JobTitle: Embedded Software EngineerSalary: Up to £65,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience)Location: Bristol (Hybrid -2/3 Days per week on-site)Zenovo is looking for talented Embedded Software Engineers (minimum 4 years’ commercial experience) to join a Bristol based client, contributing to projects within a regulated industry, where excellence with Embedded Software Development is essential.In this role you will be involved in the ongoing development of software for Real-Time Operating Systems, working to recognised safety standards, and delivering high-quality design and test documentation.Key Skills Required:

• Proficient in C and Assembly programming languages
• Skilled in Embedded Systems Design and implementation
• Experienced in software development within controlled and regulated environments
• Proficient in working with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Strong low-level embedded engineering experience across diverse hardware platforms, including Cortex-M3, Cortex-M4, and Cortex-A7
• Experienced in software requirements management and configuration control
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Benefits Package

• Competitive pension scheme (up to 8% employer match)
• Discretionary annual bonus (typically around 10%)
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Private medical healthcare
• Clear Progression & Development Roadmap
• Hybrid working and flexitime

Broad Oak Based

£68.55 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK’s leading Defence organisations based In Broad Oak.

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

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

Knowledge:

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

Qualifications:

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

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

Your new company: Hays Technology are working exclusively with AGCO to appoint an exciting new Global Head of Digital Customer Technology based in their Stoneleigh office in Warwickshire. This is a key role in a large global business where you will have the opportunity to make your mark and create a better business through process improvement and technology innovation. In this role you will be part of the senior leadership team and be the Digital Technology site leader for the UK business. AGCO are a large global organisation specialising in the design, manufacturing and selling of large agricultural machinery. They have a bold digital vision to be the 'leading AgriTech company in the world'. Digital technology isn't just a support function - it's the engine powering smarter farming, sustainable growth, and next-generation customer experiences. As the Global Head of Digital Customer Technology, you'll be responsible for building the tools, platforms, and intelligent solutions that farmers worldwide rely on to sustainably feed a growing global population. Your new role: This is a key role, with a global remit, to build a unified experience platform across the multi-brand AGCO business. With 8 direct reports and 150 indirect reports, you will be responsible for driving AGCO's digital transformation and innovation agenda. Reporting to the Chief Digital & Information Officer, this exciting role leads the strategy, vision, and execution of digital customer technology initiatives, ensuring cohesive digital experiences for farmers, dealers, and employees globally. The incumbent will foster cross-functional collaboration, champion digital innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes aligned with AGCO's strategic objectives. Essential responsibilities: To be successful in this role, you will work across functions with the global C-Suite team and other senior leaders to create a global customer experience strategy and governance proposition using your established stakeholder management skills. You will create omnichannel journey designs and implement AI and analytics-driven personalisation using telemetry and customer data. You will provide frontline and dealer teams with digital tools to enable growth and create and launch a global customer experience training programs to support the new unified platform. You will own all dealer and farmer-facing digital application solutions globally and form a strong partnership with the rest of the digital technology team and MSP's to ensure full platform reliability, scalability and governance. What you'll need to succeed: To be successful in the role, you will need a minimum of 15 years' experience working within digital technology with at least 10 years in a leadership role, ideally at global level. You will be able to demonstrate your ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional digital initiatives and have experience managing large teams and budgets. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate where they have created and led strategic customer experience visions and executed them, along with strong demonstrable experience influencing stakeholders and communicating at executive level. Omnichannel orchestration and innovation experience is extremely important, as well as the ability to create AI-driven personalisation and analytics to drive experimentation within the team. Experience in previous technology-driven B to B to C environments is ideal, as well as an extremely competent understanding of customer experience from a technology-driven focus. And most of all, a passion for driving technology and customer experience within a global organisation. Qualifications and Experience Levels: A degree or M.Sc. in information technology, engineering or related field is highly advantageous. What you get in return: You will receive in return a highly attractive base salary and package commensurate with a global leadership role. Holiday: 26 days Pension: 5% employee, 10% AGCO contribution Life: X9 salary AIP (Bonus): 35% typically paid in April/MayStock Awards Scheme AXA Healthcare Car or car allowance Holiday trading 5 days, retail discounts, vouchers, EAP and access to YuLife Wellbeing App(free and unlimited 24/7 UK-based GPs + free will service) What you do now:Please get in touch with me directly for an informal conversation on Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Electronic Design Engineer & Developer - Aldermaston

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £53,000 - £60,000 dependant on experience within this role.

