Location: Dorset/ Yeovil Area - This role is fully onsite in the Dorset/Yeovil area, and successful applicants will be required to work onsite for their contracted working hours. Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday Security Clearance: This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Who We Are We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today. We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started. Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations. What you'll do As a Test Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring quality is embedded throughout the entire development lifecycle. Working closely with the Test Manager, you will help deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions while supporting both project delivery and operational excellence. You'll collaborate with internal teams, customers, and third-party partners to ensure testing activities are completed to the highest standards and that service level agreements are consistently achieved. You will: Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple projects and releases, ensuring effective execution of the overall test strategy. Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful testing outcomes across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Non-Functional Testing, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Review and translate business requirements and acceptance criteria into detailed test plans, test cases, quality criteria, and deliverables. Ensure full traceability between requirements, test cases, and test execution results. Conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify, track, report, and resolve issues efficiently. Support the investigation and resolution of incidents, helping to maintain service reliability and performance. Configure, install, test, and support technical solutions while ensuring secure and compliant operations. Monitor and maintain servers, applications, devices, operating systems, and supporting infrastructure. Provide technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues, helping to resolve complex technical challenges. Contribute to the maintenance of departmental accreditations and ensure customer service levels and operational targets are consistently achieved. Support the day-to-day management of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure, ensuring faults are analysed and resolved quickly. Who you are Experience designing and delivering test strategies across multiple projects, releases, and testing cycles. Strong understanding of the full software testing lifecycle, from Unit Testing through to Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience identifying risks, implementing mitigation plans, and ensuring successful delivery outcomes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed root cause analysis. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. A proactive, inclusive, and customer-focused approach, with a passion for quality and continuous improvement. ISTQB Foundation Certification in Software Testing, or a proven track record in testing and leading digital teams. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Administration. Knowledge of VMware administration and virtualised environments. Experience using SolarWinds monitoring and management tools. Familiarity with Cisco CUCM and Cisco ISE technologies. Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies. Experience working with PKI environments and certificate management. Entry-level Storage Area Network (SAN) knowledge. Familiarity with Veritas NetBackup solutions. Ability to obtain and maintain DV Security Clearance. Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. What we offer We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( ) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.
Oct 23, 2026
Full time
Location: Dorset/ Yeovil Area - This role is fully onsite in the Dorset/Yeovil area, and successful applicants will be required to work onsite for their contracted working hours. Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday Security Clearance: This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. Who We Are We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today. We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started. Join Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations. What you'll do As a Test Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring quality is embedded throughout the entire development lifecycle. Working closely with the Test Manager, you will help deliver reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions while supporting both project delivery and operational excellence. You'll collaborate with internal teams, customers, and third-party partners to ensure testing activities are completed to the highest standards and that service level agreements are consistently achieved. You will: Lead and coordinate testing activities across multiple projects and releases, ensuring effective execution of the overall test strategy. Work with internal teams and external partners to deliver successful testing outcomes across System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Non-Functional Testing, and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Review and translate business requirements and acceptance criteria into detailed test plans, test cases, quality criteria, and deliverables. Ensure full traceability between requirements, test cases, and test execution results. Conduct thorough root cause analysis to identify, track, report, and resolve issues efficiently. Support the investigation and resolution of incidents, helping to maintain service reliability and performance. Configure, install, test, and support technical solutions while ensuring secure and compliant operations. Monitor and maintain servers, applications, devices, operating systems, and supporting infrastructure. Provide technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues, helping to resolve complex technical challenges. Contribute to the maintenance of departmental accreditations and ensure customer service levels and operational targets are consistently achieved. Support the day-to-day management of systems hardware, software, and related infrastructure, ensuring faults are analysed and resolved quickly. Who you are Experience designing and delivering test strategies across multiple projects, releases, and testing cycles. Strong understanding of the full software testing lifecycle, from Unit Testing through to Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT). Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience identifying risks, implementing mitigation plans, and ensuring successful delivery outcomes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform detailed root cause analysis. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. A proactive, inclusive, and customer-focused approach, with a passion for quality and continuous improvement. ISTQB Foundation Certification in Software Testing, or a proven track record in testing and leading digital teams. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Administration. Knowledge of VMware administration and virtualised environments. Experience using SolarWinds monitoring and management tools. Familiarity with Cisco CUCM and Cisco ISE technologies. Understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies. Experience working with PKI environments and certificate management. Entry-level Storage Area Network (SAN) knowledge. Familiarity with Veritas NetBackup solutions. Ability to obtain and maintain DV Security Clearance. Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. What we offer We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website ( ) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. DDCC Head of Engineering Crawley - Hybrid (Relocation support can be provided) About cortAIx and Thales: At Thales, we focus on building and delivering robust, real-world AI and Data solutions that make a tangible impact for our customers-and society at large. Our global cortAIx initiative unites over 600 AI and data specialists dedicated to developing trusted, operationally effective AI-powered systems for some of the most challenging and complex environments. In the UK, CortAIx is accelerating this mission by fostering technology, talent, and research focused on ethical, transparent, and explainable AI. Primary Purpose of the Role: DDCC is Thales UK's Digital and Data Competence Centre. This includes 3 primary areas of activity: cortAIx UK & Enterprise AI: Our AI incubation and industrialisation accelerator for deployed and enterprise AI solutions Data Enablement: Delivering foundational data tools, processes and architectures to support generation of value from data at pace Sovereign Cloud: Delivering cloud native platform solutions for Thales UK development and production activities The DDCC Head of Engineering role is focused on technical management of engineering activities primarily supporting cortAIx UK. They manage and monitor the solution engineering activities and the teams in terms of development process, practices and tools strategies across DDCC engineering activities What are we looking for: We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who understands architecture and can provide cross functional leadership to a small, technical complex team to drive developments. This is very much a hands-on position, leading solution delivery by working with teams across Software, Systems, IVVQ, AI and Machine Learning. We need a solution provider, a force multiplier whose expertise sit in the delivery management of technical solutions but also can manage a small team of functional leaders and understands software architecture within safety critical environments. Due to the nature of the work, we require the successful individual to be able to hold UK EYES ONLY Security clearance. See below for further details. As DDCC Head of Engineering, your remit will cover: Stakeholder management: 1st point of contact for customer technical requirements/escalation points for scrum teams Governance: enforce technical direction; resolve cross-team conflicts. Talent development: hiring strategy, career ladders, mentoring systems, cross-discipline performance processes/escalation point. Change management: improving engineering effectiveness (e.g., test maturity, CI reliability, coding standards). Communication: translate leadership communication and analyse/describe impact to roadmap and trade-offs. Cross-team integration: coordinating platform, software, test/automation and support needs Quality, Safety, Cyber Assurance: verification strategy, traceability, defect management and Project Design Authority co-ordination/delivery Process/tooling: CI/CD for embedded, static analysis, unit/integration test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, configuration management. Risk management: project technical risks reviews and management in conjunction AIDM Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the engineering strategy for AI products and platforms. Accountable for the technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to identify and prioritise AI opportunities. Build a culture of innovation, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted advisor on emerging AI technologies, trends, and risks. Engineering Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, AI Engineers and SW Engineers Build and scale high-performing, diverse engineering teams. Establish engineering standards, architecture principles, and delivery practices. Drive operational excellence across reliability, security, performance, and scalability. Foster a strong engineering culture focused on quality and customer outcomes. Operational Excellence Define the process for and track engineering metrics including but not limited to: Reliability Deployment frequency Lead time Platform utilisation Cost efficiency Drive automation throughout the software and AI lifecycle. Success Measures Within the first 12-24 months: Delivery of measurable business value from AI initiatives. Improved engineering productivity and deployment frequency High employee engagement and retention. Successful implementation of AI & Engineering governance frameworks. Core Skills and Experience required You will likely have academic qualifications in a relevant Engineering / Computer Science Discipline and will have experience among the following types of positions: Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Design Authority, Senior Systems / Solution Architecture roles in a relevant discipline You have worked on complex programmes in highly regulated environments /w defence / aerospace specific experience being of additional value You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice ) You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities You have significant experience in developing high quality technical documentation aligned to specified processes and frameworks You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals You are able to take decisions - even in uncertain contexts You are able to drive a culture of continuous improvement Experience of having delivered operational AI solutions into embedded environments would be advantageous or knowledge/qualifications/experience that suggest you can quickly learn tools and processes which enable the establishment and smooth running of an MLOps and AI delivery organisation in a complex environment Security Clearance Due the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to hold British Nationality, dual nationality can be considered. It would be advantageous if Security Clearance is currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. DDCC Head of Engineering Crawley - Hybrid (Relocation support can be provided) About cortAIx and Thales: At Thales, we focus on building and delivering robust, real-world AI and Data solutions that make a tangible impact for our customers-and society at large. Our global cortAIx initiative unites over 600 AI and data specialists dedicated to developing trusted, operationally effective AI-powered systems for some of the most challenging and complex environments. In the UK, CortAIx is accelerating this mission by fostering technology, talent, and research focused on ethical, transparent, and explainable AI. Primary Purpose of the Role: DDCC is Thales UK's Digital and Data Competence Centre. This includes 3 primary areas of activity: cortAIx UK & Enterprise AI: Our AI incubation and industrialisation accelerator for deployed and enterprise AI solutions Data Enablement: Delivering foundational data tools, processes and architectures to support generation of value from data at pace Sovereign Cloud: Delivering cloud native platform solutions for Thales UK development and production activities The DDCC Head of Engineering role is focused on technical management of engineering activities primarily supporting cortAIx UK. They manage and monitor the solution engineering activities and the teams in terms of development process, practices and tools strategies across DDCC engineering activities What are we looking for: We're looking for an experienced Software Engineer who understands architecture and can provide cross functional leadership to a small, technical complex team to drive developments. This is very much a hands-on position, leading solution delivery