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Qualification Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Christchurch
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£72/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Qualification Instructure Systems Engineer

Christchurch based

£72.54 hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading Defence organisations based In Christchurch. Hybrid working 3 days per week on site.

As a Qualification Instructure Systems Engineer you will report to the Lead Hardware Systems Engineer and Project Design Authority as applicable. Your responsibilities will include estimation of development activities, design of technical solutions, implementation of proposed solutions and the testing involved in verifying them. You will also be required to help in diagnosing with reported issues. This role will require the need to travel to test house.

As part of the development team you will be expected to work closely with your team members, as well as providing support to other teams such as business winning, development, test, and support teams.

You will support the design, qualification and implementation of our deliveries at the operational level. In other words, not only will you be responsible for ensuring the components comprising our systems meet their requirements but you will be responsible for ensuring our delivered products operates and integrates.

An Qualification Infrastructure Systems Engineer is also responsible for helping to ensure the overall Physical, Electrical and Environmental compliance of the delivered System, ensuring it meets both BAE Systems Product Safety mandates and the statutory requirements of the customer’s base of operation.

Knowledge:

  • A strong Hardware and Systems Engineering background
  • A good understanding of the complete engineering lifecycle and configuration management
  • A good working knowledge of the development processes (e.g. requirements, design, specification, implementation, integration and testing, acceptance), and development tools (e.g. Requirements Management, Modelling and defect reporting systems)
  • Experience of providing engineering input and support to business development activities would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrable knowledge or experience in some or all of the following would be especially desirable, in particular their applications in a military context:
  • Electrical engineering disciplines e.g. BS7671 qualified
  • CAD experience / familiarity desirable
  • Communications technologies: IP networking (including network design), VOIP, Point-to-Point radio links, serial communication
  • A good understanding of designing equipment to meet stringent environmental requirements such as EMC, Environmental etc. (awareness of associated DEF-STANS would be desirable)
  • Understanding of Design Certification and Product Safety Processes

Desirable:

  • A background in Communications (voice, data and radio products)

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.

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.

Aerospace Corrosion and Surface Engineering Engineer
Yolk Recruitment Limited
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£40/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Contract 12 months
£40 per hour
60% onsite Filton Bristol

The role
This is a hands on engineering contract focused on corrosion protection, surface treatments and coatings across multiple aircraft programmes. You will be working directly on real aircraft challenges, not theoretical studies, supporting design, build and in service activity with practical surface engineering solutions.

You will be part of the Materials, Processes and Test function, contributing to the development, qualification and deployment of surface technologies used on metallic and composite airframe structures.

This role suits an engineer who understands how corrosion protection actually works in production and service environments and can apply that knowledge pragmatically.

What you will be doing

  • Developing and deploying surface technology solutions for aircraft design, manufacture and operation
  • Providing corrosion protection and sealing concepts to support airframe structures
  • Supporting multiple aircraft programmes with corrosion analysis and protection strategies
  • Contributing to performance improvement, cost reduction and process optimisation activities
  • Supporting the transition to chromate free corrosion protection systems
  • Ensuring compliance with EHS and REACh regulations through eco efficient materials and processes
  • Working closely with international engineering teams across sites

What we are looking for

  • Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or similar
  • Proven experience in corrosion protection and surface technologies within aerospace
  • Strong knowledge of aerospace materials including metallics and composites
  • Experience with surface treatments, coatings, paints and sealants
  • Practical understanding of aerospace manufacturing and in service environments
  • Able to work independently while contributing effectively within a multi site international team
  • Confident communicator with professional level English

Contract details

  • Rate £40 per hour
  • Duration 12 months
  • Location Filton Bristol
  • Onsite requirement approximately 60%

If you are a surface engineering or corrosion specialist looking for a long term contract with real engineering impact, this role offers strong continuity and exposure across multiple aircraft programmes.

