Key Responsibilities:

To proactively deliver the engineering tasks received, including maintenance and service visits to food factorys, RDC, warehouses on a variety of equipment, These will include; Recip, Scroll, Screw compressor packs including Ammonia, Co2 & HFC/HFO Installations
Carrying out service and reactive breakdown cover in normal working hours, along with supporting out of hours works by being part of a standby rota.
Observes internal and client support functions to meet the requirements and objectives of our customers and our business
Ensures that the engineering tasks received are supported with the appropriate commercial awareness and business system compliance at all times
Responsible for the quality of each individual engineering task received in support of contract responsibilities, by ensuring all practices are followed at all times
Participants conform to all industry best practice and legislative guidelines

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Proven knowledge of the Industrial Refrigeration engineering services sector, and the expectations of Industrial Refrigeration customers
• Can demonstrate the appropriate technical competencies and certificates relevant to the skills required E.g. 2079 Refrigerant handling, ACRIB, Ammonia.
• Successfully completed a recognized training course / apprenticeship in Industrial Refrigeration

Employee Benefits:

• OT x1.5 & x2 + day in lieu on bank holidays
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata into shifts for shift workers)
• Company funded health cash plan
• Ability to buy and sell holidays
• Life assurance
• Auto-enrolment company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Purchase an electric vehicle via salary sacrifice
• Employee discounts
• Training and career opportunities.

Junior Software Engineer (RTOS)

£50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Training + 36.5 Hours a week + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime + Hybrid + Company Benefits + Early Finish on Fridays + R&D

Fordingbridge

Are you a Software Engineer with RTOS experience looking for a truly R&D focused role, within a company known for the flexibility and progression?

Do you want to work with a highly skilled team of engineers and developers, collaborating to solve complex technical challenges and create state-of-the-art wireless sensor networks?

On offer is the chance to join a market-leading electronics manufacturer supplying state-of-the-art electronic equipment, which is now in high demand across industrial automation, environmental studies, and the smart home industry.

In this role, you will work on projects from design to delivery. You will work on a varied project pipeline developing software for a variety of solutions. This role is R&D focussed with progression opportunities to directorship and excellent training.

The Role:
* Research, develop and design software for electronic products.
* Embedded software development in C / C++
* Flexible hours. Start anytime between 7am-10am. 36.5 hours a week.

The Person:
* Software engineering degree or related subject.
* RTOS Experience
* Able to commute to Fordingbridge.

Reference Number: 21314

Keywords: Zephyr, RTOS, Microcontroller, Software, Electronics, Data Logging, Display Systems.

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join a growing company based in Ringwood, who are a leading provider of intelligent tracking, telematics and communication solutions, helping industry leaders in aviation, construction and transport optimising performance through cutting edge asset tracking, smart devices, DMR, PTToC and private 5G networks.

Are you a skilled Installation Engineer with proven experience in vehicle electronics, GPS, BLE and video telematics systems and looking to take your skills to the next level? This role comes with a competitive salary, benefits and a company vehicle.

Role and responsibilities of Installation Engineer:

• Install and commission tracking, telematics, and video systems in specialist and fleet vehicles
• Work across aviation, construction, transport, and logistics sectors
• Conduct technical site surveys and system assessments
• Support airside and field-based projects at major UK sites and airports
• Travel across the UK from our Hampshire headquarters

The ideal Installations Engineer:

• Accredited vehicle installer (FCS1362, MESF, IMI, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with tracking, CCTV, telematics, and comms systems
• Strong understanding of RF/wireless technologies and networking fundamentals
• Experience preparing RAMS, site surveys, and wiring diagrams
• Eligibility for high-security and airside environments
• Professional, customer-facing communication skills
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel nationally

Candidate Profile:

• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Results orientated with a clear determination to succeed.
• Confident, self-starter & resilient
• Well organised, reliable and thorough.

Installation Engineer ( Vehicle & Networks)

Ringwood BH24 (Head Office)

Hours - Monday-Friday

Salary upto £32k DOE

13412

This position is perfect for an FPGA Engineer focused on innovation. You will be ahead of industry trends, collaborating with leading semiconductor companies and top engineers on challenging projects. In this small company, there’s no micromanagementjust a focus on great work. Attend meetings when needed, but you have the freedom to design solutions your way. If you enjoy solving complex problems independently, this role offers flexibility and autonomy.

This FPGA Engineer role is hybrid, after an initial training period fully onsite.

