Electus Recruitment Solutions

Software Engineer - Python/C++ R&D Applications Join a high-priority, multidisciplinary R&D team where your expertise in Python, C++, GUI development, and real-time data processing will directly contribute to the development of cutting-edge sensing and intelligent systems. You'll play a key role in creating prototype and customer-focused applications that support advanced technology demonstrations and trials.Work in a collaborative and innovative environment based in North Somerset , where rapid development and experimentation are encouraged. This role involves working within multidisciplinary project teams, developing user and application software that will integrate with physical hardware systems and prototype technologies, designed for a well-defined user base. About the Role We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of R&D software applications. You'll be involved in designing and implementing software for prototype systems, integrating AI models, and working closely with hardware teams to deliver complete solutions. About You - Key Skills & Experience Strong proficiency in Python and C++ Experience with PyTorch or similar machine learning frameworks Knowledge of real-time data processing and multithreaded applications Comfortable working in Linux (Ubuntu, Raspbian, Yocto) and Windows Familiar with DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub) and backlog management Able to use AI tools to support code development Excellent documentation and communication skills Must be a UK national , eligible for security clearance Beneficial: Skilled in GUI development (e.g., PyQt, Tkinter) and webUI frameworks Overview Job Title : Software Engineer - Python/C++ Main Skill : R&D Applications Development Location : North Somerset Salary : Competitive, dependent on qualifications and experience Key Skills Python, C++, PyTorch, GUI Design, Real-Time Processing, Linux, DevOps, AI-Assisted Development Why Apply? This is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact R&D projects, contribute to advanced technology demonstrations, and collaborate with experts across disciplines in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Security Clearance Due to the nature of work undertaken, candidates must undergo pre-employment screening and be able to satisfy UK Security Vetting criteria to SC Level . Recruitment Statement Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to several high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

Embedded Digital Design Engineer - Hybrid Stevenage Shape the future of embedded systems, from concept to launch. We're hiring on behalf of a leading defence technology innovator, where embedded engineers don't just write code, they architect solutions that power mission-critical systems. If you're looking for a role that blends technical depth, real-world impact, and career flexibility, this could be your next move.Why this role? Hybrid working : Blend on-site collaboration with remote flexibility Location : Stevenage (relocation support available) Security : British citizenship required You'll join a multi-disciplinary team working across the full embedded lifecycle - from early design and system partitioning to integration and on-target testing. Projects span advanced DSP, software-defined radios, and safety-critical platforms, using the latest tech from Xilinx, Intel, TI and more.What you'll be doing Designing and modelling embedded digital systems Partitioning functionality across software and FPGA domains Integrating and testing systems on real hardware Collaborating with engineers across software, hardware, and systems disciplines You'll have the freedom to specialise or broaden your skills across embedded software, FPGA, and digital hardware - with clear pathways into technical leadership if that's your ambition.What we're looking for Background in embedded software, FPGA, or digital hardware Experience with system-level design and performance modelling Strong problem-solving mindset and collaborative approach Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering field What's on offer Annual bonus up to £2,500 Paid overtime + up to 15 days flexi-leave Enhanced parental and family leave Excellent on-site facilities and subsidised meals A culture that supports continuous learning and career growth Ready to build systems that matter? Let's talk.

You will get the exciting opportunity to take ownership of logistics and support engineering across critical defence systems, shaping maintenance and lifecycle solutions with real impact. Influence system reliability and readiness while developing your career in a technically challenging environment.Our client are looking for a Senior Integrated Logisics Support Engineer to join them. You will not have to have previous experiecne within ILS to ve suitable our client a world leading Defence organisation will consider people who have served in the military in an Engineering role. What you will need • British nationality required• UK Security Check (SC) eligibility desirable• Engineering degree or equivalent relevant experience, with ILS experience preferred but not essential; strong military engineering backgrounds considered Salary and rewards £40,000 - £53,000Highly Competitive benefits on offer What you will be doing • Provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) guidance and management across multi-domain defence systems• Conduct analysis including Level of Repair, Life Cycle Costing, and Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis• Produce ILS Management Plans and support obsolescence management across the system lifecycle• Advise on spares, maintenance policies, and reliability assessments to optimise operational readiness• Support bid and project compliance activities, demonstrating the value of proactive ILS management Your experience • Proven experience in delivering or supporting ILS in defence environments or strong engineering experience within the Military (Army, Navy etc.)• Knowledge of UK Defence Standards and relevant international standards• Familiarity with control systems, software, and maritime platforms• Ability to work across project lifecycles and interpret technical documentation for system support Where you will work Richmond, Greater London - hybrid working pattern with approximately 10% travelYou will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens.This is a permanent role.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.

