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FPGA Design Contract - Space Manufacturing London Based My client is working in partnership with one of the world s leading space manufacturing organisations and is looking for an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a short-term contract on a high-impact space project. Key Responsibilities Perform FPGA design for a space-flight systems Develop and maintain verification testbenches Conduct code review and sign-off activities Support final readiness activities in a high-reliability / space environment Collaborate closely with the existing engineering team and key stakeholders Required Experience Strong experience as an FPGA engineer using VHDL/Verilog Experience working with high-reliability, space, defence, or safety-critical systems Ability to quickly understand and adapt existing FPGA designs Experience with Microchip RTAX (radiation-tolerant, OTP) FPGAs is a big bonus

Logistics Coordinator Bude 30,000 - 35,000 An established and growing organisation is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support day-to-day international and domestic freight operations. This role is ideal for a highly organised logistics professional with strong experience in seafreight imports (particularly from China), UK domestic road freight, and a solid working knowledge of Incoterms 2020. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring smooth booking, tracking, customs clearance, and final delivery of shipments across road, sea, and air freight channels. The Role: +Arrange FCL/LCL sea freight and air freight bookings with freight forwarders and suppliers +Prepare and verify shipping documentation including Bills of Lading, Air Waybills, commercial invoices, packing lists and Certificates of Origin +Track vessel movements, monitor ETDs/ETAs and maintain internal shipment schedules +Liaise with customs brokers and prepare clearance documentation Key Skills and Experience: +Experience in logistics, freight forwarding or import/export administration +Strong practical knowledge of Incoterms 2020 and their impact on freight costs, liability and customs procedures +Working knowledge of seafreight and airfreight processes (experience with China advantageous) +Understanding of customs documentation flow and basic tariff procedures Working Conditions: +Full-time, Monday to Friday +Office-based role +Occasional flexibility required to support urgent shipments or early vessel arrivals

Job Title: Senior Control System Engineer Location: Oxfordshire Salary: up to £80,000 This is a rare opportunity for a software engineer to join a truly ground-breaking, high-precision manufacturing company. You ll be working at the intersection of software and hardware, helping to build cutting-edge technologies that are supplied worldwide. If you enjoy working on advanced industrial machines and being surrounded by some of the best engineers in the UK, this role could be a perfect fit. The Role This is a significant key hire for the business, where you will lead hands on desktop software development that interfaces directly with hardware on high-tech machines. You ll work with serial protocols to connect sensors, lasers, and motion stages, gaining exposure to multiple technologies, languages, protocols, and hardware platforms. This role offers the chance to build a highly valuable skill set while working at the intersection of software and cutting-edge engineering Requirements Strong background of software development in C#/.NET Expertise in mulithreaded desktop development, including Windows UI, WPF, and MVVM architecture Confidence working with communication protocols and wireless interfaces, including integration with PLCs Experience in high-tech machine industries such as semiconductor, robotics, laser systems, or photonics If this role is of interest, please apply below.

Quality Inspector - 41k - Surrey Platform Recruitment has partnered with a leading manufacturer. They are looking to take on a quality inspector who can inspect parts and assemblies in accordance with applicable data package requirements, using a range of measuring equipment. Key responsibilities: + Complete formal First Article inspection activities. + Test and troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems. + Component and assembly testing in accordance with Acceptance Test Procedures using a range of test equipment. Key skills: + Ability to create programs from CAD models and make adjustments to programs + Proficiency in all standard inspection equipment and tools, (CMM essential) + Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering The salary will be up to 42k depending on previous experience with great company benefits. If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.

Laravel/PHP Developer - Norwich Platform Recruitment have partered with a technical software company. They are looking for a Laravel/PHP Developer to join their dynamic team! In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Laravel/PHP systems with MySQL databases from scratch. Your work will involve understanding customer requirements, system design, and creating efficient user interfaces that meet client needs. Key Responsibilities: Design and build systems using Laravel/PHP & MySQL. Maintain and enhance existing Laravel/PHP systems. Write detailed system specifications and documentation. Conduct system installation and testing, ensuring quality and efficiency. Communicate with clients for feedback, bug fixes, and future enhancements. Skills & Experience: Proficiency in Laravel, PHP, and MySQL. Experience in system design and mobile app development (preferred). Strong problem-solving skills Ability to self-manage and work independently If you are an innovative and motivated developer, ready to work on exciting projects, apply now!

