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RF Engineer / RF Payload Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package RF Engineer role for Design, implementation and verification of RF payload solutions into spacecraft missions Key Tasks Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop RF payload solutions for Spacecraft missions System level design and performance analysis of RF payloads (communications, radar, SIGINT) Specification of payload hardware including transmitters, receivers and antennas Specification of in-orbit or ground-based signal processing solutions Specification and development of tools for payload design, test and calibration Work with other Spacecraft engineering teams and/or external subcontractors to develop and implement payload hardware and signal processing solutions Define and support payload verification by on ground environmental test and in-orbit commissioning Manage payload delivery, integration and test Work package manager responsibilities including planning/reporting budget/schedule/resources Input to bids involving RF payloads Support project reviews including presentation of technical solutions and programmatic progress to internal and external stakeholders Previous Experience System engineering for complex, multidisciplinary products or project solutions Requirements analysis and flow down Experience with some of the following: link budget analysis, RF Engineer and/or digital design, signal processing, antenna design/simulation, test definition/support for development and product verification Experience of manufacture and test for space advantageous but not essential Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Good 1st degree in engineering, maths or physics Comfortable working with experts while maintaining ownership of the solution Confident delving into detail as required without being distracted from project objectives Good inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customers and technical representatives Familiarity with MATLAB or Python for mathematical modelling Good knowledge of MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, plus MS Project or similar planning tool Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

Azure DevOps Engineer 3-month contract 500 - 550 per day, Outside IR35 Legal Firm Remote with very occasional office visits to Birmingham Immediate start We are working with a large UK based Legal Organisation who are looking for an Azure DevOps Engineer to join their Applications and Development team. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving automation, improving platform reliability and supporting the continued migration and optimisation of applications within Azure. You'll work closely with development teams to deliver scalable, secure and highly available cloud solutions, whilst helping to shape and mature the organisation's DevOps and cloud capabilities. Responsibilities Design, build and maintain Azure infrastructure and platform services. Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps. Implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and automation tooling. Support the migration and modernisation of existing applications into Azure. Improve monitoring, logging and observability across environments. Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes. Troubleshoot infrastructure, deployment and performance issues. Ensure environments adhere to security, resilience and disaster recovery best practices. Skills & Experience Experienced Azure DevOps Engineer Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-native services. Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform. Containerisation and orchestration experience with Docker and Kubernetes. Scripting skills with PowerShell, Bash or Python. Exposure to C#, .NET or ASP.NET environments. Experience migrating applications and services from on-premise environments into Azure. Familiarity with monitoring, logging and observability tools. Strong understanding of cloud security and governance principles. Contract Details Azure DevOps Engineer 500- 550 per day Outside IR35 Initial 3-month contract Remote-first, with occasional travel to Birmingham (typically 1 day per month) Immediate start available

Software Engineer Embedded & Systems London (Hybrid) Circa 90,000 We are supporting an innovative technology company developing next-generation networking solutions that integrate hardware and photonics for high-performance computing systems. They are seeking Software Engineers to design and develop embedded software and software for high-speed network platforms. The role involves contributing to systems that connect GPU-based infrastructure with interconnect technologies. Key Responsibilities: Define software architecture in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and develop embedded software for network interface hardware. Enhance and maintain DevOps infrastructure and workflows. Design and implement Linux PCIe drivers. Build network control and monitoring systems, including both server and client components. Work closely with prototype hardware to debug, diagnose, and resolve system-level issues. Required Experience & Skills: Practical experience in embedded software development and embedded platforms such as ARM. Familiarity with soft-core processors such as Nios, Micro Blaze, or RISC-V. Strong experience in Linux kernel and user-space development. Proficiency in C, C++, and Python. Experience collaborating closely with hardware engineering teams, particularly when working with early-stage or prototype systems. Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Benefits: Salary circa 90,000 depending on experience. Equity or stock-based incentives. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hybrid working model. Private healthcare and life assurance. Relocation support available.

