Job Title: Senior/Principal Hardware Engineer

Location: Rochester – Onsite

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

What you’ll be doing:

This role focuses on delivering complex hardware design activities in line with development plans, budgets and schedules. It includes capturing requirements, producing preliminary and detailed designs, and performing the necessary analysis to ensure robust solutions. The position encourages innovation by identifying improvements to both design approaches and wider engineering practices, while working collaboratively with other disciplines to optimise system‑level outcomes and manage dependencies effectively.

Alongside technical delivery, the role provides guidance and support across digital and analogue electronics development, helping ensure high‑quality engineering outputs. It also involves coaching junior engineers to build capability within the team and producing design artefacts that meet company and industry standards.

Core duties:

• You will have a degree/HND in electronics engineering or an equivalent qualification
• You will have proven knowledge and experience of digital &/or analogue electronics technologies
• You will have experience of working through the engineering development lifecycle, from concept to product certification
• You will have the ability to demonstrate a good appreciation of cost and schedule constraints on designs, to meet programme needs and capable of providing robust engineering judgement in all phases of the engineering development lifecycle
• You will have a robust understanding of product design and work package control
• It is also desirable to have experience of Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise, Analogue simulations tools, such as Simetrix or Spice and System development tools, such as Enterprise Architect, Matlab, Simulink

The Hardware Team:

You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 27th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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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

(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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Senior Embedded Software Engineer up to 70k Base + Benefits Ref: ABJ6500

Midlands Onsite: Perm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a well-established, globally recognised engineering organisation specialising in critical power and electrical test systems. With operations across the globe, the company is known for delivering innovative, high-reliability engineering solutions used in mission-critical environments worldwide.

As Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will play a key role in the design and development of embedded control software for advanced industrial power systems, working within a collaborative multidisciplinary engineering team.

You will work closely with Electrical, Mechanical and Systems Engineers to deliver robust, safe and cost-effective solutions used by global customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate system and customer requirements into software specifications and acceptance criteria
• Design embedded software architecture and interfaces for ARM-based controllers (STM32)
• Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ within RTOS environments (FreeRTOS or similar)
• Implement industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, CAN and Ethernet
• Integrate software with sensors, actuators and industrial control hardware
• Perform unit testing, static analysis, code reviews and verification activities
• Develop SIL/HIL test environments and support validation activities
• Produce clear technical documentation including design specifications and test plans
• Work within modern development practices including Git, trunk-based development and semantic versioning
• Support manufacturing, commissioning and service teams with technical investigations
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and engineering standards

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar

• Strong experience developing embedded software in industrial or engineering environments

• Strong C/C++ development experience on ARM Cortex microcontrollers (STM32 desirable)

• Experience working with RTOS concepts (task scheduling, synchronisation, debugging)

• Knowledge of functional safety or secure coding practices (MISRA, IEC61508 or similar)

• Experience with unit testing, static analysis and code quality tools

• Experience implementing industrial communications (Modbus, CAN, TCP/IP, Serial)

• Experience working with hardware-software integration

• Experience working with any of the following would be beneficial:

• Critical power or energy infrastructure systems

• Industrial automation or control systems

• Electrical test or commissioning environments

• Generator or power distribution equipment

• Industrial electronics or control panels

• Data centre or missioncritical infrastructure

• Safetycritical or high-reliability embedded systems

• Python or MATLAB experience for automation or test development would also be advantageous.

Stable, established engineering business with strong technical reputation - Base + Benefits.

To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

Email: Ref: ABJ6500

Location: Edinburgh or Newcastle

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £70 per hour Umbrella

SC Clearance Required

We are seeking Systems Engineers to contribute to the continued development of an in-service radar system, by supporting the planning and analysis of radar trials (rig-based and flight trials).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with large datasets from rig and flight trials and use analytical techniques to evaluate radar performance against requirements and raise Systems Problem Reports (SPR) for detailed investigation.
• Apply signal processing, image processing, and object classification techniques to extract actionable insights.
• Investigate system anomalies using real trial data, ensuring performance meets specifications.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop and prototype cutting-edge defence solutions.
• Contribute to System Verification & Validation (V&V) activities as part of the continuous development / enhancement of the Radar System.