Production Engineer Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement - £35k - £40k I m partnering with an innovative manufacturer of optical systems to recruit a skilled Production Engineer . This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, supporting production teams, and helping bring new high-tech products to life. The Role You ll play a key role in supporting daily manufacturing operations - ensuring smooth production flow, maintaining quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You ll also assist with the introduction of new products and act as a key support for the Production Engineering Manager . What You ll Do Support production teams and maintain high on-time delivery standards Identify and implement process improvements Assist in introducing new products into manufacture Provide hands-on technical and troubleshooting support Communicate effectively across production, engineering, and leadership teams About You Background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering Strong problem-solving and process improvement mindset Excellent communication and attention to detail Hands-on approach with a drive to learn and develop Why Apply? Work with cutting-edge optical and LED-based technologies Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team Competitive salary, strong benefits, and hybrid flexibility Opportunities for professional growth and impact Competitive salary up to £40k If you re a proactive Production Engineer looking to make a real difference in a world-class manufacturing environment, I d love to hear from you - apply or message me directly for a confidential chat.

About the role We are partnering with a well-established and growing company in Buckinhamshire. They are looking for a talented IT Support & Software Engineer to join their team. This is a hands-on role where you will work across IT support, software development, and system integration projects. Responsibilities General IT Support: - Set up Windows PCs/laptops and install software for employees. - Provide training on company-wide software systems. - Liaise with external IT support for troubleshooting. - Maintain and upgrade company servers. - Set up NUCs and install software for customers. Internal Software (EMS): - Ongoing development and improvements. - Build and develop reports for departments. - Perform mass changes to system data as requested. - Manage interactions between EMS and Sage. - Maintain DevOps, log bugs, and manage change requests. - Review and mitigate security vulnerabilities. - Ensure accurate data and policy compliance. Requirements - 3+ years commercial development experience - Strong knowledge of C#, .NET 7/8, .NET Framework, WinForms - Experience with T-SQL & SSRS, Entity Framework / EF Core, IIS, Azure DevOps / Git - Experience with Xamarin and ASP.NET - Degree in Computer Science or equivalent - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Benefits - Pension scheme: - Private medical insurance: Available after six months, with optional family cover. - Life assurance: 3x annual salary after one year s service. - Holiday leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service. - Sick leave & other statutory leave: - Wellbeing support: - Mobile devices & office refreshments: - Referral scheme: - Eye care vouchers & training: If you feel like you have the above experiance to this position please apply with a copy of your latest CV/Resume

I represent a multinational advanced entertainment electronics company working with the likes of Netflix, Disney, and PL football teams. The culture is techy, and everyone is an engineer. Profit-sharing, a good salary package and employee councils and working groups. They take care of their employees, and their employees have clout. They're looking for a Junior Automation Engineer to help drive forward software automation. Responsibilities Gain exposure to test automation principles and develop automated test scripts. Collaborate with development, QA and product owners to understand features, risks etc. Contribute to test design discussions. Use Linux-based systems for troubleshooting, test environment setup and log analysis. Document and execute test cases. Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting ideas, raising risks and learning new tools. Requirements Strong Python experience. Experience with Linux. Knowledge or prior experience with QA. Desirable Experience with embedded systems Experience with TCP/IP-based networking. Familiarity with video standards and technologies If you're not naturally curious and don't like cool technology, you need not apply.

Title : Senior Software Engineer (Compilers) Company : HPC R&D Location : London (primarily remote) Pay : Up to 160,000 + bonus + benefits Company : An advanced HPC R&D firm, looking to expand the UK compiler team. Most of the team are ex-Big-Tech, ex-FAANG or ex-Chip firms. They joined because they get more flexibility and have more challenging/interesting work to do as the team is significantly smaller, with highly technical leadership. If you want to work alongside some of the brightest, most enthusiastic people in the industry, this may be worth exploring. Role : Senior Software Engineer position with an emphasis on AI Compiler development. You will be a significant hire and will own much of the development of a cutting-edge compiler development project. Significant hires have already been made in the team to support this role. Mostly LLVM based, it is important you also have experience working with GPUs to an extent. About you: 6 years+ as a compiler engineer Strong C++ programming skills Experience with LLVM, MLIR, Triton or other compilers Experience with GPU architectures Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with Max at Platform.

Title : Graduate Software Engineer (C++) Client : Custom high-performance software house Location : Fully remote (UK) Salary : Up to 50,000 This is a fantastic opportunity for any genuinely passionate graduates/junior engineers with a track record of extra-curricular/personal coding projects to join a high-performance team with a culture of knowledge sharing and collective growth. The business is well reputed for growing graduates internally, and for providing ultra-low-latency networking solutions using C++. The role: Write high-performance C++ code. Low-latency networking. Work on live projects from day one with a team to support you. You will have a dedicated mentor with expertise in software development to coach you into becoming the best engineer you can be. There is a culture of hands-off management - you will be given trust and autonomy from the offset with no micromanagement. Friendly and collaborative culture. Requirements: Computer Science or related degree (not required if experience is strong) Ideally you have a GitHub/extensive examples of personal programming projects (C/C++ preferred) Genuine interest in technology! You will stand out if you have low-level personal projects (e.g., compilers, networks, OS ) You will not be considered if you do not have a portfolio/code examples to share If you are interested learning more, please contact Max at Platform for a chat.