Electronics Design Engineer
Certain Advantage
Bolton
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£65/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Design Engineer / Test Design Support Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a candidate who comes from an Electronics Design Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Production Support Engineer or Test Systems Designer background.

Rate:£65.00 per hour
Location: Bolton
Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally).
Compressed week of working Monday to Thursday is available.
Contract:37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at time and a quarter
Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Interview Process: One stage Video Interview

Test Design Support Engineer Job Description:
The department have an excellent opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the support of production activities at their state of the art manufacturing facilities.

Working within Production Design Support (PDS) is a highly rewarding role as you not only see designs coming to life in the manufacturing environment but you can help to shape the design of the products and test equipment, delivering support to our customers.

You will act as the interface between our design teams and our manufacturing teams while working alongside other support engineers to provide knowledge and support.

Whilst the primary aim is focused on highly advanced module missile programmes and subsystems, there is also scope to work on other unique opportunities including support to launcher assemblies.

The role offers the candidate a true engineering challenge in their core discipline(s), whilst providing scope for personal growth and development in other areas of electronics.

Skillset/experience required:
To be suitable for this role, Individuals will be able to demonstrate a number of the following attributes:

  • Degree qualified (or equivalent industry experience) with experience of designing product/systems and/or providing support to designs through the manufacturing phase of the product lifecycle.

  • Proven experience in the design of one or more of the following disciplines:

  • Digital and Analogue electronics

  • Power Electronics

  • RF & Antenna

  • Interconnects

  • Safety Electronics

  • Test Systems

  • Schematic design

  • PCB Design

  • Adherence to BS EN Standards

  • Excellent verbal communication, negotiation and influencing skills with the capability to write clear and concise engineering documentation.

  • Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team, with an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that this may bring and a passion for innovation and collaboration.

  • Youll be prepared to work autonomously if needed, lead the delivery of your work assignments, and actively engage with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of your outputs.

  • Manage discreet work packages preparing bids, controlling costs and delivering solutions.

    • Experience in supporting manufacturing and resolving manufacturing issues is an advantage, but not essential.
    • Investigative skills to be able to find Root Causes of design related issues and propose robust Corrective Actions.
Lead Electronics Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Rochdale
Hybrid
Senior
£40/hour - £60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Lead / Principal Power Electronics Engineer (Contract)

Rochdale (Hybrid working)
6-month contract
£40 to £60/hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Must be eligible for Security Clearance

A global manufacturer of electronic components is seeking an experienced Lead Power Electronics Engineer to take technical ownership of complex power conversion and power management products across aerospace, land and maritime platforms.

You’ll lead electrical design activities end-to-end, support bid activity, mentor engineers, and ensure products meet stringent safety, reliability and compliance standards.

What the role entails:

  • Technical ownership of power converter and power management designs from concept through to qualification
  • Leading electrical design activities including schematics, PCB layout, modelling and simulations
  • Supporting bid and proposal activity, including technical input, cost estimates and compliance responses
  • Defining and supporting test plans, qualification and design assurance, including failure investigations
  • Mentoring engineers and working closely with engineering leadership on new technologies and improvements

Key Requirements (max 5):

  • Strong experience designing power converters / power management systems (100W-10kW)
  • Expertise in DC/DC, AC/DC, inverters or motor drives within aerospace, defence or automotive environments
  • PCB schematic & layout experience (Altium preferred) and solid EMC/EMI knowledge
  • Experience across the full product lifecycle, including testing, qualification and failure investigation
  • Eligible for UK Security Clearance

Interested?

If you’re a seasoned Electronics or Power Electronics Engineer seeking your next contract and want to work on advanced, high-reliability systems in a respected engineering environment, I’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for further details.

Bus and Coach Engineer
IntSol Recruitment
Weybridge
In office
Mid
£22/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are recruiting 2 qualified Bus & Coach Engineers (PCV Engineers) to join a busy engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced vehicle engineers looking for stable, full-time work within a professional workshop environment.