Proven Ability / Key Skills

• Strong proven ability with MATLAB, particularly for use in analysis of large data sets.
• Full V-model lifecycle knowledge, with an emphasis on the middle to right side (implementation, integration, testing, and V&V).
• Previous proven ability within a similar industry and supporting engineering tests / trials and processing of large data sets.
• Proven ability in safety-critical systems.
• Understanding of radar or complex sensor systems would be beneficial.

Additional

Please note, due to the sensitive nature of the project involved all applicants must be capable of gaining a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level.

Our client, a leading organisation in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Systems Engineer - Navigation Sensors to join their team. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced defence systems in the world, with a focus on navigation sensor technologies. The team is highly motivated, collaborative, and dedicated to excellence, providing a dynamic environment to grow your skills and experience.

This role is to be based from Hertfordshire or Bristol.

Key Responsibilities:

• Specification and assessment of navigation sensors, including GNSS receivers, anti-jam units, and inertial measurement units
• Monitoring supplier and technology roadmaps to identify cutting-edge technology for investment
• Supporting sub-assembly and equipment assessment trials
• Undertaking research activities as part of an international team
• Collaborating closely with related teams, including frequent interaction with the navigation sensors team in France
• Developing new and innovative solutions to complex customer requirements
• Participating in several multi-national research programmes

Job Requirements:

• Experience in the defence or aerospace industry, with a degree in electronic engineering, physics, or a similar field
• Technical knowledge in navigation systems, avionics, or RF engineering
• Project management skills, delivery capabilities, and commercial awareness
• Proficiency with modelling tools such as MATLAB and/or Simulink is advantageous
• Understanding of GNSS functionality, multi-constellation technology, and system integration
• Knowledge of receivers, anti-jam systems, and CRPA’s
• Familiarity with GNSS system chain performance and integration challenges
• Experience with GNSS jamming and spoofing
• Understanding of inertial sensor specification and characterisation

Benefits:

• Company bonus based on performance
• Generous pension contributions up to 14%
• Opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi leave of up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working arrangements where appropriate / able
• Enhanced parental leave benefits
• Excellent site facilities including subsidised meals and free car parking
• Dynamic working with three days per week on-site due to workload classification

If you are a skilled Systems Engineer with a passion for navigation sensors and a desire to contribute to high-profile defence projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team!

Software Engineer
£55,000 - £70,000
2-3 days onsite in Coventry

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join a Research & Development team and help develop cutting-edge algorithms and advanced mathematical and scientific software.

This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced mathematical and scientific software, contributing directly to the performance and success of products used by professionals worldwide.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team that includes research scientists, electronics hardware engineers, embedded software developers, cloud/backend engineers, and mobile app developers. Your work will play a critical role in shaping both current and future product capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced algorithms for measurement and motion analysis
• Develop and optimise sensor fusion algorithms combining data from multiple sensors
• Build and maintain high-performance C# scientific and mathematical libraries
• Apply 3D vector mathematics and advanced mathematical models to real-world problems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, embedded, mobile, and cloud development
• Analyse complex datasets and improve algorithm accuracy, efficiency, and reliability
• Contribute innovative ideas to advance product capabilities and technical performance

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong C# development experience, particularly building scientific, mathematical, or computational libraries
• Strong understanding of advanced mathematics and algorithm design
• Experience working with 3D vector mathematics and spatial calculations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative technical solutions

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)
• Experience developing software for drones, robotics, or motion-tracking devices
• Experience implementing Sensor Fusion techniques such as Kalman Filters
• Experience using MATLAB for algorithm development or simulation

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Making a Difference

Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.

At our Bristol Global Technology Centre, we specialise in the research and development of the future of powered flight.

We have a new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Senior Engineer Systems Engineering to join our growing Aircraft Systems Engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the green revolution in aviation, a project that aligns with our company mission, To be the most Trusted and Sustainable Partner in the Sky.

