PCB Firmware Developer Lancaster - £65,000 plus benefits Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of specialist equipment based in the Northwest with two facilities, one of which being in Lancaster. We are looking for a Senior PCB Firmware Developer to play a key technical role in the development of secure embedded systems based on STM32 microcontrollers click apply for full job details
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
PCB Firmware Developer Lancaster - £65,000 plus benefits Melbreck Technical are working with a leading designer and manufacturer of specialist equipment based in the Northwest with two facilities, one of which being in Lancaster. We are looking for a Senior PCB Firmware Developer to play a key technical role in the development of secure embedded systems based on STM32 microcontrollers click apply for full job details
A leading defense technology company in Maidenhead is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer. The role involves designing complex multi-layer printed circuit boards for commercial and security sectors, with a focus on quality and innovation. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PCB design experience and be proficient in tools like Altium and PADs. The company offers flexible benefits including medical cover and a bonus scheme, as well as the opportunity to work in a leading cyber business unit.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
A leading defense technology company in Maidenhead is seeking a Senior PCB Design Engineer. The role involves designing complex multi-layer printed circuit boards for commercial and security sectors, with a focus on quality and innovation. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of PCB design experience and be proficient in tools like Altium and PADs. The company offers flexible benefits including medical cover and a bonus scheme, as well as the opportunity to work in a leading cyber business unit.
Senior PCB Design Engineer page is loaded Senior PCB Design Engineerlocations: Maidenhead (GBR)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11349Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsCyber (UK) Business# Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.# Job Description Role Summary Design and layout complex multi-layer (4 - 20 layers) Printed Circuit Boards to be used in commercial, security, aerospace and space sectors, within the Cyber Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m. Key Responsibilities Design and layout complex multi-layer (4 - 20 layers) rigid, semi-rigid or flexi Printed Circuit Boards, that contain through, buried and blind vias to be used in commercial, security, aerospace and space sectors, following Ultra's processes. Design PCB layouts for analogue, RF, digital, power, high-speed and highly reliable circuits in accordance with DO-254 if required. Design PCB layouts considering security, EMC and TEMPEST implications and rules. With input from Production Test, incorporate test points in the layout to make the PCB testable without comprising the performance required by hardware engineers. Work with the electronic hardware team to understand circuit requirements such as trace impedances, separations and any limitations, EMC and TEMPEST considerations and signal integrity rules, to ensure the PCB conforms to them. Liaise with bare PCB fabricators and PCB assembly houses, as required, to ensure the design is of high quality and conforms to their stack-up, DRC, DFM and DFT requirements. Work with the mechanical engineers to ensure the PCB design is in accordance with their requirements and space envelope. Liaising with the procurement and supply chain teams to ensure a seamless transition to manufacture. CAD library administration including symbol, footprint generation and database administration. Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, and work under pressure to deliver on multiple projects at the same time. Participating in designs reviews with electrical and mechanical hardware engineers. Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice PCB design processes and tools. Estimate time and effort required for PCB design activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Proposes improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make PCB design more efficient and effective. Actively contribute to and/or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost. Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties. Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years experience of PCB design, routing and layout of complex, high-density electronic circuit assemblies, including through-hole and fine-pitch SMT components. Extensive experience of using industry standard toolsets for PCB layout and simulation. In-depth knowledge of routing practices, guidelines and IPC standards. Experience of implementing DFM and DFT features on PCBs and review processes with suppliers. Must have proven experience of using modern design tools with a record of successful PCB designs covering a range of complex PCBs e.g. multi-layer, high speed digital, RF, analogue and power distribution. Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications Experience of signal integrity analysis on routed PCBs. Understanding of power distribution and thermal aspects of PCB design. Experience of Gerber file and ODB manipulation. Carrying out complex layout using Altium or PADs. Ability to create schematics using Altium or PADs. Experience of using Windchill for version control. # Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance# Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies. We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains-delivering real-time, mission-ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win. For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle-proven technology purpose-built for decision advantage in contested, high-threat environments.
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
Senior PCB Design Engineer page is loaded Senior PCB Design Engineerlocations: Maidenhead (GBR)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-11349Company: Ultra Intelligence & CommunicationsCyber (UK) Business# Powering Decision Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense. Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide.# Job Description Role Summary Design and layout complex multi-layer (4 - 20 layers) Printed Circuit Boards to be used in commercial, security, aerospace and space sectors, within the Cyber Business Unit, delivering multiple concurrent research, development and production programmes ranging from tens of £k to several £m. Key Responsibilities Design and layout complex multi-layer (4 - 20 layers) rigid, semi-rigid or flexi Printed Circuit Boards, that contain through, buried and blind vias to be used in commercial, security, aerospace and space sectors, following Ultra's processes. Design PCB layouts for analogue, RF, digital, power, high-speed and highly reliable circuits in accordance with DO-254 if required. Design PCB layouts considering security, EMC and TEMPEST implications and rules. With input from Production Test, incorporate test points in the layout to make the PCB testable without comprising the performance required by hardware engineers. Work with the electronic hardware team to understand circuit requirements such as trace impedances, separations and any limitations, EMC and TEMPEST considerations and signal integrity rules, to ensure the PCB conforms to them. Liaise with bare PCB fabricators and PCB assembly houses, as required, to ensure the design is of high quality and conforms to their stack-up, DRC, DFM and DFT requirements. Work with the mechanical engineers to ensure the PCB design is in accordance with their requirements and space envelope. Liaising with the procurement and supply chain teams to ensure a seamless transition to manufacture. CAD library administration including symbol, footprint generation and database administration. Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, and work under pressure to deliver on multiple projects at the same time. Participating in designs reviews with electrical and mechanical hardware engineers. Develop and maintain knowledge of best practice PCB design processes and tools. Estimate time and effort required for PCB design activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Proposes improvements in tools, processes and techniques that support quality and innovation and make PCB design more efficient and effective. Actively contribute to and/or lead defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost. Generate and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. Explains technically complex concepts clearly to less technical/involved parties. Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications Degree in an engineering, mathematical or science-based subject or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 years experience of PCB design, routing and layout of complex, high-density electronic circuit assemblies, including through-hole and fine-pitch SMT components. Extensive experience of using industry standard toolsets for PCB layout and simulation. In-depth knowledge of routing practices, guidelines and IPC standards. Experience of implementing DFM and DFT features on PCBs and review processes with suppliers. Must have proven experience of using modern design tools with a record of successful PCB designs covering a range of complex PCBs e.g. multi-layer, high speed digital, RF, analogue and power distribution. Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications Experience of signal integrity analysis on routed PCBs. Understanding of power distribution and thermal aspects of PCB design. Experience of Gerber file and ODB manipulation. Carrying out complex layout using Altium or PADs. Ability to create schematics using Altium or PADs. Experience of using Windchill for version control. # Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days' holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance - where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance# Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible. If you have any issues with your application, please email us at I&C is powering decision speed across the multidomain battlespace with resilient tactical communications, mission optimization and encryption technologies. We secure, move and make sense of data across all domains-delivering real-time, mission-ready intelligence that gives operators at the edge the clarity to act and the speed to win. For decades, global defense forces and allied partners have relied on Ultra I&C to outpace threats and cut through complexity on the battlefield. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, we deliver battle-proven technology purpose-built for decision advantage in contested, high-threat environments.
