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.

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Job Title: Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Salary: £75,000 to £90,000 basic + 15% bonus + benefits

Cutting-Edge R&D | Advanced DSP Design | Human–Machine Interface Technology
Are you a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and high-level system modelling? Do you want to work on next-generation Human–Machine Interface (HMI) technology that will shape the future of user interaction?
If you thrive at the intersection of modelling, system analysis, and real-world hardware experimentation, this role is made for you.
Our client is a global technology leader developing state-of-the-art mixed-signal and HMI systems. They are now seeking an experienced Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer to join their advanced R&D team in Hampshire.

Why this role is different - Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer
This position isn’t just about using DSP, it’s about truly understanding it. You’ll be developing, analysing, and validating systems that rely on DSP design principles, signal acquisition, mixed-signal modelling, and algorithm development. Your work will directly influence next-generation touch and sensing technologies.

Key Responsibilities: Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer
As a Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer, you will:

• Lead modelling, simulation, and analysis of complex mixed-signal front-end systems
• Capture and process real-time sensor data using both analogue and digital signal processing
• Support the implementation, integration, and validation of innovative algorithms
• Develop new touch detection schemes and evolve existing DSP algorithms
• Collaborate closely with IC design, firmware, system architecture, and validation teams to ensure seamless modelling-to-hardware correlation
• Define research objectives and problem statements with internal stakeholders
• Take full ownership of experiments from concept and simulation to hardware validation

What You’ll Bring to the Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer role.

To excel in this role, you must have:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Deep, hands-on knowledge of DSP design, modelling, and algorithm development
• (Not just DSP usage, an ability to understand how and why it works)
• Proven experience in high-level modelling and simulation of complex systems
• Strong understanding of mixed-signal systems, ASIC design concepts, and analysis tools
• Proficiency with MATLAB, Simulink and/or Python (two or more required)
• Experience using version control systems like Git or Subversion
• Knowledge of Agile development workflows
• Proactive, curious mindset with strong collaboration skills
• Willingness to travel for research and project collaboration

Education

• MSc or PhD in Electronics Engineering, Signal Processing, or a closely related field
• BEng or MEng (Upper Second Class or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline
• 5+ years post-graduate engineering experience

Desirable skills/experience for the Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer role

• SPICE, HDL, Verilog, FPGA knowledge
• Experience with physics-based modelling tools (e.g., Ansys, HFSS)
• Background in HMI, sensing, or display technologies

Why Apply?

• Work on cutting-edge HMI and sensing technology
• Be part of an R&D team pushing innovation in mixed-signal and DSP systems
• Solve complex real-world engineering problems
• Excellent long-term career growth within a global tech organisation

If you are passionate about DSP at a fundamental level and want to drive real innovation in advanced sensing technology, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any specific questions about this Senior DSP Algorithm Engineer role in Hampshire, please call David on 01582 350052. To apply email –

The Senior Algorithm Engineer role in GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) is a highly visible, strategic position, working with a highly capable technical team. This role presents a rare opportunity for hands-on technical involvement, research and strategy steering, without line management duties.

Salary: Up to £65,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 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: 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:

As a Senior Algorithm Specialist you will develop your expertise both at a detailed Guidance & Control design level, and up through the higher architectural levels, where you can demonstrate a capability for rigorous system analysis and management of complexity.

You will influence the current and future direction for design and testing of sophisticated missile Guidance & Control (G&C) systems, spanning specialist algorithms, real-time architecture, and complex equipment including RF & IR seekers, inertial sensors, actuators, propulsion (turbojets, ramjets and thrust-vectored rockets), and interfaces to surface and air launch platforms.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate widely across departmental, directorate and national boundaries, and to be involved across multiple programmes at various points in their respective lifecycles, from the early research and concept stages through to full-scale development and guided flight trials.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Theoretical knowledge and extensive experience of aerospace guidance, control and navigation specification, analysis, algorithm design & implementation, real time architecture and verification
• Ability to bound the scope of an engineering problem and to express the design challenge in terms of clear unambiguous design requirements/objectives
• Managing complexity by identifying major drivers in a large, inter-connected engineering system
• Able to cross-verify complex systems and system models against underlying theory
• Communicating complex or conceptually difficult ideas clearly
• Diagnosing abnormalities in an engineering system both physically and virtually through computer modelling and simulation (Matlab & Simulink)
• Influencing technically when there are other factors driving teams
• A particular interest in applications with control experience, preferably applied flight control, bit this is not essential

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 (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Algorithm / Software Engineer (MATLAB / ADA)

Location: Bristol (site based)

Rate: PAYE: £49.70/hour PAYE (£56.93/hour incl. holiday) or £65/hour Umbrella

We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance.

Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Algorithm / Software Engineer to support the migration of a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB within a regulated engineering environment. The role sits within a multi-disciplinary team and involves close collaboration with algorithm engineers, technical specialists, and downstream software teams.

This position would particularly suit candidates with a defence or aerospace background who are familiar with high-assurance software development and verification practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Transcode a complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA into MATLAB in collaboration with algorithm engineers and technical experts
• Define, distribute, and review technical activities within the wider team to support efficient delivery within project timelines
• Develop test harnesses and implement robust testing strategies to ensure functional equivalence between legacy ADA code and MATLAB implementations
• Develop MATLAB algorithms in line with defined Codes of Practice to ensure compatibility with auto-coding toolchains
• Identify and resolve issues related to auto-coding compatibility, reframing algorithms where necessary
• Work closely with downstream software teams to enable effective transfer and integration of MATLAB algorithm artefacts
• Support the resolution of technical queries and non-compliances
• Contribute to verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm-related software
• Strong experience developing software and algorithms using MathWorks toolsets (MATLAB)
• Experience with verification activities, including requirements verification and evidence review
• Ability to rapidly assimilate complex technical information
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Title: Senior Software Engineer (Compilers)

Company: HPC & AI

Location: London (primarily remote)

Compensation: Up to 190,000

Company:

An advanced HPC R&D firm, looking to expand the UK compiler team. Most of the team are ex-Big-Tech, ex-FAANG or ex-Chip firms. They joined because they get more flexibility and have more challenging/interesting work to do as the team is significantly smaller, with highly technical leadership. If you want to work alongside some of the brightest, most enthusiastic people in the industry, this may be worth exploring.

Role:

Senior Software Engineer position with an emphasis on AI Compiler development. You will be a significant hire and will own much of the development of a cutting-edge compiler development project. Significant hires have already been made in the team to support this role.

Mostly LLVM based, it is important you also have experience working with GPUs to an extent.

About you:

• 6 years+ as a compiler engineer
• Strong C++ programming skills
• Experience with LLVM, MLIR, Triton or other compilers
• Experience with GPU architectures

Full details are available. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Software Engineer - C++

Title: Software Engineer - C++

Company: Elite Software House

Location: Remote (London office)

Salary: 80,000 - 115,000

Skills: C++, Algorithms, Boost

Overview:

Are you someone that thinks that writing slick, classy C++ code can and should be an art? Would you like to be part of an internationally recognised team of C++ experts led by the brightest C++ minds in the world?

An elite software house are looking for the top 1% of engineers of all levels to come on board as they continue to develop beautiful algorithms which power business decisions for millions of users.

There is no red tape, there are no bureaucratic meetings. Leaders are also C++ experts. You can work from wherever with a guaranteed top salary in year 2.

About you:

• STEM degree from a top university OR commercial C++ expertise
• Significant bias towards C++ development
• Genuine passion for writing clean, performant code

Bonus if:

• Commercial C++ experience
• Have worked on open-source projects
• Have an activity portfolio of personal C++ projects

Full details are available. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Title: Junior Quantitative Researcher

Company: Proprietary HFT

Location: Cambridge

Compensation: Up to 300,000

Company:

A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a demonstrable background of iterating rapidly on complex mathematical experiments.

It is important that you have been involved in fast-paced research projects involving rapid iteration, as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production brand new models, often from scratch.

Role:

• You will build upon existing models as well as design new trading algorithms to increase profitability
• Work closely with a close-knit team of Traders, Engineers and Computer Scientists
• This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will have a very high-impact position in the team, and will be financially rewarded proportionally to your success

About you:

• Highly numerate
• Comfortable with C++ (must)
• Experience with Neural Netwoks (must)
• Work well to tight deadlines
• Top grades
• Experience managing experiments/mathematical or statistical research involving rapid iteration.

Full details are available. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Salary: Negotiable plus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance We are looking for senior software engineers with a range of levels of experience including designing and delivering software applications. We are a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned by four highly experienced and recognised practitioners in UK defence consultancy. We are looking for candidates with a mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, able to work independently or in small teams. The Role: As a Software Engineer, you will play a major role in developing code in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders. You will be designing solutions for complex challenges that will meet and exceed user requirements. Responsibilities will include: Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments. Applying mathematical and computational methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Delivering technical consulting projects and products, with the opportunity to lead some of these Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Expertise Required: Senior Software Engineer : At least 5 years experience, including designing and delivering software applications. About You: We are looking for candidates who can help the company grow and can offer exciting opportunities for those with the drive to develop their own skills and those of the company. We offer competitive salaries and packages, and the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidates. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Essential At least 5 years experience in designing and implementing performant software applications. Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. Proficient in C/C++ or C# and Python. Ability to understand and describe a range of software modelling and simulation techniques. Ability to analyse use cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot) Entity or Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects. Understand performance and hardware constraints. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers. Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work at client sites for periods. Desirable: Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. Wed love you to bring a strong STEM / computing background. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Other Requirements: Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK. Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access. Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years UK residency. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Software Engineer

Salary:Competitive, negotiable based on experience, plus benefits including a 7% pension contribution, 25 days holiday, and life insurance

Location:Portsmouth, hybrid working

Sirius Digital is a trusted provider of expertise in Software Engineering, Data Science, and AI, supporting clients in the defence, nuclear, space, and energy sectors. We specialise in software modelling and simulation, robotics and autonomous systems, as well as data science and engineering, delivering technical consultancy and innovative solutions.

We are seeking a Software Engineer who combines strong technical skills with problem-solving ability and effective communication. You will work independently or as part of small teams, helping Sirius Digital grow while advancing your own expertise. We offer a competitive benefits package and clear opportunities for rapid career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver technical consultancy projects to a high standard
• Develop and implement software solutions across areas such as wargaming, simulation, autonomous systems, digital twins, and synthetic environments
• Build and sustain strong client relationships
• Apply mathematical and computational techniques to solve real-world problems, developing innovative approaches as needed

What Were Looking For:

• Experience designing and delivering performant software applications, ideally within a technical consultancy environment
• Knowledge of software modelling and simulation techniques
• Ability to analyse requirements and define technical specifications
• Experience in one or more of the following: videogame engine technology (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot), entity or event-based simulation, robotics, and autonomous systems
• Proficiency in C/C++, familiarity with Python, C#, Zig.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages
• Ability to apply mathematical or statistical methods to scientific or applied challenges
• Confidence working with large codebases and understanding hardware/performance constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills for client and stakeholder engagement
• Experience preparing technical reports and presenting to customers
• Willingness to travel within the UK and work on client sites as required

Desirable:

• Background working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands, or the UK Defence industry
• Degree in a STEM or computing discipline, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

What We Offer:

• Mentoring, internal and external training, and access to sector specialists and online learning
• Comprehensive benefits including a 7% pension contribution, private healthcare, life assurance, additional holiday purchase options, and an electric vehicle scheme

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK.

Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access.

Candidates will also need to either be willing and eligible or to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) or hold a current SC clearance upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years UK residency.

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an Algorithm Software Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical expert to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to Matlab As part of a wider team, define, distribute and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding within project timeframe. Develop test harnesses and provide robust and extensive testing procedures to ensure equivalence between transcoded code base and legacy ADA algorithms Follow Code of Practise (CoP) in developing Matlab algorithms to ensure compatibility with auto-coding tools, rectifying/resolving issues and reframing algorithms as necessary to ensure compatibility with tool chain. Build good working relationships with stakeholders, including downstream software team, to enable effective transfer and integration of Matlab algorithm artefacts into larger product Support resolution of queries and non-compliances Skillset/experience required: Essential: Experience writing, delivering and testing algorithm related software Experience writing software/algorithms within Mathworks tools Verification of requirements and evidence review Rapid assimilation of technical information Ability to work as part of a team Desirable: Experience writing, interpreting ADA code Specific tools knowledge: IBM Engineering Workflow Management / GIT Sea launched weapons experience Experience with C TPBN1\_UKTJ

Manpower is currently looking for a Microbiology Manager to work with our global FMCG client, renowned for brands such as Magnum, Carte d’Or, Cornetto, Walls, and become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.
The position is based at our client’s Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. It also houses our client’s global centre of excellence in safety and sustainability sciences.
This is a full-time temporary role, Maternity Cover for 12 months requiring 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Compensation for this role is competitive, paying up to £52,000 per annum, pro rata, depending upon experience.

The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, subject to adjustment based on business requirements.

ABOUT THE COMPANY: Life Tastes Better with Ice Cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), loved in 76 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. With 19,000 experts in ice cream globally, all brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.

We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
The role is based in Colworth Science Park (Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire, UK), a site that has a strong track record of building and contributing to a number of brands including Lipton, Magnum, Cornetto, Ponds and Dove. It is the Global RD&I (Research, Design & Innovation) Centre for TMICC.

OUR TEAM:
Ensuring that The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) products are safe to consume is of paramount importance for the business. The Global Scientific Affairs function, which is part of RD&I, brings together Food Safety, Regulatory Affairs and Nutrition expertise to ensure that TMICC products are safe-by-design and compliant with relevant regulations & nutrition requirements. As well as protecting the business, the Scientific Affairs function is also key to unlocking innovations to enable business growth. One of such functions is the Global RD&I Microbiology team.
Global RD&I Microbiology is an agile team of enthusiastic world-class scientists who deliver business relevant microbiological solutions underpinning brand innovation programmes, based on scientific and technological capabilities across RD&I and Supply Chain (SC). The strength of the team lies in the integration of microbiological and processing knowledge for RD&I to develop safe/stable formulation & process designs to deliver winning products.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as microbiology first point of contact in the provision of microbiological expertise for R&D product developers, quality and supply chain support.
• Ensure end-to-end quality in microbiology science-based support, including (statistical) data analysis and visualization, interpretation & presentation, and reporting to relevant stakeholders.
• Lead microbiological risk assessments to establish the basis for microbiological safety & stability of new product and process designs.
• Identify and adapt new methodologies/process/procedures enabling continuous future fit microbiological data science.
• Stay up to date on novel insights and solutions in the area of food preservation systems (e.g. hurdle technology, natural antimicrobials, etc.).
• Line management and mentoring of microbiology team members.
• Provide technical expertise in the design of microbiological experiments for innovation support and ensure robustness of the data.
• Lead technical input for relevant good manufacturing documents and training materials to ensure maintenance of product & process design knowledge.

ALL ABOUT YOU:

• Ideally MSc or higher in relevant subject (e.g. Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Science & Technology - with focus on microbiology).
• Proven experience (>3 years) in applied/industry microbiology roles in the food sector, including leading projects and managing teams.
• Good influencing and communication skills (fluent English written and verbal); ability to convince and defend own agenda in front of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, 3rd parties, co-packers).
• Ability to use technical judgment to lead team activities and program direction.
• Team player with flexible ‘we can’ attitude, yet, ability to work agile and independently.

Colworth Science Park working environment:

• 9 miles from Bedford
• 18 miles from M1
• Modern working environment in a beautiful, listed building
• Large green outdoor spaces
• Shuttle bus is provided from Bedfordshire area to Site.

Salary: Negotiable plus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance We are looking for principal software engineers with diverse experience. We are a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned highly experienced and recognised practitioners in UK defence consultancy. We are looking for candidates with a mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, able to work independently and in small teams. The Role: As a Principal Software Engineer, you will play a major role in leading and developing software engineering in the Software Modelling and Simulation, autonomy and geospatial fields, along with providing key advice around innovation and new techniques to stakeholders.You will be designing solutions for complex challenges that will meet and exceed user requirements. Responsibilities will include: Take responsibility for the leadership and delivery of whole, or significant sub-components, of technical consulting projects and products. Designing, developing and delivering software solutions using a large range of techniques, including Wargames, Modelling and Simulation, Robotic and Autonomous systems, Digital Twins and Synthetic Environments. Applying mathematical and computational methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Expertise Required: Principal Software Engineer : At least 10 years of experience, including designing and delivering software applications and leading teams. About You: We are looking for candidates who can help the company grow and can offer exciting opportunities for those with the drive to develop their own skills and those of the company. We offer competitive salaries and packages, and the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidates. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following attributes: Essential At least 10 years experience in designing and implementing performant software applications. Apply mathematical principles or statistical approaches to solve problems in scientific or applied fields. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent relevant experience. Proficient in C/C++ native development. Demonstratable skills in stakeholder management including influencing, negotiating and conflict management. Demonstratable experience and capability in writing proposals and coordinating bid management activity. Experience in line management and enabling people to perform. Extensive experience with a range of software modelling and simulation techniques. Experience in using cases and project data context to determine specifications and requirements. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Videogame engine technology (e.g. Unreal Engine, Godot) Agent, Entity and Event based Simulation Robotics and Autonomous Systems Understand varied codebases and be confident in making changes to large projects. Understand performance and hardware constraints. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Authoring of technical reports Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Presenting to customers. Be willing to travel (on occasion as projects demand) and comfortable to work at client sites for periods. Desirable: Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. Other Requirements: Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK. Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access. Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years UK residency. TPBN1\_UKTJ