Power Systems Engineer Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power System Engineer in Space Projects, working in a team supporting Senior Power System Engineers to deliver flight modules to spacecraft and support their integration and testing at spacecraft level. Typical duties include: Managing and updating module documentation including procedures, reports, interface documents and drawings Ensuring that module test equipment is operating normally Fault-finding on flight modules as necessary Overseeing of the testing of flight modules Preparing reviews of all test documentation Reviewing module build documentation Configuration and updating of ATE to suit the requirements of current modules Delivery of tested flight modules to the spacecraft Assembly, Integration and Test team on time In conjunction with Senior Engineers carrying out qualification testing on new and revised module designs Support to product development and new designs for future missions. Providing support for spacecraft-level Thermal-Vacuum testing Previous Experience At least 1 year proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries though equivalent experience with complex electronic systems will be considered In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics testing and fault-finding Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands-on experience in fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Recent experience with scripting languages such as Python, ideally in a hardware/ATE control environment. Recent experience with the use of standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, power supplies, load units and meters. Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Very good understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Good knowledge of electronic components Familiarity with the use of test equipment in power environments and to be able to use it to produce accurate measurements in electrically noisy environments Familiarity of the use of scripting languages to control test sequencing Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

Senior Power Systems Engineer Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Key Tasks Primary role will be the Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Managers in Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, and delivery of the power subsystem/modules. Typical duties include: Act as Power Subsystem Lead and Work Package Manager in Space Projects Ownership of the power subsystem and all aspects feeding into and out of it Identification and flow-down of spacecraft system requirements to the spacecraft power system Delivery of a power system solution that meets these requirements in line with defined company processes Management and verification of these requirements System / subsystem level interfacing and trade-offs Management of technical solutions, supporting other design engineers where required. Management and delivery of satellite power systems work packages including budget, schedule, planning, risk management and interactions with project managers Interface with internal and external customers Authoring of technical documents (including interface level FMEA, development/test/verification plans, test procedures and technical descriptions) Minor updates to circuit designs (changing obsolete parts, incremental performance improvements, ECN generations, etc) Support product development and new designs for future missions. Providing input into bids for future contracts. Previous Experience At least 3 years proven Power System Engineering experience in a systems / power electronics role, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries. In-depth understanding of analogue and power electronics analysis, design, build, and test in a system/subsystem design Familiarity with typical Power System Equipment in a spacecraft including: Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels Hands-on design and manufacturing experience and fault-finding during development of power electronics/analogue products Good presentation and discussion skills of technical material to/with a technical audience Recent experience with schematic capture and simulation software (e.g. MentorGraphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer Space/Satellite Guildford Hybrid Competitive salary & package We are seeking a Senior Structural and Mechanical Systems Engineer to help shape and influence current and future flight spacecraft structures and mechanical systems. As part of the mechanical team, you will play a vital role in spacecraft layout, structural developments, and the analysis of new structural systems. You will oversee structural and mechanical sub-systems from concept through to ground verification testing and flight, working closely with mechanical design and principal engineers. The role involves a combination of structural design, analysis, and testing activities, as well as supporting the development of spacecraft mechanical systems to ensure reliable operation in demanding environments. This work focuses on delivering innovative and robust solutions for spacecraft structures and mechanical systems Key Tasks Technical Leadership : Serve as the Technical Lead for structural and mechanical system design for spacecraft structures. Work Package Management: Develop and maintain schedules and budgets for mechanical and structural Work Packages, reporting budget and schedule deviations and managing risks. Risk Management: Identify, monitor, and mitigate structural and mechanical systems risks. Requirement Management: Flow down customer requirements to subsystem and hardware levels, ensuring compliance and validation. Development Plans: Define, organise, and implement structural development, qualification, and validation plans. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Analytical Modelling: Develop and manage analytical models for structures and subsystems using FEA, performing static, dynamic, and quasi-static analyses to validate numerical results with test data and determine structural margins of safety. Refine numerical models to ensure alignment with experimental data. Environmental Specifications : Derive environmental envelope specifications from launch documentation, analytical results, and test data. Mass Properties Management: Manage structural and system mass properties including mass, centre of gravity and moments/ products of inertia. Test Campaigns: Define, organise, and lead structural testing (vibration, static, acoustic, shock, and mass properties) Documentation: Maintain design/analysis logs, document analysis activities, and write test and compliance reports. Customer Engagement: Present work at internal and external reviews, ensuring effective communication and reporting. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Experience 10+ years analytical design experience for structures Knowledge & Skills Use of software packages including Nastran, HyperMesh, SmartOffice, MATLAB, Ansys Workbench, Solidworks Analysis of both lightweight metallic and composite materials to provide margin of safety/reserve factors using a combination of hand stressing and FEA. Experience of spacecraft level static, dynamic and thermo-elastic analysis using the latest FEA tools. Exposure to spacecraft development and qualification planning Experience of spacecraft mechanical testing such as vibration, static and shock. Ability to manage work packages and be responsible for delivery of work to budget and on schedule Good management and organisational skills Benefits Highly competitive Salary. Flexible working policies. 32 days annual leave + BH. Annual Company Bonus Scheme. Up to 8% employer pension contribution. Life Assurance (6X salary). Private Health Care. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave. Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes.

