Technical Futures Ltd

Thriving Technical Consultancy seeks an accomplished Head of Embedded Software to lead a multidisciplinary Software department. Working across Embedded Software, DSP, FPGA and AI/ML you'll be supporting technologies such as radar, sensing and communications for a range of Client projects primarily in the Defence sector. You'll bring a balance of technical expertise and commercial skills. Generous salary package includes Company Bonus, Pension, Private Healthcare and much more. The successful Head of Embedded Software will manage and grow a delivery focused team, supporting project planning and resourcing, driving continuous improvement as well as contributing to technical sales activities. To be considered for this Head of Software role you should have: A strong academic background. Technical Leadership experience ideally within a Consultancy type environment. Strong technical knowledge covering embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, test and AI/ML with expertise in at least one area. Proven Line Management experience and excellent communication skills. Good balance of technical and Business / Commercial skills. A passion for improving software development processes. Exposure to the Defence industry. Applicants must hold a British Passport.

Test Development Engineer - Embedded Computing Products - Hybrid / Essex - Competitive. A Test Development Engineer with a proven understanding of electronic hardware and experience of developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment will take responsibility for developing and supporting ATE systems for an established Technology Company, a Global leader in Embedded Computing products. Hybrid working and generous salary package on offer. The Test Development Engineer will bring: A formal Electronic Engineering qualification. Proven understanding of electronic hardware. Commercial experience developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment. Proficiency with test instrumentation and test automation tools. Experience with DFT, BIST and diagnostic firmware features. Experience collaborating with software ATE developers to build integrated test platforms. Exposure to the following would also be highly beneficial:Embedded Computing systems, Manufacturing processes such as SMT, assembly or AOI; experience with environmental testing and the ability to design simple custom electronics for test fixtures. Applications are sought from Test Development Engineers with several years' experience of working within an electronic manufacturing environment, ideally related to a high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Defence or Industrial Computing.

A Senior PCB Design Engineer highly experienced in the design of RF, Digital, Analogue and Power PCB's will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. A highly competitive salary package will be offered with benefits to include a Company Bonus Scheme, 10% Company Pension Contribution, Private Healthcare, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, Long Service awards and Car Lease Scheme. Taking ownership of the delivery of complex RF digital and mixed technology printed circuit designs you should bring proven experience of using Altium as well as having good knowledge of HDI technologies. Your attention to detail will ensure successful completion and efficient delivery of designs. Your Skills and experience should include: Minimum of HNC/HND or a Degree in Electronics or similar discipline. 5+ years working within an electronic hardware design environment specializing in PCB design. Proficiency in the PCB design of RF, Digital, Analogue and Power PCB's. Solid Altium experience. Advanced knowledge of constraints and the use of Constraint Manager. Good knowledge of HDI technologies including multi-layer controlled impedance RF designs. In the senior PCB Design Engineer role you will own and shape the PCB design processes from library design to complete PCB designs; working closely with design engineers to turn draft schematics into functioning PCBAs whilst ensuring quality and excellence within a fast paced commercial environment.

Are you a FPGA Design Engineer seeking a challenging career move where you can contribute to the very latest imaging and augmented reality systems, designing and implementing FPGA based SoC systems? Hybrid working (up to 3 days per week from home) and very generous salary on offer. This award-winning Technology company seeks a well qualified FPGA Engineer with SoC design and Integration skills, RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL) and Python knowledge. In this role the successful FPGA Design Engineer will write timing constraints and where necessary modify designs to close timing; working closely with hardware, software and mechanical engineers to bring exciting new products to market. Requirements for the FPGA Design Engineer include: Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors Degree in Electronic Engineering related discipline. Proven commercial FPGA Design experience. SoC design and Integration experience. Python knowledge ideally with exposure to cocotb. RTL Verification experience (SystemVerilog, VHDL). Writing timing constraints and ensuring these are met. Design for low power. To find out more, please apply in confidence now. You must have full eligibility to work in the UK.

A Mid-level Hardware Project Manager with experience of project delivery within an Engineering, R&D or Manufacturing Company will join a thriving, award-winning Technology Company. With a broad technical awareness across Electronics and Software applications, the successful Project Manager will bring strong people skills as well as the ability to deliver concurrent projects of varying length. This rewarding hybrid role will suit a Project Manager with 3-5 years' experience, where you have been involved with projects from concept to product realization within a hardware product development environment; overseeing costings whilst maintaining close contact with customers and suppliers. Requirements for the Mid-level Project Manager include: Evidence of Hardware Project Management within an Engineering, R&D or Manufacturing environment. Some technical understanding across Electronics/RF, Software and Mechanical Engineering or experience of working closely with technical teams. Experience managing end-to-end product development lifecycles. Experience managing costings for bids and sales support. Strong people skills and collaborative approach. Prince2 / APM Certification or willingness to work towards. A generous salary will be offered with hybrid working (3 days office / 2 WFH) plus numerous benefits.

An Engineering Physicist with Ultrasonic Transducer design experience is sought by an exciting High-Technology company working in the renewable energy sector. As a key member of a talented Engineering and Research team you'll undertake research and experimental testing of the electrical, acoustic and mechanical systems relating to ultrasonic sensor technology. Applications are sought from Transducer Engineers or Engineering Physicists who hold a MSc / PhD relating to Ultrasonic Transducer technology including areas such as Acoustics, Physics or Instrumentation. The Transducer Engineer / Engineering Physicist should bring experience of the following: Ultrasonic Transducer design. Piezoelectric component level design. FEA modelling skills. COMSOL Multiphysics. Sensor technology. Design for high reliability applications. This thriving Company is playing a key part in the growth of wind energy technology, with a dynamic team of engineers and researchers. A competitive salary is on offer to the successful Engineering Physicist (details on application) with generous benefits to include a 9% non-contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, Life Assurance, Flexitime, 24 days holiday (rising to 25 after one year) and the option to WFH one day per week or take 3 days extra holiday per year.

A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications - delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems. A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.

A Senior Test Technician / Production Engineer with a background involving the test and manufacture of electro-mechanical components and systems, will join an award-winning Technology Company. T he successful Senior Test Technician will bring a range of knowledge and experience across electronic manufacturing and electronic / mechanical systems. In this challenging and diverse role the Senior Test Technician / Production Engineer will play a crucial role in the manufacturing and test processes, ensuring the efficient production of mission critical opto-electromechanical devices. The Senior Test Technician should possess the following: An Engineering qualification (minimum of HNC/HND). Familiarity across electronic, electrical and mechanical engineering principles with ability to read schematic designs. Proven experience of Electro-mechanical assembly techniques. Good Soldering and wiring skills. Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding and debugging skills. Previous experience of working in a Senior Technician / Production role. Applicants for this Senior Test Technician / Production Engineer role should have full eligibility to work in the UK, possess 5+ years Production Engineering experience and hold an HNC/HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline. A competitive salary up to C£45K will be offered (depending on experience) with benefits to include a Discretionary Bonus Scheme, Generous company pension contribution, Life assurance, flexitime and more.