Senior Research Scientist – Recruiting on Behalf of TKMS ATLAS UK

Morson is proud to be recruiting on behalf of TKMS ATLAS UK for a Senior Scientific Research professional to join their Research and Innovation Division in Dorset. This role requires the successful candidate to hold DV clearance (or be eligible to obtain it) and to work onsite 4 days per week.

Qualifications and Skills

• Degree or PhD in physics, mathematics, or a related discipline, supported by relevant experience. Candidates with engineering backgrounds are welcome where research has been a key focus.
• Excellent communication skills, including delivering presentations.
• Excellent written skills, particularly in preparing bids and technical reports.
• Strong team-working abilities.
• Knowledge and Experience
• Must be able to obtain a DV Clearance.

(These can be developed in the role if not already held.)

Applicants should demonstrate a successful track record in developing technical solutions and planning, coordinating, and delivering research programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience in at least one of the following domains and be capable of leading research projects that span multiple areas:

• Signal processing, image analysis, automated detection processing
• Statistical modelling, data science, machine learning, AI, data visualisation
• Modelling signatures of naval platforms
• Naval platform design
• Numerical simulation of complex phenomena and computational fluid dynamics
• Remote sensing and numerical simulation of ocean processes
• Laboratory experimentation
• Technical leadership of projects, including leading small research teams and ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality
• Use of scientific computational software such as MATLAB or Python

Purpose of the Role

To support bidding activities, develop technical strategies and solutions, and lead the technical delivery of assigned projects to time, cost, and quality. The role also includes identifying opportunities for capability development and exploiting research into products.

Challenges of the Role

• Collaborating with specialists across a wide range of disciplines
• Working with stakeholders across the business to support the development and delivery of customer solutions
• Communicating technical findings and concepts to expert and non-expert stakeholders within TKMS ATLAS UK and the customer community
• Synthesising technical analysis outputs to provide clear, coherent advice for stakeholders and key decision-makers
• Providing technical leadership on multidisciplinary research projects
• Supporting the professional development of junior team members
• Effective time management

This is an onsite role based in Dorset.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV to
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Junior Software Developer - £65,000 Title: Junior Software Developer (C++) Client: High Performance Systems Location: London, Cambridge or Remote (from the UK) Package: Up to £65,000 This is a fantastic opportunity for any genuinely passionate graduates/junior engineers with a track record of extra-curricular/personal coding projects to join a high-performance team with a culture of knowledge sharing and collective growth. The business are well reputed for growing graduates internally, and for providing ultra-low-latency solutions using C++. The role: \* Write high-performance C++ code. \* Low-latency networking. \* Work on live projects from day one with a team to support you. \* You will have a dedicated mentor with expertise in software development to coach you into becoming the best engineer you can be. \* There is a culture of hands-off management - you will be given trust and autonomy from the offset with no micromanagement. \* Friendly and collaborative culture. Requirements: \* Computer Science or related degree \* Must have a GitHub/extensive examples of personal programming projects (C/C++ preferred) \* Genuine interest in technology! \* You will stand out if you have low-level personal projects (e.g., compilers, networks, OS...) \* You will not be considered if you do not have a portfolio/code examples to share If you are interested learning more, please get in touch

Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our Trading client for an AI Engineer on a contract basis for 6-12 months initially in London. This will require some onsite days in Central London during the week. We are seeking Engineers skilled in python with a strong focus on GenAI AI and LLMs to lead the integration of cutting-edge language technologies into real-world applications. If you’re someone passionate about building scalable, responsible, and high-impact GenAI solutions then this could be for you! We’re looking for Engineers offering competent core technical skills in Python Programming, Data Handling with NumPy, Pandas, SQL, and use of Git/GitHub for version control. Any experience with these GenAI Use Cases would be relevant and desirable; Chatbots, copilots, document summarisation, Q&A, content generation. To help make your application as relevant as possible, please ensure your CV demonstrates any prior experience you have relating to the below; System Integration & Deployment Model Deployment: Flask, FastAPI, MLflow Model Serving: Triton Inference Server, Hugging Face Inference Endpoints API Integration: OpenAI, Anthropic, Cohere, Mistral APIs LLM Frameworks: LangChain, LlamaIndex – for building LLM-powered applications Vector Databases: FAISS, Weaviate, Pinecone, Qdrant (Nice-to-Have) Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Experience building hybrid systems combining LLMs with enterprise dataMLOps & Infrastructure MLOps: Model versioning, monitoring, logging Bias Detection & Mitigation Content Filtering & Moderation Explainability & Transparency LLM Safety & Guardrails: Hallucination mitigation, prompt validation, safety layers Azure Cloud Experience Collaboration & Delivery Cross-functional Collaboration: Working with software engineers, DevOps, and product teams Rapid Prototyping: Building and deploying MVPs Understanding of ML & LLM Techniques: To support integration, scaling, and responsible deployment Prompt Engineering: Designing and optimising prompts for LLMs across use cases Model Evaluation & Monitoring Evaluation Metrics: Perplexity, relevance, response quality, user satisfaction Monitoring in Production: Drift detection, performance degradation, logging outputs Evaluation Pipelines: Automating metric tracking via MLflow or custom dashboards A/B Testing: Experience evaluating GenAI features in production environments Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today! Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Trainee AI Engineer – No Experience Needed Future-proof your career in Artificial Intelligence – starting today. Looking for a career change? Currently employed but want something better? Or maybe you're between jobs and ready for a fresh start? ITOL Recruit's AI Traineeship is designed to get you into one of the fastest-growing industries with zero experience required. Train online at your own pace and land your first AI Engineer role in 1-3 months. Please note this is a training course and fees apply Job guaranteed - complete the programme and get a job or get your money back. Our candidates earn £30,000-£45,000. Why AI? AI is reshaping every industry you can think of. Healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing – they’re all scrambling for skilled professionals. The demand far outstrips supply, which means excellent salaries, flexible working arrangements, and genuine job security. How It Works Step 1 – AI Engineering Fundamentals Start with the basics of AI, including neural networks and large language models, to build a solid foundation in AI engineering. Step 2 – Data Fundamentals Understand the data workflow, from collection to cleaning, and learn how to prepare data for AI applications. Step 3 – Notebooks & IDEs Get hands-on with industry-standard tools like Jupyter Notebooks and VS Code to develop AI systems. Step 4 – Python Programming Master Python, covering everything from the basics to object-oriented programming (OOP). Step 5 – Python Streamlit Project Apply your Python skills by building a car price prediction app using Python and Streamlit. Step 6 – Python for Data Learn essential Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib for data manipulation and visualisation. Step 7 – AI Sentiment Analysis Project Work with Hugging Face to build a sentiment analysis classifier using real-world AI techniques. Step 8 – AI Prompt Engineering Master prompt engineering, learning how to craft effective prompts for controlling AI outputs. Step 9 – Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Learn how to integrate external knowledge into AI systems using RAG techniques and vector databases. Step 10 – AI Specialised Customer Service Chatbot Project Combine prompt engineering and RAG to build an AI-powered customer service chatbot, delivering intelligent responses using vector databases and knowledge bases. Step 11 – Machine Learning Fundamentals Understand machine learning principles and algorithms, and how to train and test models using scikit-learn. Step 12 – Machine Learning Project Put your machine learning knowledge into practice with a hands-on project. Step 13 – AI & Data Ethics Study the ethical considerations in AI, including issues of bias, fairness, and data privacy. Step 14 – Oral Exam Complete a virtual oral exam to assess your understanding and ability to apply your learning. Step 15 – AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Finish with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and exam to gain essential cloud computing knowledge. What You Get · 100% online, self-paced training · Microsoft AI-900 certification included · 1-to-1 tutor and recruitment support · Real-world project experience · Job guarantee – get a job or your money back · Starting salary of £30,000–£45,000 We Get You Hired! We're not new to this. ITOL Recruit has 15+ years of experience and has placed over 5,000 people into new roles. Our job programmes include certified tutors, UK-accredited qualifications, and one-on-one support from a recruitment adviser focused on placing you. We don't believe in empty promises. Complete our programme, follow the process, and if you don't land a job, you get your money back. "Five months from complete beginner to AI engineer. Best decision I ever made." – Jamie W., now working as a Junior AI Engineer in London Ready to Start? If you’re motivated, curious, and excited about technology, we’ll help you turn that into a career you can be proud of. Apply now, and one of our expert Career Advisors will be in touch within 4 working hours to guide you through your next steps