A great opportunity has arisen for a hands-on design manager in the fire suppression / protection industry to join a leading, expanding company with fantastic future plans. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and personally contribute to the design of water mist fire suppression systems. Produce, review, and approve designs, technical drawings, hydraulic calculations, modelling, and supporting documentation. Ensure all design output complies with LPC, LPCB, BS:8489 , and other relevant fire engineering standards. Provide expert input into complex or specialist projects. Oversee effective use of design software, modelling tools, and component selection. Manage, mentor, and develop an internal design team. Set and enforce design standards, best practices, and quality expectations. Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing professional development. Ensure all designs meet or exceed LPCB standards , including strict adherence to LPS 1283, LPS 1223, and related requirements. Maintain in-depth knowledge of regulations, standards, and industry developments. Liaise with clients, consultants, inspectors, and accreditation bodies as required. Conduct quality audits across technical documentation and installed systems. Work closely with project, installation, commissioning, and commercial teams. Provide technical input for tenders, bids, and project specifications. Attend client meetings, surveys, coordination workshops, and design reviews. Required Qualifications & Experience: LPC or LPCB-relevant fire suppression qualifications Experience working to LPS 1283 , LPS 1223 , or equivalent industry standards. 5+ years' experience designing fire suppression systems Strong understanding of British Standards, building regulations, and fire engineering principles. Proficiency with CAD, hydraulic calculation platforms, and associated design tools. Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Experience working within a third-party approved fire suppression organisation. Professional registration (IFE, EngTech, IEng, or similar) or working towards it. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to support tenders and pricing. A mindset focused on continuous improvement and raising technical standards. Additional Details: Competitive salary (DOE) Company benefits package Training and professional development opportunities Career progression within a growing technical organisation
Mar 06, 2026
Full time
A great opportunity has arisen for a hands-on design manager in the fire suppression / protection industry to join a leading, expanding company with fantastic future plans. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and personally contribute to the design of water mist fire suppression systems. Produce, review, and approve designs, technical drawings, hydraulic calculations, modelling, and supporting documentation. Ensure all design output complies with LPC, LPCB, BS:8489 , and other relevant fire engineering standards. Provide expert input into complex or specialist projects. Oversee effective use of design software, modelling tools, and component selection. Manage, mentor, and develop an internal design team. Set and enforce design standards, best practices, and quality expectations. Conduct performance reviews and support ongoing professional development. Ensure all designs meet or exceed LPCB standards , including strict adherence to LPS 1283, LPS 1223, and related requirements. Maintain in-depth knowledge of regulations, standards, and industry developments. Liaise with clients, consultants, inspectors, and accreditation bodies as required. Conduct quality audits across technical documentation and installed systems. Work closely with project, installation, commissioning, and commercial teams. Provide technical input for tenders, bids, and project specifications. Attend client meetings, surveys, coordination workshops, and design reviews. Required Qualifications & Experience: LPC or LPCB-relevant fire suppression qualifications Experience working to LPS 1283 , LPS 1223 , or equivalent industry standards. 5+ years' experience designing fire suppression systems Strong understanding of British Standards, building regulations, and fire engineering principles. Proficiency with CAD, hydraulic calculation platforms, and associated design tools. Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Experience working within a third-party approved fire suppression organisation. Professional registration (IFE, EngTech, IEng, or similar) or working towards it. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to support tenders and pricing. A mindset focused on continuous improvement and raising technical standards. Additional Details: Competitive salary (DOE) Company benefits package Training and professional development opportunities Career progression within a growing technical organisation
Senior RF Engineer Edinburgh 12-month contract Paying up to 80p/h (Inside IR35) The Opportunity Our client is looking for Senior RF Engineers to join a leading defence technology organisation developing cutting-edge radar systems for modern fighter aircraft, as well as advanced maritime and airborne surveillance platforms. Key Responsibilities As an RF/Microwave Engineer, you will: Support the full hardware lifecycle from system concept through design, prototyping, test, verification, integration and production support. Develop high-quality RF PCB and module designs using modern microwave technologies. Create test prototypes to validate and verify designs. Carry out detailed design activities from requirements capture through to verification. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and reports under configuration management. Prepare manufacturing data packs and support subcontractors and manufacturing teams. Work closely with systems, electronics and test engineers to resolve complex integration challenges. Participate in and support design reviews and lifecycle management activities. Essential Skills & Experience A degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) is preferred, although closely related disciplines such as Physics will also be considered. Microwave PCB materials and RF design techniques RF/Microwave subsystem design Microwave design tools (e.g. AWR, ADS, SystemVue, MATLAB) EM simulation techniques (2D/3D), e.g. CST GaAs/GaN MMIC design and applications RF synthesiser design (DDS and PLL technologies) RF downconverter and digitiser design Passive microwave structure design Non-linear circuit simulation PCB schematic capture tools (e.g. Mentor) RF laboratory measurements (signal generators, spectrum analysers, vector network analysers) Requirements capture and technical report writing Design for manufacture and cost 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.
Mar 06, 2026
Contractor
Senior RF Engineer Edinburgh 12-month contract Paying up to 80p/h (Inside IR35) The Opportunity Our client is looking for Senior RF Engineers to join a leading defence technology organisation developing cutting-edge radar systems for modern fighter aircraft, as well as advanced maritime and airborne surveillance platforms. Key Responsibilities As an RF/Microwave Engineer, you will: Support the full hardware lifecycle from system concept through design, prototyping, test, verification, integration and production support. Develop high-quality RF PCB and module designs using modern microwave technologies. Create test prototypes to validate and verify designs. Carry out detailed design activities from requirements capture through to verification. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and reports under configuration management. Prepare manufacturing data packs and support subcontractors and manufacturing teams. Work closely with systems, electronics and test engineers to resolve complex integration challenges. Participate in and support design reviews and lifecycle management activities. Essential Skills & Experience A degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (BSc, BEng, MEng, MSc, PhD, EngD) is preferred, although closely related disciplines such as Physics will also be considered. Microwave PCB materials and RF design techniques RF/Microwave subsystem design Microwave design tools (e.g. AWR, ADS, SystemVue, MATLAB) EM simulation techniques (2D/3D), e.g. CST GaAs/GaN MMIC design and applications RF synthesiser design (DDS and PLL technologies) RF downconverter and digitiser design Passive microwave structure design Non-linear circuit simulation PCB schematic capture tools (e.g. Mentor) RF laboratory measurements (signal generators, spectrum analysers, vector network analysers) Requirements capture and technical report writing Design for manufacture and cost 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Design Engineer to join an innovative technology company based in Fareham. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary design team working on the development of advanced RF products used by government, defence and law enforcement organisations worldwide. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge RF technology, contributing to the design and development of transmitters, receivers and antenna systems across the full product lifecycle. The Role You will be responsible for the design and development of RF and related electronic hardware, working closely with other engineers to bring new products from concept through to production. The role will involve working on low-power RF designs within UHF and GHz frequency bands, alongside testing, evaluation and product certification activities. You will also collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide technical input into product development and future solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and development of RF circuits including transmitters, receivers and antennas Development of low power RF systems within UHF and low GHz bands Work with both discrete components and integrated circuits Evaluate and test RF designs and support transition to manufacturing Work closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team Support customer requirements gathering and technical discussions Produce technical documentation including test procedures and design documentation Key Experience Strong experience in RF circuit design Experience designing transmitters, receivers and antennas Experience working with RF integrated circuits and discrete components Experience with RF testing and measurement equipment Understanding of wireless communication systems Desirable Experience The following would be beneficial but not essential: Analogue or digital electronic circuit design General electronic design including PCB layout Experience with Matlab, Python, VHDL or C Understanding of CE / UKCA certification processes Experience working with lithium-ion batteries or power circuitry Benefits Competitive salary Private healthcare and life insurance Attractive pension scheme Flexible working hours with hybrid working options Training and career development opportunities The Company This growing technology company specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced radio systems used to track, locate and protect critical assets for government, defence and law enforcement customers worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior RF Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative engineering environment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Design Engineer to join an innovative technology company based in Fareham. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary design team working on the development of advanced RF products used by government, defence and law enforcement organisations worldwide. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge RF technology, contributing to the design and development of transmitters, receivers and antenna systems across the full product lifecycle. The Role You will be responsible for the design and development of RF and related electronic hardware, working closely with other engineers to bring new products from concept through to production. The role will involve working on low-power RF designs within UHF and GHz frequency bands, alongside testing, evaluation and product certification activities. You will also collaborate with customers to understand requirements and provide technical input into product development and future solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and development of RF circuits including transmitters, receivers and antennas Development of low power RF systems within UHF and low GHz bands Work with both discrete components and integrated circuits Evaluate and test RF designs and support transition to manufacturing Work closely with a multi-disciplinary engineering team Support customer requirements gathering and technical discussions Produce technical documentation including test procedures and design documentation Key Experience Strong experience in RF circuit design Experience designing transmitters, receivers and antennas Experience working with RF integrated circuits and discrete components Experience with RF testing and measurement equipment Understanding of wireless communication systems Desirable Experience The following would be beneficial but not essential: Analogue or digital electronic circuit design General electronic design including PCB layout Experience with Matlab, Python, VHDL or C Understanding of CE / UKCA certification processes Experience working with lithium-ion batteries or power circuitry Benefits Competitive salary Private healthcare and life insurance Attractive pension scheme Flexible working hours with hybrid working options Training and career development opportunities The Company This growing technology company specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced radio systems used to track, locate and protect critical assets for government, defence and law enforcement customers worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior RF Design Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects within a collaborative engineering environment. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
Principal Electronics Engineer We are seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to provide technical leadership within a team of around 15 engineers. The role involves leading electronics design, supporting R&D development, mentoring engineers and contributing to key engineering projects. Key Responsibilities Lead electronics design and set engineering best practice Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects Contribute to R&D and technology development Identify technical risks and oversee critical design activities Support bids, proposals and new business opportunities Mentor and support junior engineers Technical Focus Circuit design, electronic components and PCB technology EMC, power management, servo control, processor interfacing and communications Power and signal transmission, system architecture and wiring Fault finding at PCB and system level Requirements Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (IET accredited) Typically 10+ years' experience in electronics engineering Strong experience in electronic design and analysis (e.g. circuit simulation, power budgeting) Experience leading projects or supervising engineers Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Desirable Chartered Engineer status EMC design to military standards Experience with Altium or Cadence OrCAD Knowledge of motors, drives or control systems Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence or MS Project Personal Attributes Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Organised, proactive and detail-oriented Willingness to travel occasionally to customer or supplier sites
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Principal Electronics Engineer We are seeking a Principal Electronics Engineer to provide technical leadership within a team of around 15 engineers. The role involves leading electronics design, supporting R&D development, mentoring engineers and contributing to key engineering projects. Key Responsibilities Lead electronics design and set engineering best practice Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects Contribute to R&D and technology development Identify technical risks and oversee critical design activities Support bids, proposals and new business opportunities Mentor and support junior engineers Technical Focus Circuit design, electronic components and PCB technology EMC, power management, servo control, processor interfacing and communications Power and signal transmission, system architecture and wiring Fault finding at PCB and system level Requirements Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (IET accredited) Typically 10+ years' experience in electronics engineering Strong experience in electronic design and analysis (e.g. circuit simulation, power budgeting) Experience leading projects or supervising engineers Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Desirable Chartered Engineer status EMC design to military standards Experience with Altium or Cadence OrCAD Knowledge of motors, drives or control systems Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence or MS Project Personal Attributes Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Organised, proactive and detail-oriented Willingness to travel occasionally to customer or supplier sites
Hardware Engineer Product Development Location: Derbyshire Industry: Embedded Hardware Remote Communications Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits We re looking for a Hardware Engineer to join a Product Development team, working on innovative, low-power remote communication products designed for harsh and safety-critical environments. You ll collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineers to design, build, test, and industrialise robust products used in rugged environments. This role offers hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle from concept and architecture through prototyping, testing, and preparation for mass production. What You ll Be Doing Design and develop electronic hardware components and systems, including PCBs and associated circuitry. Contribute to hardware architecture for new products, ensuring compatibility with firmware and software. Build, test, fault-find, and document prototypes, cables, and test harnesses (including occasional on-site testing). Analyse performance data and generate clear technical and performance reports. Source components, create and maintain BOMs, and research alternative parts. Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and production engineering teams. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and handover to manufacturing, including development of automatic test equipment. Investigate and resolve product issues escalated from production or the field. Support maintenance, repairs, and modifications to existing products. Skills We re Looking For : Strong understanding of electronic hardware design and the product development lifecycle. Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings. Hands-on experience building and testing electronic hardware. Proficient with common test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator). Logical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Skills: Experience with PCB design and component-level troubleshooting. Familiarity with microcontrollers and basic programming (e.g. C, Python, assembly) and/or PC-based software. Experience working with low-power or embedded systems. Exposure to regulated, rugged, or safety-critical product environments. Experience supporting products through manufacturing and into the field.
