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Are you an experienced DSP or Embedded Systems engineer looking to influence the future of cyber capability at a national level? We are seeking a Principal Cyber DSP and Embedded Engineer to provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of complex and mission-critical cyber programmes. Working within multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists and technical specialists, you will play a leading role in the development of advanced signal processing, embedded software and FPGA-based solutions that deliver real operational impact. Why join us? This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging technical problems, shape the direction of future capabilities and influence the application of emerging technologies across cyber and national security domains. As a recognised technical authority, you will contribute to technical strategy and roadmaps, guide architectural decisions, and drive innovation across both software and hardware disciplines. You will work closely with customers, stakeholders and delivery teams to ensure solutions are robust, high-performing and aligned to operational needs. Alongside your technical contribution, you will help develop engineering capability within the organisation by coaching colleagues, sharing knowledge and promoting engineering best practice. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills and a passion for solving complex problems in a collaborative environment. Whether your background is in signal processing, embedded software, FPGA development or systems engineering, you'll have the opportunity to shape innovative solutions that make a meaningful contribution to UK defence and security. This role is eligible for an additional specialist allowance of £2758 annually subject to meeting extended onboarding requirements. The role may be eligible for additional skills allowances depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. Job description What you'll do Lead the development and delivery of advanced digital signal processing, embedded software and FPGA-based solutions across complex cyber programmes. Act as a recognised technical authority, providing expert advice and technical leadership across projects, teams and stakeholders. Shape technical strategies, roadmaps and capability plans to ensure engineering activities align with future customer and organisational needs. Drive innovation across software and hardware domains, influencing system architectures and technology choices. Solve complex technical challenges by working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, scientists and specialists. Develop high-performance solutions using DSP, embedded software, FPGA and related technologies to improve operational effectiveness. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to customers, stakeholders and senior decision-makers. Mentor and coach engineers, helping to develop future technical leaders and strengthen organisational capability. Champion engineering excellence through the adoption of improved tools, methods, standards and best practices. Identify opportunities to improve delivery performance, technical quality and organisational effectiveness. Person specification What we're looking for Significant expertise in at least two of the following areas: Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Embedded systems development (MCUs, RTOS or Embedded Linux) C/C++ software development FPGA development using VHDL Software and hardware integration and debugging Strong analytical, problem-solving and systems engineering skills. Experience delivering DSP and embedded solutions within a complex engineering, science or technology environment. Experience leading technical delivery, influencing technical direction and establishing engineering standards or approaches. Experience working on complex and non-routine technical challenges, bringing together information from multiple sources to develop effective solutions. Experience leading or contributing within multidisciplinary teams and supporting successful project delivery. Experience coaching, mentoring and developing less experienced engineers. Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence both technical and non-technical audiences. Please review the attached job description for more detailed information Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require Develop Vetting and you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years. Qualifications Relevant STEM-based degree such as Electronic Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics. Individual with equivalent skills qualifications or experience are also actively encouraged to apply. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Communicating and Influencing Working Together Changing and Improving Leadership Benefits Alongside your salary of £51,568, Defence Science and Technology Laboratory contributes £14,939 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Benefits Dstl s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work: This role requires a minimum of 80% on site attendance. Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.

At Tetra Tech, you will work on meaningful projects that help shape resilient, sustainable places across the UK. Joining our Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Management team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and sustainable water management solutions for development, regeneration and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced consultant to take technical ownership of projects, provide trusted advice to clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the continued growth and development of a collaborative and technically strong team. Purpose & Scope of the Role As a Senior or Principal Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant, you will lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects involving flood risk assessment, drainage strategies and sustainable water management. You will provide clear, practical and technically robust advice to support due diligence, masterplanning, planning applications, development consent processes and wider environmental and infrastructure projects. Your work will include preparing, reviewing and overseeing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies, surface water management plans, sequential and exception test documentation, flood risk statements and supporting technical reports. You will assess flood risk from fluvial, tidal, surface water, groundwater, sewer and artificial sources, and develop proportionate mitigation and management measures. You will bring sound knowledge of sustainable drainage systems, surface water runoff assessment, discharge rates, climate change allowances, exceedance routing, drainage constraints and water quality considerations. You will also be expected to interpret hydraulic modelling outputs and other flood risk information to inform technical advice, assess development constraints and support the development of deliverable solutions. Working closely with planners, environmental consultants, engineers, architects, project managers and developers, you will help ensure that flood risk and drainage considerations are integrated effectively into project design and decision-making. You will engage directly with clients, local planning authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, the Environment Agency, Internal Drainage Boards, water companies and other stakeholders. You will support technical discussions, respond to consultations and queries, attend meetings and workshops, and help shape project strategy. The role will also involve project management, fee proposals, tender submissions, technical leadership, quality assurance and the mentoring