The successful candidates will have a minimum of 2 years experience working as a PCV Engineer and will play a key role in maintaining and servicing a fleet of buses to the highest safety and operational standards.

Position: Bus & Coach Engineer / PCV Engineer
Reporting to: Assistant Engineering Manager
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off rota
Hours:

  • 12:00 00:00 or
  • 18:00 06:00

Average of 42 hours per week over 5 days

Pay:

  • £22.55 per hour
  • Enhanced night rate: Additional £5.00 per hour between 00:00 06:00

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out daily maintenance on a fleet of buses and coaches
  • Complete vehicle inspections and safety checks
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
  • Undertake repairs and defect rectification
  • Prepare and present vehicles for annual MOT testing
  • Attend roadside breakdowns and carry out necessary repairs
  • Perform general servicing and preventative maintenance
  • Ensure running defects are identified and corrected promptly
  • Work effectively within a busy workshop environment

Candidate Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years experience as a PCV / Bus & Coach Engineer
  • Proven experience in vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs
  • Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team
  • Comfortable working a 4 on / 4 off shift rota, including night shifts
  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced workshop setting

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Bus & Coach Engineer or PCV Technician seeking long-term, well-paid shift work with enhanced night rates and a structured rota.

Principal Design Engineer - Suspension
Matchtech Mobility
Leamington Spa
Hybrid
Senior
£50/hour - £60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Job Title: Contractor - Principal Design Engineer (Vehicle and Suspension Engineering)

Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire - Hybrid working available

Contract Type: Contractor (IR35 status determination is uncertain at this time and will be assessed in line with current off-payroll working rules once the engagement progresses. We will provide a Status Determination Statement as required.)

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal Design Engineer to join a global mechanical design team on a contract basis. You will lead the design and development of vehicle and suspension systems, from initial concept through to production-ready solutions.

This role involves taking ownership of mechanical systems or complete products, managing a small team of designers, and collaborating closely with other engineering disciplines (e.g., simulation, manufacturing) to deliver solutions that meet component, system, product, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead concept and detailed 3D mechanical design of systems, assemblies, and complex components (e.g., subframes, suspension knuckles, control arms, tie rods, pitman arms).
  • Perform detailed design activities, including basic stress calculations, FMEA, 2D detailing, layouts, and tolerance stack analyses as needed.
  • Work closely with FEA and simulation teams to validate designs against requirements.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineers to ensure DFMA compliance.
  • Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Produce technical reports, documentation, and other project deliverables.
  • Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely information flow and resolution of client queries.
  • Coach and mentor junior design engineers in best practices.
  • Step into lead designer or small-to-medium project team leadership roles as required.
  • Stay informed on relevant market trends and sector developments.

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Degree (BEng/MEng) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, plus substantial relevant experience (or equivalent technical background).
  • Proven track record in mechanical design engineering, with a strong focus on vehicle/chassis systems.
  • Specialised knowledge in at least one key area: suspension design, subframe design, or suspension/steering components.
  • Strong grasp of core mechanical engineering principles, including the ability to interpret and apply FEA/CFD results.
  • Good understanding of suspension/steering fundamentals, vehicle dynamics, NVH, and durability considerations.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and their design implications, with practical DFMA experience.
  • High proficiency in producing and checking 2D technical drawings, with advanced GD&T competency.
  • Experienced CATIA V5 user (essential).
  • Familiarity with PLM systems (Windchill preferred).
  • Experience leading small teams.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Personal Attributes

  • Confident, proactive, and adaptable - able to lead in challenging situations to deliver results.
  • Strong technical communication and report-writing skills in English.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Organised, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Willing and able to travel occasionally (UK and overseas) for supplier/customer meetings.

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working flexibility (office/home mix, to be discussed).
  • Opportunity to work on innovative, sustainable engineering projects in a supportive environment.
  • Competitive contractor day rate (negotiable based on experience).