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Electronic Design Engineer and Developer in our Nuclear Materials Control team working within our Operations function.

As an Electronic Design Engineer and Developer, you will be required to modernise and enhance a range of bespoke legacy electronic systems. This role provides the opportunity to lead the upgrade, development, and ongoing maintenance of these systems within a full development simulation environment, preparing them for seamless deployment into a production-ready setting

Who are we looking for?

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

We’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

Experience working on complex systems using innovative science and technology, following a stage‑gated design process, and demonstrating strong proficiency in fault‑finding and problem‑solving.
A hands‑on approach to designing, building, and installing systems, including distributed control systems, network‑controlled systems, and microcontroller‑based solutions, would be highly beneficial.
A strong understanding of Linux environments, with good C programming skills considered a significant advantage.
Good familiarity with ARM processors, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino platforms for rapid prototyping and concept development.
Provide mentoring and coaching to team members, supporting their development and contributing to a strong technical capability within the group.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Most importantly you will be working with a remarkable team supporting the delivery of extraordinary things. You’ll Be Set for Success If you have some of the following skills and experience:

This role requires a candidate with a relevant BSc in Electronic Engineering or a computing‑related discipline, or alternatively, proven experience gained in a comparable technical environment.
Lead the delivery of conceptual designs through to detailed designs, manufacturing specifications, operational documentation, and validation evidence for electronic engineering solutions, ensuring full alignment with defined system and project requirements.
Design and implement electronic simulators within the development environment to accurately replicate production processes and support effective testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
Identify and support opportunities to improve existing legacy systems, with a focus on enhancing the performance, reliability, and maintainability of current legacy equipment.
Collaborate with external suppliers to design and develop new electronic solutions that extend the operational life of existing bespoke legacy circuit boards.
Contribute to maintaining high production availability by supporting the 1st‑line support team with timely technical guidance and problem resolution.
Develop and implement a dedicated build environment for compiling Pascal code targeting the Motorola 68K processor, using the Microware OS‑9 operating system, and generating EPROMS from the resulting binary outputs.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The ‘Working at AWE’ page on our website is where you can find full details in the ‘AWE Benefits Guide’.

Important things you need to know:

You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Due to the nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

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Role: Senior Electronics Engineer

Location: Macclesfield - Mainly office based with early finish on a Friday

Salary: Up to £60,000 + Benefits

KO2’s client, an innovative technology business based in Macclesfield, is looking to add an Electronics Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic products in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As an Electronics Engineer, you’ll be involved in the full product lifecycle - from concept and design through to testing, validation, and production support. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams including software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to deliver high-quality, reliable electronic solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop analogue and digital electronic circuits
• PCB design and schematic capture
• Prototype build, testing, and debugging
• Support transition from development to manufacture
• Contribute to design reviews and technical documentation
• Ensure designs meet relevant compliance and regulatory standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Electronics Engineering (or related discipline)
• Experience with analogue and digital circuit design
• PCB layout and schematic capture experience (e.g., Altium, Eagle, KiCad or similar)
• Embedded C programming
• Embedded systems knowledge - FreeRTOS, STM32 (desirable)
• Experience with debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
• Understanding of EMC and regulatory compliance (advantageous)

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Electronics Engineer who enjoys problem-solving and delivering high-quality technical solutions.

To apply or learn more, contact KO2 Recruitment Solutions today.

The apprenticeship will have work based all around the South of London and even work down towards Maidstone from time to time. This is an apprenticeship and so if you have completed a degree in this field or something similar, you are overqualified and not eligible.