Shipping Officer | Contract | 12 months | Inside IR35 | Hybrid working | Guildford Rate negotiable and dependent on experience ( This roles sits inside IR35) We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Shipping & Logistics professional to manage the movement of sensitive, high-value components and equipment across the UK and internationally. Working within a small but fast-paced satellite company, you will coordinate all shipping & logistics operations to ensure the secure and timely transportation of parts, subsystems, and final payloads while maintaining full compliance with export control and aerospace industry standards. Key Tasks Shipping & Transportation Coordination : Organise domestic and international shipments of satellite components, ground equipment, and support materials. Select and manage relationships with specialist couriers and freight forwarders. Monitor transit timelines and ensure secure handling of sensitive payloads. Export/Import & Regulatory Compliance : Manage all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and export control paperwork. Ensure compliance with UK customs regulations & work within the Compliance Team to ensure full compliance with all UK Export Control (SPIRE & LITE), and relevant ITAR/EAR requirements. Liaise with customs brokers and government bodies as required. Inventory & Warehouse Support : Coordinate inbound logistics and maintain accurate records of parts and equipment received. Support stock control and interface with engineering and procurement teams to align deliveries with build schedules. Oversee packaging and labelling in accordance with aerospace and transport standards. Cross-Functional Communication : Act as the logistics point of contact between suppliers, internal technical teams, and external partners. Communicate shipment status and flag delays or issues promptly. Participate in project planning meetings to forecast shipping needs. Continuous Improvement : Evaluate shipping and logistics processes and suggest improvements for efficiency and cost control. Maintain relationships with logistics providers to support agile project delivery. PERSON SPECIFICATION Previous Experience 2-5+ years in a logistics or shipping role, preferably in aerospace, defence, or high-tech manufacturing. Qualifications Knowledge & Skills HNC/HND or Degree in Logistics, Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field. UK customs, export control (SPIRE), and international freight regulations. ITAR/EAR (preferred but not essential if willing to learn). Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems; confident with Microsoft Excel and shipment tracking platforms. Experience with SAPS/4HANA Business systems an advantage. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Able to work independently and thrive in a small, dynamic team. Clear & confident communicator with a problem-solving mindset. Working Environment: Small team environment with significant autonomy and cross-functional exposure. May require occasional travel to supplier sites, logistics hubs, or launch support locations.

Senior Power Engineer Analogue Design Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid Key Tasks Primary role is an Analogue Design Engineer for Space Projects, including design, analysis, development, verification, test and delivery of the power subsystem/modules including Battery Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-3kW), Heater Control Boards, Batteries and Solar Panels. Typical duties include: Requirements capture and derivation from top level requirements to module level requirements Design and delivery of Analogue/Power Electronics Modules in Spacecraft, which meet these requirements within the agreed schedule/cost Management and verification of these requirements Carrying out the required analysis to verify that these requirements will be met over the mission life-time including FMECA, WCA, PSA, Reliability Analysis, etc Specifying and carrying out the verification tests on hardware Authoring of technical documents (including test/verification plans, procedures and technical descriptions) Typical Analogue/Power Electronics Equipment in a spacecraft defined as follows: Batter Charge/Discharge Regulators, Power Distribution Modules, Relay/Activation Modules, Drive Electronics for motors/mechanism, DC-DC converters (range from 5W-1kW), Heater/Propulsion Control Boards, etc. Previous Experience Analogue/Power Electronics Design experience, ideally in the Space or Aerospace Industries Qualifications Knowledge & Skills BTEC / Degree in Electronics or equivalent Excellent understanding of analogue and power electronics Familiarity with microprocessor and FPGA interfacing Wide knowledge of electronic components, preferably for a space environment Wide experience with schematic capture and simulation software (i.e. Mentor Graphics, OrCAD PSPICE, etc.) An exciting opportunity to make a difference within the industry delivering highly innovative power solutions for spacecraft missions. This role involves responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, development, verification and delivery of power system and energy conversion solutions into different missions, including power subsystem lead responsibility for those missions. This key role will often sit within the core team of a satellite mission interacting with other technical leads across multiple disciplines to generate the technical solutions for innovative projects. Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