Instrumental Raman Spectroscopist UPLiFT Salary: £41,344 - £45,479 per annum | 3 Years Fixed-term Contract | Full-time | Closing date: 23rd November 2025 Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0DE Come and discover the kind of impact you can make when you work with some of the best facilities and brightest scientists in the world. As part of the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) the Central Laser Facility (CLF) contains many state-of-the-art laser systems and experimental stations, along with expert scientists, engineers and technicians that work with academic and industry users to deliver science across a broad range of fields. We have around 200 staff and are a very friendly, outgoing, externally facing department. We have a welcoming and inclusive culture, and you will find that people will naturally help and support you. About the role The position is to participate in a research project to develop a novel concept combining Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) and ultrasound for enhanced chemically specific imaging deep inside biological tissue. The full-time position is funded through a recently awarded EPSRC grant for three years. The concerned work will take place at the Central Laser Facility, STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, UK and involves close collaboration with the University of Exeter (Prof. Nick Stone). This post will be part of a team of leading scientists working to develop novel solutions to solve clinical needs in patient specific diagnosis and treatment of cancers. Specifically, we seek a postdoctoral research scientist to focus on the development of instrumentation comprising both SORS and Raman technology. Expertise in vibrational spectroscopy is essential. The post will include design, construction, optimisation and day-to-day operation of the instrument. The study will be performed on excised tissue and optical phantoms. The applicant will have experience with data analysis of vibrational spectra. The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information orally, in writing and electronically and participate in the preparation of proposals and applications to external bodies. A suitable candidate will be a PhD graduate (or near completion) in any of the natural sciences. The candidate will benefit from working in a vibrant internationally leading research environment. Advanced training and researcher development will be provided as part of the programme. Main duties and accountabilities To undertake research to develop the novel analytical instrumentation, including optical design. Writing up research work for publication. Making presentations at national and international conferences and similar events. Dealing with problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines. Analysing and interpreting the results of own research and generating original ideas based on outcomes. Using new research techniques and methods. Using initiative and creativity to identify areas for research, developing new research methods and extending the research portfolio. To monitor research budgets as appropriate. To maintain safety in their research environment. Engaging in continuous professional development. Person Specification The following criteria will be assessed at Shortlisting (S), Interview (I) or both (S&I) A PhD in natural sciences (or within 6 months of completion), or equivalent experience. (S) Experience in using vibrational spectroscopy (Raman or IR) and associated data analysis. (S&I) Hands on experience in developing/aligning vibrational spectroscopy instruments (Raman or IR). (S&I) Having a proactive approach to work and to be able to use initiative to work within a scientific environment. (I) Able to work independently and as a part of a team. (S&I) Able to work to tight deadlines. (S&I) Safety awareness. (I) Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication, both written and oral. (S&I) Additional Information Further information is available from Prof. Pavel Matousek (). Our Benefits UK Research and Innovation recognises and values employees as individuals and aim to provide a pay and rewards package that motivates staff to perform to the best of their ability. The reward package includes a flexible working scheme, Defined benefit pension scheme, 30 days annual leave allowance plus 10.5 bank holiday/privilege days and several other benefits. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Whatever our role, we have the freedom to explore, learn and connect, as part of a community that loves to share knowledge and support one another. As one of Europes largest research organisations, this is a place where theres always something new to learn about the world around us, about your career, but most of all, about yourself. Join us and discover whats possible! Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/how-much-it-costs or contact