Associate Project Management Apprenticeship

A Trainee Project Manager works closely with the project team and Senior PM to successfully deliver project outputs. They assist in scheduling, risk management, cost control, stakeholder management, and governance, among others. Strong technical and soft skills are crucial for success in this role. For this Thames Water scheme, duties typically include:

• Leadership
• Monitoring project progress
• Stakeholder management
• Cost control
• Resource & task planning
• Quality assurance
• Risk & issue management
• Reporting

As part of the apprenticeship, all candidates will be undertaking the Association of Project Management Qualification (APMQ). The APM is the only chartered membership organisation for the project profession, so it is recognised worldwide.

K10 are a disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with varying levels of support and guidance.

If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

Typical Working Week

40 hours p/w with start time typically between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.

Person Specification

• Proactive approach, taking pride in their work and taking accountability for decisions.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so youll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Ability to visit different sites and training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions to serve our customers and protect the environment
• Able to understand and follow health and safety protocols

Minimum Requirements

• English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.
• Must have a full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle
• The apprenticeship will be based out of Maidstone but candidates must be willing to travel between South-East London and the Maidstone area from time to time.

Desired Requirements

Enthusiasm and a strong interest in project management, with a desire to develop a career in the field.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol you to the Level 4 Associate Project Management course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider.

The apprenticeship duration is 18 months.

Eligibility

To start this apprenticeship, youll need to be:

• Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status
• Not enrolled on any other courses
• 18+ due to site H&S rules

Who We Are

We are UKs largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert potential.

Our aim is to place our learners in sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities, developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.

Your new company
You will be joining one of the UK’s leading engineering and construction specialists, recognised for delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects that shape the nation’s future. As part of the Sizewell C programme - one of the most significant low-carbon energy developments in a generation - you will join a collaborative, safety-led and forward-thinking team committed to engineering excellence. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a nationally critical project that will have a long-term environmental and economic impact.

This is a full-time permanent position based on site in the Leiston area.

Your new role
As Site Engineer, you will play a key role in the delivery of major civil works on the Sizewell C project. Working within a multidisciplinary construction team, you will support setting-out activities, ensure technical compliance on site and provide engineering oversight across earthworks, concrete structures, utilities and associated infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting out, surveying and dimensional control of works
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Supporting quality assurance, ITPs and reporting requirements
• Coordinating with subcontractors and site teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and contributing to solution-driven decision-making
• Ensuring works adhere to regulatory, environmental and safety standards

This role offers significant scope for development, exposure to major project methodologies and the chance to work alongside industry-leading engineering professionals.

What you’ll need to succeed
In order to be successful, you will bring:

• A degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or a related discipline) or experience equivalent
• Proven site engineering experience within heavy civils (ideally on major infrastructure projects)
• Strong setting-out capability using modern instruments (GPS, total station, laser levels)
• Knowledge of construction methodologies, specifications and quality processes
• CSCS card and full UK driving licence.

What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £46,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company vehicle (with fuel card) or car allowance
• Competitive annual leave (with option to buy extra days) and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Subsistence allowance
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards and discounts
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced parental leave benefits
• Industry-recognised training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain’s Net Zero ambitions and more.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applicants only.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Role overview
This position sits within a hands‑on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM‑based processors and Git‑driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low‑level engineering and working closely with hardware teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C
• Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM‑based platforms
• Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development
• Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features
• Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation
• Support product development from prototype through to release

Essential skills:

• Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems
• Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex‑M or Cortex‑A)
• Confident using Git in a team environment
• Understanding of low‑level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare‑metal development
• Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams

Desirable experience

• GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet

Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post‑study work visa.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
T: 01582 350053
E:

We are currently recruiting for an Embedded Software Engineer to join a growing team and help develop innovative solutions for a range of industries, including Energy, Industrial, Life Sciences and Medical sectors.