Ship Explosives Safety Consultant An organisation operating within the defence sector is expanding its explosives safety and high hazard facilities capability to support a growing and diverse UK client base. This is a permanent consultancy position focused on delivering assurance, safety case development and specialist advice across complex shipborne explosives environments.The role sits within a specialist WOME and high hazard facilities team and centres on MOD ship explosives safety activity. You will contribute to the development and maintenance of explosives safety cases, hazard and threat assessments and certification support, while also providing wider high hazard facility safety management input. The work involves close collaboration with technical specialists, delivery teams and defence stakeholders, with an emphasis on quality, rigour and professional judgement.Key responsibilities • Develop and support MOD ship explosives safety cases• Deliver ship explosives hazard and threat assessments• Contribute to WOME ship integration risk assessments• Support magazine material assessments and residual risk management• Apply MOD explosives regulations and defence standards in practice• Produce clear technical reports and memoranda for client assuranceRequired experience • Proven experience in MOD ship explosives safety• Strong understanding of explosives hazard and risk management• Working knowledge of MOD explosives regulations and certification• Background in defence, military or specialist consultancy environmentsDesirable experience • Hazard and risk analysis techniques such as HAZOP, FMECA or FTA• Knowledge of COSHH, DSEAR and ATEX assessments• Experience supporting business development activity• Membership of a relevant professional institutionYou will bring a professional and detail focused approach, strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively, including when working from home. Regular travel to UK offices and client sites is required, with occasional overseas travel.Your work can be based at offices in Bristol, Portsmouth, Plymouth, Cardiff, Liverpool or Falmouth as well as home working. The working pattern is hybrid.Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be British nationals and able to obtain UK Security Clearance.Benefits • Professional institution membership covered• Extensive training and professional development• Flexible hybrid working• Annual bonus linked to performance and company results• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Submarine Safety and Assurance Consultant Defence consultancyAn established defence consultancy is expanding its submarine safety and assurance capability to support complex, high-hazard programmes within the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. This role sits within a specialist safety function delivering technically rigorous safety and assurance outputs across submarine platforms and related systems.You will play a key role in the development, authoring and assurance of submarine safety cases and supporting safety artefacts. This includes leading and contributing to structured hazard identification and risk analysis activities, applying recognised techniques such as HAZID, HAZOP, FMECA, FTA and related methods. The work requires detailed understanding of defence nuclear safety regulation, assurance frameworks and Naval Authority expectations, alongside confident engagement with regulators, independent assurance bodies and senior technical stakeholders.This position is suited to an experienced defence nuclear or submarine safety professional who wants to deepen their technical impact within a consultancy environment. The team supports progression from military or government backgrounds, offering structured mentoring, consultancy skills development and exposure to technically demanding client work. Key responsibilities • Authoring, reviewing and assuring submarine safety cases and safety justifications• Planning and facilitating hazard identification, risk assessment and safety workshops• Applying defence nuclear safety regulations, standards and Naval Authority processes• Providing independent technical challenge and assurance to client delivery teams• Managing and delivering complex technical work packages, often in parallel• Engaging directly with regulators, assurance authorities and senior client stakeholders About you • Strong experience within the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, ideally submarine focused• Proven safety case authorship and ownership of safety artefacts• Hands-on experience applying formal hazard and risk analysis techniques• Detailed knowledge of defence nuclear safety governance and assurance• Confident operating in a client-facing consultancy environment• Highly organised, professional and comfortable managing your own technical workload Working pattern and location Hybrid working, with regular attendance at offices near Bristol, Cardiff, Falmouth, Liverpool, Plymouth and Portsmouth, plus client sites. Security You must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. What is offered • A friendly, welcoming consultancy team• Professional institution membership fully funded• Flexible hybrid working• Holiday buy and sell scheme• Annual bonus linked to performance and company results

Project Manager You will take ownership of complex delivery from early definition through to closeout, shaping outcomes and bringing structure to high value work that needs clarity, control and confident leadership. This role gives you scope to influence decisions, manage risk and see your work land properly rather than stall in theory. It suits someone who values accountability, pace and delivery done well. What you will need • British nationality and current SC clearance• Proven experience managing the full project lifecycle on complex programmes• Strong stakeholder engagement experience across multi disciplined teams• Solid grasp of cost control, scheduling and performance reporting Salary and rewards £50k to £55k basic What you will be doing • Owning projects end to end from business case through delivery and close• Developing and maintaining delivery plans, schedules and execution frameworks• Managing risk, cost, quality and reporting to agreed governance standards• Leading stakeholder engagement and formal review cycles• Producing clear, accurate performance reporting at project and portfolio level Your experience • At least five years project management experience on high value or complex work• Formal project management qualification such as APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent• Strong planning and scheduling capability using recognised tools• Confident financial and cost control experience including earned value management• Excellent written and verbal communication skills• Ability to work independently while coordinating across multiple workstreams Where you will be based Bristol with a hybrid working pattern.Due to the nature of work at our client's site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance.This is a permanent role.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.