Despite being very well-established and highly successful, they maintain a small business atmosphere with a start-up culture.

Senior FPGA Engineer essential requirements

• At least 5+ years relevant FPGA experience
• Good understanding of the PCIe spec OR very experienced designer of FPGA cores.
• Familiarity with Verilog, System Verilog

Senior FPGA Engineer desirable skills

• High-speed protocols Ethernet, PCIe, USB, NVMe, CXL etc
• C/C++. Linux, Bash, Python, VHDL, tcl
• Jira, Git
• VHDL
• High speed transceivers
• Memory controllers
• PCB Layout

Position: Senior FPGA Engineer  
Location: Hybrid WFH within reach of Portsmouth  
Salary: £60-95k  
Benefits:Bonus, Pension, Healthcare  
Key Skills: FPGA design, Verilog  

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Regular office collaboration
Salary: £60,000£70,000 D.O.E

An ambitious clean-tech company is on a mission to make innovative energy storage the global standard. Enabling manufacturers, industrial processors, and heavy-energy users to decarbonise at scale.

As part of their growth, theyre looking for a Process Controls Engineer to take ownership of the control logic, instrumentation, and system architecture behind a next-generation thermal energy storage steam generator. This is a pivotal opportunity to shape a first-of-its-kind industrial product as it moves through design, prototype optimisation, and deployment into real customer sites.

As Process Controls Engineer, you will:

Become the internal authority on control sequences, fluids system control, and instrumentation guiding the operability, safety, and performance of a breakthrough energy system. Youll work across concept design, detailed engineering, prototype testing, and customer-site integration.

This is a rare opportunity to:

Shape the full control architecture of a new industrial clean-energy product

Influence how the system operates, responds, and manages faults across all conditions

Work closely with fluids, mechanical, and automation specialists to ensure seamless system behaviour

Play a hands-on role in prototype optimisation and commissioning on real industrial sites

Key Responsibilities

Own the complete control logic and operating sequences for the thermal storage steam generator

Design high-level control strategies to maximise system operability, safety, and performance

Specify instrumentation and controls hardware including valves, VFDs, pressure/temperature sensors, flow meters, and safety devices

Essential Experience

Proven experience designing complete control sequences for complex or novel industrial systems

Strong knowledge of industrial fluids systems (valves, pumps, piping), ideally including steam processes, especially from a controls perspective

Strong knowledge of fluids instrumentation and control hardware

Why Join

Youll be part of a mission-driven, supportive team working toward a cleaner industrial future. Expect an informal, inclusive culture where every voice is valued. Flexible working, share options, and family-friendly policies are all part of the offering.

Job role: Control Systems Engineer

Basic - 55,000 + Overtime + Yearly Bonus + Training Opportunities

Monday - Friday - DAY SHIFT

Our client, a leading specialist gas power company, with facilities across the country, are looking for a experienced control systems engineer to manage all site maintenance and installation of production machinery, automated Machinery, robotics, control systems.

The main responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer will include.

• Ensuring all control, instrumentation, systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably
• Performing maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices
• Installation, commissioning, and full setup of new equipment and control systems
• Control system programming and configuration (DCS, PLC, and associated safety systems)
• PLC setup, programming, modification, and troubleshooting
• Configuration and maintenance of HMI and SCADA systems
• Electrical fault finding on low, medium, and high-voltage auxiliary systems
• Electrical wiring, panel termination, and control cabinet modifications
• Supporting plant outages, shutdowns, and return-to-service activities

Skills / Experience / Qualifications Required:

• NVQ level 3 in an Electrical discipline
• 18th Edition
• Experience on PLC Systems and Relays.
• Experience as a Electrical Engineer / EC&I Engineer / E&I Engineer / Maintenance Electrician / Multi Skilled Engineer
• Experience of Electrical maintenance within any of the following backgrounds - Gas Generation / Manufacturing / Pharmaceuticals / Manufacturing / Chemical / Power Generation / Power Generation / Generator / CHP Units / Biogas

If you are interested in this Control Systems Engineer vacancy, please submit an up-to-date CV through this advert.

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.