Mar 05, 2026
Full time
Hardware Engineer Product Development Location: Derbyshire Industry: Embedded Hardware Remote Communications Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits We re looking for a Hardware Engineer to join a Product Development team, working on innovative, low-power remote communication products designed for harsh and safety-critical environments. You ll collaborate with electrical, firmware, and mechanical engineers to design, build, test, and industrialise robust products used in rugged environments. This role offers hands-on involvement across the full product lifecycle from concept and architecture through prototyping, testing, and preparation for mass production. What You ll Be Doing Design and develop electronic hardware components and systems, including PCBs and associated circuitry. Contribute to hardware architecture for new products, ensuring compatibility with firmware and software. Build, test, fault-find, and document prototypes, cables, and test harnesses (including occasional on-site testing). Analyse performance data and generate clear technical and performance reports. Source components, create and maintain BOMs, and research alternative parts. Collaborate closely with firmware, software, mechanical, and production engineering teams. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and handover to manufacturing, including development of automatic test equipment. Investigate and resolve product issues escalated from production or the field. Support maintenance, repairs, and modifications to existing products. Skills We re Looking For : Strong understanding of electronic hardware design and the product development lifecycle. Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics and engineering drawings. Hands-on experience building and testing electronic hardware. Proficient with common test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, signal generator). Logical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail. Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a team. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Skills: Experience with PCB design and component-level troubleshooting. Familiarity with microcontrollers and basic programming (e.g. C, Python, assembly) and/or PC-based software. Experience working with low-power or embedded systems. Exposure to regulated, rugged, or safety-critical product environments. Experience supporting products through manufacturing and into the field.
Position: Electronic Engineer Location: Chesterfield The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Engineer to join an established and growing business based in Chesterfield. Our client designs, develops, and manufactures a range of electronic devices used across the UK and Europe. This position is suited to an Electronic Engineer with a relevant degree qualification and demonstrable industry experience in a similar role. You will be involved in the full development of electronic products, working across electronics design including PCB design, mixed-signal circuits, embedded programming in C, and microcontroller-based systems. You will work as part of a small, offering significant variety in your day-to-day responsibilities and the opportunity to work closely with a small design team. This role will suit someone with strong attention to detail who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, product development environment. Essential Skills & Experience Relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline Industry experience within an electronics design environment Strong understanding of communication protocols, including SPI, UART, and I C Proficient in PCB layout and schematic design using Altium Designer Embedded C programming Hands-on hardware-level experience with STM32 and ESP32 microcontrollers Experience with circuit prototyping, testing, and debugging Skilled in the use of test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes Familiarity with manufacturing techniques, design for manufacture (DFM), and EMC compliance requirements Desirable Experience Mechanical design experience, ideally using SolidWorks Design experience for injection moulding / vacuum forming Experience working with Zigbee RF modules Writing applications for Raspberry Pi using Python Design experience with high-power LED devices and constant current circuits Personal Attributes Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and issues Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and proactive Logical yet creative mindset with a desire to innovate, learn, and develop Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities If you are keen to build your career within a new product development-focused business that is a leader in its industry, please contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for further details.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Position: Electronic Engineer Location: Chesterfield The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electronic Engineer to join an established and growing business based in Chesterfield. Our client designs, develops, and manufactures a range of electronic devices used across the UK and Europe. This position is suited to an Electronic Engineer with a relevant degree qualification and demonstrable industry experience in a similar role. You will be involved in the full development of electronic products, working across electronics design including PCB design, mixed-signal circuits, embedded programming in C, and microcontroller-based systems. You will work as part of a small, offering significant variety in your day-to-day responsibilities and the opportunity to work closely with a small design team. This role will suit someone with strong attention to detail who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, product development environment. Essential Skills & Experience Relevant degree in Electronic Engineering or similar discipline Industry experience within an electronics design environment Strong understanding of communication protocols, including SPI, UART, and I C Proficient in PCB layout and schematic design using Altium Designer Embedded C programming Hands-on hardware-level experience with STM32 and ESP32 microcontrollers Experience with circuit prototyping, testing, and debugging Skilled in the use of test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes Familiarity with manufacturing techniques, design for manufacture (DFM), and EMC compliance requirements Desirable Experience Mechanical design experience, ideally using SolidWorks Design experience for injection moulding / vacuum forming Experience working with Zigbee RF modules Writing applications for Raspberry Pi using Python Design experience with high-power LED devices and constant current circuits Personal Attributes Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and issues Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines Enthusiastic, highly self-motivated, and proactive Logical yet creative mindset with a desire to innovate, learn, and develop Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities If you are keen to build your career within a new product development-focused business that is a leader in its industry, please contact Laurence Powell at KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions for further details.
A leading unmanned technology firm in Bristol is seeking Electronics Engineers to join their UAS development team. This role offers opportunities for both graduates and experienced engineers, focusing on the design, prototyping, and integration of electronics systems for aircraft. Responsibilities include PCB design, system integration, and hardware testing. Candidates must have a degree in Electronic Engineering or related fields, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine passion for technology and innovation.
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
A leading unmanned technology firm in Bristol is seeking Electronics Engineers to join their UAS development team. This role offers opportunities for both graduates and experienced engineers, focusing on the design, prototyping, and integration of electronics systems for aircraft. Responsibilities include PCB design, system integration, and hardware testing. Candidates must have a degree in Electronic Engineering or related fields, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a genuine passion for technology and innovation.
Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation. Digital ️ Defence Security ️ Space We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges - from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space. We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments - whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace. Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards. At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making. If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future - TEKEVER is the place for you. Mission We are looking for versatile Electronics Engineers to join our rapidly growing UAS development team. This is a "full-spectrum" role where you will see your designs move from a blank sheet to rapid prototyping and finally into the air. Whether you are a Graduate eager to learn PCB layout and harness design, or a Principal Engineer capable of architecting complex mission systems and leading internal manufacturing standards, we have a place for you. You will be responsible for the "nervous system" of our aircraft: from power distribution to on-board mission systems and motor controllers to high-speed data interfaces for advanced payloads. What will be your responsibilities: PCB Design & Layout: Design, capture, and layout multi-layer PCBs (using Altium, Fusion or similar) for power management, signal conditioning, and sensor interfacing. System Integration: Design and specify complex aircraft wiring looms and interconnects, ensuring signal integrity and robust EMI/EMC performance. Prototyping & Build: Work closely with our in-house manufacturing team to assemble, solder, and bring up initial prototype hardware. Payload Integration: Develop bespoke electronics to interface novel sensors and mission systems with the aircraft's main flight computer. Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous bench testing, thermal analysis, and environmental stress testing to ensure hardware reliability in flight. Lifecycle Management: (Senior/Principal) Define design standards, manage component obsolescence, and mentor junior engineers in "Design for Manufacture" (DfM) principles. Profile and requirements: Education: Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Technical Skills: Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software. Hands-on Ability: Comfortable with soldering, using oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical assembly of electronics enclosures. Domain Knowledge: Understanding of power electronics (batteries, ESCs, BLDC motors) and/or digital communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet). Seniority Levels: Graduate/Junior: Strong academic projects or personal "maker" portfolio (e.g., drones, robotics). Senior/Principal: 8-12+ years of experience with a track record of delivering flight-critical or ruggedized hardware. Security: Must be eligible for SC Clearance. The "Maker" Mindset: A genuine passion for building things. You enjoy the process of seeing a design come to life in the lab. Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to hardware development, ensuring high standards and quality assurance. Versatility: The ability to operate effectively across diverse electrical domains, ranging from high-power systems to high-precision, low-power signal processing. Adaptability: A proactive desire to embrace new processes and drive continuous improvement in engineering methods. Agility: Comfortable leading in a fast-paced development environment where requirements and threats can evolve rapidly. What we have to offer you An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference; Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience. Do you want to know more about us? Visit our LinkedIn page at
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER? At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation. Digital ️ Defence Security ️ Space We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges - from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space. We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments - whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace. Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards. At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game-changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision-making. If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future - TEKEVER is the place for you. Mission We are looking for versatile Electronics Engineers to join our rapidly growing UAS development team. This is a "full-spectrum" role where you will see your designs move from a blank sheet to rapid prototyping and finally into the air. Whether you are a Graduate eager to learn PCB layout and harness design, or a Principal Engineer capable of architecting complex mission systems and leading internal manufacturing standards, we have a place for you. You will be responsible for the "nervous system" of our aircraft: from power distribution to on-board mission systems and motor controllers to high-speed data interfaces for advanced payloads. What will be your responsibilities: PCB Design & Layout: Design, capture, and layout multi-layer PCBs (using Altium, Fusion or similar) for power management, signal conditioning, and sensor interfacing. System Integration: Design and specify complex aircraft wiring looms and interconnects, ensuring signal integrity and robust EMI/EMC performance. Prototyping & Build: Work closely with our in-house manufacturing team to assemble, solder, and bring up initial prototype hardware. Payload Integration: Develop bespoke electronics to interface novel sensors and mission systems with the aircraft's main flight computer. Testing & Validation: Conduct rigorous bench testing, thermal analysis, and environmental stress testing to ensure hardware reliability in flight. Lifecycle Management: (Senior/Principal) Define design standards, manage component obsolescence, and mentor junior engineers in "Design for Manufacture" (DfM) principles. Profile and requirements: Education: Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. Technical Skills: Proficiency in schematic capture and PCB layout software. Hands-on Ability: Comfortable with soldering, using oscilloscopes, and basic mechanical assembly of electronics enclosures. Domain Knowledge: Understanding of power electronics (batteries, ESCs, BLDC motors) and/or digital communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet). Seniority Levels: Graduate/Junior: Strong academic projects or personal "maker" portfolio (e.g., drones, robotics). Senior/Principal: 8-12+ years of experience with a track record of delivering flight-critical or ruggedized hardware. Security: Must be eligible for SC Clearance. The "Maker" Mindset: A genuine passion for building things. You enjoy the process of seeing a design come to life in the lab. Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to hardware development, ensuring high standards and quality assurance. Versatility: The ability to operate effectively across diverse electrical domains, ranging from high-power systems to high-precision, low-power signal processing. Adaptability: A proactive desire to embrace new processes and drive continuous improvement in engineering methods. Agility: Comfortable leading in a fast-paced development environment where requirements and threats can evolve rapidly. What we have to offer you An excellent work environment and an opportunity to make a difference; Salary Compatible with the level of proven experience. Do you want to know more about us? Visit our LinkedIn page at
As an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior PCB Design Engineer, highly skilled in PCB design and layout, you will be joining our manufacturing team helping to bring design engineers ideas into reality. You will work with world class RF, digital, power and analogue electronics designers on leading edge technology developments in commercial, industrial and defence sectors. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for timely delivery of PCB designs and be accustomed to being highly engaged in the collaborative design process that delivers working designs in an optimum timeframe to meet our commercial commitments. A well organised and highly motivated individual with good communications skills, you will also be responsible for maintaining our technology edge with regards to PCB manufacturing and design by being actively involved in developing our relationship with suppliers of PCB CAD, PCB manufacturing services and other services associated with PCB technology. You will have experience of the design delivery process for releasing board information to PCB manufacturers and external PCB build contractors and be used to negotiating with suppliers to achieve the technical quality and timescales required to keep ahead in an increasingly competitive world. This role is more than a PCB designer the right candidate will help to lead and develop our capability in this area, with a drive towards excellence, reporting to the Director of Hardware. RESPONSIBILITIES Generating Manufacturable designs from engineers schematic Schematic and PCB footprint library management, scripting for BoM and generating manufacturing data-packs and other automated tasks. Maintaining our relationship with suppliers involving auditing suppliers, managing supplier relationships and understanding advances in PCB technology solutions Negotiating stack-ups, supplier timescales and costs with PCB and build contractors, taking technical responsibility for the PCB design and manufacture, and being responsible to project managers for tracking of deliverables from external suppliers. Ensure deliverables are to the agreed timescale, specification, and quality in accordance with companys ISO9001 Quality procedures. Perform both internal & external customer design reviews with good presentation skills. Maintain high professional standards and drive towards execution efficiency. A strong portfolio of successfully completed PCB design projects. Experience of PCBs for RF, microwave and millimetre-wave designs is highly desirable, including experience of working with RF materials. High skill level using PCB design tools. experience of Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout essential. Familiarity with Siemens PADS software for legacy designs would be an advantage. Strong working knowledge of Surface Mount Technology, Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) techniques. Good working knowledge of IPC standards for high reliability products and EMI/EMC requirements for best design practice. Experience of product design & development and ability to closely integrate with the electronic and mechanical design teams. Ability to innovate and help hardware & mechanical engineers resolve challenging design tasks. Confident working under pressure, self-motivated and able to work independently. Confident communicator capable of engaging with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to help negotiate best outcomes. COMPETENCIES Essential Candidates should have an HNC/HND or degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, supported by relevant industry experience and a specialisation in PCB design. A minimum of 5 years experience in electronics hardware design and product development. JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 04, 2026
Full time
As an enthusiastic and dynamic Senior PCB Design Engineer, highly skilled in PCB design and layout, you will be joining our manufacturing team helping to bring design engineers ideas into reality. You will work with world class RF, digital, power and analogue electronics designers on leading edge technology developments in commercial, industrial and defence sectors. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will be responsible for timely delivery of PCB designs and be accustomed to being highly engaged in the collaborative design process that delivers working designs in an optimum timeframe to meet our commercial commitments. A well organised and highly motivated individual with good communications skills, you will also be responsible for maintaining our technology edge with regards to PCB manufacturing and design by being actively involved in developing our relationship with suppliers of PCB CAD, PCB manufacturing services and other services associated with PCB technology. You will have experience of the design delivery process for releasing board information to PCB manufacturers and external PCB build contractors and be used to negotiating with suppliers to achieve the technical quality and timescales required to keep ahead in an increasingly competitive world. This role is more than a PCB designer the right candidate will help to lead and develop our capability in this area, with a drive towards excellence, reporting to the Director of Hardware. RESPONSIBILITIES Generating Manufacturable designs from engineers schematic Schematic and PCB footprint library management, scripting for BoM and generating manufacturing data-packs and other automated tasks. Maintaining our relationship with suppliers involving auditing suppliers, managing supplier relationships and understanding advances in PCB technology solutions Negotiating stack-ups, supplier timescales and costs with PCB and build contractors, taking technical responsibility for the PCB design and manufacture, and being responsible to project managers for tracking of deliverables from external suppliers. Ensure deliverables are to the agreed timescale, specification, and quality in accordance with companys ISO9001 Quality procedures. Perform both internal & external customer design reviews with good presentation skills. Maintain high professional standards and drive towards execution efficiency. A strong portfolio of successfully completed PCB design projects. Experience of PCBs for RF, microwave and millimetre-wave designs is highly desirable, including experience of working with RF materials. High skill level using PCB design tools. experience of Altium for schematic capture and PCB layout essential. Familiarity with Siemens PADS software for legacy designs would be an advantage. Strong working knowledge of Surface Mount Technology, Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) techniques. Good working knowledge of IPC standards for high reliability products and EMI/EMC requirements for best design practice. Experience of product design & development and ability to closely integrate with the electronic and mechanical design teams. Ability to innovate and help hardware & mechanical engineers resolve challenging design tasks. Confident working under pressure, self-motivated and able to work independently. Confident communicator capable of engaging with external suppliers and internal stakeholders to help negotiate best outcomes. COMPETENCIES Essential Candidates should have an HNC/HND or degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering, supported by relevant industry experience and a specialisation in PCB design. A minimum of 5 years experience in electronics hardware design and product development. JBRP1_UKTJ