Principal Software Engineer This is a pivotal technical leadership role within a rapidly growing consultancy. You will spearhead the design of complex digital twins and synthetic environments, providing high-level strategic advice on innovation to key UK defence stakeholders. The essentials Sole British nationality is required for this position. At least 7+ years of experience in software engineering Proficient in C++ and Unreal 5 Strong background in mathematical principles or statistical problem-solving within scientific fields. Your package A comprehensive private healthcare scheme and health cash plan The work Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of software solutions involving Wargames, Robotics, Autonomous systems, and Digital Twins. Strategic Influence: Provide key advice on emerging techniques and innovation to a wide range of defence stakeholders. Operational Management: Lead small delivery teams and oversee the line management and performance of engineering staff. Commercial Growth: Coordinate bid management activity and author technical proposals to secure new projects. Problem Solving: Apply advanced computational methods to tackle real-world challenges, developing novel approaches where standard tools fall short. Your profile A proven track record of managing stakeholders, including influencing and conflict management at a senior level. Extensive experience with a variety of software modelling and simulation techniques. Familiarity with videogame engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Godot) or event-based simulation. Confident in navigating, understanding, and modifying large, varied codebases. Educated to degree level in a STEM or computing discipline. Willingness to travel across the UK to work at various client sites as required. Benefits and balanceWe offer a package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing: Pension Scheme: 7% employer contribution. Time Off: 25 days annual leave. Security: Life insurance coverage for peace of mind. Health: Private healthcare and a health cash plan. Discounts: Access to lifestyle and shopping discounts plus discounted gym memberships. Location and setup The role is based in Portsmouth with a hybrid working pattern of three days on site per week. You will join a small, agile team where your drive for rapid advancement is directly linked to the company's growth. Share your profile to arrange a confidential conversation about this leadership role.

System Safety Engineer - London (Hybrid) We are working in partnership with a client to recruit a System Safety Engineer to support the delivery of complex railway infrastructure projects. The role focuses on system safety and interoperability assurance across design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual requirements.The successful candidate will support design and construction teams, manage hazard identification and risk assessments, maintain technical assurance documentation, and provide guidance on system safety practices. This role involves producing reports, tracking assurance deliverables, and contributing to continuous improvement of assurance processes. Key Responsibilities Support system safety and interoperability management plans and procedures Liaise with design and construction teams and subcontractors to ensure safety compliance Produce and submit asset-specific system safety reports Advise project teams on system safety practices and procedures Deliver briefings and awareness training on system safety topics Track assurance deliverables and maintain configuration control Contribute to technical assurance activities for certification Required Skills and Experience Experience in system safety and interoperability assurance in railway projects Strong stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills Technical reporting and documentation proficiency Familiarity with project information tools such as MS Office, DOORS, ProjectWise High attention to detail and analytical skills Desirable Skills Knowledge of certification processes for railway systems Experience delivering system safety training and briefings Experience with phased construction projects This is a contract role.The day rate is very competitive and will be inside of IR35.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.

Develop complex weapons capabilities for the UK Armed Forces as a Systems Performance Engineer. This Stevenage-based defence company that produces military weapons systems will reward your hard work significantly with bonuses, annual salary reviews and paid overtime, among other benefits. You will provide performance prediction and analysis expertise to major defence programmes by studying missile performance. Due to the classification of the position, this role is based on-site. Key Responsibilities: Plan and conduct technical studies into the performance of various systems involving complex mathematical models Work closely with SMEs in Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Lethality, Guidance, Control & Navigation, and Seekers to understand how these contribute to systems performance Report and analyse performance data in both internal design reviews and external performance statements About You: Experience in running and analysing complex computer simulations (e.g. 6 Degrees of Freedom models) Competent with MATLAB Excellent analytical skills with the ability to present technical data clearly and concisely Must be a British National due to high-level security clearance requirements Salary and Benefits: The base salary for this role is circa 43,000. You will be eligible for paid overtime and annual bonuses. You will be able to utilise the dedicated learning and development budget and support for further professional development. There is free parking on-site as well as subsidised meals. Do you want to work on cutting-edge technology at the forefront of UK defence technology? Then this is the role for you. Due to the nature of work undertaken at our client's site, incumbents of these positions are required to meet special nationality rules and therefore these vacancies are only open to sole British Citizens . Applicants who meet this criteria will also be required to undergo security clearance vetting, if not already security cleared to a minimum SC level. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time. This is a permanent position.