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Senior FPGA Design Engineer
Sanderson Government and Defence
Derby
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

The suitable applicant will meet the following minimum requirements:

  • A thorough understanding of FPGA concepts and hardware design.
  • Proficiency in VHDL design toolsets and verification suites.
  • Experience of developing complex FPGA architectures and design solutions.
  • Requirements capture and development
  • Conduct FPGA synthesis, place and route, and timing closure to meet performance targets.
  • Developing supporting software to maximise the efficiency of the FPGA design lifecycle, e.g. test scripts.
  • Troubleshoot and debug FPGA designs, identifying and resolving issues in a demanding environment.

It will be beneficial if you meet any or all the following additional requirements:

  • Experience with version control e.g. Git/SVN
  • Experience with tool chain scripting e.g. tcl/python.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Thermofluids Engineer
Rolls-Royce CWS
Derby
In office
Graduate - Junior
£60/hour - £79/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Rolls-Royce is a respected engineering organisation operating in many sectors including energy, aerospace, marine and defence. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe & competitive solutions to meet our planet’s vital power needs. Due to a number of exciting change and transformational activities across the Rolls-Royce business we are now seeking to add a number of Thermofields Engineers.

TheThermofluids Engineerswill be based in Derby.

Youll be responsible for:

  • Define system, sub-system and component requirements for thermofluidic, temperature and thermo-mechanical analysis.
  • Develop and evaluate concepts using analytical methods to support system-level design trades and architecture selection.
  • Perform modelling, simulation and verification at component and system level across the product lifecycle.
  • Plan and conduct validation activities including test specification, model calibration and uncertainty quantification.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

  • Hold a Bachelors degree or higher (or regional equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Apply logical, analytical and innovative thinking to solve complex engineering problems.
  • Demonstrate proactive ownership, high self-motivation, and strong customer focus.
  • Communicate effectively and collaborate confidently with peers and technical leaders.
  • Ideally have experience in thermal, mechanical, or fluid systems, and be working toward Chartered status with a relevant professional body.

Next steps:

If you are interested in applying to theSystems Design Integration Engineerposition and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

**To work for Rolls-Royce you may need to hold a Security Check (SC). Rolls-Royce will support the application for SC if you dont currently already have this in place and it is required for the role. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, for some roles you must hold a UK nationality.\

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

Gas Service and Repair Engineer
Rock
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£240/day - £290/day
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are currently recruiting Gas Service & Repair Engineers to take on a service and repair contract on behalf of a market leading company. all works will be in the private sector and all jobs will be sent via a pda. The successful Gas Service & Repair Engineer will receive 6-8 jobs a day all based in your chosen working location. in order to take on this position as a service and repair engineer, the successful gas engineer must meet the following criteria:

3-5 Days a week

Weekly Pay

Parts Supplied

Flexible work on a long term contract

Essential Requirements:

  • OwnGasSafe Registration - Including Fires & Cookers
  • Own Van and Tools
  • Criminal Background Check
  • Domestic experience
  • MINIMUM 2 years experience with all boiler diagnostics, servicing, installation, maintenance & repairs, across all major brands
  • Strong customer skills

Desired:

  • Experience managing own workload
  • Qualified installer of vented and unvented cylinders
  • Confident driving and working in and around Central London
  • Ability to work confidently in high end properties
  • Experience with power-flushing heating system
  • Experience in Plumbing maintenance
  • Experience in bathroom installations

Please get in touch to apply now! Quick Starts Available

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