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Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer (Electronics)
Defence
Glenrothes
In office
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to join their team in Glenrothes. This role is contract-based and offers relocation support for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Life cycle ownership for test costs and efficiency
  • Continually improving existing test solutions through yield analysis, test time reduction, and faster diagnostic processes
  • Driving corrective actions to enhance efficiencies and product quality
  • Specifying top-level test requirements for new products and introducing them into production efficiently
  • Supporting production with high-level diagnostics
  • Providing technical advancement and mentorship to diagnostic technicians and engineers
  • Enhancing customer stewardship by offering effective solutions to problems and future demands
  • Providing input to design authorities for successful Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) implementation
  • Contributing to the business capture team for bid and proposal purposes
  • Active team member

Job Requirements:

  • Degree or HND in an electronics-related subject, preferably in Electronic Engineering
  • Significant experience in a functional test engineering role within a military or high-reliability manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of electronics across a wide range of technologies
  • Analytical skills to process data efficiently and provide solutions to problems
  • Good team player, willing to take ownership of problems and participate fully in team activities
  • High-level diagnostic experience across various technologies
  • Proven track record of contributing to specific improvements in test efficiencies
  • Confident self-starter, willing to encourage improvement and challenge the status quo
  • Excellent technical presentation skills

Desirable Skills:

  • Ability to communicate at all levels across a range of disciplines
  • Experience in specifying top-level production requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT) principles
  • Experience with various test platforms and operating systems
  • Understanding of Environmental Stress Screening (ESS)
  • Knows the principles of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
  • Familiarity with SAP and shop floor data collection systems

If you are an experienced electronics test engineer looking for a new challenge in a high-tech, defence-related environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and forward-thinking team in Glenrothes.

RF Engineer
Morson Edge
Chelmsford
In office
Senior - Leader
£60/hour - £81/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Principal RF Engineer

Location: Great Baddow or Cowes
Contract Length: 6 months
IR35: Inside IR35
Rate: £60p/h PAYE (£68.72p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £81.05p/h Umbrella

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal RF Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design and development of advanced Radio Frequency (RF) hardware systems. This is a senior-level role focused on delivering robust RF solutions across new product development and technology upgrades to existing platforms.

The successful candidate will lead RF design activities from concept through to production and integration, resolving complex engineering challenges within high-performance, safety-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in RF engineering.
Develop RF system architectures and detailed circuit-level designs.
Perform RF and electromagnetic simulation and analysis (e.g., using industry-standard tools such as ADS, HFSS or equivalent).
Specify bespoke and commercially available (COTS) hardware components.
Conduct design verification through simulation, analysis, and testing, including support to EMC compliance and customer integration activities.
Lead RF integration at subsystem or equipment level.
Produce and review design documentation and technical reports.
Support design reviews and ensure adherence to engineering lifecycle processes.
Collaborate cross-functionally with systems, mechanical/thermal, safety, manufacturing, and support teams.
Ensure compliance with safety, legislative, and product assurance requirements.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

Extensive experience in RF technologies, system and circuit architectures.
Strong background in RF system simulation and electromagnetic modelling.
Proven experience delivering component-level designs suitable for volume production.
Experience in integration, verification, validation, and defect resolution.
Ability to generate technical evidence supporting compliance, safety, and acceptance requirements.
Desirable:

Experience in defence or high-integrity/safety-critical industries.
Background in complex radar or sensing systems

Lab Engineer - Stevenage, UK
Infoplus Technologies UK Ltd
Stevenage
In office
Junior - Mid
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Lab EngineerDuration: 6 MonthsLocation:Stevenage, UK

The Role

This role plays a critical part in supporting laboratory environments that rely heavily on robust, secure, and validated computing systems. Youll work closely with scientific teams across R&D settings to ensure that laboratory instruments, data flows, and end-user systems function reliably and efficiently. With exposure to modern infrastructure, validated systems (GxP), IT/OT networks, and advanced analytical technologies, you will be at the forefront of enabling research through hands-on engineering, troubleshooting, and technical expertise.

Your responsibilities:

  • Maintain, support, and troubleshoot a global fleet of ~8000 end-user computers across scientific and laboratory environments.
  • Image, configure, and onboard new computers into the domain and ensure successful integration into lab networks.
  • Secure new and existing hardware following IT security best practices and organisational standards.
  • Work directly with scientists and business teams to resolve equipment-related issues and provide technical guidance.
  • Troubleshoot, optimise, and implement data flows for various scientific instruments.
  • Support validated data backup solutions for analytical equipment, including configuration, documentation, and equipment/software investigation.
  • Provide incident management support, user coaching, and access management within R&D settings.
  • Manage and resolve tickets through systems such as ServiceNow while ensuring quality and timely resolution.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

  • Strong computer troubleshooting abilities across hardware, connectivity, network, and laboratory software issues.
  • Background in End-User Computing, Desktop Support, or similar break/fix roles (approx. 80% workload).
  • Understanding of IP addressing, subnetting, IT/OT networks, and basic firewall concepts.
  • Strong familiarity with the OSI model and troubleshooting across network layers.
  • Working knowledge of Active Directory for device/user management.
  • Understanding of computer and endpoint security principles.
  • Experience supporting validated systems (GxP) or regulated environments.
  • Experience working with ticketing systems such as ServiceNow.

