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Domestic Gas Engineer - Manufacturer
Bennett and Game
Multiple locations
In office
Junior - Mid
£35,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Position: Domestic Gas Engineer
Location: Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire
Salary: £38k plus £4k bonus

Domestic Gas Engineer required for our client, a boiler manufacturer who operate worldwide.

Specifically, they’re looking for a service and breakdown engineer to cover an area, mainly the West Country. The gas engineer will be carrying out warranty repairs within domestic housing to the client’s range of boilers, so must hold their ACS Domestic Gas qualifications including CCN1 and CENWAT. Additional training on the client’s specific boilers, would be provided.

The Domestic Gas Engineer will be covering the Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire areas, so must be based within this patch. The Gas Engineer will generally be allocated a localised patch each day, to minimise travel. The Engineer will also earn a bonus for first fix rates.

Domestic Gas Engineer Job Requirements

  • Experience carrying out repair / fault-finding on domestic boilers
  • Based within patch (West Country).
  • ACS Domestic Gas qualifications including CCN1 and CENWAT
  • Full UK Driving License

Domestic Gas Engineer Salary & Benefits

  • £38,000 basic salary, depending on experience
  • Circa £4,000 performance based annual bonus
  • Working hours 8:30am - 5pm. Travel inclusive of working day
  • 25 Days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing an extra 1 day per year, up to 30 days)
  • Company Van and fuel card (private use available)
  • No call out rota

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.

Trainee Industrial Door Engineer
Get Staffed Online Recruitment
Rugby
In office
Graduate - Junior
£30,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Peterborough Full Time £30,000 - £32,000 (35,000 - £37,000 OTE) Increasing upon completion of training Company This is an opportunity to join one of the first specialist industrial door companies with over 50 years of trading history. Our client services, installs and repairs a wide range of equipment including industrial doors, personnel doors, gates, barriers and loading equipment. They are an Investors in People company and have achieved Silver accreditation, fully recognising the importance of training and development. In addition, they have achieved ISO 9001 and Safe Contractor accreditation and are members of the Door and Hardware Federation. Our client operates locally with over 20 teams operating out of local depots in Milton Keynes, Kettering, Peterborough and Rugby. The majority of work taking place within 30 miles of the depots. The Role Operating mainly in teams of 2, the position is that of trainee industrial door engineer installing, repairing and servicing of industrial doors, loading bay and access equipment. This role would suit someone with transferable mechanical skills with a desire to progress in a field engineer environment. Training period expected to be between 3 and 9 months. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday 08.00 to 17.00 with overtime as required. They also operate a 24 hr emergency call out rota which you are required to be part of once the training period is passed currently 1 week in 10. An additional standby fee, call out fee and overtime is paid. Skills and Experience Essential: Ability to diagnose faults and resolve problems Good mechanical skills Full UK driving licence Good attitude and team player Strong desire to learn and develop Confident working at heights Desirable: IPAF, PASMA, CSCS Card Electrical competence Electrical qualifications Welding Benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience, knowledge and qualifications Increase in salary upon progressing to engineer Overtime at time and a half or double time Call out standby fee of £210 per week plus £30 per call out and overtime added once training completed 31 days holiday including bank holidays Company performance related bonus Equipped company vehicle upon completion of training Health cash back plan PPE and company uniform provided The opportunity to grow within a supportive team environment, starting a career, learning new skills in a thriving industry Contributory pension scheme

Field Service Engineer
ASC Connections Ltd
West Midlands
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
RECENTLY POSTED
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

A global leader in advanced manufacturing machinery and automated production technologies is experiencing a period of growth. They are now hiring a Field Service Engineer to support customers with installation, maintenance, and technical service on their high-performance machinery across the UK.

Their equipment supports major industries including automotive, aerospace, furniture, HVAC, and structural fabrication, helping customers achieve greater precision, efficiency, and productivity.