Reporting to the Principal Research Engineer for Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for Systems Engineering from requirements elucidation, development, specification and test definition, including integration.

This role will be based at our Bristol GTC, however travel will be expected including occasional international.

How You’ll Contribute

The Engineer shall draw on their engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of research activities in the TRL1-6 range. They must have sound experience in technical working and risk management. They shall be committed to development of their own skills and professional network. Their good communication skills shall enable them to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

The Senior Research Engineer will be responsible for the following:-

• Responsible to define and develop requirements, and turn them into a feasible solution
• Responsible to develop functions, systems, items and components
• Use and develop model based systems engineering (MBSE) techniques for requirements and architecture creation.
• Define approaches to system verification & communicate these to specialist domain teams
• Work with the systems architects, mechanical systems engineers and system simulation engineers to ensure that the system requirements are achieved.
• Shall anticipate and manage transversal technical and business issues
• Generate technical reports and present findings
• Develop specification documents and procedures for new products before launched into manufacturing
• Shall ensure configuration management is in place for the systems and all of its components from requirement through to operation
• Provide general technical feedback on the design and development of mechanical and electrical sub-systems.

What You’ll Bring

To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in relevant engineering discipline
• Experienced in requirements engineering and management of requirements across all project lifecycle stages
• Experience in systems engineering applied to concept and /or product development, ideally in aerospace
• Experienced working in a safety critical system development
• Experience in MBSE (e.g. SysML), functional decomposition and performing architectural system level studies, e.g. ANSYS SCADE
• Experience in functional and physical system development
• Experience in Safety Assessment and Compliance Planning, including FTA and FMEA, e.g. ANSYS Medini
• Experienced in developing verification cases for (sub)system and development
• Experience in applying systems engineering techniques within an R&T project
• Experience in associated international standards, design practices, certification requirements (and means of compliance) as well as in service issues.

Desirable

• Proficiency in Requirements Management tools e.g. DOORS, Codebeamer
• Detail-oriented with experience in data management.
• Practical experience in HTS electrical systems
• Proficiency in Multi-domain Modelling/Simulation packages, e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape, Amesim or other
• Experience in the specification, design, integration and test of the electrical and fluid systems, including functional, EMC and copper-bird testing,
• Experience in cryogenic and hydrogen systems engineering
• Experience logical development including the specification and validation of aerospace software
• Solid basis in cryogenic thermodynamics
• Experience in component and item testing and / or design of tests to DO160 as well as running system test rigs
• Willing to support University research including Internships and Masters projects.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. You will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.

What We’ll Offer

Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Company bonus based on company and personal performance
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions on a 1 : 1.5 basis. (Company contributing a maximum of12%)
• Life Assurance 8 x salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a Friday
• Income protection
• Shopping discounts
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family
• A collaborative, dynamic working environment.

As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

Well offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We arethe place where human dreams, plus humanendeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.?

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Senior FPGA Engineer (RFSoC / DSP)

Bristol (Onsite)

£90,000 - £95,000 + benefits

Must be eligible for SC clearance

KO2’s client, an innovative and rapidly growing engineering organisation based in Bristol, is looking to recruit a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their high-performing hardware and signal processing team.

This is a hands on technical leadership role where you will play a key part in the design and development of complex FPGA architectures used in advanced sensing and signal processing systems. The position is approximately 80% technical delivery, with additional responsibility for mentoring engineers and helping shape engineering processes and best practices.

The role is five days onsite in Bristol, working closely with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, RF, and software.

The Role

As a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will contribute to the architecture and implementation of high-performance FPGA solutions used within cutting-edge systems that process large volumes of real-world data in real time.

You will work with AMD/Xilinx RFSoC platforms, designing FPGA signal processing pipelines and ensuring performance, determinism, and scalability across complex systems.