This is a contract position, and applications are welcome from experienced contractors. If shortlisted, we will discuss IR35 considerations further and issue any required status determination.

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant vehicle/suspension design experience.

RF Design Engineer
Defence
Stevenage
In office
Mid - Senior
£65/hour - £75/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Initial 12-month contract
up to £75ph, UMB, inside IR35
Stevenage (onsite)

Please note this role requires SC level Security Clearance.

The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system

Responsibilities:
The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential. Collaborative working with other functions of MBDA, in particular Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems.

Skillset/experience required:
Individuals will be able to demonstrate a significant number of the following attributes:
* Proven relevant RF electronics design experience (likely to be the design of 3 or 4 complex RF electronic items using the latest technologies), preferably for harsh environments (EMC, Vibration, thermal).
* Can guide the design implementation of RF Electronics Receiver / Transmit amplifier chains, filters and frequency synthesisers over the 30Mhz to 30GHz range. Software Defined Radios of good advantage.
* Knowledge and proven best practice design of power supplies and digital interfaces for use in a RF product.
* Proven ability to manage the development and delivery of RF electronic equipment including associated technologies through all stages of the development process
* Ideally degree qualified
* Planning and organisation skills with a record of delivering to time and cost
* Strong negotiating and influencing skills;
* Self-starter with drive, energy and enthusiasm and a clear focus on delivery and results.

Device Testing Engineer
Certain Advantage
Warwick
In office
Mid - Senior
£28/hour - £34/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

HW/Device Testing Engineer
Certain Advantage is hiring for a Hardware Engineer based in the Warwickshire area.
This role is on a contract basis and is site-based.
The Company
Were working with a Manufacturing business that blends British craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation to create luxury vehicles that redefine performance and style.
Does this sound like your next career move?
If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role.
Would you like to be responsible for testing of automotive infotainment systems, with a strong focus on active NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness) technologies at both system and subsystem levels?

The Role:
This role is for a Hardware/Device Testing Enginersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.
Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for:

  • Plan and execute test programmes for infotainment systems, particularly those involving active NVH technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and NVH specialists, to ensure integrated system validation.
  • Set up and maintain test rigs and environments for infotainment and audio system validation.

The Individual
Were looking for people who can show:

  • Background in testing automotive infotainment systems, ideally with active NVH technologies.
  • Debugging and analysis using tools such as:
    • Wireshark
    • Vector tools (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer)
    • Putty
    • Media converters
    • JTAG flashing
  • Automotive communication protocols:
    • CAN
    • Ethernet (Some IP)
    • A2B (Automotive Audio Bus)
  • Audio systems and rig setup for validation.

The Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate of around £34 per hour
  • Training and Development

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

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Electronics Engineer
Manpower
Gloucester
In office
Mid
£65/hour - £70/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Electronics Engineer - Aerospace

Location: Bishops Cleeve (Cheltenham)

On-site Requirement: Predominantly onsite (project-critical hardware activities)

Contract Duration: 6 months (with project demand through July 2026)

Rate: £70 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) Full time

Role Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineer to join a live Project, supporting the testing, debugging, commissioning, and integration of electronic sensor hardware.

This position is a direct replacement for an existing contractor and is required immediately to maintain delivery momentum across critical project activities. The role is strongly hands-on, focused on board-level electronics, system integration, and practical engineering support rather than concept-only design work.

The successful engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and suppliers, contributing to the successful delivery of safety-critical aerospace electronics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform board-level electronics testing and debugging, identifying and resolving hardware issues.
  • Support commissioning of Amber sensor boards and associated electronic modules.
  • Provide integration support at unit and system level.
  • Carry out hardware rework, modification, and corrective actions as required.
  • Produce and maintain clear engineering documentation, including test records, rework notes, and technical updates.
  • Liaise with suppliers to support hardware quality, issue resolution, and technical queries.
  • Contribute to integration and verification testing, ensuring hardware meets functional and quality expectations.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong background in electronics engineering, with demonstrable experience in board testing, bring-up, and debugging.
  • Experience supporting electronics module development, commissioning, and test.
  • Confident working hands-on with electronic assemblies, including fault-finding and rework.
  • Experience working in a regulated or safety-critical environment, such as aerospace, defence, or similar industries.
  • Ability to work effectively on-site as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team.
  • Clear technical communication skills and disciplined approach to documentation.