Field Service Engineer Responsibilities

  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machine tools both electrically and mechanically
  • Install, commission, and formally hand over new CNC equipment at customer sites
  • Deliver operator training covering machine use and routine maintenance
  • Provide ongoing after-sales, technical, and application support to customers
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance as well as reactive breakdown support
  • Feedback technical findings and service insights to internal departments and the factory
  • Develop and maintain strong, professional relationships with customers to ensure high service standards

Field Service Engineer Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience working as a Field Service Engineer on CNC machinery
  • In-depth technical expertise across:
    • CNC control systems (Siemens experience preferred)
    • Electrical and electronic systems
    • Mechanical engineering principles
    • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • HND qualification or equivalent time-served engineering background
  • Previous experience within machine tools or metal-forming equipment environments

Package and Benefits:

  • Salary up to £50,000
  • Company vehicle
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme

If you’re a hands-on engineer who enjoys autonomy, variety, and working with cutting-edge CNC technology, apply today!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Maintenance Engineer Electrical Bias
H-Seventeen
Multiple locations
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£80,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Full-Time, Permanent

Food Production Industry

International Travel 75% of time spent outside the UK (From 3 Days up to 2Week intervals) - Worldwide Travel

Base Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 (OTE £65,000 - £80,000 with overtime when travelling)plusexpenses and further market leading benefits

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a global leader in machine supply. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer Electrical Bias to join their expanding team.

Key Responsibilities

As a Maintenance Engineer Electrical Bias, you will:

  • Install new equipment and service existing machinery
  • Provide troubleshooting and repair support throughout the lifecycle of equipment, both electrically and mechanically
  • Ensure timely preparation of customer site reports
  • Train customer technical staff on equipment operation, sanitation, and maintenance best practices, as needed
  • Supervise contractors and collaborate effectively with team members, while demonstrating strong initiative when working independently
  • While based in the UK, you will be required to travel to customers across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. You can be based anywhere within the UK

Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, preferably within the food production industry
  • Electrical PLC expertise
  • Strong background in installation and servicing
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
  • Extensive fault-finding experience
  • Relevant electrical qualifications
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market-leading company. If you are interested, please submit your CV for immediate consideration.

Thank you.

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Embedded Digital Design Engineer
Defence
Stevenage
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
Private salary

Based in Stevenage - Hybrid Working

Are you an Embedded Digital Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and bringing advanced technology to life? This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge embedded systems, contributing to high-impact engineering projects from concept through to integration and test.

You’ll be involved across the entire development lifecycle, working hands-on with innovative technology and seeing complete embedded systems come together in real-world applications.

The Opportunity
You’ll join a growing engineering team working on a diverse portfolio of complex embedded digital systems, including:

  • Advanced DSP systems (e.g. image processing, software-defined radios)
  • Complex SoC architectures
  • Safety- and security-critical systems
  • Latest embedded devices from leading vendors such as Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments and Analog Devices

This is a truly multi-disciplinary role, offering exposure to:

  • Embedded system architecture and design
  • Software and FPGA development
  • Hardware integration and on-target testing

Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or progress into technical or team leadership, this role offers clear pathways for career growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Designing and developing embedded digital systems end-to-end
  • Partitioning functionality between software and FPGA domains
  • Modelling and analysing system performance
  • Integrating and testing embedded solutions on real hardware
  • Collaborating within multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex solutions

What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from engineers who are passionate about technology, enjoy problem-solving, and value teamwork.

You’ll ideally have:

  • A degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related discipline
  • Experience or strong knowledge in one or more of the following:
  • Digital hardware design
  • FPGA / firmware development
  • Embedded software design
  • Experience with embedded system integration and testing

What’s On Offer

  • Annual company bonus
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Paid overtime opportunities
  • Flexi-leave (up to 15 additional days)
  • Flexible and hybrid working options (full-time or part-time considered)
  • Enhanced parental and family leave policies
  • Excellent on-site facilities including subsidised meals and free parking
  • Ongoing investment in training, upskilling and career development

Security Requirements
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens or dual UK nationals with British citizenship. Successful candidates will be required to undergo UK security checks after offer stage.