This is an opportunity to influence system-level architecture, improve engineering workflows, and help drive technical excellence within the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-performance FPGA architectures using Xilinx / AMD RFSoC platforms
• Develop and optimise DSP algorithms within FPGA fabric
• Work closely with RF, hardware, and software teams to deliver integrated systems
• Support hardware bring-up, testing, and debugging in lab environments
• Lead by example within the FPGA team, mentoring and supporting junior engineers
• Contribute to engineering methodology improvements and best practices
• Participate in system architecture discussions and technical decision making

Required Experience

• Strong FPGA development experience using Xilinx / AMD devices
• Proven experience working with RFSoC or Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms
• Strong DSP fundamentals with the ability to translate algorithms into FPGA implementations
• Experience developing FPGA designs in VHDL using Vivado
• Experience delivering performance-critical FPGA designs with challenging timing or resource constraints
• Comfortable working with hardware in lab environments (bring-up, debugging, validation)
• Eligible to obtain SC security clearance

Desirable Experience

• MATLAB or Python for DSP modelling or algorithm development
• Experience with multi-channel acquisition systems
• Familiarity with high-speed data interfaces and streaming architectures
• Background in RF systems, sensing technologies, or defence-related environments
• Experience improving engineering processes and development workflows

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly capable engineering team working on technically demanding systems where FPGA design is central to product performance. You will have significant influence over both the technical direction and development practices within the team.

If you are an experienced FPGA engineer looking for a technically challenging role with leadership influence, KO2’s client would like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact KO2 Recruitment for more information.

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with advanced security clearance to join their cutting-edge team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions that redefine defence technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement and test solutions to complex customer problems across the development lifecycle
• Develop software for a range of areas including bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, and GUI development on Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms
• Utilise various programming languages such as Rust, C/C++, Python, and web development frameworks
• Work with FPGAs, electronic design, and mechanical design
• Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment to balance requirements, schedule, and cost
• Produce comprehensive documentation from requirements to design and testing materials to support developments
• Ensure compliance with Government regulations by managing the security of information as defined in the Security manual

Job Requirements:

• Degree in an engineering, mathematical, or science-based subject or equivalent experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Embedded Linux application, kernel, and/or driver development
  • C/C++ or Rust programming
• Proficiency in best practice software development processes/lifecycles
• Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns
• Knowledge of software testing and design for test

Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK, Tauri
• Yocto, Petalinux, and uBoot
• Python, Jupyter Notebooks, or Matlab
• Web development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React)
• IOS/Android development
• Experience with communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi
• Knowledge of GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios
• Experience with FPGAs and exposure to hardware
• UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect

Security Clearance:

• Must hold DV (UKDV or MOD DV) security clearance

If you are an experienced software engineer seeking a challenging role within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dynamic and innovative team.

The Lead Verification and Validation Engineer ensures the verification and validation of HVDC Control Systems by designing, developing, and executing tests on Controls Software. The role ensures both that the software is built correctly and that the correct software is built, aligned with customer and project requirements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and create test cases based on software requirements.
• Execute test procedures and provide clear, structured reporting of results.
• Review and analyse test results, reporting status, and findings.
• Communicate failures and issues to relevant engineering teams with clarity and accuracy.
• Understand key project plan milestones and ensure required testing activities are properly scheduled.
• Support continual improvement efforts by introducing new tools, methods, and process enhancements in collaboration with Continuous Improvement leaders.
• Promote a standard product methodology mindset, identifying opportunities for solution re-use and improving quality, reliability, and delivery timelines.
• Lead the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with clients.
• Conduct gap analysis between standard/design requirements and customer technical requirements, defining associated test needs.
• Provide expertise on control system requirements for RTDS lab setups, including AC/DC interface requirements, Plant Emulator interface needs, and power system modelling and verification in RSCAD.
• Apply strong problem-solving capabilities to support test execution, lab setup issues, and debugging challenges.

