An established engineering company are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The role takes full technical responsibility for the top-level design, integration and validation of vehicle electro-optical systems. It defines electronic architecture, subsystem requirements, power and signal integration, video and data management and compliance with environmental and EMC standards. It supports system testing at bench, rig, vehicle and field level while contributing to safety cases, qualification activities and life cycle reviews. The position requires electronic engineering experience, structured systems thinking and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while working independently on complex technical challenges. Essential Requirements Lead design, integration and validation of vehicle electro-optical electronic systems Define system architecture, power distribution, interfaces and video and data solutions Manage power integrity, EMC performance, grounding and robust electrical design Support testing including bench rig vehicle EMC and environmental qualification Electronics experience with clear communication and a structured engineering approach The start date for ASAP. The initial contract length is for 6 months. The role is based in North Wales and will require 4-5 days onsite per week. Rate flexible depending on your experience, £45 to £60 per hour, please let me know what you would be interested in too. If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details. Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
Jan 30, 2026
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An established engineering company are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. The role takes full technical responsibility for the top-level design, integration and validation of vehicle electro-optical systems. It defines electronic architecture, subsystem requirements, power and signal integration, video and data management and compliance with environmental and EMC standards. It supports system testing at bench, rig, vehicle and field level while contributing to safety cases, qualification activities and life cycle reviews. The position requires electronic engineering experience, structured systems thinking and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams while working independently on complex technical challenges. Essential Requirements Lead design, integration and validation of vehicle electro-optical electronic systems Define system architecture, power distribution, interfaces and video and data solutions Manage power integrity, EMC performance, grounding and robust electrical design Support testing including bench rig vehicle EMC and environmental qualification Electronics experience with clear communication and a structured engineering approach The start date for ASAP. The initial contract length is for 6 months. The role is based in North Wales and will require 4-5 days onsite per week. Rate flexible depending on your experience, £45 to £60 per hour, please let me know what you would be interested in too. If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details. Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
An established engineering company are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. You will take ownership of defining, refining, and continuously optimising testing and validation methods to ensure that all products consistently meet stringent mechanical, environmental, optical, and electronic performance requirements, while also driving improvements that enhance reliability, compliance, and overall product quality throughout the development life cycle. Essential Requirements Experience in testing environments with opto-mechanical components. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and optical engineering principles. Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and technical documentation. Competent in data acquisition, analysis, and standard business software (MS Office). Able to maintain accuracy, work independently or within teams, and follow QMS-driven test processes. Responsibilities: Ability to develop and execute test instructions and procedures. Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to continued learning in optics, testing, and compliance standards. Desirable: Experience with optical/mechanical components and 3D CAD (eg, SolidWorks). Familiarity with automation tools such as LabView. Strong attention to detail; self-motivated and independent. Understanding of quality control principles; relevant IT certifications (eg, ECDL). The start date for ASAP. The initial contract length is for 6 months. The role is based in North Wales and will require 4-5 days onsite per week. Rate flexible depending on your experience, £30 to £50 per hour, please let me know what you would be interested in too. If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details. Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
Jan 30, 2026
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An established engineering company are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. You will take ownership of defining, refining, and continuously optimising testing and validation methods to ensure that all products consistently meet stringent mechanical, environmental, optical, and electronic performance requirements, while also driving improvements that enhance reliability, compliance, and overall product quality throughout the development life cycle. Essential Requirements Experience in testing environments with opto-mechanical components. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electronic, and optical engineering principles. Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, standards, and technical documentation. Competent in data acquisition, analysis, and standard business software (MS Office). Able to maintain accuracy, work independently or within teams, and follow QMS-driven test processes. Responsibilities: Ability to develop and execute test instructions and procedures. Strong analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to continued learning in optics, testing, and compliance standards. Desirable: Experience with optical/mechanical components and 3D CAD (eg, SolidWorks). Familiarity with automation tools such as LabView. Strong attention to detail; self-motivated and independent. Understanding of quality control principles; relevant IT certifications (eg, ECDL). The start date for ASAP. The initial contract length is for 6 months. The role is based in North Wales and will require 4-5 days onsite per week. Rate flexible depending on your experience, £30 to £50 per hour, please let me know what you would be interested in too. If you are interested in the role please send me your latest CV and I will call you to discuss the further details. Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
We are supporting a leading UK university with the implementation of a Current Research Information System (CRIS) and are seeking an experienced PURE SME to provide hands-on system expertise and delivery support. This is a greenfield implementation of PURE (Elsevier), aimed at creating a single, authoritative repository for research data including outputs, archives, and researcher information, in preparation for future REF submissions (2028/29). The role: Title: Subject Matter Expert Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 3 - 6 months IR35: Outside Rate: TBC Location: Remote (Occasional days on site desirable but not essential) You will act as a PURE (Elsevier) Subject Matter Expert, supporting an established delivery team that already includes Programme Management and Business Analysis capability. The focus of this role is deep system knowledge and practical delivery support. Key responsibilities include: Providing hands-on expertise across PURE configuration and workflows Supporting data migration and data loading activities (staff, student, research outputs, archives) Advising on out-of-the-box vs bespoke configuration decisions Supporting the programme through UAT preparation and execution Acting as a trusted advisor to the university delivery team, helping to unblock issues and accelerate progress Working closely with internal stakeholders across research, IT, and programme delivery Required Experience Proven experience working with PURE CRIS (essential) Strong understanding of research information systems within Higher Education Experience supporting system configuration, workflows, and data migration Familiarity with REF requirements and research reporting is highly desirable Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
Jan 29, 2026
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We are supporting a leading UK university with the implementation of a Current Research Information System (CRIS) and are seeking an experienced PURE SME to provide hands-on system expertise and delivery support. This is a greenfield implementation of PURE (Elsevier), aimed at creating a single, authoritative repository for research data including outputs, archives, and researcher information, in preparation for future REF submissions (2028/29). The role: Title: Subject Matter Expert Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 3 - 6 months IR35: Outside Rate: TBC Location: Remote (Occasional days on site desirable but not essential) You will act as a PURE (Elsevier) Subject Matter Expert, supporting an established delivery team that already includes Programme Management and Business Analysis capability. The focus of this role is deep system knowledge and practical delivery support. Key responsibilities include: Providing hands-on expertise across PURE configuration and workflows Supporting data migration and data loading activities (staff, student, research outputs, archives) Advising on out-of-the-box vs bespoke configuration decisions Supporting the programme through UAT preparation and execution Acting as a trusted advisor to the university delivery team, helping to unblock issues and accelerate progress Working closely with internal stakeholders across research, IT, and programme delivery Required Experience Proven experience working with PURE CRIS (essential) Strong understanding of research information systems within Higher Education Experience supporting system configuration, workflows, and data migration Familiarity with REF requirements and research reporting is highly desirable Please visit our website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. To find out more about Real, please visit our website Real Staffing, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