If you’re excited by advanced embedded technology, want to work on challenging real-world systems, and are looking for a role where you can grow both technically and professionally - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation

Software Engineer - C
Morson Edge
Dorchester
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
Private salary

Software Engineer Location: Dorset (Hybrid working 3 days on site 2 from home) Competetive market salary SC Clearance required - All candidates must hold or be eligible to gain SC Clearance before starting the role Purpose of job Application of a software engineering approach to undertake all tasks within a software development lifecycle. Preferably have an understanding of military systems, in particular maritime systems Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle processes and tools Understanding of Open Systems Architectures and Principles Ability to solve complex problems and to critically review results and methods to ensure quality Awareness of ISO 9001 and TickITplus standards Understanding of software configuration management Ability to communicate with expert and non-expert stakeholders Ideally the candidate will have proven ability in one or more of the following industry areas Defence Maritime Rail Primary software skills/experience Essential: Primary software/system skills: C++ / Visual Studio UML / Enterprise Architect for system design Desirable: Sonar processing Intel Threaded Building Blocks Fortran Signal Processing Object Oriented Design Algorithm optimisation/implementation Additional information Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum)

Senior Software Engineer
MBDA UK
Stevenage
Hybrid
Senior
£40,000 - £75,000

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! MBDA is a great a place to learn about the company’s entire product portfolio, whilst embracing the change to DevOps and other innovative technologies! Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Salary: £40,000-£75,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.The opportunity: We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and take our technology and your career into new territories! Test Software UK collaborate across Electronic Engineering, our Test Centre of Excellence and Software Engineering to deliver the MBDA UK test capability. Our mission as a function is to facilitate robust and timely test of missile systems and ensure MBDA continues to provide a decisive military capability for our home nations and their allies. Spanning a diverse portfolio of work packages, Test Software UK directly influences the company’s product certification, manufacturing output and support activities. Specifically, Test Software UK are responsible for developing and supporting software packages that utilise Test Equipment hardware to configure, verify and validate the conformance and quality of our MBDA UK product range from development, through production and into field test scenarios. We are a multi-disciplined, dynamic, focused and agile team specialising in all aspects of test solution design, including software, hardware, simulation and real-time systems. What we’re looking for from you: A software engineer or electronics engineer with transferable talent into software development for test solutions: Strong ability to write software in one of the following languages; C, C++ or ADA and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised and documented software Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis ‘Can do’ and flexible approach - you’ll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of “software” Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical and Test and ValidationOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SD1

Manufacturing Test Engineer - CCA
MBDA UK
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid
£45,500
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Circuit card assembly Engineering team. This is a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment that will challenge you

Salary: Circa £45,500 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 or 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance:

British National Only. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a highly skilled and methodical Electronics Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Circuit Card Assembly team. In this critical role, you will specialise in diagnosing faults on PCB assemblies down to component level. Your expertise will be crucial in accurately identifying root causes of failure, providing technical reports and supporting the implementation of corrective actions, which in turn will be utilised to improve production yield and ensure programme targets are achieved.

You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices and graduates through to time served experienced engineers, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Technical Root Cause Analysis:Performing fault diagnosis down to component level on analogue and digital PCB assemblies using a wide range of both automated and manual test equipment including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc.
  • Test Specification/Instruction Generation:Supporting the introduction of new test facilities by generating test specifications, operator instructions, and maintaining appropriate configuration control.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:Serving as a key point of contact, collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Process, Design Engineers, and other stakeholders to overcome technical challenges and drive product improvements.
  • Design & Development Support:Providing crucial Test Engineering input during the design and development phases, from initial concept through to Production Readiness Reviews.

What we’re looking for from you:

  • Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 AND
  • Formal further education certificate to Level 4 (HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject)

OR

  • BEng/BSc in relevant Engineering/Technical Degree

  • Expertise in Electronics Test & Diagnosis:A strong theoretical and practical understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles, test equipment and fault diagnosis techniques for electronic sub-assemblies and PCBs.