Qualifications/Essential Requirements

• Engineering degree (or equivalent), including power systems and power electronics subjects or proven equivalent HVDC knowledge and experience.
• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle, particularly the V-Model.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, especially in test environments, lab setups, and debugging.
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to identify and manage technical risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and understand detailed software requirements.
• Understanding of the functional characteristics of power systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining safety, quality, and engineering integrity.
• Flexibility regarding working hours.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with Jira.
• Experience with test management tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of HVDC control systems, protection, and sequencing strategy.
• Understanding of HVDC station equipment and interlocking design.
• Experience with PSCAD/RSCAD dynamic performance studies.
• Knowledge of Line Commutated Converters (LCC) or Voltage Source Converters (VSC).
• Experience with tools such as MATCAD, PSCAD, PSS/E, RSCAD, MATLAB, etc.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical standards (eg, IEC 61850, IEC 62351, IEC 12207, IEEE 15288, IEC 25010, IEC 27032, NERC/CIP).
• Previous experience in the HVDC industry.

2 Senior Systems Engineers

Inside IR35

81.05 per hour

6 months initial term

This is a senior technical role relating to the Electronic aspects of hardware design for systems engineering. A highly experienced professional engineer with a depth and breadth of knowledge in Electronics Engineering who speaks and acts authoritatively on matters pertaining to their discipline, leading and applying the principles of Electronics Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle from requirement definition to system integration and customer acceptance into system support and disposal.

Employs a depth and breadth of expertise relating to Electronics Systems Engineering to the most complex engineering problems, challenges, and issues associated with the domain. Designs, develops, promotes and shares discipline knowledge and capability for implementation across the business and programmes, providing authoritative guidance to others relating to area of expertise. Acts as design authority for designs that the role holder / team is undertaking. Liaises with other teams and disciplines to ensure a consistent approach across the whole radar system.

Typical duties include :

• Providing support to the SDA regarding overall Radar System design.
• Responsible for defining and capturing digital requirements from board level to sub-system level.
• Provide digital techniques support to the SDA and techniques groups (RF, software, digits, mechanical, DO) at all stagers throughout the design life cycle.
• Provide support to digital techniques team throughout the design process ensuring adherence to established design protocols.
• Provide analysis of system architectures with a view to providing guidance on make/buy/COTS decisions.
• Define test and integration plans from board to system level.
• System Design Assurance - ensuring there is enough built in functionality to support design assurance. Also contributing to the generation of the system design assurance specification.

Knowledge:

• Experience in digital electronics including FPGA development, high speed interfaces (such as serial FPDP, JESD204 etc) , COTS hardware and PCB design.
• Experience in sub-system and System integration and test.
• Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD FPGA products and Vivado design tools
• Experience in radar system data analysis.
• Experience in the whole design process from requirements to design assurance and sign off.
• A solid understanding of radar operation, in particular Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars.

Skills:

• Experience using AMD/Xilinx Vitis.
• Experience designing with AMD/Xilinx Versal or Zynq Ultrascale plus devices
• Matlab for digital processing analysis
• MBSE for design capture
• DOORS for document capture
• Previous experience of operating in a defence or high safety integrity environment.

Experienced 3GPP RF Test Engineer needed for technical and team leadership role

This Cambridge company develops communications technology that simplifies the architecting of connected devices, making RF connectivity more accessible for a wide range of applications. They are seeking an RF Test Engineer to join their development team. This on-site position will involve technical and team leadership of the existing development team, as well as hands-on participation with test setup design and execution, analytics, and performing intricate RF measurements for 3GPP/Software controlled Radio systems. The role calls for excellent communication and documentation skills and strong attention to detail.

You will need:

• A degree in Electronics or similarly applicable subject
• Extensive commercial experience of 3GPP RF verification within the telecommunications industry
• Practical hands-on electronics skills including the use of RF test instrumentation for cellular systems and development of RF test set-ups and scripts
• Strong communication and organisational skills; previous success in a team or technical leadership role
• Python or MATLAB skills for automation

This role combined technical and team leadership with hands-on verification work, so a solid theoretical grasp of RF and substantial prior RF test experience will be essential. The role is based on-site at the company’s Cambridge offices. An excellent compensation package is on offer to the successful candidate including a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and company share options scheme.