Closing Date - 23:00 on Tuesday 17th March 2026 A salary range of £47,866 to £56,082, including a concessionary payment of £2,658, and a skills payment. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You'll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation) We offer a range of flexible working patterns, including offering full time, part time, and compressed hours to support your individual needs. While homeworking isn't possible due to the nature of the role, we can offer flexibility, such as variations in start and finish times, where business needs allow. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Design Engineer, you'll work closely with our Principal RF Engineer on RF antenna design, while also contributing to wider electronic hardware design, research, and testing. As part of a mixed team of software, hardware, and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) engineers, you'll work on projects ranging from embedded antenna design to propagation modelling. Responsibilities span component level RF design involvement across the full lifecycle from design to delivery, identifying and helping to mitigate technical risks, and producing high quality design and test documentation. You'll also be involved in hardware Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and system level testing and verification, contributing to future antenna and RF technique research, developing and maintaining BASH/C wrapper helper scripts, and integrating with and testing a variety of capabilities. About you You bring several years of experience in a similar role, preferably with practical experience in component level Antenna design. Your background may also include working onmatching networks, filter design, PA or LNA analysis and specification or other component level electronic design. You also have: experience working with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts the ability to engage internal and external customers and work with other organisations a proactive mindset, with the motivation to spot opportunities, adapt quickly and learn new skills experience in successfully delivering projects from design to delivery Experience with scripting and basic coding (BASH, Python or C on Microcontrollers), along with familiarity with Microsoft Office and ANSYS, is desirable but not essential. We'll provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. Training and development The first three days of your time with us will be dedicated to a comprehensive department induction, designed to help you understand how things work and who does what. At GCHQ, we're committed to your growth and development. You'll have dedicated time and space for continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement, with up to 30% of your time available for personal development. We'll support your professional development, including opportunities to gain accreditations such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) status if that's the route you wish to pursue. You'll also be assigned a buddy who'll provide guidance and support throughout your time with us. Your training and ongoing support will be tailored to you, as you'll be working within a small team where development can be shaped around your needs. While most training is delivered in house, we also offer regular opportunities to top up your knowledge through external training providers. You'll have the chance to either mentor a junior colleague or be mentored by someone more experienced, depending on what will best support your growth. Your learning will draw on the broad expertise across the team, and you'll also be encouraged to identify additional courses or learning opportunities that help deepen your knowledge in specific areas. Throughout your career here, you'll have continued access to the support and resources needed to pursue relevant accreditations, ensuring you can grow in the direction that's right for you. Rewards and benefits We offer a competitive salary between £47,866 to £56,082, dependent on your skills and experience. This includes a concessionary payment of £2,658 and a skills payment. All successful candidates receive a one off recruitment bonus of £3,500. Other benefits include: 25 days' annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme an interest free season ticket loan a cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions 'Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: evidence of successfully delivering a technical project or piece of work experience with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts experience engaging with a range of different stakeholders There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best; see our website for information onreasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: online Technical and Competency based interview, including a presentation if successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs, and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Cheltenham, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Closing Date - 23:00 on Tuesday 17th March 2026 A salary range of £47,866 to £56,082, including a concessionary payment of £2,658, and a skills payment. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You'll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation) We offer a range of flexible working patterns, including offering full time, part time, and compressed hours to support your individual needs. While homeworking isn't possible due to the nature of the role, we can offer flexibility, such as variations in start and finish times, where business needs allow. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Design Engineer, you'll work closely with our Principal RF Engineer on RF antenna design, while also contributing to wider electronic hardware design, research, and testing. As part of a mixed team of software, hardware, and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) engineers, you'll work on projects ranging from embedded antenna design to propagation modelling. Responsibilities span component level RF design involvement across the full lifecycle from design to delivery, identifying and helping to mitigate technical risks, and producing high quality design and test documentation. You'll also be involved in hardware Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and system level testing and verification, contributing to future antenna and RF technique research, developing and maintaining BASH/C wrapper helper scripts, and integrating with and testing a variety of capabilities. About you You bring several years of experience in a similar role, preferably with practical experience in component level Antenna design. Your background may also include working onmatching networks, filter design, PA or LNA analysis and specification or other component level electronic design. You also have: experience working with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts the ability to engage internal and external customers and work with other organisations a proactive mindset, with the motivation to spot opportunities, adapt quickly and learn new skills experience in successfully delivering projects from design to delivery Experience with scripting and basic coding (BASH, Python or C on Microcontrollers), along with familiarity with Microsoft Office and ANSYS, is desirable but not essential. We'll provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. Training and development The first three days of your time with us will be dedicated to a comprehensive department induction, designed to help you understand how things work and who does what. At GCHQ, we're committed to your growth and development. You'll have dedicated time and space for continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement, with up to 30% of your time available for personal development. We'll support your professional development, including opportunities to gain accreditations such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) status if that's the route you wish to pursue. You'll also be assigned a buddy who'll provide guidance and support throughout your time with us. Your training and ongoing support will be tailored to you, as you'll be working within a small team where development can be shaped around your needs. While most training is delivered in house, we also offer regular opportunities to top up your knowledge through external training providers. You'll have the chance to either mentor a junior colleague or be mentored by someone more experienced, depending on what will best support your growth. Your learning will draw on the broad expertise across the team, and you'll also be encouraged to identify additional courses or learning opportunities that help deepen your knowledge in specific areas. Throughout your career here, you'll have continued access to the support and resources needed to pursue relevant accreditations, ensuring you can grow in the direction that's right for you. Rewards and benefits We offer a competitive salary between £47,866 to £56,082, dependent on your skills and experience. This includes a concessionary payment of £2,658 and a skills payment. All successful candidates receive a one off recruitment bonus of £3,500. Other benefits include: 25 days' annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme an interest free season ticket loan a cycle to work scheme facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions 'Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: evidence of successfully delivering a technical project or piece of work experience with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts experience engaging with a range of different stakeholders There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best; see our website for information onreasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order: online Technical and Competency based interview, including a presentation if successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs, and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Cheltenham, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: Newmarket Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (early finish Friday) Pay: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (potential to go permanent) A respected manufacturer in Newmarket is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a growing portfolio of RF and microwave projects. Working alongside antenna, mechanical and production engineers, you'll be involved across the full product lifecycle, from requirements capture and simulation through to prototyping, testing and production handover. Applicants must have access to their own vehicle. With on-site manufacturing, you'll see your designs move from concept to build, supporting high-spec antenna solutions across demanding applications. Why Join? Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme Full employee benefits package (pro-rata) Strong opportunity to move into a permanent role Involvement in end-to-end product development Supportive, collaborative engineering team Salary & Hours: 45,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE) 12-month FTC with permanent potential Monday-Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 Early finish Friday What You'll Be Doing: Designing antenna and RF products (0.5 GHz - 40 GHz) Simulation work using CST Microwave Studio Supporting full development cycle from concept to production Testing using RF equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analysers) Requirements analysis and technical documentation Supporting PCB design and test facility improvements What We're Looking For: Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related) - minimum HNC considered Minimum 1 year industry experience in antenna design Strong understanding of RF, electromagnetic and circuit theory Experience with electromagnetic solvers (CST preferred) Knowledge of microwave antenna types (omni, sector, directional, waveguide) Experience with RF test equipment and antenna test ranges desirable Self-motivated, proactive and able to work within a team If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to contribute to innovative projects and grow within a respected manufacturer, apply now or contact Appointments for more information.