  • Engineering Documentation Experience: An ability to interpret detailed schematics, drawings and test related documentation.

  • Test Equipment Experience:Hands-on experience using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably within a defence or similar high-reliability manufacturing environment.

  • Manufacturing Systems Proficiency:Familiarity with enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution and version control system tools (e.g., SAP, MES, PLM) for logging test activities and generating non-conformance quality reports.

  • Desirable Experience working with RF-based circuitry would be preferable, but is not mandatory.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

C# Software Engineer
MBDA UK
Gloucester
Hybrid
Junior - Mid
£57,000

Bristol

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team!

Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle.

The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you’ll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world’s most advanced defence systems.

You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through:

  • Visualisation and demonstrations
  • Experimentation
  • Design and development
  • Verification and Validation
  • Training Systems
  • Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems.

What we’re looking for from you:

We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development.

You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas:

  • Real-Time Software
  • Configuration control
  • Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment
  • Unit testing and test driven development
  • Agile development

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Software Security Engineer
MBDA UK
Stevenage
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£74,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Stevenage

Would you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world’s most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products!

Salary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. This role is an SC security clearance role and the successful candidate must also be willing to go through the DV clearance process.

What we can offer you:

  • Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

It’s a great place to learn about the company’s entire product range within a team that is embracing innovative technologies.

Key aspects of this role include:

  • The primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support

  • The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices.

  • Participating in the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects.

  • Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies.

  • Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.

  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, procedures, and guidelines. Generating security reports and metrics to track security-related activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.

In Software Engineering at MBDA you will find:

  • Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider appreciation of sophisticated software systems.
  • Working alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us.

What we’re looking for from you:

  • You’ll already have experience developing complex software products in the Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors (or a similar field)
  • Experience of software security with knowledge of industry security standards, and best practices.
  • A natural collaborator who is a technical leader, with good communication and influencing skills, comfortable with problem solving and technical challenges.
  • You’ll have an interest in novel and emerging technologies, and the challenges that face the Security community.
  • It would be beneficial to have experience developing embedded software and/or firmware, but not essential
  • You’ll have a degree or equivalent experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject or similar, and be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Fuel Systems Engineer
MBDA UK
Stevenage
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Stevenage

We have an opportunity for an experienced aerospace Fuel Systems engineer to join our dynamic team on fast paced and exciting projects. Our team delivers fuel system design solutions, requirements and proving across a range of defence projects!

Salary: up to £60,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 days per week on-site due, to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship .

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
  • Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

This role will focus on fluid mechanical equipment within the fuel system, and the co-ordination of various verification activities (test, modelling, analysis) for new development programmes. The tasks can include feasibility studies, system specification and design, trade-off studies, liaison with suppliers, and co-ordination with suppliers and partner organisations to progress verification activities.

The role will include travel to France to witness testing and take part in progress meetings. The role could include some 1-D fluid Modelling, and validation of existing models using SimCenter Amesim.

Our team engages with the missile architects and propulsion engineers to develop the best fuel system for the application.

This is a chance to be actively involved in the development and test of a new fuel system, and work within a small team to develop MBDA fuels systems capability. You will be joining a small, but enthusiastic team, working on a range of world class projects.

What we’re looking for from you:

  • An appropriate Degree or Masters e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics.
  • Knowledge of fluid-mechanical design for fluid system components
  • A working knowledge of at least one fluid system modelling tool, such as Amesim or Flomaster or SimScape.
  • An ability to develop concept design solutions with limited information and changing requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Knowledge of air vehicle fuel system design
  • Knowledge of Jet Fuels
  • Have the ability to visualise and analyse complex systems
  • Have a good understanding of, and good working experience in, all phases of the engineering life cycle

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Manufacturing Test Engineer
MBDA UK
Manchester
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Join MBDA UK Ltd as a Senior Test Engineer and become an integral part of our Manufacturing team. This role presents an outstanding chance to contribute to the testing of our products. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of quality and reliability for our products.