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Junior Software Engineer (RTOS) £50,000 - £55,000 + Progression + Training + 36.5 Hours a week + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime + Hybrid + Company Benefits + Early Finish on Fridays + R&D Fordingbridge Are you a Software Engineer with RTOS experience looking for a truly R&D focused role, within a company known for the flexibility and progression? Do you want to work with a highly skilled team of engineers and developers, collaborating to solve complex technical challenges and create state-of-the-art wireless sensor networks? On offer is the chance to join a market-leading electronics manufacturer supplying state-of-the-art electronic equipment, which is now in high demand across industrial automation, environmental studies, and the smart home industry. In this role, you will work on projects from design to delivery. You will work on a varied project pipeline developing software for a variety of solutions. This role is R&D focussed with progression opportunities to directorship and excellent training. The Role: \* Research, develop and design software for electronic products. \* Embedded software development in C / C++ \* Flexible hours. Start anytime between 7am-10am. 36.5 hours a week. The Person: \* Software engineering degree or related subject. \* RTOS Experience \* Able to commute to Fordingbridge. Reference Number: 21314 Keywords: Zephyr, RTOS, Microcontroller, Software, Electronics, Data Logging, Display Systems. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The final remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, which can be found on our website

Job Title: Digital Radio Engineer (DMR)
Location: Oldham / Northern Region
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Recruiter: Meridian Business Support

Overview

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for an experienced and motivated DMR Radio Engineer to join a growing technical team working across the Northern region (Supporting their Head Office in Hampshire).
This role supports a diverse customer base, providing delivery, installation, maintenance, and technical support for communication, security, and technology systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, varied environments, and involvement in high-profile events and projects.

What Youll Do

• Install, commission & maintain equipment
• Provide remote & onsite technical support
• Complete surveys, reports & documentation
• Support events (some weekend work)
• Join a 24/7 call-out rota

What Youll Need

• Strong technical mindset & customer focus
• Valid UK driving licence
• Basic IT networking knowledge (desirable)
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Essential: Strong working knowledge of Motorola Digital Mobile Radio (DMR)
• Desirable: Experience with Hytera, Icom, Kirisun and/or Caltta radio systems.
• Flexible with travel & occasional overnight stays

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000£40,000 DOE
• Company van + fuel card
• Overtime available
• Overnight allowance when working away from home
• Laptop, phone & uniform
• Pension, Death in Service, 23 days holiday

How to Apply - apply here or contact Emma at Meridian Business Support

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Junior Software Engineer (RTOS)

50,000 - 55,000 + Progression + Training + 36.5 Hours a week + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime + Hybrid + Company Benefits + Early Finish on Fridays + R&D

Fordingbridge

Are you a Software Engineer with RTOS experience looking for a truly R&D focused role, within a company known for the flexibility and progression?

Do you want to work with a highly skilled team of engineers and developers, collaborating to solve complex technical challenges and create state-of-the-art wireless sensor networks?

On offer is the chance to join a market-leading electronics manufacturer supplying state-of-the-art electronic equipment, which is now in high demand across industrial automation, environmental studies, and the smart home industry.

In this role, you will work on projects from design to delivery. You will work on a varied project pipeline developing software for a variety of solutions. This role is R&D focussed with progression opportunities to directorship and excellent training.

The Role:
Research, develop and design software for electronic products.
Embedded software development in C / C++
Flexible hours. Start anytime between 7am-10am. 36.5 hours a week.

The Person:
Software engineering degree or related subject.
RTOS Experience
Able to commute to Fordingbridge.

Reference Number: 21314

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The final remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Communications & EW Resilience Engineer

Southampton / Portsmouth - Hybrid / Remote

Help build the communications and navigation systems that keep long-range autonomous aircraft flying - even under jamming, spoofing, and real-world EW threats.

We’re looking for a hands-on engineer who can take ownership of the full comms chain, from radios and antennas to integration, testing, and flight-proven performance.

What You’ll Do

• Build resilient GNSS and comms systems for autonomous UAVs
• Integrate radios, antennas, and multi-path links (RF, SATCOM, 4G)
• Mitigate jamming/spoofing and improve EW resilience
• Lead lab, ground, and flight testing - including controlled EW trials
• Track real-world EW tactics and apply them to system design

What You Bring

• STEM degree (2:1+)
• Experience delivering comms or EW-resilient systems
• Strong RF, GNSS, and system-integration skills
• Practical experience with radios, antennas, C/C++ or Python
• Delivery-focused mindset and ability to own multi-domain problems

Details

• Full-time, permanent
• Hybrid (Southampton / Portsmouth) or Remote

Position: CTV Marine Engineer (Onboard) 4 On 4 Off (28 day rotation)Job ID: 1848/14Location: UKRate/Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 per year, pro rata, depending on experienceBenefits: Great benefits Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors visit: our website for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: CTV Marine Engineer (Onboard)
Typically, this person will be responsible for overseeing the engineering duties onboard, providing troubleshooting support, and ensuring the vessel operates efficiently while maintaining compliance with all safety standards.
HSB Technicals client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the CTV Marine Engineer (Onboard):