Desirable Experience

  • Analogue electronics experience.
  • Experience working with sensors and sensor-based systems.
  • Exposure to integration testing at unit or system level.
  • Previous experience interfacing with suppliers or external manufacturing partners.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to contribute directly to our clients’ programme, working on real electronic hardware within a highly technical and collaborative environment. The role offers immediate impact, hands-on engineering challenge, and exposure to complex aerospace systems.

Heavy Plant Engineer
Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD
Sheffield
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£16/hour - £19/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Sheffield / Rotherham

Salary: £16.50-£19.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime + Door to Door pay

Hours: 40 hours per week (8am-5pm, 1 hour unpaid breaks)

Workshop & Field-Based Role

We are working with a well-established plant machinery business known for supplying and maintaining a wide range of heavy equipment across South Yorkshire. With strong long-term client relationships and a growing service department, they take pride in offering high-quality maintenance, breakdown support and efficient customer service.

Due to an upcoming retirement within the engineering team, we are now supporting them in the search for a Field Service / Breakdown Engineer. The role offers a varied mix of workshop-based repairs and field service work, primarily focused on rollers, with the opportunity to work on a broader range of heavy plant machinery.

Engineers are supported with a company vehicle, paid door-to-door when attending planned callouts, and a stable working environment with little to no on-call demand.

Role Overview

Carry out diagnosis, repair, and routine maintenance on rollers and other heavy plant machinery.
Work both in the workshop and out on customer sites using a fully equipped company van.
Respond to planned breakdowns and provide efficient on-site solutions.
Liaise with the service office and customers to ensure smooth job completion.
Maintain accurate service records and uphold high safety standards.
Represent the company positively on-site, providing reliable and professional support.
Occasional planned evening or night breakdown cover (rare - none within the last 8 months).
Travel to and from the workshop is permitted using the company van (no personal use).Requirements

Experience working on rollers and/or heavy plant machinery (essential).
Strong fault-finding and hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical diagnostic skills.
Ability to work independently and manage planned daily workloads.
Willingness to support additional hours/overtime when required (e.g., extended travel on long days).
Full UK driving licence.
Good communication skills and customer-focused attitude.Salary & Benefits

£16.50-£19.00 per hour, depending on experience.
40-hour week with overtime available.
Door-to-door pay for planned field service jobs.
Company vehicle for work use (including travel to/from workshop).
Long-term role with stable workload due to replacement of a retiring engineer.
Supportive team and a company known for retaining staff.
No on-call rota, just occasional planned cover when needed.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

T400 Stress Engineer
Morson Edge
Multiple locations
In office
Mid - Senior
£55/hour - £67/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Contract until early July (initially)

Shift rates from £55 per hour umbrella up to £67.60 per hour umbrella (top end for an Approver level working the night shift)

Nights

Night shift - 30% shift allowance on top of hourly rate

Monday to Thursday 8:45pm – 6:00am

Double Days (Also known as red or blue shift)

Double day shift pattern (alternating weeks)

Week of mornings – 6:00am – 1:10pm

Week of afternoons – 1:30pm – 8:40pm

20% shift uplift

About Us:

We are a team of Structural Engineers who are a mixture of technical specialists and engineering leads who are all passionate about finding technical solutions to support Wing products.