Salary: Circa £45,000 dependent on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
  • Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities

The opportunity:

This opportunity is for a Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team supporting test and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during all phases of the product lifecycle. You will be providing technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.

  • Providing Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations.
  • Supporting Test Facility introduction and ensuring that appropriate configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions.
  • Supporting testing of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, with diagnosis of production test failures down to component level.
  • Working closely with Operations, the design teams and other stakeholders to overcome any technical challenges.
  • Always aiming to deliver in line with all programme and quality requirements, whilst maintaining Test Engineering functional governance and pursuing continuous improvement.

You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices and graduates through to experienced engineers, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different missile systems in development and production.

What we’re looking for from you:

  • Minimum HNC level of qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject (HND/Degree preferred) plus experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
  • A good understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles and test equipment, as well as fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
  • Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably in a defence organisation or similar manufacturing environment.
  • Familiar with enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution system programs (e.g. SAP, MES) for recording test activities and generating non-conformance reports and concessions.
  • The ability to plan and organise own work in order to ensure multiple tasks can be prioritised and delivered against Project objectives.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
  • Proven analytical and problem solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Gas Engineer
PH Jones
Dudley
In office
Mid - Senior
£30,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Gas Engineer Service & Repair Engineer | Dudley, Wolverhampton

What We Offer

  • £32,145.73base salary expected earnings up to £45K

PLUS unique price-work structure ADDITIONAL payments for Repairs, Long duration works, Stand-by & On-Call

  • Full-Time, Permanent Contract
  • Annual Pay Review & Profit Share Scheme
  • Fully Costed Van & Fuel Card (EV options with free home install)
  • Renewables Upskill Potential
  • Local ByBox Allocation less travel, more earning potential

Exceptional Benefits

  • Employee Energy Allowance & Discount on HIVE Products
  • Company-Funded Healthcare + 24/7 Online GP Service
  • Company-matched Pension scheme
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Full Sick Pay after successful probation
  • Life Assurance, Income Protection & Accident Insurance
  • Exclusive Retail Discounts & Financial Education Support

Your role

You will be carrying out repairs and maintenance in domestic Social Housing properties, aiming for first-time fixes with the support of our 24/7 network

What we need from you

  • Hold a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points
  • Hold the Right to Work in the UK
  • Hold 2 years minimum qualified experience
  • BeACSqualified, includingCCN1,CENWAT,HTR1, &CKR1
  • Exhibit knowledge of all procedures and safety measures to PH Jones and British Gas standards whilst offering excellent customer service

PH Joneswas formed in 1963 and has continued to grow through the provision of excellent customer service, high quality delivery and an unrivalled focus on customer care.

PH Jones was acquired by British Gas in 2011 and is a key member of the Centrica Plc, a FTSE 100 company. At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed.

Maintenance Engineer
APRIL QUEST LIMITED
Royston
In office
Junior - Mid
£50,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

An ambitious and fast-growing technology component manufacturer, delivering high-performance solutions to top-tier OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers around the world. With a talented team of 100120 people, they’re on an exciting journey to double their turnover in the next five years. As part of this growth, they’re looking for a passionate and experienced Maintenance Engineer to play a key role in their expanding team.

Info about what the Maintenance Engineer role entails

**DAY SHIFT** (not weekend or evening work)

Mon to Thurs 8am to 4:30pm

Fri 8am to 3pm

Key Responsibilities:

  • Electrical and mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of plant and machinery
  • Diagnosing issues on PLC controlled systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
  • Planned preventative maintenance and breakdown response
  • Installing and upgrading machinery and equipment
  • Supporting site facilities and working with external contractors
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and site development projects

Essential Requirements of the Maintenance Engineer

  • NVQ / City & Guilds or equivalent qualification
  • Either Time Served apprenticeship or equivalent experience
  • Strong electrical and mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment
  • PLC fault-finding experience (ie Omron, Rockwell, or Mitsubishi ideal)
  • Positive, problem-solving mindset with flexibility to support breakdowns and planned works

If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isnt already known to us.