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Contract Firmware/FPGA Engineer

Bristol or Edinburgh based (4 days a week and One day remote)

Defence/Aerospace sector - SC Clearance is essential

Up to £75 p/h - 12-month contract

A leading Defence prime are looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join an expanding Engineering team that are responsible for delivering complex digital systems to meet demanding future customer requirements.

Key skills

• Extensive FPGA/Firmware design experience in complex systems
• Advanced verification capability
• Experience with modern FPGA toolchains
• Structured life cycle experience (DO-254 or comparable highly desirable)
• Ability to influence processes and improve ways of working

What You’ll Be Doing

• Designing innovative VHDL-based FPGA architectures
• Applying advanced verification techniques (VHDL/System Verilog/UVM)
• Working with current FPGA technologies (Xilinx, Altera, Microsemi)
• Using model-driven engineering tools such as MATLAB & Simulink
• Designing and integrating high-speed interfaces (PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet)
• Deriving detailed firmware requirements from system-level documentation
• Working across the full firmware life cycle in a structured environment (ideally DO-254 or similar)
• Defining complex timing and area constraints for efficient place & route
• Debugging firmware designs and supporting integration & verification activities
• Supporting delivery leadership across multiple engineers

This is an opportunity to work on genuinely advanced engineering programmes where your expertise will directly shape next-generation digital systems.

Embedded Software Engineer Audio DSP Wiltshire | Hybrid | Up to £55,000 + benefits Some engineering roles are about shipping code. Others are about shaping how music actually sounds. This is the latter. A globally respected British audio brand known for building some of the highest-quality hi-fi systems in the world is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop the firmware that powers its next generation of streaming audio products. Working within the R&D team, youll develop real-time embedded software running on SHARC DSP processors , implementing audio processing pipelines and the low-level software that interfaces with DACs, ADCs and other digital audio hardware. Youll work closely with electronics and acoustics engineers, bringing up new hardware platforms and translating signal-processing concepts into efficient embedded C code. This role is not a pure DSP algorithm design position its focused on embedded implementation and system integration , so strong real-time firmware experience is the priority. Key Skills Strong C / C++ embedded software development Experience working with real-time embedded systems Familiarity with MATLAB or DSP environments Experience working close to hardware (debugging, bring-up) Nice to Have Experience with Analog Devices SHARC DSP Exposure to audio processing systems Interest in high-fidelity audio If you enjoy working close to the hardware and want to contribute to products where the quality of the engineering is literally audible , this is a rare opportunity to join one of the most respected names in high-end audio. For more information please apply or contact me directly. Yoh Solutions Ltd Engineering recruitment specialists. (Find me on Linked In: Thomas Bird) TPBN1\_UKTJ

Embedded Software Engineer – Audio DSP Wiltshire | Hybrid | Up to £55,000 + benefits Some engineering roles are about shipping code. Others are about shaping how music actually sounds. This is the latter. A globally respected British audio brand – known for building some of the highest-quality hi-fi systems in the world – is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to help develop the firmware that powers its next generation of streaming audio products. Working within the R&D team, you’ll develop real-time embedded software running on SHARC DSP processors, implementing audio processing pipelines and the low-level software that interfaces with DACs, ADCs and other digital audio hardware. You’ll work closely with electronics and acoustics engineers, bringing up new hardware platforms and translating signal-processing concepts into efficient embedded C code. This role is not a pure DSP algorithm design position – it’s focused on embedded implementation and system integration, so strong real-time firmware experience is the priority. Key Skills \* Strong C / C++ embedded software development \* Experience working with real-time embedded systems \* Experience interfacing with hardware peripherals \* Familiarity with MATLAB or DSP environments \* Experience working close to hardware (debugging, bring-up) Nice to Have \* Experience with Analog Devices SHARC DSP \* Exposure to audio processing systems \* Interest in high-fidelity audio If you enjoy working close to the hardware and want to contribute to products where the quality of the engineering is literally audible, this is a rare opportunity to join one of the most respected names in high-end audio. For more information please apply or contact me directly. Yoh Solutions Ltd – Engineering recruitment specialists. (Find me on LinkedIn: Thomas Bird)