You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the full product development lifecycle—from concept to production.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and delivering embedded software solutions across a variety of technical projects. You will work with modern C++ and C in commercial environments, alongside Linux system development, and design real-time embedded systems, including development for microcontrollers such as ARM, PIC, MSP430, and DSP.

You’ll interface with industry-standard protocols and buses (Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI) and control wireless modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC). Collaborating closely with customers and internal teams, you’ll help turn initial ideas into tangible products, often under tight deadlines. Additionally, you will engage in software debugging, problem-solving, and continuous improvement processes, while contributing to customer-facing documentation, reports, and test results.

Essential Skills & Experience:

* Good experience in developing embedded or real-time systems.

* Strong expertise in Modern C++ and C programming, gained in a commercial environment.

* Solid experience with Linux system development (e.g., Yocto, Debian).

* Proficiency in working with 16 and 32-bit microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP).

* Familiarity with common protocols and buses such as Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI.

* Experience in embedded wireless module control (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC).

* A hands-on approach to using a variety of development environments and tools.

* Ability to produce high-quality code and adhere to industry best practices.

* Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for debugging and bug-fixing.

Whats on offer:

* The chance to work on a wide variety of technically demanding projects across multiple industries.

* A fast-paced, collaborative environment with the opportunity to influence product development from start to finish.

* A supportive and professional team committed to your growth and success.

* Opportunities to learn new skills, develop your career, and take on exciting challenges.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

If you’re an innovative, motivated software engineer with a passion for creating impactful products and enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-moving technical environment, we would love to hear from you.

Sponsorship is not available for this role and therefore, candidates must hold the right to live and work in the UK.

Apply today to join a company where your skills and ideas will make a real difference

Our client is a leading innovator in radiation detection technology, developing advanced instrumentation that serves the nuclear, medical, security, defense, industrial, and research sectors. As part of their continued expansion they continue to expand and develop new product lines, we are seeking an experienced and innovative Firmware Engineer to join their Sheffield-based team.

Working as a Firmware Engineer, you will lead the design and development of electronic hardware and embedded firmware for their next generation of radiation detection instruments. You will take projects from concept through to completion, ensuring that designs meet technical specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Design and develop innovative electronic hardware and embedded firmware solutions
• Work closely with product specialists to define technical requirements and deliver robust systems
• Prototype and test electronic circuits, ensuring performance and regulatory compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers within the team
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution

This role is for you if you have / are:

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Physics
• Hands-on experience in electronic design and development, both analogue and digital
• Proficient in embedded programming (C or similar)
• Experience using schematic capture and layout design tools, as well as simulation and test equipment
• Strong communication skills and can work effectively across disciplines

For your work you will be rewarded with a highly rewarding salary, extensive company benefits and opportunities to work at the forefront of scientific technology!

Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

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Servicenow Platform Designer with SC or DV Clearance is required by our government client based in London/Midlands

Working in an SC Security Cleared environment. Due to the urgency of the role, you will hold a current SC or DV (Developed Vetting) Clearance (or be eligible)

To start ASAP

Rate c £(Apply online only) pd (Umbrella)

Role:

You will provide strategic, technical, and design leadership for the ServiceNow platform, ensuring it is architected, configured, and governed in a scalable, secure, and sustainable way. The Platform Designer shapes the end to end platform design across CMDB, integrations, and core workflows, enabling major transformation activities and long term service evolution

Skills:
Deep expertise in ServiceNow platform design across ITSM, CMDB, Discovery, ITOM, and IntegrationHub.
Strong capability in CMDB architecture, CI class modelling, relationship design, and data governance.
Strong understanding of API/web service design (REST/SOAP), MID Server patterns, spokes, and automation workflows.
Experience designing Scoped Applications, secure configuration models, and platform-level controls.
Knowledge of ITIL v4, service design principles, and enterprise grade architecture patterns.
Understanding of discovery, service mapping, data ingestion and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