Desirableskills/knowledge/experience:

  • Experience configuring validated data backup solutions for analytical laboratory equipment.
  • Exposure to scientific instrument dataflows or laboratory informatics.
  • Awareness of compliance considerations within GxP and non-GxP environments.
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency for reporting, documentation, or workflow tracking.
  • Experience in day-to-day operational support and/or broader project support.
Linux Engineer
ECS
London
Fully remote
Mid
£450/day - £485/day
RECENTLY POSTED

12-month Contract
Fully Remote
£450 - £485 p/day, Inside IR35

We’re recruiting on behalf of a global IT Services Provider who are looking for a Linux Engineer to support Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration.

Key responsibilities:

  • Building and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments
  • Building and configuring Linux servers and Apache, including testing network connectivity
  • Supporting core Linux administration activities across the estate
  • Performing system updates, patching, and basic hardening
  • Supporting core Linux administration and virtual machine provisioning

Required experience:

  • Proven experience working as a Linux Engineer
  • Strong Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration experience
  • Proven ability to build and configure Linux servers and Apache
  • Knowledge of Ansible and automation principles (desirable)
  • Awareness of MariaDB, MySQL, VMware and networking (including NGINX/load balancing)

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Wifi Network Designer
Adecco
Ipswich
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

WIFI Network Designer
Location: Ipswich - hybrid working - 3 days onsite per week is required
Contract
Daily Rate: Up to £550 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 3 months

About Us:
Join an innovative team dedicated to designing and building the UK’s largest Public Wifi network, while also maintaining a highly resilient IoT network. We are seeking an experienced WIFI Network Designer to ensure our existing core network functions optimally, create tailored solutions for our customers, and help us maintain peak performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a project that delivers world-class resilience and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop, build, and maintain advanced network solutions.
Migrate network designs from Legacy hardware to cutting-edge technologies.
Provide support and conduct testing for customer networks in various environments.
Deploy upgrades and fixes to ensure network security and reliability.
Collaborate closely with team members to maintain service availability, monitoring, and resolving operational issues.
Plan and execute deployment of changes to our platforms, including occasional overnight work with testing teams.

Who You Are:
You are a self-starter with a passion for network design and a strong foundation in technologies such as IPSec, Wifi access points, hardened customer Routers, routing, switching, load balancing, and Firewalls. Your ability to work closely with product teams from initial concept through to deployment will be essential in this role.

Why Join Us?
This is not just a job; it’s a chance to make a significant impact in the tech industry while working alongside talented professionals. We value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. If you are ready to take on a challenge and help shape the future of network design, we want to hear from you.

Application Process:
If you possess the skills and experience we’re looking for, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience. We are excited to find the right candidate to join our team and contribute to our mission.

Take the next step in your career and become part of a groundbreaking project. Apply today!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Senior Software Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd
Portsmouth
In office
Senior
£68/hour
RECENTLY POSTED

Broad Oak Based

£68.55 an 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 Broad Oak.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Design and development of embedded software entities, from specification through to release into service
  • Support to electronic circuit designers for computing architecture aspects
  • Architecture design and coding of complex software problems including, but not limited to, digital signal processing, TCP/IP, data recording solutions
  • Translation of requirements into design detail
  • Undertake design review activities at various levels
  • Support other software engineers as appropriate
  • Specification of bespoke procured items (e.g. procured IP)
  • Verification of components and sub-systems using a combination of simulation, analysis, test, and assurance techniques
  • Maintenance of existing designs and implementation of technology insertion programmes
  • Able to follow the engineering lifecycle and contribute to progress and design reviews
  • Support system integration activities

Knowledge:

  • Extensive experience in low-level software design and implementation in C / C++
  • Sound understanding of one or more microprocessor architectures
  • Experience of complex system integration, both hardware and software (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of memory types and interfacing with processors and FPGAs.
    Skills:
  • Experience in, or a good understanding of, some or all of the following areas would be advantageous:
  • Implementation of digital signal processing algorithms
  • Real-time DSP software
  • ADCs and DACs
  • Experience in the Unified Modelling Language (UML)
  • Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment

Qualifications:

  • Degree, or equivalent experience, in Electronic Engineering
  • CEng or equivalent level of capability, or working towards CEng status

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

Mainframe DB2 System Admin
DCV Technologies Limited
London
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

Position: Mainframe DB2 System Admin
Location: Edinburgh/Ireland/London (Hybrid-2/3 days from office)
6 months contract position

Role description:

The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.