Mar 02, 2026
Contractor
Role: Mechanical Design Engineer Start Date: ASAP Location: Newmarket Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (early finish Friday) Pay: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE) Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term (potential to go permanent) A respected manufacturer in Newmarket is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support a growing portfolio of RF and microwave projects. Working alongside antenna, mechanical and production engineers, you'll be involved across the full product lifecycle, from requirements capture and simulation through to prototyping, testing and production handover. Applicants must have access to their own vehicle. With on-site manufacturing, you'll see your designs move from concept to build, supporting high-spec antenna solutions across demanding applications. Why Join? Private Medical Insurance Pension scheme Full employee benefits package (pro-rata) Strong opportunity to move into a permanent role Involvement in end-to-end product development Supportive, collaborative engineering team Salary & Hours: 45,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE) 12-month FTC with permanent potential Monday-Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 Early finish Friday What You'll Be Doing: Designing antenna and RF products (0.5 GHz - 40 GHz) Simulation work using CST Microwave Studio Supporting full development cycle from concept to production Testing using RF equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analysers) Requirements analysis and technical documentation Supporting PCB design and test facility improvements What We're Looking For: Degree in Electronic Engineering (or related) - minimum HNC considered Minimum 1 year industry experience in antenna design Strong understanding of RF, electromagnetic and circuit theory Experience with electromagnetic solvers (CST preferred) Knowledge of microwave antenna types (omni, sector, directional, waveguide) Experience with RF test equipment and antenna test ranges desirable Self-motivated, proactive and able to work within a team If you're a Mechanical Design Engineer ready to contribute to innovative projects and grow within a respected manufacturer, apply now or contact Appointments for more information.
Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer Location: Herefordshire (on-site) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer to join a specialist UK electronics manufacturer experiencing rapid growth within the aerospace and defence sector. The company designs and manufactures advanced RF Power Amplifiers and microwave subsystems that support critical Electronic Warfare applications worldwide. This role is ideal for an experienced RF design engineer with a strong background in high-power microwave amplifier design who thrives in a technically challenging, fast-paced defence environment where quality and precision are paramount. Main Responsibilities of the Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer (based in Herefordshire): Design and develop RF microwave amplifiers and subsystems from concept through to production. Work on high-power amplifier designs producing several hundred watts across the 20MHz to 6GHz frequency range. Carry out schematic capture, component creation, and simulation using industry-standard RF and PCB design tools. Design and integrate RF circuits including filters, switches, receivers, and DC control and power supply circuitry. Perform RF measurements and validation including gain, power, harmonics, intermodulation, and VSWR monitoring. Use RF and microwave test equipment to support development, verification, and fault finding. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver bespoke RF solutions. Maintain the company ethos of 'Zero defects,' ensuring all products meet stringent defence and quality requirements. Requirements of the Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer (based in Herefordshire): Proven RF microwave design experience across 20MHz to 6GHz. Strong experience in high-power RF amplifier design, including discrete device matching and power limiting. Expertise in GaN and PIN diode switching, VSWR monitoring, filtering, and PGA/microcontroller implementation. Experience with FET DC control, sequencing, power management, and DC converters. Proficiency with RF and electronic design tools such as Altium Designer and Microwave Office. Programming experience in C and C++ with a good understanding of embedded control. Hands-on experience using spectrum analysers, signal generators, vector network analysers, and power meters. Strong understanding of RF measurement techniques and test methodologies. Must hold a British passport. Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively within a design-focused engineering team. Working Pattern & Benefits: Full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm). Site-based position in Herefordshire. Competitive salary dependent on experience. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF and Electronic Warfare technologies. Join a growing, highly skilled engineering team with long-term career development opportunities. To apply for this Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer role based in Herefordshire, please send your CV to: or call JBRP1_UKTJ
Mar 01, 2026
Full time
Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer Location: Herefordshire (on-site) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer to join a specialist UK electronics manufacturer experiencing rapid growth within the aerospace and defence sector. The company designs and manufactures advanced RF Power Amplifiers and microwave subsystems that support critical Electronic Warfare applications worldwide. This role is ideal for an experienced RF design engineer with a strong background in high-power microwave amplifier design who thrives in a technically challenging, fast-paced defence environment where quality and precision are paramount. Main Responsibilities of the Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer (based in Herefordshire): Design and develop RF microwave amplifiers and subsystems from concept through to production. Work on high-power amplifier designs producing several hundred watts across the 20MHz to 6GHz frequency range. Carry out schematic capture, component creation, and simulation using industry-standard RF and PCB design tools. Design and integrate RF circuits including filters, switches, receivers, and DC control and power supply circuitry. Perform RF measurements and validation including gain, power, harmonics, intermodulation, and VSWR monitoring. Use RF and microwave test equipment to support development, verification, and fault finding. Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver bespoke RF solutions. Maintain the company ethos of 'Zero defects,' ensuring all products meet stringent defence and quality requirements. Requirements of the Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer (based in Herefordshire): Proven RF microwave design experience across 20MHz to 6GHz. Strong experience in high-power RF amplifier design, including discrete device matching and power limiting. Expertise in GaN and PIN diode switching, VSWR monitoring, filtering, and PGA/microcontroller implementation. Experience with FET DC control, sequencing, power management, and DC converters. Proficiency with RF and electronic design tools such as Altium Designer and Microwave Office. Programming experience in C and C++ with a good understanding of embedded control. Hands-on experience using spectrum analysers, signal generators, vector network analysers, and power meters. Strong understanding of RF measurement techniques and test methodologies. Must hold a British passport. Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively within a design-focused engineering team. Working Pattern & Benefits: Full-time, permanent role (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm). Site-based position in Herefordshire. Competitive salary dependent on experience. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF and Electronic Warfare technologies. Join a growing, highly skilled engineering team with long-term career development opportunities. To apply for this Senior RF Microwave Design Engineer role based in Herefordshire, please send your CV to: or call JBRP1_UKTJ
An award-winning global technology provider is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to join their specialist team designing wireless-connected products for the IoT industry. This is a hands-on position, covering full lifecycle hardware development from concept to production, with a focus on high-quality, reliable solutions for integration into customer devices. Key Responsibilities Lead hardware design projects, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and placement reviews. Create and review engineering and manufacturing documentation. Conduct product verification and validation, including functional and parametric testing. Support manufacturing and quality control activities. Provide consultancy services to review and enhance customer-supplied designs. Assist in regulatory compliance testing. Skills & Experience PSU design (DC-DC and linear regulators) up to 10W. Strong interface knowledge: RS232, RS4xx, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB3, PCI-e. Radio technologies: Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, cellular modems (3/4/5G), etc. High-speed and high-frequency PCB layout techniques. Design for manufacture experience. Proficiency with lab equipment for design verification. Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance (RED, EMC, etc.). On offer is a salary up to 70k + benefits. For more information, please apply now or contact Kirstin at Avanti Recruitment.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
An award-winning global technology provider is seeking a skilled Hardware Engineer to join their specialist team designing wireless-connected products for the IoT industry. This is a hands-on position, covering full lifecycle hardware development from concept to production, with a focus on high-quality, reliable solutions for integration into customer devices. Key Responsibilities Lead hardware design projects, including schematic capture, PCB layout, and placement reviews. Create and review engineering and manufacturing documentation. Conduct product verification and validation, including functional and parametric testing. Support manufacturing and quality control activities. Provide consultancy services to review and enhance customer-supplied designs. Assist in regulatory compliance testing. Skills & Experience PSU design (DC-DC and linear regulators) up to 10W. Strong interface knowledge: RS232, RS4xx, I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB3, PCI-e. Radio technologies: Bluetooth, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, cellular modems (3/4/5G), etc. High-speed and high-frequency PCB layout techniques. Design for manufacture experience. Proficiency with lab equipment for design verification. Familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance (RED, EMC, etc.). On offer is a salary up to 70k + benefits. For more information, please apply now or contact Kirstin at Avanti Recruitment.
Senior Electronics Design Engineer - Glamorgan (Hybrid) - up to 55,000 + Relocation + Benefits - Ref 1990 I am currently recruiting for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to work for a cutting-edge technology company based in Glamorgan, but on a hybrid basis. Salary up to 55,000 + Relocation + Benefits. The organisation has been in operation for many years and are worldwide leaders within the design, development, and manufacture of their highly intelligent products. As a business they have a very impressive turnover, employ around 250 people and are constantly evolving their legacy products as well as designing and developing new innovative products to bring to market. In line with demand for their products and to support the business with their innovation plans they have the need to create a new role and appoint a Senior Electronics Design Engineer on a permanent basis. In this role as a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will responsible for researching, developing, testing and implementing novel technologies and establishing how they could be integrated into the electro mechanical products to innovate their offering, ensuring their products remain superior to their competitors and that they are able to offer the market what they want from a product function perspective with regards to emerging trends. This will be early product research and you'll be working at prototype level, with any viable ideas being transferred across to the design and development team who will further expand upon your concepts with a view of getting them into production. In this role you will be focused on PCB design and schematic capture with a big emphasis on sensors, power supplies / power electronics and programming. Essential Requirements: Experience as an Electronics Design Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Research and Development Engineer or similar At least 3 years' experience Experience with PCB design and schematic capture Experience with Power Electronics / Power Supplies Experience with C,C++ or Python Desirable Requirements: Experience with Sensors Strong Physics understanding / background Experience with Thermal analysis / Modelling PhD Previous experience in Research and Development activities Experience working in a highly regulated environment This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to work for a growing company who are working with some of the most advanced technology available. With the ambitious, but realistic plans the company has forecast there will be lots of opportunities to develop and progress internally if this appeals. This is an immediate requirement so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch with an updated copy of your CV. Either apply direct or contact Adam on (phone number removed).