Overview: Our client, a leading manufacturer in their sector, is seeking a hands-on and motivated Production Engineer to support ongoing manufacturing operations and improvement initiatives. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking production environment, contributing to the development of efficient, ergonomic, and scalable manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate will be experienced in process optimization, product introduction, and cross-functional collaboration. A background in mechanical or production engineering, along with CAD and PLM tools, is essential. Key Responsibilities: Process Improvement & Production Support Enhance and develop production processes, work instructions, and tooling setups. Drive productivity and quality improvements through long-term process initiatives. Support the introduction of new products into production, ensuring readiness and smooth handover. Identify and implement efficiency and cost-saving opportunities. CAD & Product Data Management Maintain and update 3D models and technical drawings using CAD tools (e.g., Creo). Manage product and design data using PLM systems (e.g., Windchill), ensuring version control and traceability. Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and assembly effectiveness. Coaching & Cross-Team Collaboration Provide training and support to operators and technicians on new procedures and tools. Act as a bridge between engineering, quality, and production to resolve manufacturing issues. Promote a continuous improvement mindset and share best practices across teams. Ergonomics & Safety Conduct ergonomic assessments of workstations and implement improvements. Design and introduce fixtures and tools that support safe and efficient assembly. Recommend workflow adjustments to minimize physical strain and improve layout. Lean & Cost Efficiency Apply Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, SMED) to optimize workflows. Analyze material usage, labour, and machine performance to support cost-reduction strategies. Use data to drive continuous improvement and monitor the impact of changes. Problem Solving & Quality Improvement Lead structured investigations into production issues and drive corrective actions. Work with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality or design challenges. Requirements: Essential: Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering. Skilled in 3D CAD (ideally Creo). Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Windchill). Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and DFM principles. Proven success in process improvements and operational cost savings. Strong communication and coaching skills. Knowledge of workplace ergonomics and safety best practices. Desirable: Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies. Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards. Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics). Background in consumer products or appliance manufacturing.

Lead Software Engineer - 65,000 Title : Lead Software Engineer Client : Secure Communications Location : Guildford Salary : 65,000 This is an opportunity for an engineer with 3+ years of commercial development experience to work on state of the art image processing, signal processing and network security applications to join an established team of C++ focused engineers working on classified projects. The role: Greenfield development of signal processing, image processing and network security projects (C++) Configuring Linux systems Training and supporting user base of your products Mentoring and leading more junior team members Requirements: Have a strong STEM degree Strong academic background (A's at A-level for example) 3 years+ experience C++ development experience Confidence in Linux systems Developed complex systems If you are interested learning more, please contact Max at Platform for more information or a confidential chat.

Software Engineering Manager - 85,000 Title : Software Engineering Manager Client : Software house Location : London (Hybrid) Salary : Up to 85,000 Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this is an opportunity for a Software Engineering Manager with at least 1 year's experience as a Scrum Master to join a growing and highly technical team of software engineers in the graphics/scientific/engineering computing space. You will have overall responsibility for overseeing the development roadmap and overall development activities, with scope to grow further within the business. There are currently 10 developers in your team. Requirements: 2 years+ as an Engineering Manager C++ is your strongest language 1 year+ as Scrum Master If you are interested learning more, please contact Max at Platform for more information or a confidential chat.

Mobile Developer 35,000 - 40,000 Northampton Our client is internationally recognised for excellence in musical equipment design. Founded by musicians with a genuine passion for sound, the company is driven by a deep understanding of the importance of delivering outstanding tone. Based in the UK, the organisation combines over 100 years of collective experience in developing and manufacturing advanced electronic products. The Role: +Design, build, and maintain mobile applications for both iOS and Android platforms +Contribute to the specification of new, user-focused software solutions within the musical instrument industry +Play a key role in launching innovative products to market via the App Store and Google Play Key Skills and Experience: +Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with: Modern C++ JUCE framework Dart Flutter Framework Git and command-line tools Mobile application development GUI design and implementation Publishing apps on the App Store and Google Play Cross-platform development for iOS and Android +At least 2 years of experience in a commercial software development environment +Strong ability to write clean, efficient, and reusable code Join an innovative team at the forefront of music technology, where your mobile development skills will help shape cutting-edge apps for musicians worldwide. This is your chance to contribute to exciting projects that combine creativity, engineering, and global impact.

Director Of Operations - Hertfordshire Platform Recruitment has partnered with a leading satellite communications company who are going through an expansion phase. They are looking for a Director of Operations to help them scale and achieve their ambitious goals. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth and effective management of all UK operations, including facilities, IT and health and safety. Key Responsibilities: + Develop strategies and processes to scale production capabilities + Oversee all UK sites, including maintenance, equipment, and inventories. + Manage and maintain IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategies. + Managing the operations budget and tracking expenditures Key skills: + Extensive experience managing multi-site facilities. + A track record of successfully scaling production in fast-paced commercial environments. + A strong understanding of IT network management, security protocols and building systems. + Strong stakeholder management. If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.