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Dairy After Sales Installation and Service Engineer
Agricultural and Farming Jobs
Gloucester
In office
Mid
£50,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

**** This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract **\

After Sales Installation and Service Engineer - Dairy Farming Equipment

  • Are you a hands-on dairy equipment service engineer who enjoys working directly on farm?

  • Do you have experience installing, commissioning, and servicing milking and dairy systems?

  • Are you looking for a full-time, field-based role with a specialist dairy equipment manufacturer?

Location of the Job:

Extensive field travel to dairy farms as required.

Salary and Benefits Package:

Paying £4,000 - £4,500 per calendar month.

Plus travel expenses for business mileage.

Additional information:

This is a full-time position.

About The Company:

A specialist manufacturer, that designs and produces innovative dairy farm equipment.

The Job Role Details:

As the After Sales Installation & Service Engineer you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of dairy farming equipment at customer sites, plus dealer and Operator training.

This role ensures optimal equipment performance, and use and compliance with hygiene standards, and high customer satisfaction.

You will be responsible for:

Installation & Commissioning;

  • Install and commission of a range of dairy products.
  • On-site dealer and operator training.
  • Ensure installations meet dairy hygiene, animal welfare, and safety standards.
  • Train farmers and farm staff on proper operation, and basic maintenance.

Service & Maintenance;

  • Carry out preventive maintenance and breakdown servicing of dairy equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and electronic faults.
  • Respond promptly to dealer and farmer concerns.

Customer Support & Advisory;

  • Provide technical guidance to farmers for improving milking efficiency, milk quality, and equipment lifespan.
  • Advise on best practices for equipment usage, hygiene, and maintenance schedules.
  • Build long-term relationships with dealers and dairy farmers.

Documentation & Reporting;

  • Maintain trip reports, installation checklists, and maintenance records.
  • Record spare parts usage and recommend inventory requirements.
  • Submit technical feedback, recurring fault analysis, and improvement suggestions to management.

Compliance & Quality;

  • Ensure compliance with dairy industry standards (milk hygiene, food safety, animal welfare).
  • Follow company quality policies, SOPs, and health & safety procedures.
  • Support audits and inspections related to dairy equipment performance and hygiene.

Coordination & Support;

  • Coordinate with sales and project teams during new installations or expansions.
  • Support warranty services and product upgrades.
  • Assist in field trials and demonstrations as required of new dairy technologies.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:You will have / be

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Agricultural Engineering.
  • 3 years of experience in dairy equipment installation and service.
  • Experience working on dairy farms or with milking systems.
  • Ability to read technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and milking system analysis.
  • Strong customer handling and communication skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
  • Valid driving license.
  • Willingness to travel extensively to rural and remote farm locations, abroad as requested and to fit in with milking times on farm.
  • Physically fit for on-site installation and service work.

How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button.

\As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, we do require that ALL applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or an equivalent qualification which is relevant and necessary for the job that you are applying for.*

The Industry (Key Words): Dairy engineer jobs, dairy technician jobs, dairy mechanic jobs, dairy farm equipment jobs, after sales jobs, aftersales jobs, installation jobs, service engineer jobs, agricultural engineer jobs, agricultural mechanic jobs, agricultural technician jobs, dairy jobs, farm jobs, dealer jobs, manufacturer jobs.

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.

FPGA Design Engineer
Platform Recruitment Limited
London
In office
Mid - Senior
Private salary
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!

Forklift Engineer
Neos Recruitment Limited
Bath
In office
Mid - Senior
£45,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Forklift Engineer – Bristol

Location: Bristol & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

NEOS Engineering are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled Forklift Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This is a hands-on, field-based role focused on the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a wide range of forklifts and material handling equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operations for clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain, and repair diesel, LPG, and electric forklifts
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown repairs
  • Test and commission forklifts and other material handling equipment
  • Maintain accurate service and maintenance records
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and safe use of PPE
  • Provide technical advice and support to clients on-site