Key responsibilities:

Core Responsibilities

Installation & Maintenance: Use SMP/E to install, patch (PTFs), and upgrade DB2 subsystems.

System Performance: Monitor and tune DB2 system parameters (ZPARMS), buffer pools, and EDM pools.

Disaster Recovery: Design and implement backup and recovery strategies for the DB2 catalog and directory.

Tooling Management: Install and maintain third-party products (e.g., Platinum, SYSVIEW for DB2) to assist in database management and monitoring.

Security: Implement and manage DB2 security using RACF, ACF2, or Top Secret.

Key skills/knowledge/experience:

The ideal candidate ensures high availability and optimal performance of the DB2 subsystem. This role requires deep technical knowledge of SMP/E, z/OS internals, and third-party management tools like Broadcom (formerly CA) Platinum and Broadcom SYSVIEW.

Additional qualifications: Experience in IMS installation and Production db2/ims DBA support

Freelance AV Engineer
IN2-AV Recruitment
London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£210/day - £250/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Become an IN2 Freelancer – AV/VC Engineer (Service & Installation)

£210–£260 per day (DOE)

UK-Wide Opportunities

IN2-AV is growing its national freelance network, and we’re searching for experienced Audio Visual / Video Conferencing Engineers to support our portfolio of financial institutions, blue-chip organisations, and major corporate clients across the UK.

If you’re a skilled field engineer with strong technical expertise and the ability to work confidently on-site with high-profile customers, this is an excellent opportunity to secure regular freelance assignments with an industry-leading agency.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking professional, adaptable AV/VC Engineers with strong customer-facing experience and the ability to deliver high-quality service under pressure. Ideal candidates will be:

Available at short notice for UK on-site work
Confident working within corporate or financial-sector environments
Experienced across a broad range of AV, VC, display, and presentation technologies
Comfortable working independently or alongside client teams These assignments are well suited to established freelancers seeking additional contract days/weeks or engineers between permanent roles looking for short- to medium-term work.
Day rates are dependent on experience, technical ability, location and client site.
Desired Experience: Service Engineers
Fault-Finding & Diagnosis: Quickly identify, troubleshoot, and resolve AV/VC system issues to minimise downtime at customer sites
On-Site Repair: Carry out hardware repairs, part replacements, and system adjustments directly on site
Documentation & Reporting: Complete clear and detailed service reports, fault logs, and recommendations for follow-up work or preventative maintenance Desired Experience: Installation Engineers
System Installation & Integration: Install and commission a wide range of AV/IT solutions, including video conferencing systems, displays, digital signage, audio systems, broadcast setups, and control platforms
Technical Interpretation: Confident reading and interpreting schematics, M&E drawings, and cable schedules
First Fix & Cabling: Complete first-fix works including cable pulls, terminations, routing, and labelling, ensuring accurate documentation and progress updates Why Join IN2 as a Freelancer?
Fast weekly payments – reliable and prompt every time
Full support with umbrella payroll or limited company set-up
A dedicated freelance team with decades of AV recruitment experience
Access to a steady flow of live contract opportunities UK-wide Ready to Get Started?

Apply directly via the Apply Now button, or contact our freelance team on (phone number removed) for more information.
Join IN2-AV today and unlock ongoing freelance opportunities with top-tier corporate clients

Infrastructure DevOps Engineer
Hays Technology
Newcastle upon Tyne
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £600/day
RECENTLY POSTED

2 x INFRASTRUCTURE DEVOPS & CLOUD ENGINEERS
12 MONTH CONTRACTS
HYBRID WORKING - NEWCASTLE - 2 DAYS ON SITE NON-NEGOTIABLE
£500.00 - £550.00 PER DAY (INSIDE IR35)

Your new role

We are looking for 2 x Level 3 Infrastructure DevOps & Cloud Engineers to join the organisation’s existing Team on a long-term contract. The ideal Contractors will provide broad expertise across Microsoft Technologies and Cloud Platforms - specifically AZURE. Excellent communication skills are essential and a solid background in Windows Server Administration is also key as it forms part of the on-premise infrastructure.

What you’ll need to succeed

Candidates wishing to apply must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the following:

  • Experience of delivering and supporting Cloud & Infrastructure solutions across AZURE and On-Premise environments
  • Level 3 support for Windows Server
  • Previous involvement in the design, delivery and documentation of Cloud solutions
  • Worked with ITIL processes
  • Strong MS AZURE knowledge and background (Virtual Networking / Operating Systems / Security)
  • Cloud Architecture & Governance - Azure Framework
  • Azure Back-up / Recovery Services
  • Experience of Terraform
  • Outstanding troubleshooting capabilities across platform layers.