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly to ensure minimal downtime of vessel systems
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical and basic electrical systems
• Keep accurate records of all maintenance, repairs, and operational logs
• Monitor the performance of engines and other mechanical systems
• Ensure compliance with all relevant maritime regulations and safety standards
• Work effectively with other crew members and assist with the training of less experienced staff
• Participate in the regular inspection and servicing of equipment onboard
• Carry out all duties in accordance with STCW regulations and company policies

Qualifications and requirements for the CTV Marine Engineer (Onboard):

• British / Right to Work in the UK
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role
• Strong mechanical knowledge and experience
• Basic electrical knowledge
• All STCW certifications to be in date, including ENG1
• AEC 1 and AEC 2

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton’s Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems.Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state-of-the-art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence.We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel typesWhat youll do:Eaton is actively searching for Sr. Power Electronics Engineer for Power Electronics (PE) Center of Excellence (CoE).The PE CoE at Eaton is a catalyst for the companys growth, driving innovation through the creation of scalable, cost-effective, and manufacturable power electronics technology, platforms, and standardized design methodologies. These common building blocks can be adopted across various business units, laying a solid foundation for rapid product development.This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing power electronics circuits, platforms, and systems for power conversion applications. Lead power electronics design and development, taking full ownership of assigned tasks. Design, model, simulate, and develop power electronics, including analog and digital circuits for power conversion and protection. Develop technical requirements and create reports and presentations. Build and test circuits, analyze data, and optimize designs for performance, size, cost, manufacturability, and reliability. Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, and firmware engineers to develop and validate designs.Qualifications:Basic Qualifications: BS in electrical engineering or a related field At least 6 years of industry experience in power electronics designs and product development, including:? Power electronics modeling, simulation, and analysis experience using tools like Simulink, SPICE, or PLECS.? Hands-on experience with power converter hardware development and testing.Preferred Qualifications: MS or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or equivalent with focus on power electronics.Skills:Preferred: Strong knowledge of power semiconductors, passive components (e.g., high-frequency magnetics, power capacitors), and analog/digital circuit designs. Experience with modern converter topologies, including AC/DC, DC/AC, and DC/DC (both non-isolated and isolated). Thorough understanding of PCB layout, EMC/EMI design practices, voltage clearance/creepage requirements, and insulation/interconnection techniques. Experience in power electronics system development, including development of power electronics system architecture and requirements.Position Criteria: Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual. Strong communication and presentation skills. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and technical documents. Fluent in oral and written English. Collaborative orientation, the ability to succeed in a highly team-oriented, global, and diverse environment. Desire for innovation, new product development, program management to make what matters work!What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• We make your aspirations matter Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving peoples lives and the environment through power management technologies
• We make your wellbeing matter We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, its about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Autopilot Software Engineer - Hybrid (Southampton / Portsmouth)

Location: Southampton / Portsmouth (Hybrid working available)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Sector: Autonomous Systems / Aerospace / Robotics

Are you passionate about building advanced autonomy for next-generation unmanned aircraft? Join a high-growth engineering team developing large autonomous fixed-wing UAVs for logistics, humanitarian, and defence applications. You’ll contribute directly to creating robust, reliable, and safe flight-control systems for real-world missions.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Autopilot Software Engineer to help accelerate the development of our autonomy and flight-control capabilities. You’ll work across embedded software, behavioural autonomy, flight-control logic, and the full testing ecosystem - from unit tests to real flight trials.

Essential Requirements

• Professional experience in software engineering with strong embedded C/C++ skills
• Practical, applied understanding of aerospace control systems
• Ability to develop behavioural/application-level autonomy software
• Experience with version control (Git) within an agile team, including documentation
• Strong skills with STM32 microcontrollers and associated toolchains (IDEs, debuggers, compilers)
• Knowledge of low-level interfaces: CAN, SPI, IC, UART, PWM, ICU, etc.
• Complementary understanding of embedded hardware
• Ability to support a full testing ecosystem - from automated unit testing to flight testing
• Flexibility, ownership mindset, and ability to deliver high-quality, real-world-ready software
• Experience with open-source autopilot ecosystems (e.g., Betaflight, Ardupilot, PX4, MissionPlanner)