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Electronics Design Engineer - Glamorgan (Hybrid) - up to 55,000 + Relocation + Benefits - Ref 1990 I am currently recruiting for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to work for a cutting-edge technology company based in Glamorgan, but on a hybrid basis. Salary up to 55,000 + Relocation + Benefits. The organisation has been in operation for many years and are worldwide leaders within the design, development, and manufacture of their highly intelligent products. As a business they have a very impressive turnover, employ around 250 people and are constantly evolving their legacy products as well as designing and developing new innovative products to bring to market. In line with demand for their products and to support the business with their innovation plans they have the need to create a new role and appoint a Senior Electronics Design Engineer on a permanent basis. In this role as a Senior Electronics Design Engineer, you will responsible for researching, developing, testing and implementing novel technologies and establishing how they could be integrated into the electro mechanical products to innovate their offering, ensuring their products remain superior to their competitors and that they are able to offer the market what they want from a product function perspective with regards to emerging trends. This will be early product research and you'll be working at prototype level, with any viable ideas being transferred across to the design and development team who will further expand upon your concepts with a view of getting them into production. In this role you will be focused on PCB design and schematic capture with a big emphasis on sensors, power supplies / power electronics and programming. Essential Requirements: Experience as an Electronics Design Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Research and Development Engineer or similar At least 3 years' experience Experience with PCB design and schematic capture Experience with Power Electronics / Power Supplies Experience with C,C++ or Python Desirable Requirements: Experience with Sensors Strong Physics understanding / background Experience with Thermal analysis / Modelling PhD Previous experience in Research and Development activities Experience working in a highly regulated environment This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Electronics Design Engineer to work for a growing company who are working with some of the most advanced technology available. With the ambitious, but realistic plans the company has forecast there will be lots of opportunities to develop and progress internally if this appeals. This is an immediate requirement so if you have the required skills and experience then please get in touch with an updated copy of your CV. Either apply direct or contact Adam on (phone number removed).
Electromechanical Build Technician Monday-Friday 40 hours ( Surrey) Commutable from - Farnborough, Aldershot, Guildford, Cranleigh 35,000 - 45,000 Benefits: 20 days holiday, pension, on-site parking, casual dress, training and progression Our client is a growing engineering company based in Surrey, designing and building specialist high-performance systems for international customers. Our products are built in low volumes with a strong focus on precision, reliability and consistent quality. We are a small, skilled team where individual contribution matters and high standards are expected. Role & Responsibilities: End-to-end build of electro-mechanical assemblies including mechanical assembly (bearings, seals, shafts, housings, fasteners) PCB through-hole soldering and rework Supporting other areas of assembly as needed Handling and lifting components and boxes (up to 15kg) Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Proven hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience and ability to build assemblies independently Confident PCB soldering and rework skills Able to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams Professional, well-presented and comfortable representing the company when required "To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) ". - Rebecca Speich -(phone number removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Electromechanical Build Technician Monday-Friday 40 hours ( Surrey) Commutable from - Farnborough, Aldershot, Guildford, Cranleigh 35,000 - 45,000 Benefits: 20 days holiday, pension, on-site parking, casual dress, training and progression Our client is a growing engineering company based in Surrey, designing and building specialist high-performance systems for international customers. Our products are built in low volumes with a strong focus on precision, reliability and consistent quality. We are a small, skilled team where individual contribution matters and high standards are expected. Role & Responsibilities: End-to-end build of electro-mechanical assemblies including mechanical assembly (bearings, seals, shafts, housings, fasteners) PCB through-hole soldering and rework Supporting other areas of assembly as needed Handling and lifting components and boxes (up to 15kg) Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Proven hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience and ability to build assemblies independently Confident PCB soldering and rework skills Able to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams Professional, well-presented and comfortable representing the company when required "To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) ". - Rebecca Speich -(phone number removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Cheltenham Job description Salary: A salary range of £47,866 to £56,082, including a concessionary payment of £2,658, and a skills payment. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You'll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation) Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working patterns, including full time, part time, and compressed hours to support your individual needs. While homeworking isn't possible due to the nature of the role, we can offer flexibility, such as variations in start and finish times, where business needs allow. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Design Engineer, you'll work closely with our Principal RF Engineer on RF antenna design, while also contributing to wider electronic hardware design, research, and testing. As part of a mixed team of software, hardware, and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) engineers, you'll work on projects ranging from embedded antenna design to propagation modelling. Responsibilities span component level RF design involvement across the full lifecycle from design to delivery, identifying and helping to mitigate technical risks, and producing high quality design and test documentation. You'll also be involved in hardware Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and system level testing and verification, contributing to future antenna and RF technique research, developing and maintaining BASH/C wrapper helper scripts, and integrating with and testing a variety of capabilities. About you You bring several years of experience in a similar role, preferably with practical experience in component level Antenna design. Your background may also include working on matching networks, filter design, PA or LNA analysis and specification or other component level electronic design. You also have: Experience working with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts The ability to engage internal and external customers and work with other organisations A proactive mindset, with the motivation to spot opportunities, adapt quickly and learn new skills Experience in successfully delivering projects from design to delivery Experience with scripting and basic coding (BASH, Python or C on Microcontrollers), along with familiarity with Microsoft Office and ANSYS, is desirable but not essential. We'll provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. Training and development The first three days of your time with us will be dedicated to a comprehensive department induction, designed to help you understand how things work and who does what. At GCHQ, we're committed to your growth and development. You'll have dedicated time and space for continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement, with up to 30% of your time available for personal development. We'll support your professional development, including opportunities to gain accreditations such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) status if that's the route you wish to pursue. You'll also be assigned a buddy who'll provide guidance and support throughout your time with us. Your training and ongoing support will be tailored to you, as you'll be working within a small team where development can be shaped around your needs. While most training is delivered in house, we also offer regular opportunities to top up your knowledge through external training providers. You'll have the chance to either mentor a junior colleague or be mentored by someone more experienced, depending on what will best support your growth. Your learning will draw on the broad expertise across the team, and you'll also be encouraged to identify additional courses or learning opportunities that help deepen your knowledge in specific areas. Throughout your career here, you'll have continued access to the support and resources needed to pursue relevant accreditations, ensuring you can grow in the direction that's right for you. Rewards and benefits We offer a competitive salary between £47,866 to £56,082, dependent on your skills and experience. This includes a concessionary payment of £2,658 and a skills payment. All successful candidates receive a one off recruitment bonus of £3,500. Other benefits include: 25 days' annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme An interest free season ticket loan An excellent pension scheme A cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions 'Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Evidence of successfully delivering a technical project or piece of work Extensive component level RF or Antenna Design experience Experience with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts Experience engaging with a range of different stakeholders There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best; see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Application sift Online Technical and Competency based interview, including a presentation If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs, and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Cheltenham, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Cheltenham Job description Salary: A salary range of £47,866 to £56,082, including a concessionary payment of £2,658, and a skills payment. The final amount depends on your skills and experience. You'll also receive a one-off recruitment bonus of £3,500 (£1,750 on arrival and £1,750 on successful completion of probation) Flexible working: We offer a range of flexible working patterns, including full time, part time, and compressed hours to support your individual needs. While homeworking isn't possible due to the nature of the role, we can offer flexibility, such as variations in start and finish times, where business needs allow. About us GCHQ is an intelligence, cyber, and security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you'll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork. The role As a Senior Radio Frequency (RF) Antenna Design Engineer, you'll work closely with our Principal RF Engineer on RF antenna design, while also contributing to wider electronic hardware design, research, and testing. As part of a mixed team of software, hardware, and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) engineers, you'll work on projects ranging from embedded antenna design to propagation modelling. Responsibilities span component level RF design involvement across the full lifecycle from design to delivery, identifying and helping to mitigate technical risks, and producing high quality design and test documentation. You'll also be involved in hardware Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and system level testing and verification, contributing to future antenna and RF technique research, developing and maintaining BASH/C wrapper helper scripts, and integrating with and testing a variety of capabilities. About you You bring several years of experience in a similar role, preferably with practical experience in component level Antenna design. Your background may also include working on matching networks, filter design, PA or LNA analysis and specification or other component level electronic design. You also have: Experience working with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts The ability to engage internal and external customers and work with other organisations A proactive mindset, with the motivation to spot opportunities, adapt quickly and learn new skills Experience in successfully delivering projects from design to delivery Experience with scripting and basic coding (BASH, Python or C on Microcontrollers), along with familiarity with Microsoft Office and ANSYS, is desirable but not essential. We'll provide comprehensive training to ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to succeed. Training and development The first three days of your time with us will be dedicated to a comprehensive department induction, designed to help you understand how things work and who does what. At GCHQ, we're committed to your growth and development. You'll have