Job Title: Software Engineer – DSP Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire We are excited to be recruiting for a highly skilled Software Engineer – DSP to join an innovative Research & Development team based in Salisbury. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced embedded software professional to take on a challenging and rewarding job working on cutting-edge, performance-critical technology. This job will see you developing real-time embedded firmware for a DSP processor at the core of advanced electronic products. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, prototype and deliver high-performance signal processing solutions in a collaborative commercial environment. Responsibilities for the Software Engineer – DSP job: \* Developing real-time embedded software in C/C++ for DSP-based applications \* Designing and implementing signal processing chains \* Prototyping DSP algorithms in MATLAB and translating them into optimised C code \* Writing low-level drivers for on-chip and board-level peripherals \* Bringing up and debugging prototype PCBs alongside electronics engineers \* Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define software architecture and interfaces \* Participating in peer reviews and maintaining clear technical documentation Skills & experience required for the Software Engineer – DSP job: \* Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline \* Minimum 3+ years’ commercial experience in C/C++ \* Strong background in real-time embedded systems \* Experience working with DSP applications \* Knowledge of signal processing techniques such as filtering, FFT, sample rate conversion, or dynamic range control This job offers flexible hybrid working, providing the opportunity to balance on-site collaboration with remote working to support both productivity and work–life balance. Alongside this flexibility, the role presents excellent long-term career progression within a growing and innovative R&D environment

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire

An opportunity has arisen for a Junior Electronics Engineer to join a highly specialised engineering organisation developing advanced RF and antenna technologies. The company is expanding its R&D capability in Lincoln and is building a small, high-performance technical team focused on solving complex electromagnetic and RF system challenges.

This role is suited to a recently qualified or early-career engineer with a strong grounding in electromagnetics or microwave engineering who is eager to work on technically demanding projects in a fast-paced development environment.

Main Responsibilities of the Junior Electronics Engineer (Lincoln):

• Support the design and development of antenna systems across HF to SHF frequencies
• Perform electromagnetic simulation and optimisation of antenna structures
• Assist in RF circuit design including filters, amplifiers, and switching networks
• Contribute to PCB layout and detailed design activities
• Build, modify, and test RF and antenna prototypes
• Conduct antenna measurements and support validation activities
• Assist with mixed-signal and system-level development tasks
• Support modelling and performance analysis (e.G. MATLAB or similar tools)
• Prepare clear technical documentation and test reports
• Assist with production handover and early-stage manufacturing support
• Support fault finding and root-cause investigations

Requirements of the Junior Electronics Engineer (Lincoln):

• MUST HOLD BRITISH PASSPORT
• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or closely related discipline (Master’s advantageous)
• Academic or industry experience in electromagnetics or RF/microwave engineering
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic theory, physics, and applied mathematics
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, FEKO, Microwave Office, ADS or similar
• Exposure to PCB design tools (Altium, Eagle or similar) desirable
• Hands-on practical ability including soldering, prototype construction, and use of RF test equipment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication ability
• High attention to detail and ability to meet project deadlines
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Working Pattern & Benefits:

• Full-time, permanent role
• Onsite role based in Lincoln with collaborative R&D environment
• Exposure to complex RF and antenna system development
• Strong opportunity for technical growth and progression

To apply for this Junior Antenna & RF Design Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana:

01582 878 830

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

What you will be part of

Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters.

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world.

Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations.

The Role:

This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit.

Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support our radar and sensors growth activities at either our Fareham campus.

Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab’s portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As a Systems Engineer you will regularly work with current products, developing enhancements and investigating new areas for product growth.