Materials Controller Guildford Competitive salary & package Spacecraft Systems This is an exciting opportunity for someone with stores / materials control experience to join a lead spacecraft / satellite company in Guildford. Reporting to the Materials Control Team Manager the key purpose of the job is to expedite controlled stock receipts, movements & despatch. Key Tasks Observe team level policies and procedures to ensure consistent and coherent team output Maintain a clean, neat & orderly work area. Assist in maintaining warehouse/stores security. Support Goods-In receiving, ensuring any purchase order &/or physical delivery anomalies are resolved or highlighted. Kitting & issuing materials against project activities. Organises & pack items for despatch, liaise with stakeholders to understand and implement their requirements. Support Mechanical Inspector when necessary. Experience required: Stores experience, ideally in the electronics or aerospace industry. Knowledge & Skills: Results orientated; strong drive to meet quality levels & deliver to schedule. Good problem solver; able to work methodically, to tight deadlines within a pressurised environment. Ability to interpret engineering drawings would be advantageous. Good inter-personal skills; able to communicate at all levels across the business. Pro-active and flexible with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. Computer literate, with good MS Office skills, particularly Excel. Benefits 32 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme (Up to 8% employer pension contribution) with Life Assurance (x6 salary) Private Medical & International Travel Insurance Annual Bonus Scheme Share Incentive Plan Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Shared Parental Pay for new parents High Street Discount Scheme and many more!

Embedded Software Engineer Space / Aerospace Guildford Hybrid We are seeking an experienced embedded software engineer to support the existing and expanding range of embedded software used on spacecraft for a leading space and satellite company. This role has responsibility for undertaking the design, analysis, and development of Embedded Software for Satellite Systems. Key Tasks Development of complex real-time applications to meet customer requirements and interfaces Ability to capture requirements and deliver software within tight timeframes Ensure effective plans are in place to deliver software in accordance with the schedule and PA/QA requirements of the project Ensure risks to the development are identified, managed and communicated to Projects and Engineering Involvement in internal software peer reviews Previous Experience Several years embedded C software development of real time systems using VxWorks, RT Linux, FreeRTOS, or Bare-Metal Exposure to recognised industry standard software development processes Qualifications Knowledge & Skills Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computing or similar subject Python and embedded C Programming Language Appreciation of digital electronics SPARC, ARM, RISC-V architectures preferable Knowledge of CAN, Serial, and IP communication protocols BitBucket/GIT version control Agile/JIRA development approach Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities Results orientated, can-do approach Pro-active and able to take initiative Decision making and creative problem solving skills Highly organised with clear communication skills Ability to work simultaneously on a variety of projects Able to work autonomously and using own initiative Good team working skills, together with the ability to interface with others at all levels Strong attention to detail Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales Able to demonstrate company mindsets; accountability, one team, customers and projects rule and audacity Benefits Highly competitive Salary dependent on experience Flexible working policies 32 days annual leave + BH Annual Company Bonus Scheme Up to 8% employer pension contribution Life Assurance (6X salary) Private Health Care Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Multiple Discount, Memberships schemes

RF Design Engineer Cambridge (4 days onsite) 3-6 months (with strong extension potential) £55-£80 per hour (Outside IR35) About the Role We're working with a global leader in mission-critical communications, to find a highly skilled RF Engineer to join their engineering team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF designs within critical communication systems, contributing directly to innovative products used worldwide. What You'll Be Doing Designing and developing discrete RF circuits (including Fgen/VCO, TX and RX ) Supporting RF validation and testing across the full development life cycle Working on integrated product development , collaborating across multidisciplinary teams Solving real-world challenges including component selection, obsolescence, and redesign Contributing to high-performance systems operating in the 400-900 MHz range What We're Looking For Strong recent experience in discrete RF design (especially Fgen/VCO, TX, RX circuits) Proven background in RF validation and testing Hands-on experience across 400-900 MHz frequencies Solid understanding of the RF components market , including obsolescence management Experience working on integrated products (not just isolated modules or gain blocks) A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills Desirable but not essential Experience with TETRA/PMR systems Knowledge of LTE (2-5 GHz) module or chipset integration/design Experience in EMC debugging and resolution