by working with teams across Software, Systems, IVVQ, AI and Machine Learning. We need a solution provider, a force multiplier whose expertise sit in the delivery management of technical solutions but also can manage a small team of functional leaders and understands software architecture within safety critical environments. Due to the nature of the work, we require the successful individual to be able to hold UK EYES ONLY Security clearance. See below for further details. As DDCC Head of Engineering, your remit will cover: Stakeholder management: 1st point of contact for customer technical requirements/escalation points for scrum teams Governance: enforce technical direction; resolve cross-team conflicts. Talent development: hiring strategy, career ladders, mentoring systems, cross-discipline performance processes/escalation point. Change management: improving engineering effectiveness (e.g., test maturity, CI reliability, coding standards). Communication: translate leadership communication and analyse/describe impact to roadmap and trade-offs. Cross-team integration: coordinating platform, software, test/automation and support needs Quality, Safety, Cyber Assurance: verification strategy, traceability, defect management and Project Design Authority co-ordination/delivery Process/tooling: CI/CD for embedded, static analysis, unit/integration test frameworks, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, configuration management. Risk management: project technical risks reviews and management in conjunction AIDM Key Responsibilities and Tasks: Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the engineering strategy for AI products and platforms. Accountable for the technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives. Partner with executive leadership to identify and prioritise AI opportunities. Build a culture of innovation, experimentation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Act as a trusted advisor on emerging AI technologies, trends, and risks. Engineering Leadership Lead, coach, and develop Engineering Managers, Principal Engineers, AI Engineers and SW Engineers Build and scale high-performing, diverse engineering teams. Establish engineering standards, architecture principles, and delivery practices. Drive operational excellence across reliability, security, performance, and scalability. Foster a strong engineering culture focused on quality and customer outcomes. Operational Excellence Define the process for and track engineering metrics including but not limited to: Reliability Deployment frequency Lead time Platform utilisation Cost efficiency Drive automation throughout the software and AI lifecycle. Success Measures Within the first 12-24 months: Delivery of measurable business value from AI initiatives. Improved engineering productivity and deployment frequency High employee engagement and retention. Successful implementation of AI & Engineering governance frameworks. Core Skills and Experience required You will likely have academic qualifications in a relevant Engineering / Computer Science Discipline and will have experience among the following types of positions: Engineering Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Engineering Manager, Technical Design Authority, Senior Systems / Solution Architecture roles in a relevant discipline You have worked on complex programmes in highly regulated environments /w defence / aerospace specific experience being of additional value You know how to verify the technical deliverables of engineering teams (customer needs, OCD, requirements, architecture choice ) You are able to lead and manage technical engineering projects, meeting the requirements with a clear view of the risks and opportunities You have significant experience in developing high quality technical documentation aligned to specified processes and frameworks You are able to engage and influence a diverse set of stakeholders as well as creating clear and achievable goals You are able to take decisions - even in uncertain contexts You are able to drive a culture of continuous improvement Experience of having delivered operational AI solutions into embedded environments would be advantageous or knowledge/qualifications/experience that suggest you can quickly learn tools and processes which enable the establishment and smooth running of an MLOps and AI delivery organisation in a complex environment Security Clearance Due the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to hold British Nationality, dual nationality can be considered. It would be advantageous if Security Clearance is currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance- United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( ) To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Your Career at Thales UK Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your Competencies in different areas: Room and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or go to a more complex Solution Choose between a technical expertise or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group What we can offer We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation. Our packages will include significant bonus, a strong pension contribution, private healthcare, development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities. Further support can be provided towards academic and membership attainments. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here click apply for full job details
2027 - 2028 TRU Year in Industry Placement - Rail (York) Our Buildings & Infrastructure business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. Jacobs have an excellent internship opportunity available to 'Year in Industry' students. The role provides the opportunity to work on the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) rail project, a project of huge importance in the North of England. The post is for a full-time Jacobs employee but may also include periods of time working with both Network Rail (the client Jacobs works alongside as part of the Programme Management Organisation) and a number of employees from other rail businesses which form Alliances and make up the Programme Delivery Organisations. Jacobs is ever evolving and striving for the best and most efficient ways of working and is invested in you and your success. As such, no clearly defined role is provided at this time as candidates will be assessed at interview and roles can be adapted not only to suit the project demands but also to consider the abilities and aspirations of the individual. Examples of previous roles are provided below. What could be your role be on TRU? Role - RSI - Assistant Project Manager: The Contract Management Team are a client facing team responsible for engaging with the client (Network Rail) and liaising with both them and the Jacobs Teams to ensure we are compliant and in line with the contract. They support the management and administration of the contract with reporting; financial applications and scheduling/planning. Example of Responsibilities include: Responsibility for running Production Meetings and creating new workplans for the week ahead Producing reporting dashboards Monthly Status Reports Updating project financial trackers Event Planning Keeping records of employee authority to work on project and subcontractor timesheets Involvement in commercial reporting and trusted with sensitive financial data Support to Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Planner and the Wider (Rail System Integration) RSI Team where needed, learning key project management functions whilst managing a large team Client facing role, interacting with the client on an almost daily basis. Supporting the