Nice to Have

• Background or interest in aviation or RC model aircraft
• Willingness and ability to travel, plus a driving licence and access to a vehicle

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements capture and creation of technical specifications
• Development of safety-critical flight-control software to exceptionally high reliability standards
• Support test activities: automated unit tests, hardware-in-the-loop, field tests, and flight trials
• Assist with issue identification, debugging, and system-level fault investigation

Employment Details

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Southampton / Portsmouth area, with hybrid working available
• Department: Engineering

Job Title: Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development
Remote-based - UK
Salary: £80,000 to £85,000 basic + benefits

This role is to manage a small team of 4 Software Engineers, 3 of whom are embedded, and one is a Mobile/Apps developer.

They are happy for this person to be based anywhere in England and work remotely.

You will need a strong embedded software/Micros development background. This will mainly be a management-oriented role, but with a team of 4 people, you will be immersed in all of the technical elements of the software projects. You must have remained very technical and be able to evaluate/structure software architecture, drive design review meetings, challenge engineers in design reviews etc. You will not be expected to write any code/individually contribute at that level. But I believe you could do it, if you so wished, on some projects.

A senior leadership opportunity is available for an experienced Head of Software / Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software function within an advanced engineering and product development environment.

You will lead software strategy, software lifecycle processes, and delivery across multiple product programmes within a multidisciplinary R&D setting.
You will play a key role in shaping software architecture, development standards, and long-term capability growth across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities - Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development

• Lead and manage a software engineering team delivering embedded, PC and mobile software solutions
• Define and implement software development lifecycle processes and best practices
• Drive software architecture, detailed design, implementation standards, verification and validation
• Provide technical leadership across firmware and OS-based systems
• Support the delivery of complex engineering products from concept through to production
• Conduct and lead detailed technical and design reviews
• Develop team capability, skills and resource planning
• Contribute hands-on technical input within project teams where required
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and external stakeholders

Head of Software Engineering – Embedded & Product Development - Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as a Head of Software, Software Manager, or Software Engineering Lead
• Strong background in embedded systems and firmware development
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or product development teams
• Track record of building and developing high-performing technical teams
• Strong knowledge of full product development lifecycle
• Experience delivering technically complex products into production
• Confident in reviewing software architecture and detailed design

This is a great opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly expanding electronic instrumentation company that is investing heavily in R&D. If you have any specific questions about this role, please contact me on 01582 350052

Location: Hampshire (field-based) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, depending on experience + overtime + company benefits

About the Role

A leading fire & security company in Hampshire is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer to join their growing team. This is a field-based role covering Hampshire and surrounding areas, carrying out installation, service, maintenance, and fault-finding on a range of fire alarm systems.

If youre a skilled engineer with strong technical ability and a passion for delivering high-quality work, this could be an excellent next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional)
• Installation and commissioning of new fire alarm systems
• Fault-finding and diagnostics across a range of manufacturers
• Completing all relevant paperwork, reports, and compliance documentation
• Ensuring work is carried out to British Standards (BS 5839)
• Providing excellent customer service while working on client sites
• Participating in an on-call rota (if required)

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Fire Alarm Engineer
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems such as Gent, Advanced, Kentec, Morley, or Notifier
• Understanding of BS 5839 regulations
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Full UK driving licence
• ECS/CSCS, FIA units, or manufacturer training (desirable but not essential)

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Overtime and call-out enhancements
• Company van, fuel card, tools, and equipment
• Training and development opportunities (FIA, manufacturer courses)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits

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 - 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

PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship or PSW Visas are not suitable for this role. Who we are: \* Our products are in use across all forms of entertainment from the largest of world tours to the smallest of nightclubs. \* We build products which inspire creativity and enable lighting designers to create the shows you will have seen at festivals, concerts & on TV. We produce market leading lighting control hardware and software solutions and develop lighting networking hardware for permanent and temporary applications. \* We Develop a wide range of software from embedded firmware, UI applications to mobile apps, primarily using C++. \* We are a friendly group of around 50 team members based here in Southampton and part of a wider group which employs over 350 people with offices in Nottingham, Miami, California, Mexico, Paris, and Belgium. We work closely together to embrace challenges and seek ways to innovate and enhance our products for the ever-evolving entertainment industry. About the Role: \* We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our ambitious and growing team and help us build software for a range of platforms including PCs and mobile devices. \* We have a small but growing R&D team based in Southampton and our engineers are involved in the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Main Responsibilities: \* Design, develop and support solutions for our bespoke products. \* Design and develop our applications user interface. \* Assist in maintaining our CI build system for our software, building for a range of platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS and bare metal micro-controllers. \* Create high and low-level software design using recognised methodologies. \* Produce documentation including requirements, change notes and user manuals. \* Prepare and implement suitable test strategies. \* Assist the support team with troubleshooting technical issues, developing and implementing corrective actions as needed. \* Share knowledge and learning with other members of the software team. Essential Skills: \* At least 3 years professional experience in Software Engineering. \* Experience developing in C++. \* An understanding of how modern complex C++ applications are compiled and built. \* Excellent communication, technical & problem-solving skills. \* Using build and CI tools such as CMake, GitLab, vcpkg and Docker. Desirable Experience: \* Knowledge or experience of developing in Qt. \* Experience of networking, USB and implementing communication protocols. \* Using source control and CI systems such as GitLab, Git or Atlassian tools. \* Agile/Scrum development process experience. \* Experience of working in a Linux OS. \* Working with stage lighting and lighting control products. What we offer: \* We also offer a 35-hour work week (9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday) with an hour for lunch and although we hope you never need it, we also include BUPA company healthcare. On top of this, we also offer a company pension. Plus, free tea and coffee and regular Curries! If this job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW! We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information, please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. – Select Engineering Limited

Principal Embedded Software Engineer– Southampton - £70k - £80k Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with a world renowned Electronics manufacturer based in Southampton who are now seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to help develop and maintain a brand new system the company is developing. The company are recognised globally, and are expanding because of a healthy order book. The company are now seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer with excellent experience leading technical projects as well as working autonomously on new projects. This is a Principal Embedded Software role focusing on Processor design as well as comm interfaces. Due to the nature of the work, this will be a mostly onsite role. Key Requirements: \* Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer science, Embedded Systems, Maths, Physics or similar \* 10+ years commercial Embedded software experience \* Excellent Firmware RTOS experience \* Good commercial Serial Comms experience (RS232, RS422, TCP/IP etc) \* Any experience working on testing embedded code is highly desirable. The company are looking to offer circa £80k dependent on experience. Along with an excellent benefits package. If you’re interested in this Principal Embedded Software role, please apply. For more information on this role, or any other jobs across; Embedded, C++ programming, Embedded Linux, FPGA, Python, Electronics, Hardware, Golang Development, Machine Learning, Data Science or Simulation contact us today

Autopilot Software Engineer - Hybrid (Southampton / Portsmouth) Location: Southampton / Portsmouth (Hybrid working available) Contract: Full-time, permanent Sector: Autonomous Systems / Aerospace / Robotics Are you passionate about building advanced autonomy for next‑generation unmanned aircraft? Join a high‑growth engineering team developing large autonomous fixed‑wing UAVs for logistics, humanitarian, and defence applications. You'll contribute directly to creating robust, reliable, and safe flight‑control systems for real‑world missions. About the Role We're looking for an Autopilot Software Engineer to help accelerate the development of our autonomy and flight‑control capabilities. You'll work across embedded software, behavioural autonomy, flight‑control logic, and the full testing ecosystem - from unit tests to real flight trials. Essential Requirements Professional experience in software engineering with strong embedded C/C++ skills Practical, applied understanding of aerospace control systems Ability to develop behavioural/application‑level autonomy software Experience with version control (Git) within an agile team, including documentation Strong skills with STM32 microcontrollers and associated toolchains (IDEs, debuggers, compilers) Knowledge of low‑level interfaces: CAN, SPI, I²C, UART, PWM, ICU, etc. Complementary understanding of embedded hardware Ability to support a full testing ecosystem - from automated unit testing to flight testing Flexibility, ownership mindset, and ability to deliver high‑quality, real‑world‑ready software Experience with open‑source autopilot ecosystems (e.g., Betaflight, Ardupilot, PX4, MissionPlanner) Nice to Have Background or interest in aviation or RC model aircraft Willingness and ability to travel, plus a driving licence and access to a vehicle Key Responsibilities Requirements capture and creation of technical specifications Development of safety‑critical flight‑control software to exceptionally high reliability standards Support test activities: automated unit tests, hardware‑in‑the‑loop, field tests, and flight trials Assist with issue identification, debugging, and system‑level fault investigation Employment Details Contract Type: Full‑time, permanent Location: Southampton / Portsmouth area, with hybrid working available Department: Engineering