You will be operating as a Stress Engineer within our Wing Plant Engineering Team (PET) working alongside our existing stress analysts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Static structural analysis, composite and metallic.
  • Ability to analyse and validate Metallic, Composites / Hybrids structures at component level for Static strength, F&DT and produce relevant strength margins or reserve factors according to validated and applicable methods & sizing processes.
  • Ability to provide stress analyses for the repair/acceptance of metallic, composites/ hybrids structures.
  • Ensure airworthiness requirements for aircraft structures.

Key Skills:

  • Ideally held T400 Concessions Approval previously
  • Open to candidates who don’t hold an approval but have relevant stress and / or concessions experience.
  • Experience with other aircrafts, military aircraft or product knowledge
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.

FPGA Design Engineer
Platform Recruitment Limited
London
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

FPGA Design Contract - Space Manufacturing

London Based

My client is working in partnership with one of the worlds leading space manufacturing organisations and is looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a short-term contract on a high-impact space project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform FPGA design for a space-flight systems
  • Develop and maintain verification testbenches
  • Conduct code review and sign-off activities
  • Support final readiness activities in a high-reliability / space environment
  • Collaborate closely with the existing engineering team and key stakeholders

Required Experience:

  • Strong experience as an FPGA engineer using VHDL/Verilog

  • Experience working with high-reliability, space, defence, or safety-critical systems

  • Ability to quickly understand and adapt existing FPGA designs

  • Experience with Microchip RTAX (radiation-tolerant, OTP) FPGAs is a big bonus

If this sounds like you, please apply!

Senior Design Engineer
Belcan Technical Recruiting Ltd
Bristol
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Contract Senior Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Senior Design Engineer to support Design in Catia V5 for long-term Aircraft CAD based new projects for the future. This is based on development of wing structure definition to structural sizing, interface and project requirements Toolsets.

This is an initial 12 month Inside IR35 contract supporting our end client based in our offices in Bristol.

Key Requirements

  • CAD capability to support parametric model generation and update
  • CAD capability to support 2d drawing generation for detail parts and installations
  • Understanding of modelling methodologies and processes
  • Ability to interpret stress sizing data and project requirements to support CAD design solutions
  • Interface management between wing structural components and systems
  • Microsoft office applications - excel, ppt etc.
  • Experience of Catia V5 and Catia V6/3DX

Preferred Experience

  • RnT project experience
  • Wing structure design solutions
  • Aerostructures Project experience

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive Inside IR35 contract terms

About Us:
Belcan, a Cognizant company, is a global force in technical services and engineering consultancy. Our legacy is built on delivering high-quality outputs and our unwavering commitment to developing the next generation of technical consultants and specialist engineers. Our expertise is vast, spanning across various engineering industries including aerospace, defence, marine, nuclear, automotive, and cyber security.

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Mechanical Systems Installation Design Engineer
Morson Edge
Bristol
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location: Gloucestershire, Filton, South West England