client's needs in regard to the contract Publication of key project documentation, and other related materials Line Management duties. Role - TRU Programme Assurance, Common Safety Method, Technical compatibility and Interoperability: This team supports the RSI team and leads on the TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme, allowing for the TRU programme to put sections of the railway into operational use and providing support to the Sponsor team to provide Client level assurance that the requirements for compliance are met at TRU programme level. This includes supporting the readiness for putting into use, reporting and continuous improvement of the TRU Programme Assurance Register and associated evidence management processes. The TRU Programme Safety Team delivers: System Safety: in accordance with the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment Regulations (CSM RA) 2013. Technical Compatibility: in accordance with RIS-8270-RST and Interoperability in accordance with the Railway (Interoperability) Regulations (RIR) 2011 TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme (managing the Assurance Register tools) The role requires a structured, proactive and agile thinker with strong analytical and scenario-based reasoning skills. Example of Responsibilities include: Support the programme assurance lead through the management, analysis and continuous improvement of assurance registers and reporting tools Support the stakeholder engagement across Network Rail, Delivery Partners, Train Operators, DfT and Independent Assessment Bodies to facilitate programme assurance activities and evidence gathering. Support the development of Programme level Safety, Interoperability and Technical Compatibility Documents in accordance with client standards Take part in Hazard identification workshops and management of System level hazards - issues relating to the safe integration of the Programme including systemwide interfaces, together with hazards due to the complex nature of the Programme which cannot be appropriately managed at sub-programme or project level. Support Programme submissions to the Independent Assessment Body to support acquiring Safety Assessment Reports Support submissions to the System Review Panel (SRP) and NRAP Panel to gain endorsement for the major programme stages Support the TRU NRAP Panel organisation by managing the Panel agenda, collecting Project Authorisation Strategy required to be obtained by other duty holders, liaise with NRAP secretary and produce minutes; all of which are necessary for the put sections of the railway into operational use. Identifying opportunities to improve assurance processes through digital tools, automation, process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives Develop digital tool user manual and deliver training to support consistent application of assurance processes across the programme. Attend meetings with wider industry partners to support assurance delivery Role - Requirements and V&V: The Requirements and Validation and Verification (V&V) teams deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade requirements management process and V&V management process at programme level. The teams create and capture data against programme-level requirements which are produced using various sources to make a coherent and consistent set of programme-level requirements that are aligned with the Department for Transport's (DfT) goals for TRU, as well as Network Rail standards and policies; The Verification and Validation team check that these requirements are being met. Example of Responsibilities include: Requirements; capture and manage requirements from the Client Development Agreement with the DfT, through the Enterprise Requirements, to the allocation and apportionment to project level Client Requirements for TRU delivery teams. Review delivery teams project detailed requirement to ensure traceability back to the Client Requirements. Verification and Validation; making sure that the work carried out by other departments is meeting the specifications requested by the customer. Reading technical documents and drawings and automating the formatting of data from Industry Standard Programme tools IBM Doors to Excel using Visual Basic (VBA) (program language for Microsoft applications), creating and managing VVMs (Verification and Validation Matrices). Support as required to Requirements and V&V Teams and wider RSI workstreams Using ProjectWise and ProjectMapper to verify TRU assets and relevant data Displaying V&V data to key stakeholders through Excel and Power BI dashboards. Role - Train Service Performance Management: The Train Service Performance workstream is a multidisciplinary function within the Railway Systems Integration team working on TRU. The workstream is responsible for understanding, forecasting, and managing the operational performance impacts associated with the delivery of a major railway enhancement programme. Working collaboratively with Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, Freight Operating Companies, and programme delivery teams, the team ensures that railway performance considerations are embedded throughout programme planning, design, and delivery. This supports the successful implementation of TRU while protecting the performance of the operational railway for passengers and freight customers Role Overview: As a Train Service Performance intern, you will support the analysis, modelling, and reporting activities undertaken by the Performance team. You will gain experience of working with railway performance data, forecasting tools, and industry-recognised analytical software to help inform operational and strategic decision-making The role offers an opportunity to develop skills in data analysis, performance modelling, visualisation, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking within a complex and dynamic railway environment. Typical Responsibilities: Supporting the analysis of railway performance data, including train punctuality, delay attribution, cancellations, and service reliability. Assisting in the identification of performance trends, risks, and opportunities using a variety of data sources and analytical techniques. Developing reports, dashboards, and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and other analytical platforms. Supporting the collection, validation, and management of performance-related datasets. Assisting with the development and maintenance of performance forecasts to assess the potential impacts of railway infrastructure upgrades and operational changes. Supporting the application of Performance, Reliability . click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