and development of junior colleagues. Your Impact in this position You will play a key role in helping clients progress development and infrastructure projects through the planning and assessment process. Your technical advice will support the delivery of safe, sustainable and policy-compliant schemes that appropriately manage flood risk and surface water. Through your project leadership and technical input, you will help improve the quality and consistency of project delivery, strengthen client relationships and contribute to the growth of the Flood Risk and Sustainable Water Management team. You will also support the development of less experienced colleagues by sharing your knowledge, reviewing technical work and providing practical guidance on flood risk assessment, drainage strategy and sustainable water management. Core Capabilities Flood Risk Assessment and Technical Advice Strong experience in preparing and reviewing Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and related flood risk documentation for planning, environmental and infrastructure projects. You will be able to identify flood risk constraints, assess the suitability of development proposals and recommend proportionate, practical and technically defensible mitigation measures. Drainage and Sustainable Water Management Strong experience and understanding of surface water drainage, sustainable drainage systems, runoff calculations, discharge restrictions, attenuation, exceedance flows, water quality and the wider water environment. You will be able to develop and appraise drainage strategies that respond to site constraints, regulatory requirements, climate change and the principles of sustainable development. Hydraulic Modelling and Flood Risk Data Experience of interpreting hydraulic modelling outputs, flood maps, topographic information, drainage records and other technical data. Experience of using or reviewing outputs from industry-standard software packages, such as Flood Modeller, TUFLOW, InfoWorks ICM, MicroDrainage or equivalent, would be beneficial. Planning and Environmental Assessment Experience supporting projects through the planning system, including the preparation of technical inputs for planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessments, Development Consent Orders and other statutory or regulatory submissions. You will understand the relationship between flood risk, drainage, planning policy, environmental constraints and development design. Project Delivery and Quality Assurance Ability to manage and deliver technical workstreams, coordinate inputs from project teams, monitor budgets and programmes, and ensure that project outputs are accurate, proportionate and fit for purpose. You will be comfortable reviewing technical reports and providing constructive feedback to colleagues. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to present technical information clearly to clients, design teams, planning authorities, regulators and other stakeholders, including audiences who may not have a technical background. Teamwork, Mentoring and Professional Growth A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and support the development of junior colleagues. You will contribute to a positive team culture and help share good practice across the business. Commercial Awareness and Business Development Awareness of project budgets, scope management and the commercial requirements of consultancy delivery. You will contribute to fee proposals, tender submissions, client presentations, business development activities and the development of long-term client relationships. Skills, Qualifications & Experience You will have substantial experience in flood risk assessment, drainage, sustainable water management or a related environmental consultancy discipline, preferably gained within a UK planning, development or infrastructure context. You will be expected to have a strong working knowledge of UK flood risk management policy, planning guidance, drainage requirements and the roles and responsibilities of relevant authorities and regulators. Experience of working with the Environment Agency, Lead Local Flood Authorities, planning authorities and water companies would be advantageous. Experience should include the preparation and technical review of Flood Risk Assessments, drainage strategies and supporting planning documentation. You should be able to assess flood risk from multiple sources, understand the implications of climate change and advise on suitable mitigation, drainage and resilience measures. A good understanding of sustainable drainage principles and their application to development proposals is essential. Experience of drainage design, hydraulic modelling, surface water management, flood alleviation, natural flood management or water quality assessment would be beneficial. You will have experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary project team and managing your own workload across several projects. Experience of coordinating technical inputs, supervising junior staff and reviewing work for quality and accuracy is expected. Excellent report writing, presentation and interpersonal skills are essential. You will be confident engaging with clients and external stakeholders, responding to technical queries and explaining complex issues in a clear and proportionate manner. Experience of major development, regeneration, residential, commercial, energy, transport or infrastructure projects would be beneficial. Knowledge of Environmental Impact Assessment, Development Consent Orders, planning appeals, strategic flood risk assessment or statutory consultation processes would also be advantageous. A degree in a relevant discipline and Chartered or working towards Chartered status with CIWEM or another relevant professional body would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to project sites, client offices and meetings are required. Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous, depending on the project portfolio. Working Environment This role will ideally be based in Bristol, Leeds, London or Manchester although other UK locations may be considered. Hybrid working is supported, with a balance of home, office and project-based working. Projects will be located across the UK, so occasional travel to client meetings, project sites, planning meetings, site inspections and team meetings will be required. The role may also require flexibility in working hours to support project delivery, stakeholder engagement and key submission deadlines. What We Offer . click apply for full job details

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Senior System Safety & Environmental Engineer (IAS) Known internally as System Safety & Environmental Engineer Location: based in Belfast, 4.5 days/ week onsite, with travelOther: permanent, full-time, for eligible candidates, relocation support can be provided Help shape the safety of next-generation defence technologies, ensuring mission-critical systems are safe, compliant and certifiable throughout their lifecycle. What the role has to offer Lead safety strategy on complex, mission-critical programmes - operate at a principal level, providing technical leadership and influencing the safety assurance approach across some of the UK's most advanced defence systems Shape safety across the entire system lifecycle - from concept and architecture through to certification, in-service support and disposal, you'll have a unique opportunity to influence product development end-to-end and leave a lasting impact on system design Drive innovation in a rapidly evolving environment - join a growing business delivering next-generation capabilities at pace, where you'll tackle complex safety challenges, mentor others and help define the future of systems safety engineering within Thales Our Opportunity As a Senior System Safety & Environmental Engineer, you'll ensure Thales products achieve certification, meet stringent safety standards and perform safely in operational environments. You'll lead hazard analysis, define safety requirements and drive risk reduction activities across complex engineering programmes. From concept and design through to verification, certification and deployment, you'll provide technical leadership on safety-critical hardware and programmable elements, influencing engineering decisions and developing compelling safety cases backed by robust assurance evidence. Your work will directly enable the delivery of safe, compliant and trusted solutions for our customers. We're seeking candidates with a strong Systems Safety Engineering background, ideally with experience in software safety assurance. While software safety expertise is highly desirable, we are also keen to hear from experienced Safety Engineers from aerospace, defence or other highly regulated industries. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer youWe offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Main Responsibilities Lead and deliver all Safety & Environmental Management (S&EM) activities within integrated project teams, ensuring compliance with the IAS Safety Management System and the effective assurance of safety-critical programmable elements Conduct hazard identification, hazard analysis and risk assessment activities, defining robust safety and environmental requirements across system performance, design, integration, interfaces and verification activities Influence multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, developing clear, evidence-based safety arguments that ensure S&EM requirements are understood, implemented and maintained throughout the product lifecycle Champion compliance with relevant safety and environmental standards, legislation, policies and governance processes, acting as a trusted subject matter expert and promoting best practice across IAS programmes Plan and manage S&EM work packages, including estimating engineering effort, producing high-quality hazard analysis reports and safety cases, and generating the assurance evidence required to support certification and customer confidence About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Ideal Experience & Skills Proven academic background in Engineering or Science, supported by relevant safety training and professional development; Chartered Engineer status or professional institution membership is highly desirable Proven experience leading Safety Engineering activities within complex, highly regulated engineering programmes, delivering risk reduction, compliance and successful project outcomes Demonstrated expertise in hazard analysis, risk assessment and safety case development, creating robust safety arguments and assurance evidence to support certification Proven knowledge of safety-critical systems engineering, including the development and assurance of programmable elements and the application of SILs, DALs and related assurance methodologies Demonstrated understanding of product safety standards, legislation and environmental management principles, including experience applying Defence Standard 00-055 and associated standards Acquired capability to apply a whole-life systems engineering approach, influencing design decisions and supporting products from concept through to certification and in-service operation Ready to influence the safety of some of the world's most advanced defence systems? Join Thales and play a key role in delivering the next generation of safe, compliant and mission-ready technology. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Systems Architect - Weapon Systems (IAS) Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-timeInterested in helping shape the future of advanced Weapon Systems? This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation defence capabilities, influencing technical strategy, and delivering innovative solutions for our customers. What the role has to offer Support the development of advanced Weapon System architectures and technology plans Work directly with customers, senior stakeholders, and product leaders, acting as a key technical authority across major programmes and strategic initiatives Evaluate emerging technologies, de-risk future capabilities, and turn advanced concepts into operational products that deliver real-world impact Our OpportunityReporting to the Head of Capability Development - Weapon Systems within the IAS Technical Directorate, this is a rare opportunity to influence the future of advanced defence capability. As a System Architect, you will lead the development of innovative Weapon System solutions, shaping architectures, technology roadmaps, and strategic investment decisions that drive next-generation products. Working across engineering, technology, and customer-facing teams - you will provide technical leadership across bids, programmes, and product development, ensuring solutions deliver operational excellence, performance, and value. We are looking for an experienced Systems Architect or Technical Leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and turning emerging technologies into real-world capability. You will possess a breadth of technical capability, comfortable working with customers and subject matter experts while providing technical oversight throughout the product lifecycle. If you're passionate about innovation, systems thinking, and shaping the future of Weapon Systems, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Main Responsibilities Define and evolve Weapon System architectures, including Concepts of Operation, functional partitioning, interfaces, and system-level design to meet operational, technical, and customer requirements Develop innovative technical solutions and proposals for complex Weapon Systems, balancing cost, schedule, performance, risk, and compliance within bid and programme constraints Provide technical leadership and governance across the development lifecycle, ensuring engineering activities, system designs, and project deliverables comply with requirements, standards, and product policies Act as the principal technical interface for customers, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, supporting technical discussions, requirement trade-offs, and the successful delivery of development opportunities Maintain and apply domain expertise in Weapon Systems, related sub-systems, speciality engineering disciplines, and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to enhance capability and competitive advantage Support Design Authority activities and communicate technical solutions effectively, using system architecture tools and methodologies to capture, develop, and present system designs to stakeholders across the business and customer community About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Ideal Experience & Skills Essential Degree-qualified in Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, with the ability to obtain and maintain UK SC clearance Significant experience in senior engineering, systems architecture, technical leadership, or product development roles within a complex technology environment Proven expertise in architecting, developing and managing complex systems, including ownership of technical solutions across the product lifecycle Experience developing and delivering technical roadmaps, aligning technology, product strategy, and business objectives Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence customers, partners, suppliers, and senior internal stakeholders Demonstrable leadership capability, able to work independently, provide objective technical direction, manage technical risk, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional leadership teams Desirable Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or equivalent professional accreditation Experience in a Design Authority, Chief Engineer, or similar technical governance role, providing oversight of complex programmes or products Knowledge of Weapon Systems and Short-Range Defence, including operational concepts, relevant sub-systems, emerging technologies, and product lifecycle management If you're a technically minded leader with a passion for complex systems and emerging technologies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver the next generation of world-leading defence capabilities. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Step into an exciting, mission-led career as a Principal FPGA Engineer, shaping secure firmware that powers high-assurance defence and cyber capabilities. If you enjoy leading complex technical work, mentoring others, and turning challenging requirements into robust, testable FPGA-based systems, this Principal FPGA Engineer role is built for you. The work is collaborative, highly technical, and genuinely impactful, with the opportunity to influence architecture from the earliest stages through verification and qualification. What You Will Do: - Lead the architecture, design, implementation, integration and verification of firmware systems built on FPGAs as a Principal FPGA Engineer. - Translate inbound user and systems needs into clear, verifiable firmware requirements, providing constructive feedback where requirements are ambiguous. - Produce high-quality firmware designs and documentation, including specification, reports and requirement traceability with verification methods. - Chair and contribute to significant technical design reviews, ensuring deliverables meet the expected standards and maturity. - Estimate delivery time and effort accurately for self and others, driving cost-effective solutions and predictable progress. - Provide specialist guidance across the engineering team, mentor firmware engineers, and champion continuous improvement in firmware development processes. What You Will Bring: - Proven experience delivering firmware on FPGA platforms using VHDL across more than one project, with a full life-cycle approach. - Strong understanding of FPGA tool flows and verification practices, plus the confidence to work with industry-standard communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C and TCP/IP. - Demonstrable technical leadership, including design-methodology maturity (for example requirements through verification using a structured V-model approach). - Experience with version control, change control and defect tracking, ensuring governance and traceability are embedded in day-to-day delivery. - Willingness to obtain and maintain the relevant security clearance required for this Principal FPGA Engineer position, including eligibility rules tied to residency and citizenship. In the wider cyber and defence engineering industry, this Principal FPGA Engineer role helps this business deliver confidential, reliable cryptographic and key management solutions. By integrating firmware considerations early, ensuring compliance and supporting robust verification, this Principal FPGA Engineer will directly strengthen the engineering organisation's ability to deliver secure outcomes for demanding operational environments. Location: Based onsite in Maidenhead, UK. Interested?: If Principal FPGA Engineer work that combines technical leadership, secure firmware delivery and real-world impact sounds like the next step, apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Job Purpose: Product ownership & management, solution design and support for product specific pre-sales engagements, training and consultancy. The individual will play a key role in the overall success of Becrypt, working closely with the stakeholders across the business including engineering teams, sales, marketing and senior management to evolve and articulate the technical and business value for Becrypts innovative products and solutions. A primary responsibility will be as product owner for one or more of Becrypt's products, working directly with the products engineering team(s), chief architect and internal stakeholders to ensure that the products meet customer and business expectations in the long and short term. The role will also require working directly with customers, partners and internal stakeholders (sales, presales and program managers) to collaboratively design and deliver product-based solutions, supporting integration, evolving the technical relationship and providing training and professional services as required to ensure success, and where required, owning customer and partner relationships. The successful candidate must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and be comfortable managing senior stakeholder, technical and end user engagements. They must also be able to travel as needed to attend customer and partner meetings. Principal duties and responsibilities: Provide thought leadership to support development, marketing and sales activities Product Ownership within the Scrum/Agile development team(s) Support business development, technical evaluations, pilots and proof of concepts Respond competitively to technical responses for RFIs/RFPs Deliver customised product demonstrations at customer/partner meetings and calls, and other marketing conferences and seminars Support prospective clients through the sales cycle by providing pre-sales technical support on all aspects of the product's architecture design, integration and operation Escalate and manage technical issues through support and engineering, in order to deliver customer success Engage, train and support Becrypt partners and customers in territory to expand sales coverage and drive market awareness Mutually agreed ad-hoc tasks Skills/Experience: Essential: Successful experience as a Product Manager, Solutions Architect or in a traditional Technical Pre-Sales role within the Cyber Security industry Strong knowledge of cyber security architectural principles such as defence in depth, resilience, and integrated security operations with the ability to apply security principles to systems and enterprise system designs Proficient in MS & Linux operating systems; good understanding of general operating system security practices, TCP/IP networking and network security concepts Ability to make decisions and resolve problems effectively - Seek out information and data to evaluate, prioritize and formulate the best solution or practice Working knowledge of both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography Excellent verbal and written presentation skills Self-starter, able to self-manage and work effectively from a remote office or home Strategic thinker with a positive, can-do attitude. Demonstrable success of using initiative and creativity in the development of solutions for partners and customer Committed to continuous professional self-development Highly Desirable: Experience working for or with HMG, Defence or other CNI sectors (in a technical role) Experience using Cloud platforms, ideally AWS and Azure Experience with Docker and micro-services orchestration technology Knowledge of, or experience with Cross Domain technology Knowledge of, or experience with API's and API Gateways SC/ DV Clearance CISSP accreditation Package & discretionary benefits: 25 days annual leave plus an additional 2 days after 2 years' service 5 days additional holiday purchase available Private medical insurance Heath cashback plan with Healthshield Pension scheme Life cover 4 x salary Season ticket loan Salary exchange benefits (ride2work, pension) Subsidised gym membership Employee referral scheme Role will be subject to an employment screening process and will require security clearance.

Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: Be the Mechanical Engineering Lead for the UWS project, supporting product and development. To provide direction to the mechanical team and increase the capability of the Mechanical team. Provide support to the PDA (Project Design Authority) and PLA (Product Line Authority) in a technical capacity, supporting in build issues/improvements/initiatives. Provide support to industry teams to lead problem resolutions Contributes and develops all mechanical elements of the UWS project, and drives future product capability Co-ordinates product definition, and assessment of trade-offs between aspects of cost, customer requirements and technological possibilities; To enable assimilation between product architecture and mechanical architecture within the UWS Portfolio. Support and mentor other members of the team. To carry out general engineering tasks as required by the business. With the support of other members of the team, carry out more specialised mechanical design tasks associated with design for the subsea environment. Provide trials and integration support as required. Monitors technological developments. Principal Relationships: Daily working with the Lead Hardware Architects and associated tasks. Reporting to the Hardware Delivery Manager, keeping them informed of challenges, successes and issues. Liaise and inform the relevant Work Package / Project Manager for allocated tasks. Peer to peer knowledge sharing; learn from others and develop individual and collective experience. Liaise with all other Hardware disciplines including materials, systems and electronics in order to develop products to meet customer requirements. Reporting to the UWS PDA and PLA for approvals and roadmap execution Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks The candidate is expected to monitor their agreed commitments to time, cost and quality. Performance shall be measured against individual objectives in accordance with the company appraisal system. Skills Fundamental understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals. Proficiency with Mechanical Engineering SW Packages Understanding of Engineering Development lifecycles. Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and develop others. Proactive "can-do" mentality, works autonomously. Ability to work in a team environment and to drive performance Must have Microsoft Office suite experience The individual will be expected to demonstrate a autonomy and the ability to lead, and influence other stakeholders. A logical approach to problem solving is required. Experience: Essential: Strong demonstrated experience of Mechanical Design Roles including at least a subset of the following: Proficient in the use of CREO & PDMLink, Understanding of relevant Standards, including DEF STAN, ISO etc. Packaging of electronics and associated cabling. Designing for platform installation. Ship / submarine. Designing of lifting equipment. Producing key point manufacturing drawings in support of machine from model. Producing detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings. Providing support to the preparation of design requirements. Ability to use configuration management tooling to support above tasks. Proficient in the use of 3D CAD system. Ability to understand manufacturing techniques and problem solving within the industry team Desirable: The key areas of design undertaken for which previous experience would be beneficial will include: - The design of sonar assemblies and equipment for the sub-sea environment. The design deployment systems Design / specification of sub-sea cable assemblies. Experience working within the Defence Engineering domain. Awareness of Electronics packaging , EMC requirements. Values & Behaviours: Collaborative and continuous improvement approach to work. Ability to lead mechanical team, to provide best efforts to increase TA mechanical capability for the now and future. Innovative mind set and embracing of new technologies and working methods. Able to work efficiently, both autonomously and as part of an integrated team. All work to be conducted in accordance with company processes. Financial / Budgetary Responsibility: The candidate is expected to monitor and report their activities against agreed commitments to time, cost and quality. Qualifications: Essential: L6 Qualification (degree or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline) and/or proven experience within a relevant field. Desirable: Chartered Engineer L7 Qualification (Masters or equivalent in an engineering or scientific discipline). UK Eyes Only: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: The Communications and Acoustic Products (CAP) team support the development and maintenance of RF communications systems and products including antennas, processing and distribution equipment, communications buoys, across multiple projects. The Lead IVVQ engineer will work with the CAP engineering delivery team to enable early identification of key customer and legislative requirements in response to customer RFQs. These will be used to inform solution orientation capturing the scope of work required, enabling analysis to provide informed, cost, schedule, and resource estimates to deliver the project. A Lead IVVQ Engineer typically takes the lead in all aspects of system integration and system testing including writing/authorising test specifications, conducting/authorising the testing, reporting and/or investigating defects. Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Converts requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features. Good understanding of the development lifecycle and lifecycle products. Interfacing with the client, to gain approval of test specifications and to host acceptance testing activities. Writing and/or authorising the execution of Test Specifications. Execute test specifications (according to test plan and project schedule). Recording and/or approving of results of test execution. Raise/investigate/verify defects. Maintain agreed quality target/standards. Provide status reports to the Principal IVVQ Engineer. Identify test method (IADT) Infeed / own / drive design reviews (CDR, PDR, TRR, TQR and FQR) Able to create and/or authorise outline designs from requirements using a variety of design toolsets Similarly creates new concepts or modifies existing concepts to fulfil requirements where necessary Prepares system & subsystem requirement specifications, interface requirements and test requirement documents by analysing, decomposing modelling and refining customer requirements. Prepares system operational plans and reports that explain how the equipment being developed meets requirements. Operational design limits are evaluated and defined; performance analyses and simulations are developed & performed to support the above. Performs technical/engineering tasks to define system design and subsystem requirements details. Analysis and simulations are performed as necessary to identify design feasibility & driving requirements. Supervises staff, by defining their work, coaching them on how and what to prepare, monitoring their progress and directing them on priorities. Proposes work package estimates and descriptions based on knowledge of the work and project requirements, ensuring that compliant solutions at optimum cost are identified. Accurately reports work progress and estimates to complete against work packages. Investigates problems in the field or with the systems IVVQ documentation. Develop, implement and maintain tools relevant to the Systems Engineering function. Lead in the assessment of relevant tools. Keep abreast of technical development both within and outside of the company. Lead the production of System / IVVQ Engineering estimates at optimum cost. Produce quality metrics to measure the soundness of the System / IVVQ Engineering processes under your control. Working with project planners to provide detailed input to specific project programs. Represent System / IVVQ Engineering at formal Design Reviews, with particular attention to the reduction of design risks. Lead System / IVVQ Cost Reviews as part of a Bid team. Skills: Able to use a range of IT tools (e.g. MS Office, MS Visio, etc). Has a sound ability to use and/or assess System Engineering tools. (e.g. DOORS, System Architect, JIRA) Has knowledge of configuration control. Can produce and/or interpret metrics as part of Quality control. A working knowledge of project plans. Has knowledge of Engineering Safety Management Experience: The Lead Systems / IVVQ Engineers are the IVVQ and technical focal points for the System Engineering process and must aim