What you’ll get in return

There are 2 x 12 Month Contracts available - both on a HYBRID basis, with the requirement of 2 days in the Newcastle Office. The day rates on offer are between £500.00 to £550.00 per day (INSIDE IR35)

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Repairs Design Engineer
Morson Edge
Bristol
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45/hour - £52/hour
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Inside IR35 – contract until end of 2026 (initially)

Up to £52 per hour umbrella

Hybrid working (circa 3 days per week on site)

Job Role:

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Repair Design Engineer dealing within wing repairs for our client in Filton, Bristol. The Repair Design Engineer will be responsible for Authoring, Leading and executing repair tasks within a small team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate daily customer requests regarding structural damage on in-service aircraft.
  • Describe all the actions needed to repair aircraft via Structural Repair Instructions.
  • Providing Structural Repair Support: Leveraging experience and technical expertise to address complex structural repair matters. This includes devising innovative solutions for both minor and major repairs requested by customers ensuring high standards of safety and reliability.
  • Utilizing a deep understanding of historical damage and repair scenarios to investigate and identify the existence of similar previous cases. This ensures the provision of consistent, well-informed support and enhances the efficiency of problem resolution processes.
  • Customer and Stakeholder Liaison: Employing communication skills to effectively liaise with internal and external customers & stakeholders.
  • Development of Generic Repair Procedures: Assist in creating and refining generic repair procedures based on an in-depth knowledge of recurring structural issues. These procedures are designed to streamline repair processes, reduce downtime, and enhance the overall operational efficiency of the fleet.
  • Provide customers with highly efficient and timely structural repair and engineering services, informed by a thorough understanding of fleet operations and structural integrity requirements.
  • Design Organization Engagement: Actively participating in Design Organization activities by preparing and releasing critical approval documents ensuring that all structural repairs meet stringent regulatory and safety standards.

Key Attributes:

  • Proficiency in aircraft structures
  • Expertise in aircraft structural repair principles (both metallic and composite)
  • In-depth knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
  • Familiarity with non-destructive testing methods.
  • Desirable: has or does hold RTE1, RTE2 or RTE3 delegation
  • Desirable: A400M / A350 experience
  • Wing repair experience preferred but structural repairs OK
WIFI Network Designer BTGJP00005597
Randstad Digital
Ipswich
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location:Ipswich

Duration:3 months contract

Join the team responsible for designing and building the UK’s largest Public Wi-Fi network and a highly resilient IoT ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced Network Designer who thrives in a DevOps culture, managing everything from initial concept to full-scale deployment.

The Role

You will maintain a mission-critical core network while designing bespoke solutions to meet evolving customer requirements. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys high-level design as much as hands-on implementation and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Development: Build and maintain robust network solutions, including migrating legacy designs to modern, high-performance hardware.
  • End-to-End Lifecycle: Work closely with product teams to take developments from the conceptual phase through to live operation.
  • Security & Optimization: Deploy critical upgrades and fixes to ensure network security and peak resilience.
  • Operational Support: Collaborate with the team to monitor service availability and resolve in-life technical issues.
  • Deployment: Plan and execute platform changes (occasional overnight work required to support test teams).

Technical Environment

We utilize a wide range of technologies to deliver world-beating customer experiences:

  • Connectivity: IPSec over Mobile/Broadband and Wi-Fi Access Points.
  • Hardware: Hardened customer routers, switching, and routing.
  • Infrastructure: Load balancing and firewalls.
  • Methodology: DevOps model for integrated build and support.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

EV Charge Point Engineer
Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
West Midlands
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

EV Battery Charging Engineer

Overview

An experienced Charging Features Verification Engineer is required to support delivery within a high-performance Charging Systems Verification and Validation function. This contract role is based in Gaydon and sits within a Charging Systems Delivery Group responsible for the validation of next-generation EV charging technologies.

The successful candidate will act as the primary verification point of contact for charging features, working closely with Charging Product Squads, Propulsion Product Groups, Body and Digital Platform teams, and Central Systems Integration. This is a hands-on vehicle-level validation role within a fast-paced electrification programme.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Execute validation and verification activities across EV Charging Systems including DC-DC converters, On-Board Chargers, AC and DC charging architectures, and BMS integration.
  2. Develop, maintain, and execute structured test plans, test cases, and automated or manual test scripts aligned to system requirements.
  3. Conduct vehicle-level software release testing across multiple programmes and build phases.
  4. Perform functional, performance, robustness, and integration testing using real EVSE units, charging emulators, power analysers, and diagnostic tools.
  5. Capture and analyse logs, identify root causes of charging faults, communication failures, or interoperability issues.
  6. Verify issue resolution across vehicle, labcar, and Vehicle-in-Loop environments, including SIMS, AIMS, and defect tracking systems.
  7. Support cross-functional defect resolution alongside software, hardware, diagnostics, and integration teams.
  8. Ensure system compliance with ISO 15118, IEC 61851, DIN 70121, ISO 26262 and associated charging standards.
  9. Produce structured technical reports and present validation findings to engineering leadership and key stakeholders.
  10. Contribute to continuous improvement of validation processes, issue triage workflows, and integration strategies across charging modules.

