Overview Are you a recruiter who thrives in high-volume environments and understands the unique challenges of sourcing skilled technicians in aerospace and defence? Expleo UK is looking for a proactive, network-savvy recruiter to join our internal talent team onsite in Stevenage. This is a high-impact role where your sourcing creativity and industry insight will directly contribute to the growth of a critical account. Responsibilities Source, screen, and interview blue-collar candidates for technician and skilled trade roles within aerospace and defence Build and maintain warm talent pipelines for ongoing and future hiring needs Partner with onsite security and operations teams to coordinate onboarding and site access Use innovative sourcing techniques including social media, job boards, referrals, and local outreach Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with hiring processes and security protocols Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and support workforce planning Represent Expleo UK professionally onsite and ensure a positive candidate experience Qualifications No formal degree required-experience and sourcing ability matter most Recruitment certifications (REC, CIPD, etc.) are a plus but not essential Desired skills Experience working within an internal recruitment function Familiarity with onboarding processes and security clearance coordination Knowledge of the Stevenage talent market and local sourcing channels Experience using ATS systems and recruitment CRMs Experience Proven experience recruiting for blue-collar or technician roles (ideally within aerospace, defence, engineering, or manufacturing) Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn, job boards, and local networks Understanding of the nuances of recruiting in aerospace or defence environments (e.g., security clearance, compliance, niche skill sets) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage high-volume recruitment with attention to detail Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with candidates and teams Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
Overview Are you a recruiter who thrives in high-volume environments and understands the unique challenges of sourcing skilled technicians in aerospace and defence? Expleo UK is looking for a proactive, network-savvy recruiter to join our internal talent team onsite in Stevenage. This is a high-impact role where your sourcing creativity and industry insight will directly contribute to the growth of a critical account. Responsibilities Source, screen, and interview blue-collar candidates for technician and skilled trade roles within aerospace and defence Build and maintain warm talent pipelines for ongoing and future hiring needs Partner with onsite security and operations teams to coordinate onboarding and site access Use innovative sourcing techniques including social media, job boards, referrals, and local outreach Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure compliance with hiring processes and security protocols Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forecast hiring needs and support workforce planning Represent Expleo UK professionally onsite and ensure a positive candidate experience Qualifications No formal degree required-experience and sourcing ability matter most Recruitment certifications (REC, CIPD, etc.) are a plus but not essential Desired skills Experience working within an internal recruitment function Familiarity with onboarding processes and security clearance coordination Knowledge of the Stevenage talent market and local sourcing channels Experience using ATS systems and recruitment CRMs Experience Proven experience recruiting for blue-collar or technician roles (ideally within aerospace, defence, engineering, or manufacturing) Strong sourcing skills using LinkedIn, job boards, and local networks Understanding of the nuances of recruiting in aerospace or defence environments (e.g., security clearance, compliance, niche skill sets) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to manage high-volume recruitment with attention to detail Comfortable working onsite and engaging directly with candidates and teams Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Overview As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This role sits within our client's Nuclear business, from decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities, through supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, to supporting the operation and build of nuclear power plants, our role is to clean up the nuclear legacy and create a world where nuclear plays a key contribution in protecting our nation, ensuring security of energy supply and meeting our net zero commitments.Our highly skilled team tackles major defence, decommissioning, new build and nuclear generation projects and has won over 78% of its latest tenders. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. We're also bringing the UK closer to Net Zero.Day to day, you could be creating cutting-edge designs, leading on project delivery or providing solutions to our many clients. Responsibilities Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Assist in effective management of the customer, through interfacing with customers and supply chain on design issues and assist with procurement specifications Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. Contribute to Product Safety Assessment process Provide a technical interface with internal and external stakeholders at a detailed level Carry out technical investigations and analysis to provide data for problem assessment/resolution and for design of improvements Contribute to process improvement within the operational and/or design lifecycle to deliver continuous improvements in quality, cycle time and asset utilisation Apply engineering domain knowledge to produce technical solutions and documentation in support of assigned task and project Qualifications Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience. Essential skills Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds. You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo. Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice. Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders What do I need before I apply The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
Overview As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. This role sits within our client's Nuclear business, from decommissioning redundant nuclear facilities, through supporting the Continuous at Sea Deterrent, to supporting the operation and build of nuclear power plants, our role is to clean up the nuclear legacy and create a world where nuclear plays a key contribution in protecting our nation, ensuring security of energy supply and meeting our net zero commitments.Our highly skilled team tackles major defence, decommissioning, new build and nuclear generation projects and has won over 78% of its latest tenders. Together, we're innovating to make nuclear safer, faster and cost-effective across the nuclear energy life cycle. We're also bringing the UK closer to Net Zero.Day to day, you could be creating cutting-edge designs, leading on project delivery or providing solutions to our many clients. Responsibilities Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams Assist in effective management of the customer, through interfacing with customers and supply chain on design issues and assist with procurement specifications Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. Contribute to Product Safety Assessment process Provide a technical interface with internal and external stakeholders at a detailed level Carry out technical investigations and analysis to provide data for problem assessment/resolution and for design of improvements Contribute to process improvement within the operational and/or design lifecycle to deliver continuous improvements in quality, cycle time and asset utilisation Apply engineering domain knowledge to produce technical solutions and documentation in support of assigned task and project Qualifications Minimum HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent experience. Essential skills Nuclear experience is not a necessity, we welcome applications from all engineering backgrounds. You are someone who owns and delivers, who champions high performance and is courageous to challenge the status quo. Knowledge of CAD tools and General Engineering Drawing Practice. Ability to build strong and influential relationships with key stakeholders What do I need before I apply The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance level for this role. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Overview Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We are seeking an experienced ADA/C++ Software Engineer to play a key role in the development and sustainment of mission-critical software within the Defence sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability, safety, and performance of embedded software solutions that support vital defence programmes. The successful candidate will be involved across the full software development lifecycle - from requirements analysis and design to implementation, integration, testing, and support - ensuring compliance with defined processes, industry standards, and customer expectations. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software using ADA/C++. Produce, review, and maintain software design documentation, test artefacts, and associated technical deliverables. Conduct peer reviews of software code, designs, and test cases to ensure quality and adherence to standards. Plan and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing activities. Develop reusable software modules and support continuous improvement of development practices. Ensure all software and documentation align with Defence and industry standards (e.g., DO-178C, MISRA, DEF STAN 00-55). Manage requirements traceability, configuration control, and software versioning in accordance with project processes. Support software debugging, maintenance, and enhancement throughout the lifecycle. Qualifications A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience. Essential skills Proven experience in real-time embedded software development. Strong programming expertise in ADA/C++. Proficiency in software requirements analysis, traceability management, and software verification. Strong working knowledge of: JIRA, GIT, Jenkins, Artifactory, UML Hands on experience with Visual Studio, Subversion (SVN), and DOORS or equivalent toolsets. Awareness of software testing principles across all lifecycle stages (Unit, Integration, System). Desired skills Familiarity with GoogleTest, Rational Team Concert (RTC), Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), MADGE, and Modular Approach to Software Construction Operation and Test (MASCOT) toolsets. Knowledge of Mission Systems or safety critical Defence applications. Experience with Agile, and iterative development methodologies. Practical experience maintaining, debugging, and enhancing complex embedded software systems. What do I need before I apply UK National SC (Security Clearance) will be required for this role. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
Overview Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We are seeking an experienced ADA/C++ Software Engineer to play a key role in the development and sustainment of mission-critical software within the Defence sector. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the reliability, safety, and performance of embedded software solutions that support vital defence programmes. The successful candidate will be involved across the full software development lifecycle - from requirements analysis and design to implementation, integration, testing, and support - ensuring compliance with defined processes, industry standards, and customer expectations. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain real-time embedded software using ADA/C++. Produce, review, and maintain software design documentation, test artefacts, and associated technical deliverables. Conduct peer reviews of software code, designs, and test cases to ensure quality and adherence to standards. Plan and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing activities. Develop reusable software modules and support continuous improvement of development practices. Ensure all software and documentation align with Defence and industry standards (e.g., DO-178C, MISRA, DEF STAN 00-55). Manage requirements traceability, configuration control, and software versioning in accordance with project processes. Support software debugging, maintenance, and enhancement throughout the lifecycle. Qualifications A BEng/BSc (Hons) degree or equivalent in computing or a computing-related subject, or an alternative qualification with relevant experience. Essential skills Proven experience in real-time embedded software development. Strong programming expertise in ADA/C++. Proficiency in software requirements analysis, traceability management, and software verification. Strong working knowledge of: JIRA, GIT, Jenkins, Artifactory, UML Hands on experience with Visual Studio, Subversion (SVN), and DOORS or equivalent toolsets. Awareness of software testing principles across all lifecycle stages (Unit, Integration, System). Desired skills Familiarity with GoogleTest, Rational Team Concert (RTC), Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), MADGE, and Modular Approach to Software Construction Operation and Test (MASCOT) toolsets. Knowledge of Mission Systems or safety critical Defence applications. Experience with Agile, and iterative development methodologies. Practical experience maintaining, debugging, and enhancing complex embedded software systems. What do I need before I apply UK National SC (Security Clearance) will be required for this role. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Overview We are looking for Software Test Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support. The Software Test Engineer will play a vital role in the software development lifecycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products. Responsibilities Development of Test Scripts Review and Approval of Test Scripts Automated and Manual Testing Problem investigation and docuemntation Fault Finding Production of Testing Documentation Qualifications Degree in an applicableEngineering Discipline Essential skills Competent in software language Java Competent in software language C++ Competent in software language Python Experience of software configuration management (Bitbucket, Artifactory) Knowledge/awareness of Software architectures Experience of change and task management using JIRA, for aspects such as work backlogs, problem report management, action management Experience in implementing unit testing Wider software test experience Experience of Agile methodologies. For example Scrum, Kanban or scaled agile (SaFE). Used to working to and following defined process documents (such as a Software Development Plan SDP) Strong written and verbal communication skills An ability to work