Define, maintain, and evolve the ServiceNow platform design, guardrails, and configuration standards.
Develop platform-wide design patterns covering CMDB, ITSM, ITOM, automation, and integration workflows.
Act as the design authority for all ServiceNow changes, ensuring solutions remain aligned to wider enterprise architecture.
Solution Design Assurance
Lead complex solution and workflow designs, ensuring usability, maintainability, and adherence to best practice.Review and validate development outputs, ensuring alignment to design principles and long-term sustainability.
Shape the platform s environment strategy, including version upgrades, performance optimisation, and health monitoring.
Platform Strategy Roadmap
Provide strategic input into licensing, roadmap planning, security posture, and the future evolution of the platform.
Work closely with the Product Owner, Technical Lead, and BA community to design upcoming releases and platform enhancements.
Data, Integrations Workflow OrchestrationDefine ServiceNow data design, CMDB modelling, and governance approaches.
Design integration patterns, data flows, and orchestration using IntegrationHub, APIs, and the MID Server.

• SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.

Introduction

Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth.

The Role:

This role will be part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire.

This Electronics Manager role will assist in leading the electronics design and prototyping department, guiding overall design and a supporting management of a team of electronic engineers.

This role is suited to a person with extensive experience in design management with an focus on electronic design, strong leadership capability, and knowledge of safety- and mission-critical development environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

• Guide, manage, and develop a delivery from a team of electronic engineers (8-10 staff) across multiple programmes.

• Define team objectives and performance goals aligned with business needs.

• Foster a culture focused on engineering excellence, traceability, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Design Standardisation & Quality Governance:

• Act as one of the organisational Subject Matter Expert for DO-254 processes, standards, and industry best practice.

• Maintain design assurance processes and verification traceability across safety-critical electronics developments.

• Oversee configuration control, Verification and Validation activities

Project & Stakeholder Coordination:

• Work cross-functionally with Systems Engineering, Software, Mechanical, Test, and Programme Management teams to ensure aligned delivery.

• Support bid development, cost estimation, design planning, and reporting to internal and customer stakeholders.

• Ensure workloads, priorities, project risks, and dependencies are managed effectively to meet schedule commitments.

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential:

• Strong project and programme management experience.
• 6-8 years experience in project management with a focus on hardware design across digital and mixed signal systems
• Significant knowledge in detailed electronics hardware design.
• Detailed understanding of the electronics manufacturing processes
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Process driven, ability to read legislation and implement processes to ensure adherence.
• Experience managing 5+ complex projects/programmes at a time with many stakeholders.
• Excellent time management/prioritisation skills
• Highly organised and able to work multi projects in fast paced environment
• Adaptable personality with professional approach
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisation skills
• Conscientious, with a proactive work ethic

Desirable:

• Experience working on many projects at once and managing your time effectively.
• Experience of interfacing with subcontractors.
• Experience writing VHDL or Verilog.
• Experience writing embedded C and Python.
• Subject to UK MoD security clearance vetting to a minimum SC level.

By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Your new company
You will be joining a high-profile, global specialist contractor operating across nuclear energy, defence and critical national infrastructure. This multi-accredited and industry-leading contractor works on some of the most complex and impactful programmes in science, security and sustainability, empowering people to grow, thrive and deliver meaningful change. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Project Manager to join their growing Sizewell C team.

This is a full-time permanent position based in the Leiston area.

Your new role
As a Project Manager working on the Sizewell C programme, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the successful delivery of multi-year civil works projects within one of the UK’s flagship clean-energy initiatives. You will gain deep nuclear industry understanding while helping to coordinate complex engineering, design and procurement activities across multiple stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking a holistic view of Systems, Structures and Components within your programme area
• Ensuring timely delivery of engineering studies by internal teams and contractors, aligned to project requirements
• Preparing post-FID contract documentation with multidisciplinary teams, including technical specifications and contractual appendices
• Driving implementation of site-specific design changes into programme deliverables
• Managing internal and external technical interfaces to support coordinated design and delivery
• Engaging early with stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks such as obsolescence
• Overseeing the technical elements of procurement processes for allocated contracts
• Embedding lessons learnt and knowledge-capture practices across project teams.
• This is a role where you can make a measurable impact while contributing to a major energy programme and the long-term sustainability of the UK’s clean-power strategy.