Technical Capability

  • Hands-on experience with EV charging systems, high-voltage electrical systems, or power electronics, including 400V and 800V architectures.
  • Strong Validation and Verification background within automotive or adjacent regulated industries.
  • Working knowledge of hardware and software development lifecycle processes for power electronics systems.
  • Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols including CAN, LIN, Ethernet and diagnostic standards such as UDS and DoIP.
  • Practical experience with Vector CANoe or CANalyser, PLC logging, ETAS INCA, Wireshark, and MDA.
  • Experience with charging standards including CCS, NACS, CHAdeMO, GB/T, Type 2 and Type 1.
  • Understanding of ISO 15118, DIN 70121, IEC 61851 and functional safety requirements under ISO 26262.
  • Vehicle-level fault diagnosis and structured defect triage capability.
  • Experience preparing vehicles with appropriate instrumentation and supporting workshop hardware modifications for validation activities.
  • Competence using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analysers, and EVSE charging simulators.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system requirements documentation.
  • Experience working within Agile development environments.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

  • HV Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person training.
  • Experience supporting multiple build phases across test properties.
  • Relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics, Control Systems, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.

Personal Attributes

  • Analytical, methodical, and structured in problem-solving.

  • Comfortable operating independently in a demanding, high-visibility programme environment.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills across engineering disciplines.

  • Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced development setting.

  • Proactive in leading validation activities and driving issues to closure.

  • Seniority Level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Industry

    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • Engineering Services
  • Employment Type

    Contract

  • Job Functions

    • Information Technology
  • Skills

    • HV
    • IEC
    • Charging
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Propulsion
    • High-Voltage Engineering
    • Electronics
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
    • Electrical and I
Lead PES Engineer
Morson Edge
Warrington
Hybrid
Senior
Private salary
RECENTLY POSTED

An exciting new opportunity has come up for a Lead PES Engineer based at Hinton House in Warrington on a hybrid basis - 3 days a week in the office (Mon/Tue/Wed Typically) with occasional visits to Sellafield Site, Suppliers and Contractors Facilities.

This is a 12 month contract role inside IR35, the individual will be responsible for all aspects of PES delivery across numerus projects that have PES aspects from concept to handover.

***Only apply if you are a British Citizen and passport holder and not have worked outside the UK during the past 5 years.***

Candidates can start with BPSS security clearance whilst higher level clearance is being undertaken.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role involves being the SME for PES delivery across the SNM projects portfolio. SC will be required.

Range of tasks and projects delivering SNM Value Stream scope with a focus on the delivery of Operational Technology/ Programmable Electronic Systems.

They will functionally report to the Senior/Responsible Engineer for the projects (this could be different people from project to project).

The role will require the individual to deliver the project PES deliverables in line with SL tailored process of ISO 15288 (SL QMS, standards, and guides) and be the key CE&I Person regarding PES delivery.

This role will require strong stakeholder management of operators and maintainers, operation management, safety case managers, nuclear custodians, OTG, construction and commissioning staff etc throughout the lifecycle but especially during the stakeholder requirements definition process and requirements analysis process.

As a key role within the Integrated Project Team (IPT) the individual will work closely with other design disciplines, human factors, quality, cost controls, REs & AEMs, systems engineers and OTG.

The role also covers the management and execution of supply chain delivery of the systems within the technical processes box above. Including authoring, checking, and reviewing deliverables from internal and external sources, verification and validation, quality, time, and cost management.

The individual will functionally manage any internal (DSA) resources working on PES delivery for the projects ensuring the deliverables are delivered to quality, time, and cost.

Manage any reporting requirements including ensuring any technical, safety and engineering risks are identified and escalated to the Senior/Responsible Engineer and AEM.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have significant demonstratable experience in working in control system requirements capture and delivery through to handover.

Demonstratable evidence of delivery in line with ISO/IEC 15288 or equivalent processes.

Familiar with industrial cyber security practices i.e., BS 62443.

Familiar with the V-Model processes and deliverables for PES systems delivery.

Can demonstrate ability of undertaking site visits to ascertain validation of client requirements and managing a high number of client stakeholders for successful completion of design.

Experience of managing PES deliverables and people in all phases of the PES project delivery lifecycle.

Experience of managing the supply chain (PES design & build) within an NEC3 contract or equivalent

At least 5 years working in roles where knowledge of systems / PES design lifecycle delivery was a key attribute.

At least 3 year’s experience of working within a regulated and quality assured system (preferably nuclear) in roles where professional engineering judgement is the key attribute.

Have the ability to work as part of an integrated delivery team, and individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints.

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels

Demonstrable experience in highly-regulated industries.

Demonstrable understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment in which Sellafield operates, including those covering safety, design, and operation of plant including Nuclear Installations Act, Site Licence Conditions, HASAWA, EWR, IRR.

Degree Qualified in appropriate discipline

Professional registration (minimum IEng Level) with a relevant institute (i.e., IET, IoP. IMC)

DESIRABLE:

Experience in delivering in accordance with Sellafield Ltd Enterprise Management System

Familiarity with SL processes and procedures for the delivery of Programmable Electronic Systems:
ES_1_2479_1 Issue 5 Implementation of Programmable Electronic System based Control and Monitoring
ES_1_2487_1 Issue 2 Operational Technology Security
SL PES delivery lifecycle
Familiarisation of the SL Gated project lifecycle

Familiarity with working on the Sellafield Site and its facilities and assets.

Experience working in Sellafield design and the tools and techniques Sellafield uses including HAZOPS, MFDs, S&IDDs, SIDs, URS packages, CONCISE etc for Control system delivery.

Existing P1/P4 pass and Sellafield IT holder.

AutoCAD 2D / Client IT Systems (MS Office, Cimage, AVEVA etc.)

D03760 (Sellafield Design Change Awareness) and D03770 (Sellafield Checking & Approvals) completed within the last 3 years.

CyBOK foundations/ Industrial Cyber Security Professional (SANS/ QA) or recognised qualification in Industrial Cyber Security.

Degree Qualified in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

City and Guilds 2382 - Understand the Requirements of Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018 (2022)

Professional registration with a relevant institute (I.e IET, IoP, InstMC)

Contract Software Engineer
IO Associates
Gloucester
In office
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £800/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Contract Software Engineer (DV Cleared)

6 Months (Initially)

Romsey OR Gloucester for On-site Work

€700-800 per day (Inside IR35)

iO Associates is proudly partnering an R&D client, specialising in developing cutting-edge technology for our National Security.

We are looking for a Software Engineer who holds a current DV clearance to join the team on an Initial 6 month basis (with a high likelihood of extension).

The role itself will involve designing, developing and optimising OpenCPI components and application for SIGINT and RF Systems.

Along with the additional tasks below:

Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms.

Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions.

Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations.

Key Responsibilities Involve:

Engineering & Development

Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required).

Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments.

Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation.

Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenCPI framework.

Strong C/C++ development in embedded or Linux environments.

Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles.

Experience integrating FPGA-based platforms (e.g. Xilinx or Intel toolchains).

Experience working within secure National Security or MOD environments.

Ability to troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues.

Experience working with SDR and RF signal processing systems

Due to the nature of the work, this is an on-site role. We can only consider contractors who have an active DV clearance for this position.

If you’re interested, please apply to the link for consideration.

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Contract Software Engineer
Panoramic Associates
Gloucester
In office
Mid - Senior
£700/day - £800/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Contract Software Engineer (DV Cleared) 6 Months (Initially) Romsey OR Gloucester for On-site Work €(Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) iO Associates is proudly partnering an R&D client, specialising in developing cutting-edge technology for our National Security. We are looking for a Software Engineer who holds a current DV clearance to join the team on an Initial 6 month basis (with a high likelihood of extension). The role itself will involve designing, developing and optimising OpenCPI components and application for SIGINT and RF Systems. Along with the additional tasks below: Integrate OpenCPI solutions onto FPGA-based and embedded SDR platforms. Support system architecture, trade studies, and technical design decisions. Ensure robust, scalable and reusable OpenCPI-based implementations.Key Responsibilities Involve: Engineering & Development Develop OpenCPI workers and containers in C/C++ and HDL (VHDL/Verilog where required). Integrate DSP chains into FPGA and embedded Linux environments. Conduct trade-off analysis across performance, latency and resource utilisation. Support hardware/software integration in secure lab and customer environments.Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenCPI framework. Strong C/C++ development in embedded or Linux environments. Understanding of digital signal processing (DSP) principles. Experience integrating FPGA-based platforms (e.g. Xilinx or Intel toolchains). Experience working within secure National Security or MOD environments. Ability to troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues. Experience working with SDR and RF signal processing systemsDue to the nature of the work, this is an on-site role. We can only consider contractors who have an active DV clearance for this position. If you’re interested, please apply to the link for consideration

Network Engineer
Rise Technical Recruitment
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Milton Keynes (Hybrid 3 days PW)

500 - 550pd DOE (Inside IR35)

6 month initial contract

Ideally SC/DV Cleared (Need to be eligible if not)

My central Government client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining enterprise network infrastructure with a focus on high availability, performance, and resilience.