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a forklift or material handling engineer
  • Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills
  • Experience with counterbalance, reach, and order picker forklifts
  • Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and service manuals
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Excellent communication skills and a professional approach
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Manufacturer-specific training or accreditation
  • Experience with major forklift brands (e.g., Toyota, Linde, Hyster, Crown, Still)
  • NVQ or equivalent in mechanical/engineering maintenance
  • Experience with heavy industrial or warehouse equipment

Benefits

  • Competitive salary £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
  • Company vehicle or fuel allowance
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Technical and manufacturer training
  • Career progression within a growing business
  • Pension scheme and holiday allowance
Commercial Refrigeration Engineer
WR HVACR
Eastbourne
In office
Mid - Senior
£55,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

Eastbourne
£55,000 per annum

A refrigeration and climate control specialist, this company has built a strong regional reputation for delivering tailored commercial and transport refrigeration solutions including design, installation, servicing, repairs and maintenance for cold rooms, display cabinets, blast freezers, cellar cooling and other temperature-critical systems. Its F-Gas registered team of experienced engineers also supports refrigerated transport systems and offers refrigerated van and trailer hire, backed by 24/7 rapid response support and practical service contracts to minimise downtime and keep clients’ equipment running efficiently. In addition to its cooling expertise, the business installs and maintains air conditioning systems for both commercial and domestic properties, emphasising reliable performance, compliance and customer-focused service across all its offerings

Key Responsibilities:
Work as an individual, diagnosing and repairing a range of commercial refrigeration systems.
Be part of a regional service team.
Communicate directly with our customers whilst on site.
Cover standby duties on a rota.

Package:
Basic - £38k - £46k (dependant on experience)
Overtime, door to door & on-call pay
Performance Bonus
Private Healthcare
33 days annual leave
Pension scheme
Continuous training Opportunities

What You’ll Need:
Strong understanding of commercial refrigeration
F-Gas certification (C&G 2079)
Excellent communication and time management
A strong work ethic, with Health & Safety awareness

Interested in hearing more? Call Peter Caulfield on 023 9285 2310 or Email

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

IC Design Engineer
Platform Recruitment Limited
North West London
Remote or hybrid
Mid - Senior
£60,000
TECH-AGNOSTIC ROLE

London IC/Hardware Design Engineer - Remote My client is an innovative semiconductor company at the forefront of high-performance chipset development, seeking a bright IC Hardware Design Engineer to join their growing team. With a strong global presence and access to an overseas foundry and manufacturing, this is an opportunity to work pre-silicon to tapeout on next-generation chip architectures in areas like memory, interconnect, and high-speed interface design. Key Responsibilities: + Develop and Integrate designs of RTL for digital blocks (using Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL) + Undertake Digital IC Design processes & Perform design synthesis, linting + Complete projects from conception to completion Skills Required: + Experience with frontend RTL Design + Strong Experience with SystemVerilog, Verilog or VHDL + Has had exposure to ASIC design flow (Lint, syntheisis, simulation) + Digital Design Principles experience pipelining, clock domain crossing Further Details: This role offers remote working with a potential visit into the office every month. A competitive salary, bonus scheme, and a strong benefits package. If you are a driven and experienced IC Design Engineer looking to make an impact in a growing company, please apply with an updated CV.

Embedded Software Engineer
Matchtech
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£45,000 - £60,000