2027 - 2028 TRU Year in Industry Placement - Rail (York) Our Buildings & Infrastructure business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do - the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology - we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow. Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. Jacobs have an excellent internship opportunity available to 'Year in Industry' students. The role provides the opportunity to work on the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) rail project, a project of huge importance in the North of England. The post is for a full-time Jacobs employee but may also include periods of time working with both Network Rail (the client Jacobs works alongside as part of the Programme Management Organisation) and a number of employees from other rail businesses which form Alliances and make up the Programme Delivery Organisations. Jacobs is ever evolving and striving for the best and most efficient ways of working and is invested in you and your success. As such, no clearly defined role is provided at this time as candidates will be assessed at interview and roles can be adapted not only to suit the project demands but also to consider the abilities and aspirations of the individual. Examples of previous roles are provided below. What could be your role be on TRU? Role - RSI - Assistant Project Manager: The Contract Management Team are a client facing team responsible for engaging with the client (Network Rail) and liaising with both them and the Jacobs Teams to ensure we are compliant and in line with the contract. They support the management and administration of the contract with reporting; financial applications and scheduling/planning. Example of Responsibilities include: Responsibility for running Production Meetings and creating new workplans for the week ahead Producing reporting dashboards Monthly Status Reports Updating project financial trackers Event Planning Keeping records of employee authority to work on project and subcontractor timesheets Involvement in commercial reporting and trusted with sensitive financial data Support to Project Manager, Commercial Manager, Planner and the Wider (Rail System Integration) RSI Team where needed, learning key project management functions whilst managing a large team Client facing role, interacting with the client on an almost daily basis. Supporting the client's needs in regard to the contract Publication of key project documentation, and other related materials Line Management duties. Role - TRU Programme Assurance, Common Safety Method, Technical compatibility and Interoperability: This team supports the RSI team and leads on the TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme, allowing for the TRU programme to put sections of the railway into operational use and providing support to the Sponsor team to provide Client level assurance that the requirements for compliance are met at TRU programme level. This includes supporting the readiness for putting into use, reporting and continuous improvement of the TRU Programme Assurance Register and associated evidence management processes. The TRU Programme Safety Team delivers: System Safety: in accordance with the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment Regulations (CSM RA) 2013. Technical Compatibility: in accordance with RIS-8270-RST and Interoperability in accordance with the Railway (Interoperability) Regulations (RIR) 2011 TransPennine System Assurance Case for the wider programme (managing the Assurance Register tools) The role requires a structured, proactive and agile thinker with strong analytical and scenario-based reasoning skills. Example of Responsibilities include: Support the programme assurance lead through the management, analysis and continuous improvement of assurance registers and reporting tools Support the stakeholder engagement across Network Rail, Delivery Partners, Train Operators, DfT and Independent Assessment Bodies to facilitate programme assurance activities and evidence gathering. Support the development of Programme level Safety, Interoperability and Technical Compatibility Documents in accordance with client standards Take part in Hazard identification workshops and management of System level hazards - issues relating to the safe integration of the Programme including systemwide interfaces, together with hazards due to the complex nature of the Programme which cannot be appropriately managed at sub-programme or project level. Support Programme submissions to the Independent Assessment Body to support acquiring Safety Assessment Reports Support submissions to the System Review Panel (SRP) and NRAP Panel to gain endorsement for the major programme stages Support the TRU NRAP Panel organisation by managing the Panel agenda, collecting Project Authorisation Strategy required to be obtained by other duty holders, liaise with NRAP secretary and produce minutes; all of which are necessary for the put sections of the railway into operational use. Identifying opportunities to improve assurance processes through digital tools, automation, process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives Develop digital tool user manual and deliver training to support consistent application of assurance processes across the programme. Attend meetings with wider industry partners to support assurance delivery Role - Requirements and V&V: The Requirements and Validation and Verification (V&V) teams deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade requirements management process and V&V management process at programme level. The teams create and capture data against programme-level requirements which are produced using various sources to make a coherent and consistent set of programme-level requirements that are aligned with the Department for Transport's (DfT) goals for TRU, as well as Network Rail standards and policies; The Verification and Validation team check that these requirements are being met. Example of Responsibilities include: Requirements; capture and manage requirements from the Client Development Agreement with the DfT, through the Enterprise Requirements, to the allocation and apportionment to project level Client Requirements for TRU delivery teams. Review delivery teams project detailed requirement to ensure traceability back to the Client Requirements. Verification and Validation; making sure that the work carried out by other departments is meeting the specifications requested by the customer. Reading technical documents and drawings and automating the formatting of data from Industry Standard Programme tools IBM Doors to Excel using Visual Basic (VBA) (program language for Microsoft applications), creating and managing VVMs (Verification and Validation Matrices). Support as required to Requirements and V&V Teams and wider RSI workstreams Using ProjectWise and ProjectMapper to verify TRU assets and relevant data Displaying V&V data to key stakeholders through Excel and Power BI dashboards. Role - Train Service Performance Management: The Train Service Performance workstream is a multidisciplinary function within the Railway Systems Integration team working on TRU. The workstream is responsible for understanding, forecasting, and managing the operational performance impacts associated with the delivery of a major railway enhancement programme. Working collaboratively with Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, Freight Operating Companies, and programme delivery teams, the team ensures that railway performance considerations are embedded throughout programme planning, design, and delivery. This supports the successful implementation of TRU while protecting the performance of the operational railway for passengers and freight customers Role Overview: As a Train Service Performance intern, you will support the analysis, modelling, and reporting activities undertaken by the Performance team. You will gain experience of working with railway performance data, forecasting tools, and industry-recognised analytical software to help inform operational and strategic decision-making The role offers an opportunity to develop skills in data analysis, performance modelling, visualisation, stakeholder engagement, and systems thinking within a complex and dynamic railway environment. Typical Responsibilities: Supporting the analysis of railway performance data, including train punctuality, delay attribution, cancellations, and service reliability. Assisting in the identification of performance trends, risks, and opportunities using a variety of data sources and analytical techniques. Developing reports, dashboards, and visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and other analytical platforms. Supporting the collection, validation, and management of performance-related datasets. Assisting with the development and maintenance of performance forecasts to assess the potential impacts of railway infrastructure upgrades and operational changes. Supporting the application of Performance, Reliability . click apply for full job details
Location: Linthouse Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Senior Software Engineer Glasgow - Hybrid working module Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Responsibilities You will: Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, and contribute to a solution level architecture Understand and contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products Proactively be part of an Agile team and contribute to Agile ceremonies Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers Requirements We would love to hear from you if meet the following: You are a self-motivated software professional with 10+ years of experience Developed with C++ language (essential), as well as experience of working with RTOS/OS in a real-time embedded environment Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock) Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye). Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration Exposure to Rhapsody (or similar tool) and UML is desirable but not essential Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS) is desirable Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable undefined Your Career at Thales There is ample opportunity to develop your skills within Thales, developing from senior engineer, to senior technical roles (e.g. Software Architect or Technical Specialist) or management roles (Project Software Engineering Manager) Training is provided through a mixture of mentoring, online and in-person courses. Thales actively encourages membership of professional organisations such as the IET, and will pay membership fees and support individuals to work towards Chartered status. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) We enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we've championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future! At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Location: Linthouse Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Senior Software Engineer Glasgow - Hybrid working module Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Responsibilities You will: Provide technical leadership and ownership for a software design Develop software primarily in C++ that follows software design and interface control descriptions/specifications and adheres to the software architectures written in UML Work collaboratively with other engineering functions to analyse solution/product level requirements and operational concepts, and contribute to a solution level architecture Understand and contribute to the development of software architectures that consider the constraints placed upon the system, write clear and concise software design definitions and record/capture design decisions/rationale Contribute to the testing activity appropriate to the products Proactively be part of an Agile team and contribute to Agile ceremonies Support peer reviews of others work and generation of materials for major gate reviews Provide coaching and technical support to junior engineers Requirements We would love to hear from you if meet the following: You are a self-motivated software professional with 10+ years of experience Developed with C++ language (essential), as well as experience of working with RTOS/OS in a real-time embedded environment Experience of working with test frameworks (e.g. GoolgeTest, GoogleMock) Experience of working with static analysis tools (e.g. Klocwork, Coverity) and test coverage tools (e.g. Bullseye). Have some exposure to test automation/continuous build & integration Exposure to Rhapsody (or similar tool) and UML is desirable but not essential Experience in requirements management (e.g. DOORS) is desirable Developing software systems to meet international safety systems such as IEC 61508 or DO-178C is desirable undefined Your Career at Thales There is ample opportunity to develop your skills within Thales, developing from senior engineer, to senior technical roles (e.g. Software Architect or Technical Specialist) or management roles (Project Software Engineering Manager) Training is provided through a mixture of mentoring, online and in-person courses. Thales actively encourages membership of professional organisations such as the IET, and will pay membership fees and support individuals to work towards Chartered status. Security Clearance Requirement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . Connect with Fiona Tal, Talent Acquisition Partner who is eager to explore together with you this exciting opportunity. Optronics & Missile Electronics (OME) We enable forces to gather timely, meaningful information so they can make thoughtful, decisive choices that safeguard communities. For more than 130 years, we've championed the development of Optronics for military, scientific and commercial applications. Our expertise covers three sectors: Air, Land and Sea. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future! At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
Job Description Principal Software Engineer Full Time Location - Heybridge Job Description At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. The role of a Software Engineer is to be part of the Software Systems Capability function, where you will specify, design, validate and test software components, including low-level requirements for the software and source code. The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of the software and the artefacts associated with the design and verification the software system. This shall be achieved through decomposition of designs and development of tests and analysis to ensure that the implementation satisfies the requirement allocated to the software. What you will be doing: Reviews and agrees high level software requirements including their testability. Analyses and translates high level requirements into a validated design for the software component. Captures applicable design constraints (must meet conditions) and quality attributes (may be traded) that apply to the component. Designs and implements software components to meet the high-level requirements and design constraints/standards. Allocates software requirements to test vehicles defined in the verification plan. Analyses software components for functional behaviour, which may include modelling and simulation to demonstrate that the design meets the high-level requirements. Develops and reviews software tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the software requirements have been satisfied. Analyses existing software for architectural or design issues and drives improvement of the existing code base to meet modern requirements for robustness and safety. Analyses verification test results against software requirements. Provides targeted testing of software level functionality to support problem investigation and problem closures and customer issues. Liaises with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective component design. May be required to participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for the department, in conjunction with the department managers. May be required to develop, implement, document, and maintain policies, procedures, associated guidelines, tools and training as required. Develops the knowledge required to provide advice to project teams and be able to create, search, and reuse knowledge with some guidance from established