to resolve all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues; therefore a proven record of working in a Systems / IVVQ Engineering environment is required. The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital. As Lead IVVQ Engineer experience dealing with both functional and non-functional testing is required. The success of the Systems Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels, therefore good evidence of leading a team is required. Desirable Qualifications and Certification: HND/Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. Communication / RF system experience. Experience in shock / vibration / EMC / thermal testing. Essential: Have attained, or working towards an appropriate professional status or equivalent Financial / Budgetary Responsibility: The post holder may be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget. UK Eyes Only: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role Perform the development and implementation of solution architectures supporting the Project Design Authority (PDA). To design systems to meet the project needs, optimising the design through trade-offs to maximise customer and Thales' value. Work closely with Hardware and Software teams to align the solution and detailed Architecture. Principal Relationships As part of the Thales Systems Engineering team, you will interact with the following key roles: Bid team members Project team members Testing team members Installation team members Project Planners Sales and Marketing Supply Chain Commercial Major Stakeholders / Clients Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Creating, managing, promoting and delivering Architectures for MCM projects. Analyse Customer needs/requirements and assesses Solution architecture and technical choices. Understanding and embracing customer needs and advising customers. The development and management of Requirements Specifications for the System and Subsystems level. Good understanding of the development lifecycle and lifecycle products and the ability to support gated reviews. Interfacing with the client, to define standards and architectural frameworks. Impact Analysis / Variation Compliance / Customer requirement resolution Ensures Solution compliance with Customer needs, Product Policy, MTB Strategy & applicable legislation, rules & regulations. The defining and authorising of Design Descriptions and Verification objectives. Interaction with key stakeholders. Provide technical specifications and Interface Control Documentation Support acceptance and certification Maintain baselines Keep abreast of technical development both within and outside of the company. Reviews the technical risks and opportunities and the related mitigation plans throughout the bid or project. Responsible for ensuring, with the support of Specialty Engineering experts & Safety/HSE stakeholders, that the Solution design considers contract requirements and applicable legislation, rules & regulations, including product safety & security and Environmental/HSE requirements & standards, and that related certification activities are performed adequately and correctly. Key performance Indicators against Responsibilities and Tasks: Quality of work produced against agreed standards Delivery to timescales Delivery to budget Performance against Thales key values Skills: Leadership skills - with natural ability to build and sustain good working relationships at all levels. Has a sound ability to define the use of System Engineering tools, in particular modelling and requirements management. Able to use a range of IT tools. Has knowledge of configuration control processes. Can manage a complex project through a defined design process and is able to tailor CHORUS2 to project needs. Can define and use metrics as part of Quality assurance & control to change and re-model a System Engineering process. Working knowledge of project plans. Has knowledge of Engineering Safety Management in the context of architectural design Good technical writing skills and good interpersonal communication skills. First class presentation skills. Provide value to the customer Effective personal organisation and an ability to remain composed and focused under pressure. Experience of defining solutions to address obsolescence whilst minimising impact Understanding and application of UK MOD standards and equivalence Experience in driving hardware teams to provide suitable electrical and mechanical solutions within given systems constraints Ability to work between HW and SW teams to define processing and deployment solutions Understanding of environmental standards and requirements and application to deliverable solutions Experience: The Solution Architect is the technical focal point for the solution design and framework, and must be able to resolve all issues, problems, questions and conflicts in the entire system. This requires frequent handling of new and unusual issues therefore a proven record of working in combat systems is required. Experience of collaborative working with cross-industry/customer teams, desirable for this to be multi-national. Sound knowledge of MCM solutions. The post holder should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels in the spoken and written word. A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital. The success of the Systems Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels; therefore, evidence of team working is required. Experience in the developmental lifecycle disciplines, e.g. Requirements Capture, Modelling & Analysis, System Design, Product Development, and IV&V. Experienced and knowledgeable of whole systems engineering lifecycles for complex systems. The success of the Systems Engineering job family relies on the interaction of its engineers at all levels; therefore, evidence of team working is required. Knowledge of requirements toolsets (e.g., IBM DOORS) Values & Behaviours: Innovate - Be motivated to search for novel and unique design solutions. Team working - Maximise the use of the wider Thales community to produce winning solutions. Develop people - Be prepared to share your ideas and experience with the wider Thales engineering community. Focus on customers - Be driven to deliver quality solutions to clients. Safety - Totally embrace the Thales safety culture to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all. Ethics - Thales employees must be exemplary in their ethical conduct and social responsibility. Job holders will be expected to perform in line with the Thales Code of Practice, Policies and Procedures. Desirable Qualifications and Certification: Engineering Degree or equivalent Essential: Have attained, or working towards an appropriate professional status (CEng) or equivalent Financial / Budgetary Responsibility: The post holder will be expected to deliver designs/projects to an agreed budget. UK Eyes Only: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Principal Mechanical Engineer Location: based in Belfast, minimum 3 days/ week in office (hybrid), with Other: permanent, full-time Join Thales as a Principal Mechanical Engineer and take the lead in delivering cutting-edge defence technologies, combining technical excellence, leadership and innovation to help protect and defend what matters most. What the role has to offer Shape the Future of Defence Engineering - work on complex Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering first principles to develop innovative solutions that directly contribute to national and international security Lead, Influence and Mentor - play a pivotal leadership role within a large Mechanical Design team, driving engineering best practice, influencing technical direction and developing the next generation of engineering talent Thrive in a Growing Business with Outstanding Flexibility - join a business experiencing significant growth, with hybrid working, a half-day finish every Friday, performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your career and wellbeing Our Opportunity We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of advanced defence technologies across our Integrated Airspace Systems portfolio. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you'll deliver innovative mechanical solutions for Weapon Systems, Missile Systems and Platform products, applying engineering expertise to solve complex technical challenges and drive successful programme outcomes. As a senior technical leader, you'll champion engineering best practice, influence key design decisions and mentor engineers across the team, helping to build capability as our business continues to grow. The ideal candidate will bring extensive mechanical design and hardware development experience, strong technical credibility and a proven ability to deliver robust, cost-effective solutions while leading and inspiring others. Building a Future, we can all trust. Integrated Airspace Protection Systems (IAS) - our main purpose is to protect and defend. We provide rapid integrated solutions for detection, coordination, fire control, engagement and support. We cover three sectors: Surface Attack & Air Defence (UK), Air Defence (International) and Air Operations & Services as well as Space. What we offer you We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing and professional growth, which includes: Performance-related bonus Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours volunteering paid for Private healthcare Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts Key Responsibilities and Tasks Lead Mechanical Design & Development - Deliver detailed mechanical designs and engineering solutions for new and existing products, applying engineering first principles and utilising appropriate CAE tools, analyses, simulations, prototypes and testing methods Drive Technical Excellence & Decision Making - Analyse complex mechanical engineering challenges, evaluate options, and propose justified technical, technological and methodological solutions aligned with approved architectures, performance requirements and customer needs Manage Product Definition & Documentation - Create and maintain accurate engineering documentation, including technical drawings to BS 8888 standards, product specifications, development plans, data packs and configuration-controlled design records Support Product Lifecycle & Change Management - Lead engineering change activities, ensuring the integrity of Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing data, product configurations and associated engineering processes throughout the product lifecycle Collaborate Across Functions to Deliver Manufacturable Solutions - Work closely with engineering, production, procurement and other stakeholders to develop robust, cost-effective and manufacturable design solutions that meet quality, cost and schedule objectives Plan, Monitor & Improve Engineering Delivery - Organise and oversee mechanical engineering activities, monitoring technical progress, compliance with target costs and lead times, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality, performance and delivery Provide Technical Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor, guide and support engineers within the team, promoting best practice, sharing knowledge, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional development About You At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges. Acquired a degree (or equivalent qualification) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering Proven proficiency in 3D CAD design, particularly Creo and/or CATIA, with extensive experience producing detailed mechanical designs and engineering drawings to BS 8888 standards, including the application of GD&T principles Demonstrated experience using PLM systems (such as Windchill), managing product structures, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and engineering change processes whilst maintaining configuration and process integrity Proven ability to apply Design for Manufacture (DfM), DFX methodologies and continuous improvement principles to develop cost-effective, robust and manufacturable design solutions Demonstrated experience applying international and industry standards, with knowledge of Defence Standards and environmental testing methodologies to support product verification and validation activities Proven capability in solving complex engineering problems, making sound technical decisions and utilising analysis, simulation and CAE tools (e.g. Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) to support design development Demonstrated success working within multidisciplinary project and product teams, managing multiple priorities and delivering engineering outputs against programme milestones, cost targets and schedules Proven ability to lead projects, teams and technical activities, including planning, monitoring and reporting progress to ensure successful delivery of engineering objectives Demonstrated strong communication, stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with experience working effectively with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams Proven commitment to developing others through mentoring, coaching and technical leadership, fostering capability growth and engineering best practice across the team If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader ready to make an impact on some of the world's most advanced defence programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a future we can all trust! Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. DDCC Head of Engineering Crawley - Hybrid (Relocation support can be provided) About cortAIx and Thales: At Thales, we focus on building and delivering robust, real-world AI and Data solutions that make a tangible impact for our customers-and society at large. Our global cortAIx initiative unites over 600 AI and data specialists dedicated to developing trusted, operationally effective AI-powered systems for some of the most challenging and complex environments. In the UK, CortAIx is accelerating this mission by fostering technology, talent, and research focused on ethical, transparent, and explainable AI. Primary Purpose of the Role: DDCC is Thales UK's Digital and Data Competence Centre. This includes 3 primary areas of activity: cortAIx UK & Enterprise AI: Our AI incubation and industrialisation accelerator for deployed and enterprise AI solutions Data Enablement: Delivering foundational data tools, processes and architectures to support generation of value from data at pace Sovereign Cloud: Delivering cloud native platform solutions for Thales UK development and production activities The DDCC Head of Engineering role is focused on technical management of engineering activities primarily supporting cortAIx UK. They manage and monitor the solution engineering activities and the teams in terms of development process, practices and tools strategies across DDCC engineering activities What are we looking for: We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who understands architecture and can provide cross functional leadership to a small, technical complex team to drive developments. This is very much a hands-on position, leading solution delivery by working with teams across Software, Systems, IVVQ, AI and Machine Learning. We need a solution provider, a force multiplier whose expertise sit in the delivery management of technical solutions but also can manage a small team of functional leaders and understands software architecture within safety critical environments. Due to the nature of the work, we require the successful individual to be able to hold UK EYES ONLY Security clearance. See below for further details. As DDCC Head of Engineering, your remit will cover: Stakeholder management: 1st point of contact for customer technical requirements/escalation points for scrum teams Governance: enforce technical direction; resolve cross-team conflicts. Talent development: hiring strategy, career ladders, mentoring systems, cross-discipline performance processes/escalation point. Change management: improving engineering effectiveness (e.g., test maturity, CI reliability, coding standards). Communication: translate leadership communication and analyse/describe impact to roadmap and trade-offs. Cross-team integration: coordinating platform, software, test/automation and support needs Quality, Safety, Cyber Assurance: verification strategy, traceability, defect management and Project Design Authority co-ordination/delivery Process/tooling: CI/CD for embedded, static analysis, unit/integration test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, configuration management. Risk management: project technical risks reviews and management in conjunction AIDM Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the engineering strategy for AI products and platforms. Accountable for the technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to identify and prioritise AI opportunities. Build a culture of innovation, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted advisor on emerging AI technologies, trends, and risks. Engineering Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, AI Engineers and SW Engineers Build and scale high-performing, diverse engineering teams. Establish engineering standards, architecture principles, and delivery practices. Drive operational excellence across reliability, security, performance, and scalability. Foster a strong engineering culture focused on quality and customer outcomes. Operational Excellence Define the process for and track engineering metrics including but not limited to: Reliability Deployment frequency Lead time Platform utilisation Cost efficiency Drive automation throughout the software and AI lifecycle. Success Measures Within the first 12-24 months: Delivery of measurable business value from AI initiatives. Improved engineering productivity and deployment frequency High employee engagement and retention. Successful implementation of AI & Engineering governance frameworks. Core Skills and Experience required You will likely have academic qualifications in a relevant Engineering / Computer Science Discipline and will have experience among the following types of positions: Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Design Authority, Senior Systems / Solution Architecture roles in a relevant discipline You have worked on complex programmes in highly regulated environments /w defence / aerospace specific experience being of additional value You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice ) You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities You have significant experience in developing high quality technical documentation aligned to specified processes and frameworks You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals You are able to take decisions - even in uncertain contexts You are able to drive a culture of continuous improvement Experience of having delivered operational AI solutions into embedded environments would be advantageous or knowledge/qualifications/experience that suggest you can quickly learn tools and processes which enable the establishment and smooth running of an MLOps and AI delivery organisation in a complex environment Security Clearance Due the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to hold British Nationality, dual nationality can be considered. It would be advantageous if Security Clearance is currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here click apply for full job details

Location: Reading, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Embedded Systems & Integration Engineer - UAS Reading, Bristol, Crawley ideally, but flexible on location Thales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide. We're recruiting for an experienced Embedded Systems / Software Integration Engineer to develop and integrate software for an edge-computing system based around NVIDIA Jetson. The role will involve integrating a range of hardware and software components into an existing system, including digital cameras, IMUs, GNSS, SSD storage and other peripheral devices. Responsible for ensuring that these devices operate reliably with the Jetson platform and that their data is correctly delivered into existing C++ processing and algorithm software. A significant element of the role will be the integration of new and alternative hardware into an existing system. This may include, for example, moving an existing Jetson application onto a new carrier board, integrating different cameras or sensors, adapting interfaces and drivers, and reconfiguring the software and operating system to accommodate changes in the underlying hardware, developing software interface specifications The role therefore requires someone who is comfortable working across the boundary between hardware and software, rather than someone focused solely on application-level software development. There will be travel involved so the successful individual should be prepared to travel to Ukraine (all training and briefings will be provided) Key Responsibilities Jetson / Embedded Linux Develop, configure and maintain software running on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano platforms. Work extensively with Ubuntu Linux in an embedded environment. Manage system resources including: Diagnose and resolve hardware/software integration problems. Configure boot, system services, device configuration and application start-up. Hardware and Peripheral Integration Integrate and configure hardware peripherals including, but not limited to: Carrier Board Integration A key responsibility will be adapting the software platform to accommodate changes to the underlying hardware. For example: Integrating a new Jetson carrier board Identifying differences in peripheral interfaces and hardware configuration. Key skills and experience required The successful candidate should be comfortable working from hardware documentation, schematics, interface specifications and manufacturer documentation rather than relying solely on pre-existing software abstractions. C++ Algorithm Integration Integrate sensor and peripheral outputs into existing C++ algorithms and processing pipelines. Develop interfaces between hardware acquisition software and existing application/algorithm code. NVIDIA CUDA / GPU Develop, integrate and optimise software using NVIDIA CUDA where appropriate. Understand the Jetson GPU architecture and its implications for application performance. Cyber Security Apply appropriate cyber-security principles to embedded Linux systems. Configure systems securely and minimise unnecessary services and interfaces. System Integration and Verification Develop integration and diagnostic tools as required. Create appropriate test procedures for hardware/software integration. Test new hardware components against the existing system. Security Clearance statement Due the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Senior Systems Engineer - Electronic Warfare Crawley - Hybrid Thales Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) UK is a principal supplier of Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar and Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) equipment to the UK armed forces, as well as an exporter of these capabilities worldwide. We are recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer to work on projects covering next generation Electronic Warfare (EW), Radar or UAS solutions. This Systems Engineer role performs a subset of all the engineering activities required to develop a solution/product whilst achieving customer satisfaction of the delivered solution/ product. This role requires a Systems Engineer with knowledge and experience of the full Systems Engineering design lifecycle. Key responsibilities include: Demonstration that the solution satisfies the overall approved operational needs set out by the customer. Formalisation and management of requirements through DOORS. Assembly of the solution elements in a logical and controlled manner to evaluate design, behaviour, interactions and performance to confirm that the design meets requirements. Formalisation of the specifications and the engineering plans used to develop the solution. Support and undertake IVVQ activities. Trade-off analysis, modelling and simulation. SE and IVVQ related documentation. The Systems Engineer may contribute towards the Systems Architecture and/or Systems Engineering Management What are we looking for: Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience. An understanding of System Engineering and System Engineering Processes and Practices including: Proven working experience in requirements management using tools such as DOORS or Polarion. Proven experience working in and/or leading a team undergoing Integration, Verification, Validation and Qualification (IVVQ) of a solution/product Detailed working knowledge of the engineering lifecycle, from concept design, requirements capture and management, system and subsystem design, system integration, through to test strategies, acceptance and design update. An ability to work with combinations of technologies, to integrate and verify them in a logical and structured way into a system in order to fully satisfy a Customer's requirement. Able to develop and establish collaborative ways of working with multiple stakeholders and disciplines to establish a system-centric way of working. Excellent communications skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to present and explain technical and complex problems, tailored appropriately for the audience. A team player with a "can-do" attitude that performs effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Experience Desirable Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods and tools. Architecture Frameworks (MODAF, DODAF, TOGAF etc.) Product line Engineering Electronic Warfare, Radar or telecommunications domain. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!