What you’ll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:

• Strong project management knowledge and experience managing complex construction activities
• Proven track record of leading major projects from concept through to handover in a highly technical, safety-critical environment
• Experience in procurement and management of complex contracts
• Competence in cost, risk, schedule and change control, including the use of Earned Value tools
• Experience closing out commercial claims and handling associated negotiations
• Full UK driving licence.

What you’ll get in return
In return, you will receive:

• Starting salary up to £80,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 24 days’ annual leave (option to buy up to 10 extra days) plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 10%)
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• Multiple family-friendly benefits
• Financial wellbeing perks and lifestyle benefits
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Clear pathways for professional growth and career progression
• Opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s largest megaprojects and a cornerstone of Britain’s Net Zero ambitions.

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Hinkley Point C, Somerset

PAYE £202.71 or £287.56 Umbrella

Job Purpose

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The project is delivered through an organisation that comprises multi-disciplinary teams.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) will demonstrate the strongest direction of all activities associated with the full life cycle delivery of the major contracts assigned. Reporting directly to the Service Manager you will be accountable for ensuring delivery of all engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction and handover activities for the life cycle of the contract or work package in accordance with the overall Project schedule.

The APM will work closely with the Project/Service Manager and Utilities Delivery Leads to ensure planning and delivery is in accordance with all safety, quality, time and cost parameters to meet the needs of the Project.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist and work under supervision on tasks required to support the Project Manager’s delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.
• Liaise and interface with the other key teams within NNB on specific tasks which are required to support the principle task of delivery of the project and contract scope for HPC.
• Has an awareness to develop, implement and provide ongoing support towards the use of management systems which will support delivery and quality of the outputs from the Project Controls Department, including planning and document control processes.
• Participate in providing support to the wider Team with regard to compliance with approved NNB procedures.
• Participate in developing the relationships with key statutory stakeholders for the HPC project
• Under supervision of the Project Manager the APM will project manage delivery of documents required to secure Project delivery including those required for ONR L4 meetings. This will include the overall Planning Schedule, as well as detailed schedules for associated technical work streams.
• Ensure that a full and auditable archive of project decisions is maintained to document the project evolution and history.
• Support the project management functions of the technical work streams to help ensure they are completed on time and on budget, supporting the management of commercial and technical Work through all phases of the project.
• Support the development of Joint Management Team and collaborative working to reinforce working behaviours against agreed principles and objectives.
• Coordinate and record meetings with key project stakeholders (internal & external).
• Ensuring that wider NNB arrangements are implemented, as appropriate, within the Programme of works and advising the management team of any necessary actions to ensure this.
• Facilitate internal communications within the Project Delivery Team and the wider HPC Project teams.
• Assist the Project Manager delivering the List of Deliverables (LOD) and in applying the principles of Earned Value Management (EVM).
• Support the Commercial and Programme Managers in the preparation of necessary budget justifications, internal business papers and other approvals to the NNB HPC Project Board.
• Provide support to some of the Technical Contract Leads in their dealings with suppliers.

The nature of this role is to assist and support the Project Manager in delivery. The Assistant Project Manager will have the ability to cope in a technically complex and fast-changing environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation; while respecting confidentiality.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent written and oral presentation skills, able to communicate effectively and interact with senior managers.
• People management skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively within complex, internal and external, multidisciplinary groups.
• Ability to display and communicate a logical thought process, with excellent analytical skills, including capabilities for budget analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to cope well under pressure and within tight timeframes.
• Undertake individual working to a high level of attention to detail.
• May have (but not essential) a Degree or similar qualification in engineering, construction or related field.

Bristol - Embedded Software Engineer - 45-55k My client is a leading engineering firm, developing software and hardware for a range of industries. They are looking for a Embedded Software engineer to join their highly motivated team as a result of growth. You will be working on exciting and ground-breaking projects in a multitude of industries including but not limited to the Aerospace industry. Main duties: + Participate in new product development + Work alongside other engineers to advance the companies current portfolio of embedded software products Skills and Experience Required: + Strong programming experience - Embedded C + RTOS experience + ARM architecture experience + Experience working in highly regulated industries beneficial but not essential The competitive salary is between 45-55k + great benefits! If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.