Embedded Software Engineer - Defence Sector (UK Nationals Only) Help Build the Technologies That Protect What Matters Most We bring together engineers, scientists, and specialists from diverse backgrounds and give them the tools, trust, and autonomy to contribute to meaningful technical work. Our mission is to solve important problems and develop technologies that safeguard people, assets, and national security. As global challenges evolve, so do we - advancing the technologies shaping tomorrow as well as today. About the Organisation Our client delivers high‑assurance technology solutions for the defence, national security, and intelligence communities. Their teams operate in a collaborative, flexible, and technically rich environment where innovation is encouraged, and individuals are empowered to do their best work. The Opportunity We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement efficient, real‑time software for advanced platforms across PNT (Position, Navigation & Timing), RF communications, and sensor systems. This role blends hands‑on embedded development with the opportunity to contribute to technical direction and influence future capability development. You'll help build software for next‑generation defence electronics and resilient PNT technologies, including: Communication systems Radar and ground‑search solutions GNSS anti‑jam / anti‑spoof technologies Directional antenna arrays eLORAN‑based navigation systemsYou will join a cooperative, highly skilled engineering team involved in all stages of development-from early R&D prototypes through to full system delivery and customer acceptance testing. Flexible working arrangements are available, including time on client sites where required. Key Responsibilities As an Embedded Software Engineer, you may contribute to: Capturing embedded software requirements and supporting design, implementation, test, and verification activities. Implementing bespoke data‑processing and control algorithms. Applying advanced DSP techniques to support robust, assured PNT solutions. Rapid prototyping for Urgent Operational Requirements (UORs). Working closely with multidisciplinary teams to meet project milestones and quality expectations. Essential Skills & Experience BEng/BSc or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Strong experience developing embedded systems using C and/or C++. Experience working with embedded operating systems. Ability to contribute to system‑level design, integration, and verification. Understanding of modern DevOps tooling and practices. Knowledge of SoC devices and Software‑Defined Radio (SDR) platforms. Familiarity with open‑source frameworks such as OpenCPI. Experience implementing DSP algorithms and using MATLAB or Python for modelling/simulation. Desirable Experience Awareness of security considerations for embedded systems. Practical electronics or hardware debugging experience; exposure to FPGA/firmware development. Experience with defence‑related technologies such as PNT, EW, sensors, or communications systems. What's Offered Competitive salary A flexible benefits package covering health, wellbeing, savings, lifestyle and protection A cooperative, inclusive, and innovation‑focused engineering culture Flexible working arrangements Access to engineering communities and technical forums for tools, technologies, and best practices Security Requirements - UK Nationals Only Due to the nature of this role, candidates must be UK nationals and eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance, which requires: British Citizenship, and At least 5 years of continuous UK residency

Software Engineer
Matchtech
Portsmouth
Hybrid
Mid - Senior
£35,000 - £60,000
+2

Software Engineer - Embedded C / C++ / Python Work at the Forefront of RF Communications & Sensor Technology Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sectors, is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their innovative development team. This permanent role offers the chance to work on cutting‑edge RF communication and sensor technologies within a dynamic, technically challenging environment that supports professional growth and long‑term career progression. About the Role As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the full development lifecycle of advanced embedded systems, working across Embedded C, C++, and Python. You'll collaborate within an agile team to design, implement, and test high‑integrity software solutions while gaining exposure to next‑generation RF communication and sensor products. The role also offers the opportunity to influence future product development and, for the right individual, to take on team leadership or line‑management responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Design and develop detailed software components for high‑performance products. Implement, test, and integrate software within an agile, multidisciplinary team. Build a solid understanding of existing RF communication and sensor technologies. Contribute to product evolution and future R&D roadmaps. Communicate effectively with engineering teams, project stakeholders, and customers. Support or undertake leadership responsibilities as required. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience with Embedded C, C++, and Python. Understanding of sensor systems, RF communication, or related technologies. Software engineering experience across the full product lifecycle (concept → deployment). Familiarity with modern software architecture practices. Experience with scientific applications, DSP, or algorithm implementation. Comfortable working within agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban). Proficient with modern development tools such as Git, GitLab, VS Code. Desirable Experience Modern UI design and implementation. Embedded software development and cross‑compiling. Knowledge of Linux OS, kernel drivers, or low‑level interfaces. Experience with DevOps tooling (GitLab CI/CD, pipelines, Docker). Previous team leadership, mentoring, or line‑management experience. Benefits Competitive salary. Flexible benefits package covering health, wellbeing, savings, protection, and leisure. Inclusive and creative working environment with flexible working arrangements. Strong opportunities for professional development and long‑term career growth.If you are a passionate Software Engineer eager to work on advanced technology that makes a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward‑thinking team shaping the future of defence and security innovation

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