Job Type: Contract, Full-Time

Primary Industry: Aerospace and Aviation

Secondary Industry: Engineering

Job Description

The Mechanical Systems Installation Design Engineer is responsible for the detailed design and integration of mechanical systems within aerospace platforms. The role focuses on ensuring that installation designs comply with technical requirements, industry standards, and regulatory obligations. The engineer collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust, efficient, and maintainable mechanical system installations that meet project deadlines and quality expectations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and produce detailed mechanical installation designs for aerospace systems, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
  • Analyse mechanical system requirements and translate these into effective installation layouts and assemblies.
  • Coordinate with electrical, structural, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical installations within the overall aircraft architecture.
  • Conduct design reviews, risk assessments, and validation activities to verify installation integrity and functionality.
  • Identify and resolve design issues proactively, implementing solutions that minimise impact on project timelines and costs.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and installation instructions.
  • Support manufacturing and installation teams by providing clear technical guidance and resolving queries related to installation design.
  • Ensure all design activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations and aerospace quality standards.
  • Participate in design change management procedures, assessing the impact of modifications on mechanical installations.
  • Stay up to date with advances in mechanical design methodologies, materials, and aerospace industry developments.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Proven experience in mechanical systems installation design within the aerospace or aviation sector.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of aerospace design standards, such as BS EN and other relevant regulations.
  • Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software, preferably CATIA V5 or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes applicable to aerospace installations.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, suitable for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to manage workload efficiently and work to strict deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Experience with systems integration on large-scale aerospace programmes.
  • Knowledge of project management principles and experience in delivering design solutions within a contractual framework.
  • Familiarity with certification processes and regulatory bodies such as the Civil Aviation Authority.
  • Membership of a professional engineering institution such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Experience
  • At least five years’ experience in mechanical design engineering, specifically within aerospace or aviation industries.
  • Hands-on experience in the installation design of mechanical systems, including ducting, pipework, structural supports, and associated hardware.
  • Track record of working on contract roles or projects with strict deadlines and defined deliverables.
Knowledge and Skills
  • Comprehensive understanding of mechanical system installation processes and constraints in aerospace applications.
  • Advanced proficiency in CAD modelling and technical drawing creation.
  • Familiarity with materials selection, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing techniques relevant to aerospace components.
  • Ability to interpret and apply engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance protocols.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Effective interpersonal skills to liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders.
Working Conditions
  • The role is based in a modern office and design environment located in Gloucestershire, with occasional visits to manufacturing or assembly facilities.
  • Standard full-time working hours apply, with some flexibility required to meet project deadlines.
  • Work may sometimes require extended hours or weekend work to support critical project milestones.
  • The position involves working as part of a team in a fast-paced aerospace engineering setting, adhering to strict health and safety standards.
  • Contract duration will be specified upon offer, with potential for extension depending on project requirements.
Fuel Systems Engineer
DCV Technologies Limited
Coventry
In office
Mid - Senior
£40/hour - £60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

PT SE Engineer Sensors & Fuel Path (Contract)

We are recruiting an experienced Powertrain / Fuel Systems Engineer to support the design, development and release of fuel path and evaporative systems for a leading UK automotive OEM project.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on component ownership and delivery, working across the full systems engineering lifecycle from concept through launch.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop and release fuel system components including fuel tank, fuel delivery module (FDM), filler pipe/hose, charcoal canister, EVAP and leak detection systems
  • Act as component or system owner, ensuring performance, quality, cost and safety targets are met
  • Apply systems engineering principles including requirements management, verification and validation
  • Lead failure mode avoidance (FMA) and 8D problem solving, including root cause analysis and warranty prevention
  • Support programme delivery using APQP, CCDS and EBER processes
  • Apply GD&T, tolerance and variation management to ensure robust design and release
  • Work closely with suppliers, manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience in fuel systems / fuel path / EVAP engineering
  • Proven component or design release experience within an OEM or Tier-1 environment
  • Knowledge of APQP, 8D, FMA and systems engineering
  • Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Automotive background essential

Desirable

  • OEM onsite experience
  • Supplier management exposure
  • Launch or production support experience

Contract role | Market rate | Immediate start available

Integration Engineer - Towing and Carrying
Expleo Group
Warwick
In office
Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Are you an Automotive Engineer with a background in Towing and Carrying, seeking a new challenge.
Expleo are recruiting for an Automotive Integration Engineer, to ensure all customer expectations for Towing and Carrying, are met or exceeded, this is achieved through attribute target setting and verification sign-off, requirement decomposition, using both virtual and physical test methods. This role is based at a globally renowned Luxury Automotive OEM in Warwickshire and is offered on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities of the Integration Engineer include:
Ownership, management, validation and development of vehicle level towing and carrying requirements and targetsEnsure robust SMART requirements and targets are cascaded and acceptedEnsure clear status for towing attributeSupport the development of towing and carrying features and designs for future vehicleConduct benchmarking studies
Skills Required for the Integration Engineer position:
Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering disciplineExperience in towing trailers and using trailer towing hardwareBackground in vehicle level Towing & Carrying development, testing and validationKnowledge of automotive technologies or systemsBackground in engineering test activities
To comply with current legislation, right to work checks will be carried out to ensure candidates are eligible to work in the UK. Regretfully, we are unable to support applications that require sponsorship.
Interested?If you would like to apply for the Automotive Integration Engineer position or require further information, please contact:

CAT Engineer
DCV Technologies Limited
Coventry
In office
Junior - Mid
£40/hour - £60/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

PVITC / CAT Engineer BEV Propulsion & Vehicle Testing

We are recruiting for a PVITC / CAT Engineer to support Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) propulsion and charging systems within a leading automotive engineering environment.

This role focuses on Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) and first-level (L0) issue triage, supporting vehicle users and engineering teams to ensure propulsion and charging issues are analysed, documented and routed effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform L0 triage and analysis of propulsion and charging system issues
  • Support vehicle-level testing across BEV platforms
  • Analyse test data using INCA or equivalent tools
  • Ensure high-quality data capture, reporting and issue tracking
  • Liaise with propulsion, software integration, vehicle engineering and quality teams
  • Support issue replication on vehicles or test rigs where required
  • Contribute to CAT process metrics and reporting

Essential Experience

  • Experience in BEV / EV propulsion or powertrain systems
  • Background in vehicle testing, validation or integration
  • Hands-on use of INCA, ETAS or similar data analysis tools
  • Strong understanding of vehicle systems and diagnostics
  • Structured problem-solving approach in a technical environment
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable

  • High-voltage system or component testing experience
  • Automotive OEM or Tier-1 supplier background

This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for candidates who enjoy vehicle testing, issue triage and real-world problem solving rather than pure calibration or research work.

Apply now to discuss further details.

CMM Programmer
Verify Europe
Kidderminster
In office
Mid - Senior
£40/hour
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

We are seeking an experienced CMM Programmer, with knowledge of LK metrology Camio software for a 6-month role in Worcestershire.

Able to assist in the workload of creating new programmes to align new machines.

Support to validate the new programs prior to using them in a production environment. This typically involves checking the CMM programs have the correct nominal/tolerances programmed in and the correct features on the component are being probed, followed by a repeatability check.

This role falls inside IR35 and would require the use of an Umbrella Company.

  • Must be a Sole UK National (due to program security restrictions).
  • Ideally holds UK Government Security Clearance as this will be required.

Tasks include:

  • Creation of new programs to align a new CMM machine.
  • Review and update all of the current programs to ensure efficiency/accuracy
  • Reverse engineering programming for historic tooling
  • Working closely with our current inspectors to improve their CMM programming and understanding

Essential skills / Experience:

  • Excellent understanding/knowledge of LK metrology Camio software
  • Excellent understanding/knowledge of GD&T
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Strong metrology background
Principal Firmware Engineer
Arm
Luton
In office
Senior
Private salary

Luton

Paying up to 80p/h (Umbrella)

Responsibilities:

  • Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning and genetic algorithms
  • Auto-generated code using model-driven engineering using MATLAB and Simulink tools
  • Design tools such as Xilinx, TCL, Verilog, System Verilog and UVM
  • Derivation of detailed Firmware requirements and architecture from system requirements
  • A structured approach to firmware design (RTCA DO-254 or similar)

Experience required:

  • FPGA architectures such as Xilinx 7. Xilinx UltraScale; Intel (Altera) or Microsemi (Actel).
  • Fast interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and JESD is also required.
  • Cryptography and anti-tamper techniques
  • Electronics test methods and equipment
  • HNC/HND or Undergraduate Degree (Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Games Programming, Physics, or Applied Physics), or you may just have lots of skills and experience gained through your hard work.
  • Due to the nature of our work, any candidate must have 5 years UK residency and be capable of achieving full SC security clearance.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

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