Southampton (Hybrid) - Embedded Firmware Engineer - 40k- 60k

My client is a leading commercial and industrial electronics producer that is looking for an embedded firmware/software engineer to join their highly motivated team as a result of growth. You will be working on exciting and groundbreaking projects bringing products through the entire development life cycle.

Main duties:

• Embedded C, PCB design
• Collecting data and sending across on mobile networks
• Modifying existing products for improved efficiency

Skills and Experience Required:

• 3-5 years experience in embedded C or bare metal software experience
• Experience with ARM cortex Microcontrollers
• Wireless IoT experience, some telecommunications cellular network knowledge
• Full Product life cycle experience

The competitive salary is between 40,000 - 60,000 with additional benefits. This client is really looking for someone to grow with the company and stay long term.

If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.

DSP Embedded Software Engineer
My client is a leading electronics company based in Wiltshire, specialising in the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge products for the global market. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, they are committed to delivering exceptional user experiences through advanced technology.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimise real-time digital signal processing algorithms and embedded software for consumer electronic devices.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define system architectures and interfaces for seamless integration.
• Perform code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Analyze and optimise software performance to meet stringent product specifications.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in DSP and embedded software development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure timely project delivery.
  Skills and Requirements:
• Proven experience in developing DSP algorithms and implementing them in embedded systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, and assembly language for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of real-time operating systems and device driver development.
• Familiarity with digital audio and video processing, image processing, or wireless communication protocols is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts effectively.
  Salary – Flexible DOE
  Location: Wiltshire, United Kingdom (very flexible hybrid working)
  If you are passionate about software and have the necessary skills, please apply now

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Software Engineer (DSP) to join their Research & Development team in Salisbury.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer (DSP) to help shape the next generation of high-performance streaming audio systems, developing the embedded firmware that sits at the core of industry-leading audio products.

My client is a highly regarded engineering organisation known for developing sophisticated audio technology where digital signal processing plays a critical role in delivering outstanding sound performance.
As a Software Engineer (DSP), you will work within a collaborative engineering environment alongside embedded software engineers, acoustics specialists and electronics engineers to design and implement advanced DSP software for innovative new products.

The Software Engineer (DSP) will be involved across the full product development lifecycle, from early concept exploration through to prototype bring-up and final product realisation. This role is ideal for a Software Engineer (DSP) who enjoys combining real-time embedded software development with signal processing and hands-on electronics debugging.

As a Software Engineer (DSP), your responsibilities will include:

Developing real-time embedded software for new products, particularly DSP-focused applications
Writing drivers for peripherals located on the DSP chip or the associated PCB
Developing processing chain components in MATLAB and implementing them in C code on the DSP processor
Collaborating with other firmware engineers to define interfaces between processors
Working closely with the acoustics team to develop new ideas and improve sound quality and performance
Supporting the bring-up of DSP and digital audio circuitry on prototype PCBs
Using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers and audio test equipment during prototype development
Producing clear technical documentation to communicate design decisions and system architecture
Participating in peer code reviews and collaborative development processesTo be successful in this Software Engineer (DSP) position, my client is looking for candidates with the following background:

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or a related engineering discipline
Strong C programming skills with a minimum of 6 years’ commercial C/C++ experience
Extensive experience working with real-time embedded systems
Experience with signal processing applications and DSP-based development
Ideally experience working with Analog Devices SHARC processors
Understanding of audio DSP techniques such as filter design, FFT, sample rate conversion and dynamic range control
Familiarity with electronics design and prototype debugging techniques
Experience developing embedded software for complex electronic products in a commercial environment
Knowledge of modern development tools and methodologies such as Git, Jira and Agile development
A proactive approach to documentation and collaborative development
A personal interest in audio technologies would be highly beneficialThis Software Engineer (DSP) role offers the chance to work at the forefront of audio product development within a highly skilled engineering environment where innovation and technical excellence are central to the business.