Key Responsibilities:

As a System Engineer you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Support to bid activities
• Requirements management activities
• Radar performance analysis
• Radar algorithm development
• System and sub-system design
• Support to customer demonstrations
• Travel within UK and abroad (including to Gothenburg office)

Required Skills:

• As a person you are positive, social, results oriented and a team player with a background in systems engineering
• Experience of radar, communications or EW systems in considered essential (5 years minimum)
• Experience of working with MATLAB, ideally working with recorded radar data
• Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool
• Familiar with principles of 15288:2023
• Familiar with product road mapping and product lifecycle techniques
• Enjoy working and developing in a team
• Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well
• Good technical communication skills
• Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent
• During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship

As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

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.

A growing technology organisation delivering immersive training and simulation solutions to defence and government customers is seeking a Systems Engineer to join its engineering team.

This role will focus on the technical leadership of complex systems across the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring projects meet technical, schedule and cost objectives while aligning with defence acquisition best practice.

The position offers the opportunity to work with emerging technologies in immersive environments and digital training solutions, supporting innovative programmes within the defence sector.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership across project delivery, supporting the development, integration and validation of complex systems.

You will play a key role in technical governance, ensuring appropriate evidence is generated for engineering review gates and that project requirements are traceable throughout the lifecycle.

You will also work closely with project managers, engineering teams and subcontractors to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Systems Engineering Leadership

• Lead the design, development and implementation of complex systems throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Apply systems engineering best practices aligned with defence acquisition frameworks.
• Coordinate and lead technical reviews and governance activities.

Engineering Lifecycle Activities

• Support systems engineering across lifecycle phases including:
• Concept and assessment
• Requirements definition and management
• System architecture and design
• Integration, verification and validation
• In-service support and disposal

Technical Delivery

• Maintain traceability between requirements, design, implementation and verification evidence.
• Work closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery objectives are met.
• Lead feasibility studies and technical investigations.
• Produce and present technical reports and documentation.

Stakeholder & Supplier Management

• Provide technical guidance to subcontractors and external partners.
• Review technical deliverables and supplier documentation.

Engineering Governance & Documentation

• Develop and maintain key engineering artefacts including:
  • Requirements documentation
  • System architectures and design documentation
  • Test and acceptance plans
  • Product conformance documentation
  • Bills of materials

You will also contribute to the development and improvement of internal engineering processes.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience delivering complex engineered systems across the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Proven experience in requirements specification, system design and delivery.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and lifecycle methodologies.
• Ability to interpret operational and customer requirements.
• Experience developing system architectures using modelling tools (e.g. MATLAB, Sparx Enterprise Architect).
• Experience supporting customer acceptance activities.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting capability.
• Familiarity with UK defence frameworks, governance and engineering standards.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with SysML or model-based systems engineering approaches.
• Exposure to MATLAB, Simulink or similar modelling tools.
• Understanding of integration, verification and validation activities.
• Familiarity with agile engineering environments.
• Experience working in defence programmes or regulated environments.
• Knowledge of synthetic training systems or naval defence platforms.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: 57,000 - 63,000 (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Private medical and dental cover
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Paid volunteering leave

The organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment and actively supports Armed Forces personnel and reservists.

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must:

• Be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance
• Be willing to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) if required
• Have the right to work in the UK

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For further information or to apply, please submit your CV.

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software?

Do you have experience with MathWorks tools?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answers to these are yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Algorithm Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

Due to the nature of the work you will be involved in, active UK SC Clearance will be required.

You will be involved in activities throughout the product life cycle including early research studies, feasibility and concept stages, and product development and customer support.

You will be involved in:

• Work alongside algorithm engineers and technical experts to transcode a large, complex legacy algorithm codebase from ADA to MATLAB
• Define, distribute, and review core activities to enable efficient completion of the transcoding
• 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

Your skillset may include:

• Experience writing, delivering, and testing algorithm related software
• Experience writing software/algorithms within MathWorks tools
• Verification of requirements and evidence review
• Experience writing, interpreting ADA code
• Specific tools knowledge: IBM Engineering Workflow Management / GIT

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Algorithm Engineer

6 month contract

Based in Bristol

Offering 65ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Algorithms/Software Engineer required for long term contract assignment based in Bristol.

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

Responsibilities:

• 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

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