You will provide advanced technical leadership across routing, switching, firewall administration, and network security operations.

On a day to day basis you will be the escalation point for complex issues involving Cisco switching platforms, Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), and Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls, ensuring the network reliably supports business operations.

Responsibilities: Enterprise LAN/WAN design, optimization, and lifecycle management
Firewall, IPS/IDS, and network security policy management
Advanced troubleshooting of network performance, connectivity, and security issues
Leading network modernization, migration, and automation initiatives
Ensuring compliance with security frameworks and organizational standards
Collaboration with cross-functional IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions

Experience Required:

Experience in support and design in highly secure environments.
Cisco Switching, Routing, Security and wireless technologies
Network Protocols TCP/IP, BGP, ICMP, OSPF, IPSEC
Cisco ASA Firewall Administration and design
Cisco Firepower ( NGFW)
Palo Alto Firewall administration.
Knowledge of Virtual Environments and virtual network solutions,(ie VMWare )
Experience in Cisco ISE and PRIME
BIG IP F5 Administration Configuration - LTM, ASM
Network Monitoring PRTG
Cisco ACI
Azure AWS experience

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

WIFI Network Designer BTGJP
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Ipswich
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location:Ipswich

Duration:3 months contract

Join the team responsible for designing and building the UK’s largest Public Wi-Fi network and a highly resilient IoT ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced Network Designer who thrives in a DevOps culture, managing everything from initial concept to full-scale deployment.

The Role

You will maintain a mission-critical core network while designing bespoke solutions to meet evolving customer requirements. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys high-level design as much as hands-on implementation and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Development: Build and maintain robust network solutions, including migrating legacy designs to modern, high-performance hardware.
  • End-to-End Lifecycle: Work closely with product teams to take developments from the conceptual phase through to live operation.
  • Security & Optimization: Deploy critical upgrades and fixes to ensure network security and peak resilience.
  • Operational Support: Collaborate with the team to monitor service availability and resolve in-life technical issues.
  • Deployment: Plan and execute platform changes (occasional overnight work required to support test teams).

Technical Environment

We utilize a wide range of technologies to deliver world-beating customer experiences:

  • Connectivity: IPSec over Mobile/Broadband and Wi-Fi Access Points.
  • Hardware: Hardened customer routers, switching, and routing.
  • Infrastructure: Load balancing and firewalls.
  • Methodology: DevOps model for integrated build and support.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Huawei OSS Design Specialist - Bristol, UK
Randstad Technologies Recruitment
Gloucester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£400/day - £500/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Role: Huawei OSS Design SpecialistType: Contract (12 Months)
Location: Bristol, UK
Working Model: Hybrid

Payrate: (Apply online only) GBP/day on Inside IR35 on Umbrella

We are urgently seeking an OSS Design Specialist to join the NEMS team in Bristol. In this critical role, you will ensure the peak performance and service continuity of Huawei radio base stations on the EE network during a major, government-mandated vendor swap.

What we need from you:

  • Huawei Expertise: Deep, hands-on knowledge of the Huawei MAE platform (or U2020) and relevant network protocols.
  • Architecture & Faults: Strong understanding of RAN architecture, EE OSS interdependencies, and a proven track record in OSS fault analysis and remediation.
  • Security Tools: Experience working alongside security agents like Qualys and CrowdStrike within OSS platforms.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Windows Engineer
Exalto Consulting
Leeds
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£500,000/day - £510,500/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Windows Engineer Contract - Hybrid (2 days onsite in Leeds).This is an initial 3 month contract, paying £500 per day, inside IR35, 2 days a week onsite in central Leeds.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and support Windows Server environments from 2012 to 2025
  • Build, configure and maintain VMware and VCF based infrastructure
  • Administer Azure services with a focus on identity, compute and automation
  • Use PowerShell to automate routine tasks, create scripts, and improve operational efficiency
  • Oversee patching cycles, WSUS administration and vulnerability remediation
  • Create and manage Group Policies
  • Complete new server builds including configuration, testing and documentation
  • Implement Windows hardening standards to strengthen security posture
  • Maintain clear technical documentation for builds, processes and operational tasks
  • Support configuration management using Chef or Ansible where required

About You

  • Strong background in Windows Server engineering
  • Experience working in large or complex server environments
  • Confident with VMware, VCF and Azure services
  • Skilled in PowerShell scripting and automation
  • Good understanding of patching, WSUS, compliance and security standards
  • Able to create and manage GPOs and follow structured build processes
  • Comfortable working with infrastructure hardening and best practice frameworks
  • Strong communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical domains

Why Join

  • Opportunity to work with a modern Windows and virtualisation estate
  • A role with autonomy, responsibility and the chance to shape engineering standards
  • Supportive team environment where engineering quality matters

This is an urgent requirement so please apply immediately to be considered.