as a member of the team both within the project, and also the Software Engineering Management community in Thales Self starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching. Build relationships with the software team and software architect to lead the delivery Ability to develop, deploy, debug software to a target with Linux as the underlying operating system. Experience of software build from configuration management using Jenkins (or Git Runners) A solid background in computational mathematics, particularly in its application to signal processing, is essential for understanding and implementing complex models Experience working with model-driven engineering and handling a mixture of autogenerated and hand-written code is required." Technical documentation skills used in the production in software documentation deliverables Desired skills Self starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching. Experience of container deployment through technologies such as Docker, Podman and/or Kubernetes. Applications will need to be packaged into containers for deployment. OPUS-C engineers will need to understand how the containers are orchestrated. Awareness of MS Windows platform Awareness of automated testing Previous defence sector experience Software Quality Assurance Plugin development Awareness of UML modelling (or at least ability to communicate a software design) Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Overview We are looking for Software Test Engineers to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client project that you support. The Software Test Engineer will play a vital role in the software development lifecycle by ensuring that software solutions are developed in line with defined processes and industry standards to ensure the reliability, safety, and security of software products. Responsibilities Development of Test Scripts Review and Approval of Test Scripts Automated and Manual Testing Problem investigation and docuemntation Fault Finding Production of Testing Documentation Qualifications Degree in an applicableEngineering Discipline Essential skills Competent in software language Java Competent in software language C++ Competent in software language Python Experience of software configuration management (Bitbucket, Artifactory) Knowledge/awareness of Software architectures Experience of change and task management using JIRA, for aspects such as work backlogs, problem report management, action management Experience in implementing unit testing Wider software test experience Experience of Agile methodologies. For example Scrum, Kanban or scaled agile (SaFE). Used to working to and following defined process documents (such as a Software Development Plan SDP) Strong written and verbal communication skills An ability to work as a member of the team both within the project, and also the Software Engineering Management community in Thales Self starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching. Build relationships with the software team and software architect to lead the delivery Ability to develop, deploy, debug software to a target with Linux as the underlying operating system. Experience of software build from configuration management using Jenkins (or Git Runners) A solid background in computational mathematics, particularly in its application to signal processing, is essential for understanding and implementing complex models Experience working with model-driven engineering and handling a mixture of autogenerated and hand-written code is required." Technical documentation skills used in the production in software documentation deliverables Desired skills Self starter able to work in a proactive manner. Able to learn skills on the job with limited coaching. Experience of container deployment through technologies such as Docker, Podman and/or Kubernetes. Applications will need to be packaged into containers for deployment. OPUS-C engineers will need to understand how the containers are orchestrated. Awareness of MS Windows platform Awareness of automated testing Previous defence sector experience Software Quality Assurance Plugin development Awareness of UML modelling (or at least ability to communicate a software design) Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and ourpeers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Overview We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below: Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities. Responsibilities Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities. The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end. In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities. Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do. This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support. Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand. Qualifications Member of a professional body Engineering Degree or equivalent Essential skills Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage) Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions. Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy. Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python) Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config) Linux (ideally Red Hat) Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution) SW development and Architecting of real time systems Desired skills Containerisation (podman / kubernetes) Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM) Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory) Embedded SW Development Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry Experience of Radio Communication systems What do I need before I apply Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
Overview We are looking for a Software Architects to drive forward the Defence sector within Electrical and Embedded Systems. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the client projects that you are involved in. Further details on the roles can be found below: Software Architect - Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities. Responsibilities Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities. The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end. In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities. Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do. This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support. Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand. Qualifications Member of a professional body Engineering Degree or equivalent Essential skills Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage) Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions. Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy. Able to balance the short term goals of the project with the longer term goals of the product roadmap C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python) Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config) Linux (ideally Red Hat) Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution) SW development and Architecting of real time systems Desired skills Containerisation (podman / kubernetes) Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM) Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory) Embedded SW Development Rhapsody or Enterprise Architect Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry Experience of Radio Communication systems What do I need before I apply Some travel to client sites may be required. Therefore, flexibility to travel and work at other locations is desirable. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive
