Are you a hands-on engineer with an eye for detail, ready to prove the performance of cutting-edge defence technology? Join a brand new ISV team working on the proving of Actuator products in extreme environmental and electro-magnetic conditions. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The newly established Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) team within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence (CofEx) is looking for a talented engineer to join our mission. You will be instrumental in demonstrating that our state-of-the-art Actuator systems are fit-for-purpose and can operate flawlessly in the most extreme environmental and electromagnetic conditions. Reporting to the Actuation System Proving Lead, you will be responsible for the full trial lifecycle, from initial planning through to hands-on testing culminating in detailed reporting. You will: Coordinate: Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Actuator under test, securing timely availability and logistics of all hardware, software and test equipment required Design trials: Design bespoke test setups and specify the necessary instrumentation and stimuli to accurately capture data during trials. Prepare for trial: Lead trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all aspects, including safety, are assessed and documented. Execute tests: Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up in specialised facilities, such as temperature and shaker chambers and EMC anechoic and reverberation chambers. Record comprehensively: Produce accurate logs of all trial activities, raising issues in a timely and detailed way. Analyse data: Record and meticulously analyse trial data to verify that the actuator meets its stringent requirements. Report findings: Author comprehensive trial conduct reports to support the product's development and certification. Support certification: Provide critical data and reports to support the formal certification of actuator products for use. Interface with stakeholders: Act as the primary interface with facility personnel and wider project stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination throughout the trial. Manage others: As the team grows, you will be expected to manage a small team of talented ISV engineers, developing their skills and driving results. This role will reward individuals who enjoy hands-on testing of products in replicated environments, for instance in the EE&F temperature and shakers, and EMC anechoic and reverb chambers. As this is a newly established team, there is the opportunity to grow within this role and shape the way MBDA proves sub-systems both now and for the future. What we're looking for from you: A practically minded and hands-on engineer with a passion for testing systems. A dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload A strong understanding of engineering principles across mechanical, electrical, and radio-frequency domains. Experience in environmental or EMC trials would be highly advantageous. A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities. Excellent communication skills to effectively interface with technical experts, facility personnel, and management. Confidence in processing, analysing, and reporting on complex technical data. An inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving to derive logical solutions, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios. An individual who is looking for a new challenge/opportunity, with a growth mindset and ability to shape, improve and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
Are you a hands-on engineer with an eye for detail, ready to prove the performance of cutting-edge defence technology? Join a brand new ISV team working on the proving of Actuator products in extreme environmental and electro-magnetic conditions. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The newly established Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) team within the Actuation Systems Centre of Excellence (CofEx) is looking for a talented engineer to join our mission. You will be instrumental in demonstrating that our state-of-the-art Actuator systems are fit-for-purpose and can operate flawlessly in the most extreme environmental and electromagnetic conditions. Reporting to the Actuation System Proving Lead, you will be responsible for the full trial lifecycle, from initial planning through to hands-on testing culminating in detailed reporting. You will: Coordinate: Manage and coordinate all aspects of the Actuator under test, securing timely availability and logistics of all hardware, software and test equipment required Design trials: Design bespoke test setups and specify the necessary instrumentation and stimuli to accurately capture data during trials. Prepare for trial: Lead trials readiness reviews, ensuring all test hardware, software, and facilities are prepared and all aspects, including safety, are assessed and documented. Execute tests: Be hands-on in supporting the physical test setup and work-up in specialised facilities, such as temperature and shaker chambers and EMC anechoic and reverberation chambers. Record comprehensively: Produce accurate logs of all trial activities, raising issues in a timely and detailed way. Analyse data: Record and meticulously analyse trial data to verify that the actuator meets its stringent requirements. Report findings: Author comprehensive trial conduct reports to support the product's development and certification. Support certification: Provide critical data and reports to support the formal certification of actuator products for use. Interface with stakeholders: Act as the primary interface with facility personnel and wider project stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and coordination throughout the trial. Manage others: As the team grows, you will be expected to manage a small team of talented ISV engineers, developing their skills and driving results. This role will reward individuals who enjoy hands-on testing of products in replicated environments, for instance in the EE&F temperature and shakers, and EMC anechoic and reverb chambers. As this is a newly established team, there is the opportunity to grow within this role and shape the way MBDA proves sub-systems both now and for the future. What we're looking for from you: A practically minded and hands-on engineer with a passion for testing systems. A dynamic and proactive individual who can manage their workload A strong understanding of engineering principles across mechanical, electrical, and radio-frequency domains. Experience in environmental or EMC trials would be highly advantageous. A keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, executing, and documenting technical activities. Excellent communication skills to effectively interface with technical experts, facility personnel, and management. Confidence in processing, analysing, and reporting on complex technical data. An inquisitive nature and a creative approach to problem-solving to derive logical solutions, particularly in complex and challenging scenarios. An individual who is looking for a new challenge/opportunity, with a growth mindset and ability to shape, improve and progress test and proving approaches and methodologies. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Stevenage Exciting opportunity to join the Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) team within the Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) department. Join us in driving innovation and excellence in the field by providing systems integration and testing for digital simulation and experimentation products in a dynamic and growing area Salary: Circa £42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: WSSE bring together real products, models, synthetic environments and people throughout the systems life cycle, using agile methodologies to develop real-time software components to simulate weapon systems and sub-systems. Sitting within WSSE, the ISV Team provide proving best practice and capability to WSSE products right throughout the development cycle, in order to ensure the products are fit-for-purpose and the delivery. This includes regular work in the brand new Digital Battlespace Facility, and is often fast-paced covering multiple rapid mini-projects, as well as support longer-term products for main projects. Reporting to the ISV in WSSE Team Lead, you will be responsible for the following on one or more WSSE products: Test/Proving Planning Understanding customer needs/requirements from a proving perspective Understanding design/architecture including input to test bed needs Test planning, design and specification Test/Proving Conduct Regular progressive assurance testing during software development Supporting technical investigations into defects and emergent behaviours Supporting external software integration with other engineering partners and customers Data analysis of logs Conducting formal qualification Test/Proving Reporting Regular reporting to project lead and stakeholders on software functionality Writing test/analysis reports for certification Support to software delivery/release process including certification What we're looking for from you: Systems understanding . The ability to understand different levels of the system and the different stakeholder's perspective. Tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Python scripting, IBM ALM ETM/Doors , PLM, JIRA, Excel, basic Macros Self-management . A dynamic and proactive individual, able to manager their own workflow and looking opportunities to improve ways of working and develop themselves. Systems proving. Knowledge of how to test and certify complex systems throughout the development lifecycle. Experience in functional and/or software test is preferable, as is verification and validation (V&V) knowledge. Project delivery. Monitors the achievement of milestones and targets. Identifies risks and produces contingency plans. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Stevenage Exciting opportunity to join the Integration and Systems Validation (ISV) team within the Weapon System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) department. Join us in driving innovation and excellence in the field by providing systems integration and testing for digital simulation and experimentation products in a dynamic and growing area Salary: Circa £42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: WSSE bring together real products, models, synthetic environments and people throughout the systems life cycle, using agile methodologies to develop real-time software components to simulate weapon systems and sub-systems. Sitting within WSSE, the ISV Team provide proving best practice and capability to WSSE products right throughout the development cycle, in order to ensure the products are fit-for-purpose and the delivery. This includes regular work in the brand new Digital Battlespace Facility, and is often fast-paced covering multiple rapid mini-projects, as well as support longer-term products for main projects. Reporting to the ISV in WSSE Team Lead, you will be responsible for the following on one or more WSSE products: Test/Proving Planning Understanding customer needs/requirements from a proving perspective Understanding design/architecture including input to test bed needs Test planning, design and specification Test/Proving Conduct Regular progressive assurance testing during software development Supporting technical investigations into defects and emergent behaviours Supporting external software integration with other engineering partners and customers Data analysis of logs Conducting formal qualification Test/Proving Reporting Regular reporting to project lead and stakeholders on software functionality Writing test/analysis reports for certification Support to software delivery/release process including certification What we're looking for from you: Systems understanding . The ability to understand different levels of the system and the different stakeholder's perspective. Tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Python scripting, IBM ALM ETM/Doors , PLM, JIRA, Excel, basic Macros Self-management . A dynamic and proactive individual, able to manager their own workflow and looking opportunities to improve ways of working and develop themselves. Systems proving. Knowledge of how to test and certify complex systems throughout the development lifecycle. Experience in functional and/or software test is preferable, as is verification and validation (V&V) knowledge. Project delivery. Monitors the achievement of milestones and targets. Identifies risks and produces contingency plans. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior C++ Developer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Fareham (3 days a week onsite) Security Clearance: Full UK security clearance required A new exciting permanent opportunity has become available for a leading Maritime organisation, developing and evolving high-end maritime solutions seeking a Senior C++ Developer. This role involves working on internal cutting-edge ship simulator solutions, used worldwide by maritime professionals. If you are passionate about developing high-performance, and have a strong background in C++, Mathematics and Physics this is the perfect opportunity for you to join a progressive organisation. Day-to-day of the role: Develop and enhance the Real-Time, Manoeuvring, Berthing, and Training of an internal software. Build scalable software solutions in C++ that integrate with complex multi-system bridges. Provide technical oversight of their state-of-the-art simulator suite in Fareham, Hampshire using advanced C++. Collaborate with experts in naval architecture, autonomous vessels, and AI to push the boundaries of maritime simulation technology. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven expertise & experience as a C++ developer/Software Engineer Experience working within a Windows/Visual Studio environment. Strong understanding of software architecture and system design. Solid mathematical skills, particularly in physics. Ability to work flexibly with regular onsite attendance in Fareham. 3 days a week. Benefits: Competitive salary with private medical coverage (including family). Enhanced pension scheme. 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay after a qualifying period. Family-friendly policies and a commitment to inclusive culture. Wellbeing Fund for personal hobbies or interests. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday trading options. Retail vouchers and professional subscriptions. To apply for the Senior C++ Developer permanent role, please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered immediately.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Senior C++ Developer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Fareham (3 days a week onsite) Security Clearance: Full UK security clearance required A new exciting permanent opportunity has become available for a leading Maritime organisation, developing and evolving high-end maritime solutions seeking a Senior C++ Developer. This role involves working on internal cutting-edge ship simulator solutions, used worldwide by maritime professionals. If you are passionate about developing high-performance, and have a strong background in C++, Mathematics and Physics this is the perfect opportunity for you to join a progressive organisation. Day-to-day of the role: Develop and enhance the Real-Time, Manoeuvring, Berthing, and Training of an internal software. Build scalable software solutions in C++ that integrate with complex multi-system bridges. Provide technical oversight of their state-of-the-art simulator suite in Fareham, Hampshire using advanced C++. Collaborate with experts in naval architecture, autonomous vessels, and AI to push the boundaries of maritime simulation technology. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven expertise & experience as a C++ developer/Software Engineer Experience working within a Windows/Visual Studio environment. Strong understanding of software architecture and system design. Solid mathematical skills, particularly in physics. Ability to work flexibly with regular onsite attendance in Fareham. 3 days a week. Benefits: Competitive salary with private medical coverage (including family). Enhanced pension scheme. 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay after a qualifying period. Family-friendly policies and a commitment to inclusive culture. Wellbeing Fund for personal hobbies or interests. 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday trading options. Retail vouchers and professional subscriptions. To apply for the Senior C++ Developer permanent role, please apply with your up-to-date CV to be considered immediately.
Job Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer Location: Cleator Moor, Cumbria Job ID: 39631 Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience. Call to discuss Hours: Flexible working, core hours 10am-3pm and can start from 7am to suit with potential client site visits Contract/Permanent: Permanent Site Based/Office/Remote: Hybrid Start Date: ASAP Benefits: Salary negotiable depending on experience 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Pension Payment of professional membership fees Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practicing GP, Confidential Advice Enhanced family friendly policies Senior Control System Engineer Job role: We are recruiting a permanent Senior Controls Systems Engineer to join our client, who is a leading force in digital transformation across the Nuclear, Energy, and Industrial sectors. With over 50 years of expertise, this organisation delivers smart, secure, and sustainable solutions across the UK, Europe, and North America. This is the ideal time for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join the team. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you'll lead control system design and integration, mentor a growing team, and shape technical direction on high-impact projects. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will: Design, development, programming and testing of mission critical innovative solutions under the guidance of more experienced Engineers. Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas. Design and configuration of cyber-secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols. Develop a thorough understanding of ITI's operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards. Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under the guidance of experienced Engineers. Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites. Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers. Experience & Knowledge Experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics and Termination Diagrams. Good fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to understand/interpret system drawings Sound grasp of general IT/OT Technologies and development methodologies Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown. Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1) or similar qualification Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs / DCS / Drives Skills & Abilities Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full life cycle of projects Proficient in Microsoft Office products Ability to estimating time and costs for common tasks Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites. Excellent ability to capture information, analyse it, and articulate an appropriate solution. Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills Able to operate "self-sufficiently" on customer's premises, including production locations. Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence You have been sent this vacancy list by EC&I Partners. By clicking "accept", we will call you to discuss your current circumstancesand process your application. If you choose to"reject", please add a comment to help us understand why the role isn't for you. If you would like to talk to one of our consultants before making a decision, our phone number is (phone number removed). Please note our office hours are 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Control Systems Engineer Location: Cleator Moor, Cumbria Job ID: 39631 Salary: Salary negotiable depending on experience. Call to discuss Hours: Flexible working, core hours 10am-3pm and can start from 7am to suit with potential client site visits Contract/Permanent: Permanent Site Based/Office/Remote: Hybrid Start Date: ASAP Benefits: Salary negotiable depending on experience 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Pension Payment of professional membership fees Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practicing GP, Confidential Advice Enhanced family friendly policies Senior Control System Engineer Job role: We are recruiting a permanent Senior Controls Systems Engineer to join our client, who is a leading force in digital transformation across the Nuclear, Energy, and Industrial sectors. With over 50 years of expertise, this organisation delivers smart, secure, and sustainable solutions across the UK, Europe, and North America. This is the ideal time for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join the team. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you'll lead control system design and integration, mentor a growing team, and shape technical direction on high-impact projects. As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will: Design, development, programming and testing of mission critical innovative solutions under the guidance of more experienced Engineers. Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas. Design and configuration of cyber-secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols. Develop a thorough understanding of ITI's operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards. Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under the guidance of experienced Engineers. Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites. Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers. Experience & Knowledge Experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics and Termination Diagrams. Good fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to understand/interpret system drawings Sound grasp of general IT/OT Technologies and development methodologies Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown. Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree (min 2:1) or similar qualification Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs / DCS / Drives Skills & Abilities Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full life cycle of projects Proficient in Microsoft Office products Ability to estimating time and costs for common tasks Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites. Excellent ability to capture information, analyse it, and articulate an appropriate solution. Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills Able to operate "self-sufficiently" on customer's premises, including production locations. Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence You have been sent this vacancy list by EC&I Partners. By clicking "accept", we will call you to discuss your current circumstancesand process your application. If you choose to"reject", please add a comment to help us understand why the role isn't for you. If you would like to talk to one of our consultants before making a decision, our phone number is (phone number removed). Please note our office hours are 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.
Senior Systems Engineer Orion is working with a world leader that has a dynamic, diverse team of innovative individuals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in defence and communications. Their commitment to excellence drives us to develop world-class products that make a real impact. They are now seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. The role of Senior Systems Engineer As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the full product lifecycle, from supporting bids and tenders to gathering requirements, defining system architecture, verifying, and delivering. You will be joining a small, agile team that continually designs and develops advanced products across multiple capability areas, including secure tactical data links, RF spectrum monitoring, and battlespace solutions. In this position, you will lead technical development efforts, working closely with RF, Hardware, Mechanical, and Embedded engineering teams. Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer Lead Systems Engineering activities for their products, including bid support, technical solution definition, system architecture, requirements management, performance analysis, interface definition, and verification. Take technical ownership of project delivery, managing design trade-offs, internal and external resources, and leading design reviews. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as system requirements, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans, and user manuals. Coordinate cross-departmental communication, ensuring alignment among leadership, engineering disciplines, marketing, and customer support. Support project planning, including risk registers, project schedules, budgets, and status reporting. Organise and lead design reviews (Preliminary, Interim, Critical) in accordance with company procedures. Requirements of the Senior Systems Engineer Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes. Proven background in engineering design, systems engineering, or project/product implementation within a company of similar size. Experience managing the full engineering development lifecycle and delivering complex systems successfully. Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics and software development principles. British citizen or able to obtain the necessary security clearance (SC). Benefits for the Senior Systems Engineer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and communication products in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team culture supporting innovation and professional growth. Competitive salary package. Flexible working arrangements. Contribution to impactful projects with national security relevance. If you are interested in this Senior Systems Engineer position, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer Orion is working with a world leader that has a dynamic, diverse team of innovative individuals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions in defence and communications. Their commitment to excellence drives us to develop world-class products that make a real impact. They are now seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their team. The role of Senior Systems Engineer As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the full product lifecycle, from supporting bids and tenders to gathering requirements, defining system architecture, verifying, and delivering. You will be joining a small, agile team that continually designs and develops advanced products across multiple capability areas, including secure tactical data links, RF spectrum monitoring, and battlespace solutions. In this position, you will lead technical development efforts, working closely with RF, Hardware, Mechanical, and Embedded engineering teams. Responsibilities of the Senior Systems Engineer Lead Systems Engineering activities for their products, including bid support, technical solution definition, system architecture, requirements management, performance analysis, interface definition, and verification. Take technical ownership of project delivery, managing design trade-offs, internal and external resources, and leading design reviews. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation such as system requirements, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, test plans, and user manuals. Coordinate cross-departmental communication, ensuring alignment among leadership, engineering disciplines, marketing, and customer support. Support project planning, including risk registers, project schedules, budgets, and status reporting. Organise and lead design reviews (Preliminary, Interim, Critical) in accordance with company procedures. Requirements of the Senior Systems Engineer Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge of systems engineering methods, tools, and processes. Proven background in engineering design, systems engineering, or project/product implementation within a company of similar size. Experience managing the full engineering development lifecycle and delivering complex systems successfully. Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics and software development principles. British citizen or able to obtain the necessary security clearance (SC). Benefits for the Senior Systems Engineer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence and communication products in a fast-paced environment. Collaborative team culture supporting innovation and professional growth. Competitive salary package. Flexible working arrangements. Contribution to impactful projects with national security relevance. If you are interested in this Senior Systems Engineer position, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.
Junior Platform Engineer Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech? Corecom Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact - if you don't have a degree, we definitely want to hear from you! Why Choose CTA? We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our commitment to you is you will be paid a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before going to work on our clients' projects using the skills you've gained. About The Client Our client, BAE Systems - Digital Intelligence, are looking to grow their Platform Engineering capability following continuous growth and success in the UK National Security sector at their London Offices. About The Role It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of software and platform engineering. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & and remote). You'll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast-paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging! After the training period you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by joining BAE and working on their projects. For this specific role you will: Be a Platform Engineer who designs, builds and maintains scalable, resilient, secure, mission critical AWS platforms in support of software systems Be part of Agile Product teams who build mission critical systems for customers Join at a key point in their Cloud adoption journey and be able to help customers fully exploit the benefits of Cloud Be hands on using a range of AWS services to underpin the software Products built for BAE's customers Continue your learning journey with them through working with more experienced engineers as well as through structured training. About You Have a passion for working in Platform Engineering & Software development and an interest in exploring Agile methodologies and ways of working Be able to display the following competencies and behaviours: problem solving, attention to detail, adaptability and the desire to 'fix' things Be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to build trust and a rapport Motivated by technical challenges and enjoy building with technology in your personal life Ability and enthusiasm to learn - you're up for the challenge and ready to work hard for it You have a degree, but it doesn't have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree You don't have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you've been doing some upskilling in technology recently What's In It For You? Working with interesting customers, building systems directly linked to keeping the UK safe Competitive salary from day one - above the UK Living Wage as part of our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before. This will increase with length of service (5/10years) Our flexible benefits package includes; dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated People Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE You'll be part of our Annual Bonus and Share scheme Travel The expectation for this role is 3 days a week minimum requirement in your base office with 4-5 days likely as your individual project requires. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us and DV Clearance shortly before or after joining. DV - Guidance Pack for Applicants - (url removed) What Happens Next? Apply Short Video Interview Technical Aptitude Test In-Person Interview Offer This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the world of technology and join BAE Systems Digital Intelligence via a growing Tech Academy.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Junior Platform Engineer Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech? Corecom Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact - if you don't have a degree, we definitely want to hear from you! Why Choose CTA? We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our commitment to you is you will be paid a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before going to work on our clients' projects using the skills you've gained. About The Client Our client, BAE Systems - Digital Intelligence, are looking to grow their Platform Engineering capability following continuous growth and success in the UK National Security sector at their London Offices. About The Role It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of software and platform engineering. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & and remote). You'll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast-paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging! After the training period you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by joining BAE and working on their projects. For this specific role you will: Be a Platform Engineer who designs, builds and maintains scalable, resilient, secure, mission critical AWS platforms in support of software systems Be part of Agile Product teams who build mission critical systems for customers Join at a key point in their Cloud adoption journey and be able to help customers fully exploit the benefits of Cloud Be hands on using a range of AWS services to underpin the software Products built for BAE's customers Continue your learning journey with them through working with more experienced engineers as well as through structured training. About You Have a passion for working in Platform Engineering & Software development and an interest in exploring Agile methodologies and ways of working Be able to display the following competencies and behaviours: problem solving, attention to detail, adaptability and the desire to 'fix' things Be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to build trust and a rapport Motivated by technical challenges and enjoy building with technology in your personal life Ability and enthusiasm to learn - you're up for the challenge and ready to work hard for it You have a degree, but it doesn't have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree You don't have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you've been doing some upskilling in technology recently What's In It For You? Working with interesting customers, building systems directly linked to keeping the UK safe Competitive salary from day one - above the UK Living Wage as part of our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation Work-life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before. This will increase with length of service (5/10years) Our flexible benefits package includes; dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more You'll have a dedicated People Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE You'll be part of our Annual Bonus and Share scheme Travel The expectation for this role is 3 days a week minimum requirement in your base office with 4-5 days likely as your individual project requires. Security Clearance Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us and DV Clearance shortly before or after joining. DV - Guidance Pack for Applicants - (url removed) What Happens Next? Apply Short Video Interview Technical Aptitude Test In-Person Interview Offer This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the world of technology and join BAE Systems Digital Intelligence via a growing Tech Academy.
Ready to work on cutting-edge radar and navigation technology? This is a great opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a highly respected UK engineering team delivering advanced sensing solutions. Based in Enfield, this role covers the full Systems Engineering lifecycle from early concept work through to delivery and acceptance. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, support a range of radar-based products, and take part in occasional travel to customer or test sites. This is a hands-on, customer-facing position where clear communication and strong technical insight are essential. Job Responsibilities Contribute to system design, integration and test. Support product development from concept through to in-service support. Produce accurate technical documentation, proposals and reports. Collaborate with software, mechanical and electrical engineering teams. Mentor junior colleagues and support multiple projects. Assist with verification, validation and external test activities. Experience Required Essential Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field. Experience in systems design, integration and test. Good understanding of product lifecycles. Strong written and verbal communication skills. UK driving licence and eligibility for UK Security Clearance. Desirable Knowledge of radar or radio systems. Experience with communication protocols such as RS485, RS232 or TCP IP. Familiarity with test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters and spectrum analysers. Understanding of defence standards, EMC or ESD environments. Experience leading small engineering packages. Membership of a professional engineering institution.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Ready to work on cutting-edge radar and navigation technology? This is a great opportunity for a Senior Systems Engineer to join a highly respected UK engineering team delivering advanced sensing solutions. Based in Enfield, this role covers the full Systems Engineering lifecycle from early concept work through to delivery and acceptance. You will work across multidisciplinary teams, support a range of radar-based products, and take part in occasional travel to customer or test sites. This is a hands-on, customer-facing position where clear communication and strong technical insight are essential. Job Responsibilities Contribute to system design, integration and test. Support product development from concept through to in-service support. Produce accurate technical documentation, proposals and reports. Collaborate with software, mechanical and electrical engineering teams. Mentor junior colleagues and support multiple projects. Assist with verification, validation and external test activities. Experience Required Essential Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related field. Experience in systems design, integration and test. Good understanding of product lifecycles. Strong written and verbal communication skills. UK driving licence and eligibility for UK Security Clearance. Desirable Knowledge of radar or radio systems. Experience with communication protocols such as RS485, RS232 or TCP IP. Familiarity with test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters and spectrum analysers. Understanding of defence standards, EMC or ESD environments. Experience leading small engineering packages. Membership of a professional engineering institution.
Integration & Test Engineer (Infrastructure) My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are seeking Integration & Test Engineers with strong infrastructure engineering experience to join a growing team working on mission-critical systems. The role is ideally suited individuals who enjoy integrating advanced technologies, ensuring reliability, and supporting secure, high-performance environments. You will work on integrating, testing, and securing a range of systems and applications, with a focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable infrastructure. The position involves collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team and requires knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, DevSecOps practices, and modern infrastructure engineering tools such as cloud services, containerization, infrastructure-as-code, and performance optimisation. Key responsibilities include planning and running test and integration activities, developing automated test frameworks within CI/CD pipelines, debugging issues across the full technology stack, supporting the integration of large-scale solutions, and deploying systems across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Required experience includes hands-on involvement in test and integration work, operating within Agile and DevSecOps environments, working with Scrum, and using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and GitLab. You should have experience developing and executing test plans, supporting formal product acceptance, building CI/CD pipelines, using automated testing frameworks, analysing automated test results, and working with Blue/Green deployment approaches. Experience debugging complex software systems and working with testing environments is also essential. Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation or Agile Testing qualifications are beneficial. Desired skills include experience maturing automated CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments, using infrastructure-as-code for cloud-based services, working with AWS technologies such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda, using the AWS SDK to automate tasks, integrating hybrid-cloud applications, and using services such as CloudTrail for diagnostics. If you are passionate about Integration & Test and have a strong background in Infrastructure Engineering, we would welcome your application. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments can be provided upon request for any stage of the application or interview process.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Integration & Test Engineer (Infrastructure) My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are seeking Integration & Test Engineers with strong infrastructure engineering experience to join a growing team working on mission-critical systems. The role is ideally suited individuals who enjoy integrating advanced technologies, ensuring reliability, and supporting secure, high-performance environments. You will work on integrating, testing, and securing a range of systems and applications, with a focus on designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable infrastructure. The position involves collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team and requires knowledge of Windows and Linux systems, DevSecOps practices, and modern infrastructure engineering tools such as cloud services, containerization, infrastructure-as-code, and performance optimisation. Key responsibilities include planning and running test and integration activities, developing automated test frameworks within CI/CD pipelines, debugging issues across the full technology stack, supporting the integration of large-scale solutions, and deploying systems across public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Required experience includes hands-on involvement in test and integration work, operating within Agile and DevSecOps environments, working with Scrum, and using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Git, and GitLab. You should have experience developing and executing test plans, supporting formal product acceptance, building CI/CD pipelines, using automated testing frameworks, analysing automated test results, and working with Blue/Green deployment approaches. Experience debugging complex software systems and working with testing environments is also essential. Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation or Agile Testing qualifications are beneficial. Desired skills include experience maturing automated CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments, using infrastructure-as-code for cloud-based services, working with AWS technologies such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda, using the AWS SDK to automate tasks, integrating hybrid-cloud applications, and using services such as CloudTrail for diagnostics. If you are passionate about Integration & Test and have a strong background in Infrastructure Engineering, we would welcome your application. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments can be provided upon request for any stage of the application or interview process.
My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options. This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain. In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing. As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment. Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate. Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
My client is a principal organisation in the defence sector and successful applicants will have to pass Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance to undertake the role. We are recruiting Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes at our Gloucester site. These roles offer the opportunity to create an impact working on innovative projects while maintaining a strong work-life balance through flexible working options. This position can involve a variety of software development specialisms. You may focus on one area or work across multiple development disciplines, particularly within the Cyber domain. In this role, you may be involved in software development activities under guidance from a Software Engineering Lead, designing and developing tests to debug software, working with customer requirements to build mission and business applications, correcting program errors, preparing operating instructions, documenting development work, analysing system capabilities, and supporting automation efforts such as infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automated testing. As a Software Engineer, you will be working with modern DevSecOps systems and contributing to the development of advanced, secure applications that support critical national capabilities. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about software engineering and eager to grow their careers in a forward-thinking technical environment. Required experience includes proficiency in modern Java and ideally some experience with other languages such as Python, C++, JavaScript or TypeScript. Experience developing on Linux, understanding mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit, and using Git version control are important. You should have knowledge of Agile development using Scrum, an understanding of relational or document databases such as Oracle or Mongo, experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with the Atlassian suite, and knowledge of Elasticsearch, Kibana, and Hibernate. Desired skills include experience building software for cloud environments such as AWS, developing microservice or serverless architectures, understanding cloud CI/CD pipelines, and knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3 and Lambda. Professional certifications such as Oracle Java Certification, AWS Certification, ISTQB, OSCP or CCNA are advantageous. We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Adjustments can be provided on request throughout the application and interview process. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to cutting-edge software engineering and ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
We are recruiting Senior Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes based in Gloucester. These roles offer meaningful, impactful work with strong opportunities for professional development, alongside a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working options. You'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge DevSecOps software systems and applications, playing a key role in driving innovation and protecting critical digital infrastructure in the UK. Whether you specialise in a single area or operate across multiple software development disciplines with a focus on the cyber domain, your expertise will be Security Clearance: DV clearance is required to start. If you are passionate about software engineering and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your skills and perspective may still be a great fit-so we encourage you to apply.valued and supported. Role Responsibilities: Carry out software development activities under the guidance of a Software Engineering Lead. Design and develop tests for software debugging. Translate customer requirements into software features using appropriate standards, tools, and processes across the full development lifecycle. Identify and correct program errors. Prepare operating instructions and maintain clear documentation. Analyse system capabilities and requirements to resolve software development questions related to intent, input, output, and control mechanisms. Champion automation including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and test automation. Required Skills and Experience: Strong proficiency in modern Java; knowledge of Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React is a plus. Experience developing on Linux. Solid understanding of mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit 5. Experience with Git version control. Proficient in Agile development using SCRUM. Experience with Oracle or other relational databases and/or MongoDB. Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with Apache NiFi. Familiarity with Atlassian tools including Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Experience with Hibernate. Experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, and Lambda. Experience building CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments. Desired Skills: Experience developing software for cloud deployment, particularly AWS. Experience building microservices or serverless architectures. Understanding challenges of migrating on-premise workloads to cloud environments. Experience with JSF (PrimeFaces). Preferred Qualifications or Certifications: Oracle Java Certification AWS Certification ISTQB Certification OSCP Certification CCNA Certification
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
We are recruiting Senior Software Engineers to support a range of Defence, Cyber, and Intelligence programmes based in Gloucester. These roles offer meaningful, impactful work with strong opportunities for professional development, alongside a healthy work-life balance through flexible and hybrid working options. You'll contribute to the development of cutting-edge DevSecOps software systems and applications, playing a key role in driving innovation and protecting critical digital infrastructure in the UK. Whether you specialise in a single area or operate across multiple software development disciplines with a focus on the cyber domain, your expertise will be Security Clearance: DV clearance is required to start. If you are passionate about software engineering and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every requirement, your skills and perspective may still be a great fit-so we encourage you to apply.valued and supported. Role Responsibilities: Carry out software development activities under the guidance of a Software Engineering Lead. Design and develop tests for software debugging. Translate customer requirements into software features using appropriate standards, tools, and processes across the full development lifecycle. Identify and correct program errors. Prepare operating instructions and maintain clear documentation. Analyse system capabilities and requirements to resolve software development questions related to intent, input, output, and control mechanisms. Champion automation including Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and test automation. Required Skills and Experience: Strong proficiency in modern Java; knowledge of Python, C++, JavaScript, TypeScript, or React is a plus. Experience developing on Linux. Solid understanding of mocking and unit-testing frameworks such as JUnit 5. Experience with Git version control. Proficient in Agile development using SCRUM. Experience with Oracle or other relational databases and/or MongoDB. Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Experience working with Apache NiFi. Familiarity with Atlassian tools including Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence. Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana. Experience with Hibernate. Experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, Fargate, IAM, S3, and Lambda. Experience building CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments. Desired Skills: Experience developing software for cloud deployment, particularly AWS. Experience building microservices or serverless architectures. Understanding challenges of migrating on-premise workloads to cloud environments. Experience with JSF (PrimeFaces). Preferred Qualifications or Certifications: Oracle Java Certification AWS Certification ISTQB Certification OSCP Certification CCNA Certification
Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers - Derbyshire We have several fantastic opportunities for Senior and Mid-Level Embedded C/C++ Software Engineers to join an experienced and highly skilled team developing and testing innovative products and systems on the cutting edge of Cyber Security. Ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate strong design and coding skills, a desire to explore ideas, and, above all, have a passion for quality. Security will be paramount in development so this role will suit a candidate wanting to build a career in developing high-integrity software, aligned to functional correctness, predicated upon formally defined specifications. Required Technical Skills / Qualifications: Degree qualified with a BSc in Computer Science or equivalent STEM subject Experience in Software Unit Test automation and tools (LDRA, Parasoft etc Embedded C/C++ development skills Familiarity with MISRA compliance or similar quality source code conformance specification Familiarity with static analysis tools Desirable Technical Skills: Proficiency in JTAG/ETM Debugging tools C# development experience RUST and Ada SPARK experience Cryptol and SAW experience Proficiency with scripting languages (ruby, groovy, python, Perl, bash, PowerShell) Practical experience in developing applications for Microsoft Windows Computer network security and vulnerability analysis Conversant with IP standards Multi-threaded RTOS and bare metal embedded experience Background in a range of CPU/MPU s with practical experience in ARM based architectures These roles require candidates to be a British Citizen as well as obtaining and retaining an unconditional DV security clearance. Remuneration: £40,000 - £75,000 Pension Flexible working hours. A comprehensive relocation package is available Location: Belper, Derbyshire If you think you ve got what it takes, we d love to hear from you!
Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description To be responsible for and assure the implementation of ISO 15288 processes and practices across the Systems Engineering life cycle, for projects within Ultra Cyber. The Systems discipline is fundamental in defining and supporting our multi-discipline teams in the implementing a Systems Engineering approach, where the Systems discipline both enables and assures (add quality & value) the realisation of the stakeholder requirements, the production the required products and demonstrates compliance to the satisfaction of our customers. Responsible for / Key responsibilities Represents the Systems discipline as a senior member/leads SE for the totality of the Systems assigned work packages and tasking to deliver obligations and commitments on time and budget. Supports the Engineering Project Lead (EPL) in delivering the engineering obligations of a project, to the agreed plans, budget and schedule. Accepts and delivers delegates leadership responsibilities applicable to the Systems assigned work packages and assurance tasks. Is responsible for all aspects of the development of technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the product development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome. Responsible for the contributing towards the design, development and delivery of the Systems Engineering artefacts for one or more projects to ensure high quality deliverables. Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across numerous project work packages, or projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, and implementation are selected. Work closely with the system, hardware, firmware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Plan, co-ordinate and present at internal and external design reviews, to senior management and customers, to ensure a successful event. Lead, manages and reports on defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost. Manage customers and external suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed processes and achievement of project objectives. Ensure and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. Work closely with other discipline lead/s, project management and engineering project leads to create proposals that drive down project costs and increase margin. Estimate time and effort required for systems activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Reviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently supports chairs in technical reviews for significant deliverables. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. As required supports recruitment, early careers development and STEM engagement. Leads others, in Systems and outside, to develop greater awareness and implementation of a systems approach and practices. Develop to achieve a specific Subject Matter Expertise, recognised as the company expert, in a specific subject matter, such as a specific practice, tools, product type or technical area. Accepts Line Management duties, proactively leading and coaching reports, aid the creation of development plans and manages their execution, whilst measuring and supporting continuous improvement in others. Qualifications / skills required Essential: Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have suitable Defence/Aerospace industry experience. Significant experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V lifecycle, various development models and associated processes. Significant experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design. Demonstrable experience in implementing the full Systems Engineering lifecycle as per the applicable ISO/IEEE/IEC standards Technical and Line management experience of a team of systems engineers Substantial knowledge of System Engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends. Experience of DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect and SysML. Previous experience of hands-on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment. Desirable: INCOSE recognition ASEP or CSEP NCSC security processes and familiar with deliver of associated security artefacts. Role requirements Has attained SC clearance Clean driving license and able to travel within UK Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Cyber Business Our Cyber business unit is at the forefront of pioneering advanced cryptographic and key management solutions, facilitating the confidential exchange of vital information for customers operating at both tactical and strategic echelons. Join our team and participate in the innovation that ensures the highest security and trust worldwide. Job Description To be responsible for and assure the implementation of ISO 15288 processes and practices across the Systems Engineering life cycle, for projects within Ultra Cyber. The Systems discipline is fundamental in defining and supporting our multi-discipline teams in the implementing a Systems Engineering approach, where the Systems discipline both enables and assures (add quality & value) the realisation of the stakeholder requirements, the production the required products and demonstrates compliance to the satisfaction of our customers. Responsible for / Key responsibilities Represents the Systems discipline as a senior member/leads SE for the totality of the Systems assigned work packages and tasking to deliver obligations and commitments on time and budget. Supports the Engineering Project Lead (EPL) in delivering the engineering obligations of a project, to the agreed plans, budget and schedule. Accepts and delivers delegates leadership responsibilities applicable to the Systems assigned work packages and assurance tasks. Is responsible for all aspects of the development of technical solutions to large and complex engineering problems, following Systems Engineering processes, to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Develop Systems Engineering artefacts, as required, across the product development lifecycle, to result in a positive project outcome. Responsible for the contributing towards the design, development and delivery of the Systems Engineering artefacts for one or more projects to ensure high quality deliverables. Provide technical direction and exert technical influence across numerous project work packages, or projects, such that the optimal approach, architecture, design, and implementation are selected. Work closely with the system, hardware, firmware and software architects to ensure consistency, design for modularity and re-use, and technical excellence. Plan, co-ordinate and present at internal and external design reviews, to senior management and customers, to ensure a successful event. Lead, manages and reports on defined aspects of the project to achieve optimal balance between requirements, schedule and cost. Manage customers and external suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed processes and achievement of project objectives. Ensure and review technical proposals, and provide accurate estimates for the associated effort, costs and risks, for bids and proposals, leading to contract awards. Work closely with other discipline lead/s, project management and engineering project leads to create proposals that drive down project costs and increase margin. Estimate time and effort required for systems activities and deliver to these time and effort estimates to ensure cost and schedule adherence. Reviews and signs off significant technical documents; frequently supports chairs in technical reviews for significant deliverables. Manage security of information as defined in the Security manual to ensure compliance with Government regulations. As required supports recruitment, early careers development and STEM engagement. Leads others, in Systems and outside, to develop greater awareness and implementation of a systems approach and practices. Develop to achieve a specific Subject Matter Expertise, recognised as the company expert, in a specific subject matter, such as a specific practice, tools, product type or technical area. Accepts Line Management duties, proactively leading and coaching reports, aid the creation of development plans and manages their execution, whilst measuring and supporting continuous improvement in others. Qualifications / skills required Essential: Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or have suitable Defence/Aerospace industry experience. Significant experience and a full understanding of Systems Engineering, the V lifecycle, various development models and associated processes. Significant experience of developing high quality requirements and establishing a fully compliant systems design. Demonstrable experience in implementing the full Systems Engineering lifecycle as per the applicable ISO/IEEE/IEC standards Technical and Line management experience of a team of systems engineers Substantial knowledge of System Engineering practices, methodologies, processes, techniques and technology trends. Experience of DOORS, UML, Enterprise Architect and SysML. Previous experience of hands-on development of either hardware, software or firmware development, particularly in an embedded environment. Desirable: INCOSE recognition ASEP or CSEP NCSC security processes and familiar with deliver of associated security artefacts. Role requirements Has attained SC clearance Clean driving license and able to travel within UK Willing and able to obtain, and maintain, DV security clearance.
A Senior Estimator role within a respected construction consultancy's Complex Infrastructure team in Cardiff. You'll develop Class 5 to Class 1 estimates, support bids and proposals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across transport, energy, and wider infrastructure. Flexible working, professional development, and varied project exposure are offered. Willingness to travel 2-3 working days per week/fortnight. Salary up to £70k+. Projects for this Cardiff estimating job include transport, rail, highways, local authority works, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation. Responsibilities and Duties Prepare estimates from early feasibility through detailed design, including first-principles build-ups Produce Class 5 to Class 1 estimates with clear basis-of-estimate narratives Complete independent quantity take-offs using recognised methods of measurement Use client benchmarks, in-house and market data to form and validate estimates Assess indirects, preliminaries, and overheads; structure estimates to agreed CBS/WBS formats Contribute to bids, proposals, and work-winning activity as needed Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance prior to submission Present outputs clearly to internal stakeholders and clients; address queries and clarifications Support risk/contingency development with project controls and QS teams Maintain estimating data, norms, and lessons learned for continuous improvement Use industry estimating software and standard office applications competently Desired Skills and Experience 5-10 years of experience as an Estimator within infrastructure (e.g, rail, highways, energy, water) on the consultancy or contractor side is ideal Strong grasp of measurement, take-off, and first-principles build-ups Confidence in stakeholder engagement and excellent client-facing abilities Understanding of risk, uncertainty, and contingency within budgets and cost forecasts Ability to structure cost breakdowns and manage indirect costs Stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging designers, engineers, and project managers Familiarity with estimating tools and benchmarking approaches; data-driven mindset Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction or similar (or equivalent experience) Working towards/holding chartership (RICS, ACostE, AACE, ICE) is desirable Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous on certain projects Employing Company Overview and Profile Maxim Recruitment is seeking an Estimator for a highly regarded construction consultancy delivering estimating and cost advisory services across flagship UK infrastructure programmes. The business promotes a collaborative culture, structured professional development, and a diverse project portfolio spanning transport, energy, and complex infrastructure. A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Professional development and chartership support Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
A Senior Estimator role within a respected construction consultancy's Complex Infrastructure team in Cardiff. You'll develop Class 5 to Class 1 estimates, support bids and proposals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across transport, energy, and wider infrastructure. Flexible working, professional development, and varied project exposure are offered. Willingness to travel 2-3 working days per week/fortnight. Salary up to £70k+. Projects for this Cardiff estimating job include transport, rail, highways, local authority works, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation. Responsibilities and Duties Prepare estimates from early feasibility through detailed design, including first-principles build-ups Produce Class 5 to Class 1 estimates with clear basis-of-estimate narratives Complete independent quantity take-offs using recognised methods of measurement Use client benchmarks, in-house and market data to form and validate estimates Assess indirects, preliminaries, and overheads; structure estimates to agreed CBS/WBS formats Contribute to bids, proposals, and work-winning activity as needed Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance prior to submission Present outputs clearly to internal stakeholders and clients; address queries and clarifications Support risk/contingency development with project controls and QS teams Maintain estimating data, norms, and lessons learned for continuous improvement Use industry estimating software and standard office applications competently Desired Skills and Experience 5-10 years of experience as an Estimator within infrastructure (e.g, rail, highways, energy, water) on the consultancy or contractor side is ideal Strong grasp of measurement, take-off, and first-principles build-ups Confidence in stakeholder engagement and excellent client-facing abilities Understanding of risk, uncertainty, and contingency within budgets and cost forecasts Ability to structure cost breakdowns and manage indirect costs Stakeholder management skills; comfortable engaging designers, engineers, and project managers Familiarity with estimating tools and benchmarking approaches; data-driven mindset Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction or similar (or equivalent experience) Working towards/holding chartership (RICS, ACostE, AACE, ICE) is desirable Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous on certain projects Employing Company Overview and Profile Maxim Recruitment is seeking an Estimator for a highly regarded construction consultancy delivering estimating and cost advisory services across flagship UK infrastructure programmes. The business promotes a collaborative culture, structured professional development, and a diverse project portfolio spanning transport, energy, and complex infrastructure. A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Professional development and chartership support Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.
Project Manager - Defence Sector - Permanent - Attractive - Buckinghamshire A Project Manager is needed for an established supplier of engineering solutions for the defence sector. They specialise in the design, manufacture and support of control systems, and power systems for defence platforms within the safety critical and harsh environment domain. The Project Manager will lead a portfolio of complex engineering projects ranging low value projects lasting a few weeks to multimillion pound lasting several years. The Project Manager will be professionally qualified through experience, ideally from an engineering background and hold a degree in an engineering discipline. The Project Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the front line of the UK's national security, working to help protect the nation by managing projects to design and manufacture equipment for the defence sector. The Project Manager will be the driving force behind each project, providing direction and clarity of purpose to the project team, managing tasks and milestone delivery, and driving progress and the project pace. Key Duties for the Project Manager Owning the delivery of a portfolio of projects through full life-cycle by applying proactive project management. Planning, agreeing, and implementing a project delivery strategy, creating detailed plans to manage resources and tasks. Ensure outcomes are compliant, delivered on schedule, on budget and to the required quality standards. Being the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, internal and external. Ensuring all team members are motivated, and project momentum is maintained. Managing projects in line with policies, codes of practice and standards to ensure customer requirements are fully met. Ensure that key functions are in place including scopes of work, processes, delivery, reporting and reviews. Create and maintain project management documentation including project plans, and Gantt charts, etc. Maintain the project scope, identifying any changes to requirements and reporting to commercial team as appropriate. Monitoring project progress, audit activity and regularly update project management software. Provide all stakeholders with regular updates on progress, risks, budgets, and decisions. Produce weekly and monthly management reports as required. Provide the board of directors with accurate monthly project update reports for your portfolio. Design and manage work packages to ensure project deliverables are submitted to schedule and required standards. Key Skills/Experience Required for the Project Manager Experience in a similar project management role, delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects in engineering. Familiarity with proven project methodologies but also able to be flexible and to use common sense. Significant practical experience and preferably experience of working in the defence sector. Ideally experience of managing defence sector customer projects with understanding of business systems and cultures. Honours degree or HNC/HND/Project Management qualification in engineering and experience as a project manager. Must have good understanding of engineering principles, engineering practices, and related issues. Self-motivated, positive, confident, self-assured, and highly articulate. Able to prioritise tasks, identified required actions and make decisions that balance commercial priorities, technical constraints, and customer needs within a complex and pressured environment. Ability to think laterally, solve problems, develop creative solutions, and identify root causes to blockers. Strong attention to detail and analytical mind set. Abel to promote collaboration - work closely with technical, operational, and commercial teams. Able to remain focused and effective under pressure, to multi-task and deliver work accurately and to schedule. Able to build lasting relationships and negotiate best outcomes with stakeholders at every level. Excellent stakeholder manager, able to communicate and influence up to Director level. Continuously improve to refine how to work, share best practice, and raise the bar for project excellence. Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite. Experienced using Teamwork Project Management would be a bonus. Candidates must be British Nationals as full UK Security Clearance (SC) may be required, and this is due to the nature of the Defence products involved Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have the right experience and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Project Manager role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on or send suitable CV's to 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.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Project Manager - Defence Sector - Permanent - Attractive - Buckinghamshire A Project Manager is needed for an established supplier of engineering solutions for the defence sector. They specialise in the design, manufacture and support of control systems, and power systems for defence platforms within the safety critical and harsh environment domain. The Project Manager will lead a portfolio of complex engineering projects ranging low value projects lasting a few weeks to multimillion pound lasting several years. The Project Manager will be professionally qualified through experience, ideally from an engineering background and hold a degree in an engineering discipline. The Project Manager will play a crucial role in supporting the front line of the UK's national security, working to help protect the nation by managing projects to design and manufacture equipment for the defence sector. The Project Manager will be the driving force behind each project, providing direction and clarity of purpose to the project team, managing tasks and milestone delivery, and driving progress and the project pace. Key Duties for the Project Manager Owning the delivery of a portfolio of projects through full life-cycle by applying proactive project management. Planning, agreeing, and implementing a project delivery strategy, creating detailed plans to manage resources and tasks. Ensure outcomes are compliant, delivered on schedule, on budget and to the required quality standards. Being the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, internal and external. Ensuring all team members are motivated, and project momentum is maintained. Managing projects in line with policies, codes of practice and standards to ensure customer requirements are fully met. Ensure that key functions are in place including scopes of work, processes, delivery, reporting and reviews. Create and maintain project management documentation including project plans, and Gantt charts, etc. Maintain the project scope, identifying any changes to requirements and reporting to commercial team as appropriate. Monitoring project progress, audit activity and regularly update project management software. Provide all stakeholders with regular updates on progress, risks, budgets, and decisions. Produce weekly and monthly management reports as required. Provide the board of directors with accurate monthly project update reports for your portfolio. Design and manage work packages to ensure project deliverables are submitted to schedule and required standards. Key Skills/Experience Required for the Project Manager Experience in a similar project management role, delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects in engineering. Familiarity with proven project methodologies but also able to be flexible and to use common sense. Significant practical experience and preferably experience of working in the defence sector. Ideally experience of managing defence sector customer projects with understanding of business systems and cultures. Honours degree or HNC/HND/Project Management qualification in engineering and experience as a project manager. Must have good understanding of engineering principles, engineering practices, and related issues. Self-motivated, positive, confident, self-assured, and highly articulate. Able to prioritise tasks, identified required actions and make decisions that balance commercial priorities, technical constraints, and customer needs within a complex and pressured environment. Ability to think laterally, solve problems, develop creative solutions, and identify root causes to blockers. Strong attention to detail and analytical mind set. Abel to promote collaboration - work closely with technical, operational, and commercial teams. Able to remain focused and effective under pressure, to multi-task and deliver work accurately and to schedule. Able to build lasting relationships and negotiate best outcomes with stakeholders at every level. Excellent stakeholder manager, able to communicate and influence up to Director level. Continuously improve to refine how to work, share best practice, and raise the bar for project excellence. Expert user of Microsoft Office Suite. Experienced using Teamwork Project Management would be a bonus. Candidates must be British Nationals as full UK Security Clearance (SC) may be required, and this is due to the nature of the Defence products involved Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have the right experience and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Project Manager role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on or send suitable CV's to 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.
Stevenage This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Stevenage This is a fantastic role for a Software Architect or someone with strong software design skills looking to take the next jump in their career to becoming a Software Architect! Salary: up to circa £80,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: typically 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As a Software Architect, you will be the author of the full software architecture working with the software delivery teams to define and monitor the Structural and Temporal Architecture including the Internal/External interfaces of the product to meet requirements. Identify, document and be responsible for the design drivers for the software solution e.g. real-time performance, safety, security, user experience, simplicity, reusability, flexibility. Produce derived and emergent requirements capturing the assumptions and rationale. Define the architecture to a point where the implementation decisions do not affect the integrity of the architecture. Collaboration is critical within this role from working closely with other Architects, Technical Specialists and wider engineering key contacts, supporting the wider design activities and reviews. You will also have the opportunity to influence the Software Engineering Technology Strategy, Software Product Lines, new technologies, obsolescence, new methods and tools, by considering longer-term architectural strategies by being part of special interest groups and communities of interests. You would be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon! What we're looking for from you: A strong technical practitioner, comfortable with making important architectural and design decisions. Knowledge of modern and established software architecture techniques and design patterns. Experience of model based engineering. Able to provide technical mentorship, clearly articulate software architecture solutions and collaborate with software developers. Able to communicate clearly and accurately at different levels, including influencing collaborators and internal customers. An advocate for the benefits of key software engineering practices like continuous integration and good design. Able to assess and communicate the trade-offs between various aspects of a Software Architecture with a focus on design rationale. An understanding of software abstraction layers and the software stack. The experience to define and influence the tools, frameworks and technologies used. A strong programming background, preferably with experience in more than one language. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Permanent Attractive - Aerospace and Defence - WFH/Hybrid/Remote Bedfordshire Due to expansion a Senior Satcom Systems Engineer is required within a leading Telecoms, Satellite, Defence and Space Systems Technology Company. The successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will provide technical and commercial expertise to customers. The Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will be responsible for undertaking a variety of communications systems engineering tasks on advanced satellite communications networks and supported communications services. The successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will benefit from interesting, varied, and challenging work. In return the requirement is for an excellent breadth of systems engineering knowledge and experience. Ideally the successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will be expected to demonstrate experience of many although not necessarily all of the following skills, experience, and responsibilities The Responsibilities for the Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Experience of working as an integral part of a highly focused team Good customer-facing and communication skills Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and unambiguous presentations to customers Strong analytical skills, the ability to identify key issues and to solve day-to-day challenges Proven ability to develop innovative solutions to defined problems Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required for the Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Years of relevant experience with SatComs and or Telecommunication Systems Graduate with a good Honours or Master s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Space System Engineering, Electronics, Communications); equivalent qualifications and/or experience can be considered as an alternative Experience in satcoms systems engineering with a knowledge of system design, ground segment design, satellite operations, and payload engineering Experience in IP networking, protocols, and security of data Thorough understanding of communications systems and associated engineering concepts Strong practical knowledge of systems engineering practices from requirements engineering through design/development and on to VV&T Experience in developing requirements systems design documentation, test plans and procedures and operational procedures Knowledge of software development environments, languages, and methodologies Proven track record of identifying and solving problems Desirable Skills Chartered Engineer or equivalent Practical experience in the commissioning and testing of satellite systems Familiarity with OSS/BSS technology and communications networks Experience in assessment/development of security architectures in communications systems Experience of software development environments, languages (Python, Java), and methodologies (Agile, DevOps) Knowledge of optical, 5G and/or Quantum technologies Security Clearance & British Nationals required due to nature of systems & products involved If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Senior Satcom Systems Engineer , then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on either (phone number removed) or email suitable CV s to (url removed) 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.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Permanent Attractive - Aerospace and Defence - WFH/Hybrid/Remote Bedfordshire Due to expansion a Senior Satcom Systems Engineer is required within a leading Telecoms, Satellite, Defence and Space Systems Technology Company. The successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will provide technical and commercial expertise to customers. The Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will be responsible for undertaking a variety of communications systems engineering tasks on advanced satellite communications networks and supported communications services. The successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will benefit from interesting, varied, and challenging work. In return the requirement is for an excellent breadth of systems engineering knowledge and experience. Ideally the successful Senior Satcom Systems Engineer will be expected to demonstrate experience of many although not necessarily all of the following skills, experience, and responsibilities The Responsibilities for the Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Experience of working as an integral part of a highly focused team Good customer-facing and communication skills Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and unambiguous presentations to customers Strong analytical skills, the ability to identify key issues and to solve day-to-day challenges Proven ability to develop innovative solutions to defined problems Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required for the Senior Satcoms Systems Engineer Years of relevant experience with SatComs and or Telecommunication Systems Graduate with a good Honours or Master s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Space System Engineering, Electronics, Communications); equivalent qualifications and/or experience can be considered as an alternative Experience in satcoms systems engineering with a knowledge of system design, ground segment design, satellite operations, and payload engineering Experience in IP networking, protocols, and security of data Thorough understanding of communications systems and associated engineering concepts Strong practical knowledge of systems engineering practices from requirements engineering through design/development and on to VV&T Experience in developing requirements systems design documentation, test plans and procedures and operational procedures Knowledge of software development environments, languages, and methodologies Proven track record of identifying and solving problems Desirable Skills Chartered Engineer or equivalent Practical experience in the commissioning and testing of satellite systems Familiarity with OSS/BSS technology and communications networks Experience in assessment/development of security architectures in communications systems Experience of software development environments, languages (Python, Java), and methodologies (Agile, DevOps) Knowledge of optical, 5G and/or Quantum technologies Security Clearance & British Nationals required due to nature of systems & products involved If you feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Senior Satcom Systems Engineer , then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on either (phone number removed) or email suitable CV s to (url removed) 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.
An excellent Senior Estimator job with a leading construction consultancy, working within a Complex Infrastructure team delivering estimating and cost advisory services across transport, energy, and wider infrastructure projects. You will prepare robust Class 5 to Class 1 estimates, support bids and proposals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams while enjoying flexible working and great career development. Willingness to travel 2-3 working days per week/fortnight. Salary up to £70k+. This Cambridge estimating job offers exposure to complex UK infrastructure portfolios, including transport, rail, highways, local authority works, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation. Responsibilities and Duties Prepare and own estimates from early feasibility through detailed design using first-principles where appropriate Produce Class 5 to Class 1 estimates and associated basis-of-estimate narratives Complete and review quantity take-offs using recognised methods of measurement Use client benchmarking, in-house and market data to build and validate estimates Assess indirects, preliminaries, and overheads; structure estimates to agreed CBS/WBS formats Contribute to bids and proposals; support work-winning activity as needed Lead/participate in internal peer reviews and quality assurance checks prior to submission Present estimating outputs clearly to internal stakeholders and clients; manage queries and clarifications Support risk and contingency development in collaboration with project controls and QS teams Use estimating software and standard office applications to a competent level Maintain estimating data, norms, and lessons learned for continuous improvement Desired Skills and Experience 5-10 years of experience as an Estimator within infrastructure (e.g, rail, highways, energy, water) on the consultancy or contractor side is ideal Strong grasp of measurement, take-off, and first-principles build-ups Confidence in stakeholder engagement and excellent client-facing abilities Competence in structuring estimates, indirects, and cost breakdown structures Good understanding of risk, uncertainty, contingency, and how they influence budgets Clear, concise communicator able to work with designers, engineers, and project managers Familiarity with common estimating tools/software and benchmarking approaches Stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple live commissions Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction or similar (or equivalent experience) Working towards or holding chartership with RICS, ACostE, AACE, ICE (desirable) Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous on some projects Employing Company Overview and Profile Maxim Recruitment is supporting a respected construction consultancy with a strong track record delivering estimating and cost advisory services on flagship UK infrastructure programmes. The business offers a collaborative culture, high-quality professional development, and a diverse portfolio across transport, energy, and wider complex infrastructure. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Professional development and chartership support Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
An excellent Senior Estimator job with a leading construction consultancy, working within a Complex Infrastructure team delivering estimating and cost advisory services across transport, energy, and wider infrastructure projects. You will prepare robust Class 5 to Class 1 estimates, support bids and proposals, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams while enjoying flexible working and great career development. Willingness to travel 2-3 working days per week/fortnight. Salary up to £70k+. This Cambridge estimating job offers exposure to complex UK infrastructure portfolios, including transport, rail, highways, local authority works, energy, nuclear, renewables, power, water, defence, and aviation. Responsibilities and Duties Prepare and own estimates from early feasibility through detailed design using first-principles where appropriate Produce Class 5 to Class 1 estimates and associated basis-of-estimate narratives Complete and review quantity take-offs using recognised methods of measurement Use client benchmarking, in-house and market data to build and validate estimates Assess indirects, preliminaries, and overheads; structure estimates to agreed CBS/WBS formats Contribute to bids and proposals; support work-winning activity as needed Lead/participate in internal peer reviews and quality assurance checks prior to submission Present estimating outputs clearly to internal stakeholders and clients; manage queries and clarifications Support risk and contingency development in collaboration with project controls and QS teams Use estimating software and standard office applications to a competent level Maintain estimating data, norms, and lessons learned for continuous improvement Desired Skills and Experience 5-10 years of experience as an Estimator within infrastructure (e.g, rail, highways, energy, water) on the consultancy or contractor side is ideal Strong grasp of measurement, take-off, and first-principles build-ups Confidence in stakeholder engagement and excellent client-facing abilities Competence in structuring estimates, indirects, and cost breakdown structures Good understanding of risk, uncertainty, contingency, and how they influence budgets Clear, concise communicator able to work with designers, engineers, and project managers Familiarity with common estimating tools/software and benchmarking approaches Stakeholder management skills and the ability to work across multiple live commissions Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction or similar (or equivalent experience) Working towards or holding chartership with RICS, ACostE, AACE, ICE (desirable) Eligibility for security clearance may be advantageous on some projects Employing Company Overview and Profile Maxim Recruitment is supporting a respected construction consultancy with a strong track record delivering estimating and cost advisory services on flagship UK infrastructure programmes. The business offers a collaborative culture, high-quality professional development, and a diverse portfolio across transport, energy, and wider complex infrastructure. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Professional development and chartership support Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
Job title: BIM Developer Job Type: Fixed Term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: January 2026 Duration: 4 Months Contract - Potential to extend or convert to permanent Pay rate: 25-30ph PAYE Location: Bristol/Hybrid Hours of work: Upto 40 hours per week - 2 days per week required in Bristol Role information: As the BIM Developer, you will design and implement digital tools for civil engineering projects, including calculation modules and 3D model-based applications. You will work with C# and Python to support BIM workflows, ensure data consistency, and contribute to the digital transformation of reinforced concrete design. You will participate in testing new digital solutions proposed by the various stakeholders for projects, ensuring the efficient detailing of reinforced concrete structures and supporting related tasks for other projects as needed. You will develop software and plugins to support control and modelling activities, including updating or creating tools for Tekla Structures software using C# You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure BIM development quality and compliance with project standards. Qualifications/Experience All candidates MUST hold a Degree in Civil Engineering, Software development, or a related discipline combining structural engineering and programming skills All candidates MUST have a minimum of 3 years of experience in developing engineering calculation and/or BIM tools You must be proficient in C# and Python programming You must have experience in algorithm development for civil engineering execution studies You must have knowledge of object-oriented programming, C# Open API, and VBA You must have skills in performance optimization and large scale data processing You must have familiarity with 3D modelling libraries and tools (Tekla Structures) You must have experience with GitLab version control platform You must have a solid understanding of BIM concepts and tools is a strong asset Please note all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Company information: This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Dec 12, 2025
Contractor
Job title: BIM Developer Job Type: Fixed Term Contract IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start date: January 2026 Duration: 4 Months Contract - Potential to extend or convert to permanent Pay rate: 25-30ph PAYE Location: Bristol/Hybrid Hours of work: Upto 40 hours per week - 2 days per week required in Bristol Role information: As the BIM Developer, you will design and implement digital tools for civil engineering projects, including calculation modules and 3D model-based applications. You will work with C# and Python to support BIM workflows, ensure data consistency, and contribute to the digital transformation of reinforced concrete design. You will participate in testing new digital solutions proposed by the various stakeholders for projects, ensuring the efficient detailing of reinforced concrete structures and supporting related tasks for other projects as needed. You will develop software and plugins to support control and modelling activities, including updating or creating tools for Tekla Structures software using C# You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure BIM development quality and compliance with project standards. Qualifications/Experience All candidates MUST hold a Degree in Civil Engineering, Software development, or a related discipline combining structural engineering and programming skills All candidates MUST have a minimum of 3 years of experience in developing engineering calculation and/or BIM tools You must be proficient in C# and Python programming You must have experience in algorithm development for civil engineering execution studies You must have knowledge of object-oriented programming, C# Open API, and VBA You must have skills in performance optimization and large scale data processing You must have familiarity with 3D modelling libraries and tools (Tekla Structures) You must have experience with GitLab version control platform You must have a solid understanding of BIM concepts and tools is a strong asset Please note all candidates must be eligible to obtain security clearance. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Company information: This contract is being advertised by Rullion Ltd. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
Software Engineer £50,000-£65,000/annum + £15,000 clearance bonus once in place + flexible benefits London or Manchester - on site once cleared Required eligibility for eDV - can start without Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a very long standing client in their search for a number of Software Engineers who would be willing to undergo a high level of security clearance click apply for full job details
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Software Engineer £50,000-£65,000/annum + £15,000 clearance bonus once in place + flexible benefits London or Manchester - on site once cleared Required eligibility for eDV - can start without Sanderson Government and Defence are supporting a very long standing client in their search for a number of Software Engineers who would be willing to undergo a high level of security clearance click apply for full job details
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd
Flitwick, Bedfordshire
Principal Engineer - Design Lead - Defence Sector - Permanent - Attractive Buckinghamshire A Principal Engineer - Design Lead is needed for an established supplier of engineering solutions for the defence sector. They specialise in the design, manufacture and support of control systems, and power systems for defence platforms within the safety critical and harsh environment domain. The Principal Engineer - Design Lead will lead the design and development of new equipment, primarily with mechanical but also electrical skills. The Principal Engineer - Design Lead must be creative, inquisitive, keen to learn, question everything and have an eye for detail. With the support of the Technical Director the Principal Engineer - Design Lead role also covers the full product life cycle, and you must take the technical lead, the design authority role and develop into a subject matter expert (SME). The Principal Engineer - Design Lead will have a broad range of experience and skills within mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing and prototyping, product development, CAD, and project management but also a good understanding of other manufacturing methods and electrical design. This opportunity will have 3 6 months of Training and Development built in. Key Duties for the Principal Engineer - Design Lead Product development, designing new solutions to meet complex customer requirements. Lead a team of mechanical engineers to design and develop solutions for customers. Create concepts, managing design compliance and regulatory compliance. Ensure solutions are viable and designed efficiently for manufacture and assembly. Be a technical point of contact for customers and accountable for successful delivery of projects. Drive the team towards excellence by improving standards and processes. Mentoring, motivating, and developing the teams skills and capabilities. May be required to help with general engineering tasks and CAD to support day to day activities. Create effective technical reports to support bid responses, etc. Providing design justifications, managing the design process, and managing the product lifecycle. Designing, prototyping, and developing electro-mechanical products. Substantiating designs using analytical methods, FEA software, and other simulation tools. Developing high quality, cost effective and production ready designs in 3D CAD. Promote a culture of excellence and team expertise in DFMA. Conducting material selection, evaluation, and leading internal and external design reviews with customers. The certification and compliance management and developing comprehensive technical documentation. Managing configuration control, product safety, and obsolescence. Providing peer review of drawings, reports, and other engineering output Assisting in the development of company procedures, codes of practise and work instructions. Promoting continual improvement and contributing to business process improvements. Key Skills/Experience Required for the Principal Engineer - Design Lead Knowledge and experience and a background in design and development. Designing for sheet metal fabrication and associated manufacturing techniques. Experience in analysis, e.g. Stress, CFD, FEA etc, using associated software tools, ideally NASTRAN. Demonstrable mechanical design experience and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD is desirable. A background in the naval, marine or defence sectors would be advantageous. Qualified with the equivalent of a UK degree or have significant relevant industry experience. Ability to analyse complex technical issues and develop innovative solutions for customers and clients. Strong problem-solving and project management ability with clear & effective communication, both written and verbal. Ability to produce concept designs to satisfy a customer s equipment specification. Familiar with and able to understand standards e.g. DEF STANS to identify relevant requirements. Confident in design justification, hand calculations, simulations, project management, and testing. Articulate and able to influence stakeholders for an optimal solution with effective presentations. Able to work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and other stakeholders. Writing test specifications, test requirements, ITPs, and documents to demonstrate compliance. Prepared to challenge existing SME, question traditional solutions and to drive innovation. Courageous and innovative mindset, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking. Motivating, able to plan own time, priorities, and deadlines to ensure project success. Candidates must be British Nationals as full UK Security Clearance (SC) may be required, and this is due to the nature of the Defence products involved Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have the right experience and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Principal Engineer - Design Lead role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on (phone number removed) or send suitable CV s to (url removed) 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.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Principal Engineer - Design Lead - Defence Sector - Permanent - Attractive Buckinghamshire A Principal Engineer - Design Lead is needed for an established supplier of engineering solutions for the defence sector. They specialise in the design, manufacture and support of control systems, and power systems for defence platforms within the safety critical and harsh environment domain. The Principal Engineer - Design Lead will lead the design and development of new equipment, primarily with mechanical but also electrical skills. The Principal Engineer - Design Lead must be creative, inquisitive, keen to learn, question everything and have an eye for detail. With the support of the Technical Director the Principal Engineer - Design Lead role also covers the full product life cycle, and you must take the technical lead, the design authority role and develop into a subject matter expert (SME). The Principal Engineer - Design Lead will have a broad range of experience and skills within mechanical design, sheet metal fabrication, manufacturing and prototyping, product development, CAD, and project management but also a good understanding of other manufacturing methods and electrical design. This opportunity will have 3 6 months of Training and Development built in. Key Duties for the Principal Engineer - Design Lead Product development, designing new solutions to meet complex customer requirements. Lead a team of mechanical engineers to design and develop solutions for customers. Create concepts, managing design compliance and regulatory compliance. Ensure solutions are viable and designed efficiently for manufacture and assembly. Be a technical point of contact for customers and accountable for successful delivery of projects. Drive the team towards excellence by improving standards and processes. Mentoring, motivating, and developing the teams skills and capabilities. May be required to help with general engineering tasks and CAD to support day to day activities. Create effective technical reports to support bid responses, etc. Providing design justifications, managing the design process, and managing the product lifecycle. Designing, prototyping, and developing electro-mechanical products. Substantiating designs using analytical methods, FEA software, and other simulation tools. Developing high quality, cost effective and production ready designs in 3D CAD. Promote a culture of excellence and team expertise in DFMA. Conducting material selection, evaluation, and leading internal and external design reviews with customers. The certification and compliance management and developing comprehensive technical documentation. Managing configuration control, product safety, and obsolescence. Providing peer review of drawings, reports, and other engineering output Assisting in the development of company procedures, codes of practise and work instructions. Promoting continual improvement and contributing to business process improvements. Key Skills/Experience Required for the Principal Engineer - Design Lead Knowledge and experience and a background in design and development. Designing for sheet metal fabrication and associated manufacturing techniques. Experience in analysis, e.g. Stress, CFD, FEA etc, using associated software tools, ideally NASTRAN. Demonstrable mechanical design experience and knowledge of Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD is desirable. A background in the naval, marine or defence sectors would be advantageous. Qualified with the equivalent of a UK degree or have significant relevant industry experience. Ability to analyse complex technical issues and develop innovative solutions for customers and clients. Strong problem-solving and project management ability with clear & effective communication, both written and verbal. Ability to produce concept designs to satisfy a customer s equipment specification. Familiar with and able to understand standards e.g. DEF STANS to identify relevant requirements. Confident in design justification, hand calculations, simulations, project management, and testing. Articulate and able to influence stakeholders for an optimal solution with effective presentations. Able to work with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and other stakeholders. Writing test specifications, test requirements, ITPs, and documents to demonstrate compliance. Prepared to challenge existing SME, question traditional solutions and to drive innovation. Courageous and innovative mindset, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking. Motivating, able to plan own time, priorities, and deadlines to ensure project success. Candidates must be British Nationals as full UK Security Clearance (SC) may be required, and this is due to the nature of the Defence products involved Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have the right experience and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Principal Engineer - Design Lead role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on (phone number removed) or send suitable CV s to (url removed) 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.