practitioners. Produces reports where required to document the work carried out. Position Qualifications Strong knowledge of software design, system architecture, software and/or hardware architecture, software and hardware development process constraints and embedded software testing at module level. Degree Qualified Strong knowledge of modern C++ in relation to real-time systems, including an understanding of refactoring legacy code to improve robustness. A working appreciation of associated engineering disciplines. Proficient with design and analysis tools. This can include an appreciation of the tools and what can be achieved through them. Professional courage to highlight areas of concern and risk with regard to suitability of a product to meet its requirements in a safe and functionally appropriate way. An ability to interpret test results and provide an informed opinion or conclusion as to the outcome of the analysis. This includes an understanding of measurement uncertainty. A demonstrated ability to manage tasks to completion ensuring that the relevant areas of the business are appropriately informed. An ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members. Preferred requirements: Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand the level of analysis required Good time management skills able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers and scientists. Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Able to research application issues and products by being outward focussed and able to seek solutions/information from outside of immediate area, including suppliers, universities, customers, related industries. Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment or as a sole contributor on identified projects. A working knowledge of marine automation systems, including industry standards. Keen to develop capability through appropriate training courses and workshops. Where required able to train people to improve the capability of the business within a specific area of the business and deliver training material where required. Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu . Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Type of Contract Permanent
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
Job Description Principal Software Engineer Full Time Location - Heybridge Job Description At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. The role of a Software Engineer is to be part of the Software Systems Capability function, where you will specify, design, validate and test software components, including low-level requirements for the software and source code. The Principal Software Engineer is responsible for the on-time delivery and quality of the software and the artefacts associated with the design and verification the software system. This shall be achieved through decomposition of designs and development of tests and analysis to ensure that the implementation satisfies the requirement allocated to the software. What you will be doing: Reviews and agrees high level software requirements including their testability. Analyses and translates high level requirements into a validated design for the software component. Captures applicable design constraints (must meet conditions) and quality attributes (may be traded) that apply to the component. Designs and implements software components to meet the high-level requirements and design constraints/standards. Allocates software requirements to test vehicles defined in the verification plan. Analyses software components for functional behaviour, which may include modelling and simulation to demonstrate that the design meets the high-level requirements. Develops and reviews software tests that will provide evidence to demonstrate that the software requirements have been satisfied. Analyses existing software for architectural or design issues and drives improvement of the existing code base to meet modern requirements for robustness and safety. Analyses verification test results against software requirements. Provides targeted testing of software level functionality to support problem investigation and problem closures and customer issues. Liaises with other disciplines to understand functional performance capabilities of components of the system to facilitate effective component design. May be required to participate in and support capacity planning and the development of long-term strategic goals for the department, in conjunction with the department managers. May be required to develop, implement, document, and maintain policies, procedures, associated guidelines, tools and training as required. Develops the knowledge required to provide advice to project teams and be able to create, search, and reuse knowledge with some guidance from established practitioners. Produces reports where required to document the work carried out. Position Qualifications Strong knowledge of software design, system architecture, software and/or hardware architecture, software and hardware development process constraints and embedded software testing at module level. Degree Qualified Strong knowledge of modern C++ in relation to real-time systems, including an understanding of refactoring legacy code to improve robustness. A working appreciation of associated engineering disciplines. Proficient with design and analysis tools. This can include an appreciation of the tools and what can be achieved through them. Professional courage to highlight areas of concern and risk with regard to suitability of a product to meet its requirements in a safe and functionally appropriate way. An ability to interpret test results and provide an informed opinion or conclusion as to the outcome of the analysis. This includes an understanding of measurement uncertainty. A demonstrated ability to manage tasks to completion ensuring that the relevant areas of the business are appropriately informed. An ability to identify and manage risk in collaboration with team members. Preferred requirements: Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills, and an ability to understand the level of analysis required Good time management skills able to prioritise and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Dynamically respond to evolving objectives and emerging opportunities while working in coordination with a multidisciplinary, energetic team of engineers and scientists. Good written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, able to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. Able to research application issues and products by being outward focussed and able to seek solutions/information from outside of immediate area, including suppliers, universities, customers, related industries. Skilled at working within a team-oriented, collaborative environment or as a sole contributor on identified projects. A working knowledge of marine automation systems, including industry standards. Keen to develop capability through appropriate training courses and workshops. Where required able to train people to improve the capability of the business within a specific area of the business and deliver training material where required. Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu . Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too. Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. Type of Contract Permanent
Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager Fully Remote £85,000 + Company Car Allowance and additional benefits Our client is a specialist engineering solutions company that focus on electronic system applications across a wide range of industries including defence, aerospace and energy sectors. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager to join their existing senior team, manage the embedded division, manage embedded application projects and drive business growth. Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager Responsibilities; - Lead, develop and execute the Embedded Computing Sales strategy - Provide leadership, coaching and technical support to the Embedded Computing Sales team - Manage accounts effectively and maximise revenue opportunities with existing clients - Identify and drive business growth opportunities for the Embedded Computing Sales team - Drive continuous improvement activities across sales processes, customer engagement and operational effectiveness - Lead and manage complex commercial negotiations and contractual agreements Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager Requirements - Educated to degree level in relatable engineering disciplines such as electronics, system engineering, software development or embedded engineering - Proven experience managing technical sales teams within either embedded engineering, industrial technologies, systems engineering or electronics - Experienced in business development and identifying growth areas - Extensive knowledge in embedded engineering and system applications - Selling products requiring design and manufacture - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Must hold a UK passport If interested in this Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager position, please apply at your earliest convenience. 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.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager Fully Remote £85,000 + Company Car Allowance and additional benefits Our client is a specialist engineering solutions company that focus on electronic system applications across a wide range of industries including defence, aerospace and energy sectors. They are seeking a Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager to join their existing senior team, manage the embedded division, manage embedded application projects and drive business growth. Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager Responsibilities; - Lead, develop and execute the Embedded Computing Sales strategy - Provide leadership, coaching and technical support to the Embedded Computing Sales team - Manage accounts effectively and maximise revenue opportunities with existing clients - Identify and drive business growth opportunities for the Embedded Computing Sales team - Drive continuous improvement activities across sales processes, customer engagement and operational effectiveness - Lead and manage complex commercial negotiations and contractual agreements Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager Requirements - Educated to degree level in relatable engineering disciplines such as electronics, system engineering, software development or embedded engineering - Proven experience managing technical sales teams within either embedded engineering, industrial technologies, systems engineering or electronics - Experienced in business development and identifying growth areas - Extensive knowledge in embedded engineering and system applications - Selling products requiring design and manufacture - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Must hold a UK passport If interested in this Senior Embedded Technical Sales Manager position, please apply at your earliest convenience. 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.
Pension, Life insurance, Healthcare cashback scheme Office-based, Cheshire, with occasional remote working once established Reporting to the Engineering Manager, working alongside R&D, Electronics, and Production Test If you've spent your career writing embedded control code, this could be for you. You'd be joining a small engineering team that builds control systems for bespoke scientific and lab equipment. No two days look the same: one week it's new product development, the next it's helping Production get a system out the door. The Role Every system is built to order, so no two control systems are quite the same. You'll have a big say in how our next generation of controls is designed, from choosing the architecture through to firmware that's ready for production. You'll: Take the lead on microcontroller-based control for new products Write PC-based software and GUI/HMI applications that sit on top of the control systems Design the hardware and software interlocks that keep our systems safe to run Work with an electronics engineer on motor and pump control Test new products as they develop, and help Production/Test with fault finding and with factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), including visits to customer sites Use Git, and keep good records so any change to the software can be traced back Work in C/C++, Python and C#, and use PID loops. Knowing MISRA C and IEC 61508 will help What you'll need Hands-on experience writing software for microcontrollers and embedded systems Solid working knowledge of electronics, both analogue and digital, and how they interface with control software Experience in a mix of C/C++, Python and C# Experience building user interfaces for control systems or machines A methodical approach to testing, documentation and fault finding, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly in writing Willingness to travel around 10% in the UK and overseas, with a full driving licence and a valid passport
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Pension, Life insurance, Healthcare cashback scheme Office-based, Cheshire, with occasional remote working once established Reporting to the Engineering Manager, working alongside R&D, Electronics, and Production Test If you've spent your career writing embedded control code, this could be for you. You'd be joining a small engineering team that builds control systems for bespoke scientific and lab equipment. No two days look the same: one week it's new product development, the next it's helping Production get a system out the door. The Role Every system is built to order, so no two control systems are quite the same. You'll have a big say in how our next generation of controls is designed, from choosing the architecture through to firmware that's ready for production. You'll: Take the lead on microcontroller-based control for new products Write PC-based software and GUI/HMI applications that sit on top of the control systems Design the hardware and software interlocks that keep our systems safe to run Work with an electronics engineer on motor and pump control Test new products as they develop, and help Production/Test with fault finding and with factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), including visits to customer sites Use Git, and keep good records so any change to the software can be traced back Work in C/C++, Python and C#, and use PID loops. Knowing MISRA C and IEC 61508 will help What you'll need Hands-on experience writing software for microcontrollers and embedded systems Solid working knowledge of electronics, both analogue and digital, and how they interface with control software Experience in a mix of C/C++, Python and C# Experience building user interfaces for control systems or machines A methodical approach to testing, documentation and fault finding, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly in writing Willingness to travel around 10% in the UK and overseas, with a full driving licence and a valid passport
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The role will be lead design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Sep 30, 2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The role will be lead design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
