional management, mechanical design leadership, resource planning, people development and continuous improvement. The Engineering Manager - Mechanical will ensure the team has the capability, capacity, tools and support required to deliver current commitments while also developing the skills and resilience needed for future business growth. The team uses Autodesk Inventor for 3D modelling, detailed design and drawing production, with Windchill PLM used to manage product structures, item data, configuration control, engineering change and release. Responsibilities People Lead, mentor and manage a team of Senior Engineers - Mechanical and Engineers - Mechanical who deliver mechanical design outputs across bids, projects, production support and in-service activities. Build the capability of the Mechanical Design team, including CAD modelling, drawing production, design checking, configuration control, design for manufacture and use of Windchill PLM. Support Senior Engineers in developing their technical leadership, checking capability, Autodesk Inventor design capability, coaching skills and ownership of complex mechanical design activities. Support Engineers in developing their mechanical design capability, engineering judgement, product knowledge, Autodesk Inventor skills and confidence using Windchill PLM. Create an environment where engineers can do their best work, with clear priorities, strong technical support and visible development opportunities. Identify and address the development needs of team members, coaching them to enhance technical capability in line with the departmental training plan and wider Engineering skills development. Support Performance Development Reviews, objective setting and technical competency assessments. Promote health, safety and wellbeing across the team. Collaborate effectively across the matrix organisation to achieve project and business objectives, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules. Work with project and functional stakeholders to allocate resources effectively across bids, projects, production support and continuous improvement activities. Support recruitment, onboarding, training, succession planning and career development to ensure the team has the skills and capability needed for current and future business needs. Process Provide Mechanical Design leadership across bids and project delivery, ensuring the right level of technical input, review and governance is applied. Support the development of complex mechanical design architectures for new and existing product concepts. Oversee the production, review and approval of mechanical design outputs, including 3D models, 2D drawings, item lists, product structures, design data and technical documentation. Ensure effective use of Autodesk Inventor for mechanical design and Windchill PLM for configuration control, engineering change, product data management and release. Support the management of product structures, build standards, drawings, documents and engineering change activity within Windchill PLM. Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer and Marshall processes, designing solutions that are safe, robust and tolerant to operational environments. Apply best practice in Mechanical Design Engineering to support projects and business development. Ensure appropriate participation in design review meetings, including SRR, ERR, PDR, CDR and change boards. Provide expertise and escalation support to other departments, including production, manufacturing, quality, supply chain and operations. Identify and drive improvements in engineering processes and workflows to enhance productivity, quality, efficiency and overall team performance. Promote a culture where engineers are encouraged to challenge, improve and innovate rather than simply follow existing methods. Tools and capability Help shape the future Mechanical Design capability across people, process and tools. Assess, select and support the implementation of engineering tools and technologies that improve team effectiveness and engineering quality. Ensure the team can establish and maintain appropriate Mechanical Product Breakdown Structures. Monitor project progress, resource demand, budgets and timelines using appropriate tracking tools, generating regular reports on metrics and KPIs. Ensure the team creates clear design briefs that outline project objectives, requirements and constraints. Track and report on key performance indicators related to design quality, project delivery and team performance. Promote and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design quality, efficiency and innovation. Ensure all design activities comply with health, safety and environmental best practices and regulations. What makes someone successful here We are looking for someone who enjoys leading people, building capability and helping engineers deliver complex physical products. The best people in our team are collaborative, technically credible, organised and able to balance engineering quality with programme needs. You should be comfortable supporting Senior Engineers and Engineers, helping them develop their capability, providing direction where needed and creating an environment where they can take ownership and grow. This role would suit someone who enjoys the people side of engineering leadership as much as the technical side. You will be expected to develop capability, remove blockers, support delivery and help the Mechanical Design team become stronger over time. Qualifications Qualified to degree level in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics with relevant and sufficient experience in the field. Alternative qualifications and/or experience will be considered. Apply if you have most of the following Experience leading, mentoring or managing mechanical design engineers within a complex engineering environment. Experience developing engineering capability across Senior Engineer and Engineer populations. Experience leading or managing mechanical design engineers who use 3D CAD and PLM systems to deliver engineering outputs. Strong understanding of mechanical design delivery, including 3D modelling, 2D drawings, design checking, configuration control and release. Strong understanding of mechanical system design and development, including performance, safety, manufacturability and regulatory requirements. Experience operating within a matrix environment, allocating resources and coordinating with integrated project teams. Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Windchill PLM would be beneficial. Experience with other comparable CAD and PLM systems will also be considered. Experience implementing or improving engineering processes, tools and ways of working. Strong understanding of quality assurance, configuration control and design governance. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and design optimisation for manufacturability. Proficient in identifying technical and delivery risks and ensuring designs meet regulatory, customer and business requirements. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders and foster cross-functional collaboration. Ability to support recruitment, onboarding, training, development planning and performance management. Professional Engineer, Chartered Engineer, Certified Technologist or equivalent professional accreditation is desirable. The benefits we will offer you include 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days, with the option to buy or sell leave. Pension contributions up to 9%. Private medical insurance. Extensive flexible benefit programme including Cycle to Work. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. Enhanced parental leave and pay. Paid volunteering leave. Access to industry-leading wellbeing resources and tools. Introduction to Marshall Land Systems Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs around 600 people with major facilities in the UK, Canada and the Netherlands. Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained, attainment of either a SC Security Check, Disclosure Scotland Criminal Record Check or Foreign Police Check, whichever is applicable depending on duration of UK residency, and, as applicable, a medical assessment. 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Senior Embedded Software Engineer | £60-£70k | Cambridge Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle? My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors, and has received several accolades for their work over their impressive history that spans several decades. Responsibilities: • Design and develop bare metal and RTOS embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs, • Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools, • Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems Requirements: • 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience, • Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS), • Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.), • Understanding of Digital Signal Processing What you'll get: • £60-70k DOE, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Competitive pension, • Discretionary annual bonus, • Private medical, • Early Friday finish Apply now to be part of a company developing highly complex sensing technologies, and take your embedded software skills to the next level today