dedicated time and space for continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement, with up to 30% of your time available for personal development. We'll support your professional development, including opportunities to gain accreditations such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) status if that's the route you wish to pursue. You'll also be assigned a buddy who'll provide guidance and support throughout your time with us. Your training and ongoing support will be tailored to you, as you'll be working within a small team where development can be shaped around your needs. While most training is delivered in house, we also offer regular opportunities to top up your knowledge through external training providers. You'll have the chance to either mentor a junior colleague or be mentored by someone more experienced, depending on what will best support your growth. Your learning will draw on the broad expertise across the team, and you'll also be encouraged to identify additional courses or learning opportunities that help deepen your knowledge in specific areas. Throughout your career here, you'll have continued access to the support and resources needed to pursue relevant accreditations, ensuring you can grow in the direction that's right for you. Rewards and benefits We offer a competitive salary between £47,866 to £56,082, dependent on your skills and experience. This includes a concessionary payment of £2,658 and a skills payment. All successful candidates receive a one off recruitment bonus of £3,500. Other benefits include: 25 days' annual leave, automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme An interest free season ticket loan An excellent pension scheme A cycle to work scheme Facilities such as a gym, restaurant, and on site coffee bars (at some locations) Paid parental and adoption leave Equal opportunities At GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website. We're Disability Confident GCHQ is proud to have achieved Leader status within the Department for Work and Pensions 'Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (This is known as Offer of an Interview.) To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are: Evidence of successfully delivering a technical project or piece of work Extensive component level RF or Antenna Design experience Experience with Vector Network Analysers and Smith Charts Experience engaging with a range of different stakeholders There is a wide range of extra support available throughout the recruitment process to enable you to do your best; see our website for information on reasonable adjustments we can offer. What to expect Application sift Online Technical and Competency based interview, including a presentation If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process to progress to the next. Your application may take around 6 to 9 months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer. Before you apply To work at GCHQ you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. Read about our eligibility criteria. This role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It's something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. Find out more about the vetting process. Please note we have a strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can't take any recreational drugs, and you'll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage. Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more securely. The role is based in Cheltenham, so you'll need to live within a commutable distance. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application, as we do not offer relocation costs. Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Right to withdraw statement Please be aware that we withhold the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
We are seeking a Head of Hardware to join some of the industry's brightest minds dedicated to developing hardware and software authentication and encryption solutions. You will work within our growing Engineering Team, which is responsible for developing, implementing, and testing unique cryptographic protocols and technologies. You will be encouraged to introduce new technologies and drive our solutions in new directions, pushing yourself to reach your own career goals with our support. You will own and evolve ANGOKA's hardware platforms, following a market led, product focused, hardware roadmap. This role combines hands on electronics design with people leadership, project ownership, and commercial awareness. You will be responsible for shaping hardware strategy, leading the team through delivery, and supporting customer and partner engagements, including the provision of technical input to bids and proposals. You will have real influence over ANGOKA's hardware strategy and delivery, leading and growing the team while acting as a hands on technical authority across design, delivery, and production. Key Responsibilities Own hardware architecture and set the technical direction across ANGOKA products and projects Set and enforce rigorous hardware design standards, review processes, and quality gates Act as technical authority for hardware related decisions, risk management, and trade offs Ensure hardware designs meet system, security, regulatory, and commercial requirements Plan, estimate, and deliver hardware work packages across multiple concurrent projects Lead hardware development through full lifecycle: concept, design, prototype, bring up, validation, NPI, and production support Be inspired and motivated by rapid innovation and hardware prototyping to demonstrate future capability and capture customer imagination Produce and review schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing outputs using Altium Designer Lead and support EMC/EMI aware design, pre compliance testing, and certification activities Own hardware schedules, dependencies, and delivery risks, escalating issues where required Line manage and mentor hardware engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and development support Allocate work, set priorities, and balance team capacity across projects Build and maintain a high performing hardware team aligned with ANGOKA's product roadmap Provide technical input to project bids, proposals, and statements of work, including hardware scope, estimates, and risk assessment Represent ANGOKA at customer and partner discussions as the hardware technical lead Translate customer requirements into deliverable hardware plans and costed solutions Work closely with product management, systems, and commercial teams to shape viable offerings Lead supplier selection, component strategy, and obsolescence management Work with contract manufacturers and test houses during NPI and production ramp Own DFM/DFA reviews and production readiness activities Person Specifications Required Experience: 8+ years of electronics/hardware design experience Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or team lead role, mentoring and technically leading other engineers Strong experience with Altium Designer or similar packages Proven track record of delivering hardware products through NPI Experience of rapid innovation, hardware prototyping, and demonstration of potential capability Strong understanding of EMC/EMI design and regulatory compliance (CE/UKCA/FCC) Experience in planning, estimating, and delivering engineering work to schedule Experience contributing to or leading technical input for customer bids and proposals Experience with wireless, cellular, satellite, or industrial communications Comfortable working in a fast moving startup or scale up environment Familiarity with hardware security techniques Exposure to security critical or safety critical systems FPGA experience Experience with high speed interfaces, RF, or power electronics Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers The Company At ANGOKA, our mission is to secure the digital foundations of the modern world - embedding trust, resilience, and safety into the communication and data networks that underpin smart cities, autonomous systems, and future aviation. Airports and airspace are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, as highlighted by recent events in Europe. ANGOKA is building the technology platform for a safer, more connected future aviation system. Our aim is to focus and operate first in air, and the resultant product and systems would map rapidly across to other sectors, including directly to land and marine transportation. ANGOKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. At ANGOKA, all our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports and represents our diverse society.
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
We are seeking a Head of Hardware to join some of the industry's brightest minds dedicated to developing hardware and software authentication and encryption solutions. You will work within our growing Engineering Team, which is responsible for developing, implementing, and testing unique cryptographic protocols and technologies. You will be encouraged to introduce new technologies and drive our solutions in new directions, pushing yourself to reach your own career goals with our support. You will own and evolve ANGOKA's hardware platforms, following a market led, product focused, hardware roadmap. This role combines hands on electronics design with people leadership, project ownership, and commercial awareness. You will be responsible for shaping hardware strategy, leading the team through delivery, and supporting customer and partner engagements, including the provision of technical input to bids and proposals. You will have real influence over ANGOKA's hardware strategy and delivery, leading and growing the team while acting as a hands on technical authority across design, delivery, and production. Key Responsibilities Own hardware architecture and set the technical direction across ANGOKA products and projects Set and enforce rigorous hardware design standards, review processes, and quality gates Act as technical authority for hardware related decisions, risk management, and trade offs Ensure hardware designs meet system, security, regulatory, and commercial requirements Plan, estimate, and deliver hardware work packages across multiple concurrent projects Lead hardware development through full lifecycle: concept, design, prototype, bring up, validation, NPI, and production support Be inspired and motivated by rapid innovation and hardware prototyping to demonstrate future capability and capture customer imagination Produce and review schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturing outputs using Altium Designer Lead and support EMC/EMI aware design, pre compliance testing, and certification activities Own hardware schedules, dependencies, and delivery risks, escalating issues where required Line manage and mentor hardware engineers, providing technical guidance, performance feedback, and development support Allocate work, set priorities, and balance team capacity across projects Build and maintain a high performing hardware team aligned with ANGOKA's product roadmap Provide technical input to project bids, proposals, and statements of work, including hardware scope, estimates, and risk assessment Represent ANGOKA at customer and partner discussions as the hardware technical lead Translate customer requirements into deliverable hardware plans and costed solutions Work closely with product management, systems, and commercial teams to shape viable offerings Lead supplier selection, component strategy, and obsolescence management Work with contract manufacturers and test houses during NPI and production ramp Own DFM/DFA reviews and production readiness activities Person Specifications Required Experience: 8+ years of electronics/hardware design experience Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or team lead role, mentoring and technically leading other engineers Strong experience with Altium Designer or similar packages Proven track record of delivering hardware products through NPI Experience of rapid innovation, hardware prototyping, and demonstration of potential capability Strong understanding of EMC/EMI design and regulatory compliance (CE/UKCA/FCC) Experience in planning, estimating, and delivering engineering work to schedule Experience contributing to or leading technical input for customer bids and proposals Experience with wireless, cellular, satellite, or industrial communications Comfortable working in a fast moving startup or scale up environment Familiarity with hardware security techniques Exposure to security critical or safety critical systems FPGA experience Experience with high speed interfaces, RF, or power electronics Experience mentoring or technically leading other engineers The Company At ANGOKA, our mission is to secure the digital foundations of the modern world - embedding trust, resilience, and safety into the communication and data networks that underpin smart cities, autonomous systems, and future aviation. Airports and airspace are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, as highlighted by recent events in Europe. ANGOKA is building the technology platform for a safer, more connected future aviation system. Our aim is to focus and operate first in air, and the resultant product and systems would map rapidly across to other sectors, including directly to land and marine transportation. ANGOKA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. At ANGOKA, all our hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, and we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that supports and represents our diverse society.