If you are an experienced Software Engineer (DSP) looking to work on advanced embedded systems and contribute to world-class product development, I would be keen to speak with you.

Ian Broadhurst
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Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: £50,000 to £60,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements: Onsite working

Role overview
This position sits within a hands on engineering team developing embedded software for new and existing products. The work focuses on C programming, ARM based processors and Git driven development. The role suits someone who enjoys low level engineering and working closely with hardware teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain embedded software in C
• Implement, test and debug code on ARM microcontrollers or ARM based platforms
• Use Git for version control, branching and collaborative development
• Work with hardware, electronics and systems engineers to integrate features
• Contribute to coding standards, testing processes and documentation
• Support product development from prototype through to release

Essential skills:

• Strong experience programming in C for embedded systems
• Practical experience with ARM processors (e.g., Cortex M or Cortex A)
• Confident using Git in a team environment
• Understanding of low level concepts such as interrupts, memory management, drivers, peripherals, RTOS or bare metal development
• Ability to interpret schematics, datasheets and work effectively with hardware teams

Desirable experience

• GUI development or integration (e.g., Qt, TouchGFX, LVGL or similar frameworks)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for embedded development
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN or Ethernet

Please note: our client is unable to provide visa sponsorship. We can only consider applicants who already hold full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, this role is not suitable for candidates relying on a post study work visa.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
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Redhill, Surrey
5 days per week in the office

Head of IT needed for a leading organisation based in Redhill, Surrey, who are looking to employ an experienced Head of IT as part of their technology transformation with in-depth knowledge of Microsoft stack and hybrid/Cloud technologies (MS 365, Azure, Active Directory, SQL server, Entra), Virtualization technologies and networking (Cisco, Juniper), Windows Server, Network security, End User device management, project management, implementing ISO Standards (ISO27001, ISO9001).

Responsible for the maintenance and gradual migration of legacy systems (e.g. databases, applications, file storage, etc.) from on-premise to a new Cloud/Hybrid architectures.

This is both hand-on and a management position across multiple sites.

The role requires 5 days per week in the Redhill office.

Salary: c 80,000 - 85,000 per annum
25 day’s holiday
Pension Plan
Flexible working hours

Some of the main duties of the Head of IT will include:

Maintenance of legacy on-premise/hybrid systems, with eventual migration to new Cloud architectures
Regularly examine the organisation’s information security risks, taking account of the threats, vulnerabilities, and potential impacts
Develop and maintain recovery plans to address equipment, power, or security failure to ensure preservation of technology, data and business continuity
Design and implement a comprehensive suite of information security controls and risk mitigations
Monitor online security and take appropriate steps to address security breaches if necessary
Coordinate training/on-boarding for new technology users and help them become familiar with equipment, networks and systems
Organise and engage in support, troubleshooting, and repair of systems and infrastructure
Manage departmental budget and track spending on equipment, licences and staff

In order to be the successful Head of IT and have a chance to gain such an exciting opportunity you will ideally need to have the following:

Proven experience in transforming traditional IT support structures
Proficiency in Windows Server operating system
Skilled in virtualization technologies and networking (e.g. Cisco, Juniper)
Strong knowledge of Microsoft stack and Hybrid/Cloud technologies (e.g. MS365, Azure, Active Directory, SQL Server, Entra, etc.)
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and tools
Demonstrated success in establishing and implementing support processes and standards
Experience with budget development

This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Head of IT to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don’t miss out!

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Bristol

We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems.

Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer

Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 depending on experience

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

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

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

What we can offer you:

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

The opportunity:

We’re looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you’ll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities.

You’ll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs.

Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You’ll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you’ll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration
• Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces
• Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics
• Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink)

Desirable but not essential skills

• Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies
• Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART)
• Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level
• Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence)
• Experience with SPICE simulator software

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