Field Service Engineer – Life Sciences Automation Location: UK & Europe (Field-Based) Travel: Frequent travel required (60–80%) Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Company Vehicle The Opportunity A leading provider of advanced laboratory automation solutions is seeking a Field Service Engineer to support cutting-edge systems used across biotech, pharma, and research environments. This is a highly technical, customer-facing role focused on installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex robotic and automated lab platforms. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring high system uptime, delivering exceptional customer support, and contributing to the success of innovative scientific workflows in areas such as drug discovery and genomics. Key Responsibilities Install, commission, and calibrate automated laboratory and robotic systems at customer sites Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair hardware across a range of advanced automation platforms Respond to customer issues, providing effective triage and technical resolution Work closely with software/automation specialists to deliver full system support Perform system upgrades, relocations, and preventative maintenance activities Deliver user training on equipment operation and basic software functionality Maintain accurate service documentation, reports, and case records Build strong customer relationships through proactive communication and support Manage spare parts inventory and ensure readiness for field service activities Contribute to continuous improvement through knowledge sharing and documentation Senior-Level Responsibilities Mentor and support junior engineers in the field Lead complex troubleshooting and escalations Deliver technical training sessions and contribute to training development Engage in customer review meetings and long-term account support Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives Skills & Experience Required Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline Proven experience in a field service or customer-facing engineering role Background in laboratory automation, robotics, or scientific instrumentation highly desirable Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, and system-level issues Knowledge of communications protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, RS232) advantageous Excellent communication skills—able to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently in the field Strong customer service mindset with a professional approach Additional Desirable Experience Exposure to HVAC, cooling systems, or environmental controls Familiarity with automation software, firmware, or programming concepts Experience supporting complex integrated systems What’s On Offer Opportunity to work with cutting-edge automation technology in the life sciences sector Extensive training and ongoing professional development Collaborative and innovative working environment Competitive salary, benefits package, and travel support Apply Now If you're a technically strong Field Service Engineer looking to work on advanced automation systems in a high-growth sector, apply today to find out more

Senior Electronics Engineer Cambridgeshire Up to £75,000 Do you want to work within a business that operates like a consultancy, but is a global brand and solves complex issues within a vital industry? Well this could be the right place for you…! The business; The group are a leading water solutions innovator, operating globally, however you will be working for one of its key brands, who are set up similar to a consultancy business and are experts in electronics, physics, mechanics and software. The electronics team within the business are a small close-knit team looking for another senior member to help lead the way. The business drive a forward thinking, collaborative environment where they want their team to be inquisitive and curious about how to come up with solutions. If you have always been pigeonholed within your previous roles and want to continue to be so, then this company won't be right for you! If you want to learn about other areas of the business, to be able to have technical conversations with cross functional engineers and generally be creative, then read on. The role; You will be the senior member of the engineering team, focusing on electronics. You will be responsible for analog design, PCB layout as well as all the hardware aspect of power electronics and power management systems. This role will be office based, but does involve regular touch points with customers, virtually and in person! So being happy to be customer facing is important within this position. What we need from you; Strong Electronics Engineering background, including an electronics focused degree 3-6 years electronics experience, ideally within a consultancy business Knowledge of analog design as well as embedded system hardware design This role is not to be missed! Click apply and Chris Smith will be in touch with the details. CV not up to date? Don't worry, he can assist with that

We are supporting a leading Robotics & Technology company based in Cambridge who are looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to their growing team. This is a full-time permanent position with hybrid working. International travel may be required. Key responsibilities will include: • Lead on the design, development and testing for software applications., • Oversee testing, debug and code verification before production., • Put together technical documentation and report back to internal stakeholders., • Work across full system development lifecycle., • Perform field testing as and when required., • Work closely with wider engineering teams. The Successful candidate will have: • Software Engineering / Computer Science Degree BSc / BEng / HND qualification or relevant experience., • Experience with C++, ROS, ROS2., • Strong understanding of Linux., • Experience with Git., • Strong hardware experience., • Exceptional communicational skills and stakeholder management experience. If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Ben ASAP or apply via this advert! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions

Senior Automation Tools Engineer (Contract) Inside IR35 - £550-£570 per day Cambridge Hybrid 2-3 days per week We’re seeking an experienced Senior Automation Tools Engineer to join a high-impact Automation Tools team on a contract basis. This is an opportunity to play a key role in building and scaling automation frameworks that drive reliability, performance, and efficiency across a complex hybrid infrastructure. You’ll work closely with Engineering, DevOps, IT, and Operations teams to streamline deployment and configuration processes, enabling robust system management across large-scale environments. What you’ll be doing: Design, build, and maintain automation frameworks across a hybrid estate and compute clusters Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Ansible, Puppet, Terraform, and GitLab Integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate and improve deployment processes Troubleshoot infrastructure challenges and implement automated fixes to enhance stability Document systems, processes, and best practices Support system availability through participation in an on-call rota Continuously evaluate and introduce new tools and technologiesWhat we’re looking for: Strong experience in infrastructure automation and configuration management Proven track record managing large-scale Linux environments Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Scripting expertise (Python, Bash, or similar) Experience working across hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud: AWS, Azure, or GCP) Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceNice to have: Experience with large-scale or multi-cluster environments Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Codex) Relevant certifications Familiarity with Agile/Scrum

Principal Network Software Engineer Shape the software behind an industry leading product, the type that sits at the heart of high performing technical environments. Combining precision hardware, real-time control, and sophisticated software, my client are seeking a Principal Network Software Engineer as part of their plans for growth. This is a senior, hands-on technical leadership role and the right candidate will have in depth experience with Linux, embedded systems, networking, and hardware integration. Given the seniorirty of the role, there will also be aspects of mentoring others while solving hard, system-level problems. As part of the Product Software Team, the right candidate will play a key part in the following: Work on deep-tech products where software directly controls physical systems Influence architecture and technical direction at a senior level Mentor talented engineers and shape how teams work Be part of a company whose technology plays a role in critical global infrastructureWhat experience will you need: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or similar 10+ years working with Linux platforms, including administration, performance tuning, security, and troubleshooting Advanced C programming experience in embedded environments Proven ability to translate architecture into high-quality, deliverable software Strong understanding of networking concepts Experience diagnosing kernel-level issues and solving complex HW/SW integration problems Experience working in Agile environments and improving development processesIf you’re excited by complex systems, precision engineering, and leading from the front—this is the role for you. For more information, or to discuss your experience/CV, please do get in touch with Jeremy van Waveren at SoCode- Norwich. At SoCode, we pride ourselves on an attractive referral scheme. If you have friends, family or colleagues looking for a new position soon tell them to contact us by either phone or email ensuring they provide us with your name. If we successfully find them a new position, we will provide you with a thank you present to show our appreciation. #LI-JV1

Senior Embedded Linux Software Engineer | Hybrid | Cambridge | £60-70k DOE Are you a software engineer with experience developing embedded Linux software, with a focus on embedded security? My client is looking for a senior engineer. They operate a sophisticated R&D environment where you will manage multi-stack software environments, from bare-metal control systems to Linux-based network stacks. Responsibilities Shape system design and test criteria for Linux-based embedded systems. Lead efforts in software security, including Hardware Root of Trust (RoT), Secure Boot, and TPM integration. Integrate software with hardware using protocols like I2C, SPI, and UART. Investigate root causes for complex bugs and deliver effective fixes to uphold high product quality. Technical Requirements 8+ years of experience in embedded C programming and product development. Strong focus on Linux-based systems, including Yocto build systems, and Linux kernel Proven experience with code signing, private key management (HSM), and vulnerability management. Experience with ARM microcontrollers Bonus Skills Familiar with network protocols Experience with Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and automated scripting languages. Strong background working within an Agile software development environment. Whats in it for you? 10% bonus, 8% pension, private medical care, 30+ days holiday, and much more! Hybrid working in the heart of Cambridge R&D A senior role with the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and enjoy a culture focused on development TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior RF Engineer - Cambridge (Hybrid) Full-time | RF, Microwave & mmWave Engineering A leading UK based technology organisation is seeking a Senior RF Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Cambridge. The role focuses on the design, development, and delivery of high performance RF and mmWave products used in mission critical communications across telecoms, aerospace, defence, and space sectors. This is a hands-on, senior level role with responsibility from concept and simulation through to validation and manufacture, working closely with electronics, mechanical, software, and systems engineers in a collaborative environment. - Strong RF / microwave / mmWave design experience - System analysis, optimisation, test & validation expertise - Hands on lab and measurement experience - Ability to meet UK Security Clearance requirements - Cambridge | Hybrid working - Work on cuttingedge RF technology with real?world impact Apply today for immediate interview

Are you a Principal Software Test Engineer with experience of leading the testing strategy and delivery across a complex, multi-layered embedded software platform? We're recruiting a Principal Software Test Engineer in Cambridge (3 days in the office) with a salary of up to £90,000 on offer. We're working with an established international technology organisation developing advanced hardware/software platforms used in high-performance, data-driven environments. Their solutions support critical infrastructure where reliability, scalability, and precision are key. They are looking for someone to lead the testing strategy and delivery across a complex, multi-layered embedded software platform. The Role You will join a product engineering team responsible for delivering customer-facing software running on a specialised hardware platform. The system comprises multiple software layers operating across separate boards, combining higher-level application functionality with lower-level system control. One layer focuses on networking and external interfaces, supporting standard communication protocols and user-facing APIs. Another layer operates closer to the hardware, handling real-time command execution and coordination of system components. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, combining deep testing expertise with cross-functional collaboration. Key Responsibilities Define and implement comprehensive test strategies in collaboration with senior engineers and stakeholders Contribute to project scoping, planning, and estimation of testing activities Ensure test approaches align with system architecture and product requirements Lead test planning, execution, and reporting Develop and review verification and validation plans Perform integration testing across software and hardware boundaries Work with low-level interfaces and communication protocols (e.g. serial and peripheral interfaces) Use lab-based debugging and diagnostic tools where required Analyse results, identify defects, and drive improvementsTest Automation Design and develop scalable automated testing frameworks Write maintainable and efficient test scripts (primarily in Python) Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelinesCross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with software, hardware, and operations teams to resolve issues Support product release activities and field issue investigations Contribute to overall product quality and reliabilityLeadership & Mentorship Provide technical leadership within the test function Mentor engineers on testing best practices and methodologies Participate in design and code reviewsProcess & Compliance Produce and maintain test documentation (plans, cases, reports) Ensure alignment with internal quality standards and regulatory requirementsContinuous Improvement Identify and implement improvements to testing processes and tools Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologiesRequired Experience 10+ years’ experience in software testing, ideally within embedded or systems-level environments Experience validating complex systems involving both software and hardware Strong Python skills for test automation (e.g. PyTest or similar frameworks) Experience integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI) Comfortable working in Linux environments, including shell scripting Solid understanding of testing methodologies (unit, integration, system, end-to-end) Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills Experience working in Agile/Scrum environmentsDesirable Skills Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Exposure to security testing practices and tools Performance and scalability testing experience Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) Relevant certifications (e.g. ISTQB, Agile testing, Python)

Their Systems Engineers are encouraged to gain a breadth of knowledge across these domains to become subject matter experts in one or more product domain, or systems engineering specialism. Developing complex system architectures and sub-systems using a Model Based Systems Engineering approach. Syst