Oracle Database Administration Specialist
Experis
Manchester
Hybrid
Senior
£650/day - £700/day
RECENTLY POSTED

Oracle Database Specialist

Manchester / Leeds - hybrid

6 months - likely to be extended

600 - 700 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only

Hold active SC clearance - eligible candidates will be considered

The Oracle Database Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of our core data platforms. Operating independently, the DBA safeguards the operational continuity of key systems by maintaining resilient databases, optimising performance, and resolving complex issues that directly impact service availability. This role underpins smooth project delivery by providing expert guidance across development, QA, and infrastructure teams, ensuring that databases remain secure, performant, and fit for purpose throughout ongoing change. Their expertise enables the wider organisation to implement functional solutions with confidence, supported by robust data foundations that meet stringent operational and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll be doing - your accountabilities

  • Delivers stable, secure, and high-performing Oracle database environments that underpin critical services and ensure positive operational outcomes.
  • Leads collaboration with development, QA, and operational teams to understand technical requirements, diagnose database-related issues, and shape effective data solutions.
  • Implements clear, robust recommendations and technical documentation, including backup strategies, performance improvement actions, and configuration standards, while identifying risks, gaps, and dependencies.
  • Designs and optimises repeatable database patterns, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance across production and non-production environments.
  • Enables teams to fully leverage database capabilities, providing expert guidance on performance behaviour, schema design impacts, and data lifecycle considerations.
  • Strengthens engineering practices by contributing to shared DBA methods, knowledge bases, and operational runbooks, improving organisational efficiency and repeatability.
  • Ensures alignment with enterprise security policies, audit requirements, and architectural guardrails, maintaining database configurations that satisfy regulatory and compliance obligations.
  • Provides authoritative expertise on Oracle technologies, informing senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and long-term considerations related to the database estate.
  • Supports delivery of complex change initiatives, including platform upgrades, patching cycles, performance remediation programmes, and strategic migrations.
  • Champions continuous improvement, staying current with Oracle capabilities, performance tuning techniques, and emerging best practices-and applying these to enhance stability and reliability.
  • Mentors and supports colleagues across Dev, QA, and ASG, acting as the go-to technical expert for database performance, resilience, recovery processes, and incident resolution.

Skills

  • Extensive hands-on experience administering Oracle Database 12c in high-availability, mission-critical environments.
  • Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex database performance issues, including SQL tuning, AWR/ASH analysis, and optimisation of high-volume transactional workloads.
  • Demonstrable experience managing RMAN backup and recovery strategies, including real-world restore scenarios and resilience testing.
  • Background in patching, upgrading, and hardening Oracle estates, ensuring security compliance and minimal service disruption.
  • Experience supporting development and QA teams, including reviewing schema changes, analysing data behaviours, and advising on query patterns.
  • Strong operational experience on Linux platforms, particularly in areas affecting DB performance such as I/O, filesystem layout, and kernel tuning.
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting live service issues, including production incident support, root cause analysis, and stabilisation activities.
  • Experience working within regulated or audited environments, with a solid understanding of data protection, access control, and evidential accuracy.
  • Familiarity with multi-environment estate management (DEV/TEST/UAT/STAGE/PROD), including promotion workflows and change governance.
  • Experience contributing to runbooks, standards, and operational documentation to support repeatable and reliable database operations.
  • Comfortable working independently as a subject-matter expert, often being the primary point of escalation for database-related issues.
WIFI Network Designer | BTGJP
Randstad Technologies
Ipswich
In office
Mid - Senior
£500/day - £550/day
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Location:Ipswich

Duration:3 months contract

Join the team responsible for designing and building the UK’s largest Public Wi-Fi network and a highly resilient IoT ecosystem. We are looking for an experienced Network Designer who thrives in a DevOps culture, managing everything from initial concept to full-scale deployment.

The Role

You will maintain a mission-critical core network while designing bespoke solutions to meet evolving customer requirements. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys high-level design as much as hands-on implementation and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design & Development: Build and maintain robust network solutions, including migrating Legacy designs to modern, high-performance hardware.
  • End-to-End Lifecycle: Work closely with product teams to take developments from the conceptual phase through to live operation.
  • Security & Optimization: Deploy critical upgrades and fixes to ensure network security and peak resilience.
  • Operational Support: Collaborate with the team to monitor service availability and resolve in-life technical issues.
  • Deployment: Plan and execute platform changes (occasional overnight work required to support test teams).

Technical Environment

We utilize a wide range of technologies to deliver world-beating customer experiences:

  • Connectivity: IPSec over Mobile/Broadband and Wi-Fi Access Points.
  • Hardware: Hardened customer Routers, switching, and routing.
  • Infrastructure: Load balancing and Firewalls.
  • Methodology: DevOps model for integrated build and support.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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