Embedded Software Engineer Edinburgh (Hybrid - 4 days per week in office) 50,000 - 65,000 + Progression + Training + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy offering technical variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. This company is a well-established leader in software and product design services, delivering innovative embedded solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic development team, contributing throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design to development, testing, and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate directly with clients, providing technical consultation and tailored software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C (C++ desirable), and a solid understanding of 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers such as ARM, PIC, and DSP. Experience with standard communication buses and protocols including I C and SPI is essential. Knowledge of Linux and Python would be a distinct advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically varied and autonomous role within a forward-thinking design environment. The Role: Full lifecycle development of Embedded and Real-Time Systems (C/C++) Design, development, and delivery of client projects Provide technical consultancy and guidance to customers Hybrid working - 4 days per week in the Edinburgh office The Person: Strong commercial experience with Embedded Software in C/C++ Proficient with microcontrollers and standard communication buses/protocols (ARM, PIC, I C, SPI) Desirable experience with Linux and/or Python Reference Number: (phone number removed) To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Jan 11, 2026
Full time
Embedded Software Engineer Edinburgh (Hybrid - 4 days per week in office) 50,000 - 65,000 + Progression + Training + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy offering technical variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. This company is a well-established leader in software and product design services, delivering innovative embedded solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic development team, contributing throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design to development, testing, and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate directly with clients, providing technical consultation and tailored software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C (C++ desirable), and a solid understanding of 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers such as ARM, PIC, and DSP. Experience with standard communication buses and protocols including I C and SPI is essential. Knowledge of Linux and Python would be a distinct advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically varied and autonomous role within a forward-thinking design environment. The Role: Full lifecycle development of Embedded and Real-Time Systems (C/C++) Design, development, and delivery of client projects Provide technical consultancy and guidance to customers Hybrid working - 4 days per week in the Edinburgh office The Person: Strong commercial experience with Embedded Software in C/C++ Proficient with microcontrollers and standard communication buses/protocols (ARM, PIC, I C, SPI) Desirable experience with Linux and/or Python Reference Number: (phone number removed) To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
Location: Saffron Walden (CB11) Job Type: Permanent Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35901 We are seeking a Graduate RandD Software Engineer to join our Saffron Walden based client. You will join a fast-growing research and technology company to support a wide range of research and development activities. This role suits an early-career engineer who enjoys variety, problem-solving and hands-on technical work. Responsibilities - Develop innovative software solutions alongside the engineering team - Build tools for data gathering, preprocessing and optimisation for ML and algorithm development - Maintain and support operational Linux-based systems - Contribute to a broad mix of RandD, software, data science and technical problem-solving tasks Requirements Essential - Recent STEM graduate (2:1 or above) - Strong skills in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++) - Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail - Motivated, adaptable and keen to learn across multiple technical areas Desirable - Python experience and familiarity with ML/data science libraries - Interest in signals, RF or SDRs - Knowledge of Git, Docker or cloud platforms - Academic/project experience in ML, data science or DSP - Enthusiasm for startup environments and taking ownership of work Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Location: Saffron Walden (CB11) Job Type: Permanent Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 35901 We are seeking a Graduate RandD Software Engineer to join our Saffron Walden based client. You will join a fast-growing research and technology company to support a wide range of research and development activities. This role suits an early-career engineer who enjoys variety, problem-solving and hands-on technical work. Responsibilities - Develop innovative software solutions alongside the engineering team - Build tools for data gathering, preprocessing and optimisation for ML and algorithm development - Maintain and support operational Linux-based systems - Contribute to a broad mix of RandD, software, data science and technical problem-solving tasks Requirements Essential - Recent STEM graduate (2:1 or above) - Strong skills in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++) - Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail - Motivated, adaptable and keen to learn across multiple technical areas Desirable - Python experience and familiarity with ML/data science libraries - Interest in signals, RF or SDRs - Knowledge of Git, Docker or cloud platforms - Academic/project experience in ML, data science or DSP - Enthusiasm for startup environments and taking ownership of work Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer Near Cambridge My client, a fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge, is seeking a Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer to work at the intersection of RF hardware, digital signal processing, and machine learning. This hands-on R&D role involves analysing complex RF datasets, developing advanced signal-processing pipelines, and contributing to cutting-edge UAV/drone detection technologies. You will play a key role in prototyping new sensing capabilities, working with SDRs, designing real-world RF experiments, and integrating machine-learning models into early-stage hardware software systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, iterative prototyping environments. Key Responsibilities Analysing raw IQ data from SDR platforms (e.g., bladeRF, USRP) to extract, classify, and interpret RF signal features Building diagnostic RF analysis tools (time frequency plots, cyclic spectra, EVM, autocorrelation, constellation tracking, etc.) Designing RF data-processing pipelines built around practical hardware constraints (bandwidth, ADC limits, gain stages, timing jitter) Modelling RF front-end behaviour (filters, mixers, LOs, AGC, noise figure) to improve signal integrity and inference accuracy Developing ML and statistical models for RF classification, anomaly detection, and emitter identification Prototyping real-time or batch-processing systems in Python (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch) with potential integration via ZMQ, GNU Radio, or C++ backends Leading RF data collection, field experiments, and over-the-air testing using drones, wireless devices, and custom transmitters Requirements Strong Python proficiency for RF data analysis and prototyping (NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, scikit-learn, PyTorch) Solid understanding of DSP fundamentals (FFT, filtering, modulation, correlation, noise modelling, resampling) Familiarity with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio, SDRangel, osmoSDR, or SoapySDR Practical understanding of RF hardware chains (antenna filters mixers ADC) and their impact on baseband data Experience analysing wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, LTE, LoRa, etc.) and physical-layer structures Comfortable debugging SDR setups and performing field-based RF data collection Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within an iterative R&D team Desirable Hands-on experience with SDRs (bladeRF, HackRF, USRP, PlutoSDR) and RF lab equipment (spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators) Experience in passive radar, beamforming, TDoA, Doppler, or direction finding Familiarity with embedded or real-time systems (FPGA pipelines, GPU acceleration, etc.) Programming experience in MATLAB, C++, Rust, or similar languages Knowledge of RF circuit principles (impedance matching, filter design, gain budgeting) Experience designing or testing antenna arrays for sensing/detection Publications, patents, or open-source RF/ML contributions Role Details Location: Cambridge area (onsite or hybrid depending on project needs) Department: Research & Prototyping Team Impact: Direct involvement in early-stage hardware software product development Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer Near Cambridge
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer Near Cambridge My client, a fast-growing AI company based near Cambridge, is seeking a Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer to work at the intersection of RF hardware, digital signal processing, and machine learning. This hands-on R&D role involves analysing complex RF datasets, developing advanced signal-processing pipelines, and contributing to cutting-edge UAV/drone detection technologies. You will play a key role in prototyping new sensing capabilities, working with SDRs, designing real-world RF experiments, and integrating machine-learning models into early-stage hardware software systems. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, iterative prototyping environments. Key Responsibilities Analysing raw IQ data from SDR platforms (e.g., bladeRF, USRP) to extract, classify, and interpret RF signal features Building diagnostic RF analysis tools (time frequency plots, cyclic spectra, EVM, autocorrelation, constellation tracking, etc.) Designing RF data-processing pipelines built around practical hardware constraints (bandwidth, ADC limits, gain stages, timing jitter) Modelling RF front-end behaviour (filters, mixers, LOs, AGC, noise figure) to improve signal integrity and inference accuracy Developing ML and statistical models for RF classification, anomaly detection, and emitter identification Prototyping real-time or batch-processing systems in Python (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch) with potential integration via ZMQ, GNU Radio, or C++ backends Leading RF data collection, field experiments, and over-the-air testing using drones, wireless devices, and custom transmitters Requirements Strong Python proficiency for RF data analysis and prototyping (NumPy, SciPy, matplotlib, scikit-learn, PyTorch) Solid understanding of DSP fundamentals (FFT, filtering, modulation, correlation, noise modelling, resampling) Familiarity with SDR frameworks such as GNU Radio, SDRangel, osmoSDR, or SoapySDR Practical understanding of RF hardware chains (antenna filters mixers ADC) and their impact on baseband data Experience analysing wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, LTE, LoRa, etc.) and physical-layer structures Comfortable debugging SDR setups and performing field-based RF data collection Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within an iterative R&D team Desirable Hands-on experience with SDRs (bladeRF, HackRF, USRP, PlutoSDR) and RF lab equipment (spectrum analysers, VNAs, signal generators) Experience in passive radar, beamforming, TDoA, Doppler, or direction finding Familiarity with embedded or real-time systems (FPGA pipelines, GPU acceleration, etc.) Programming experience in MATLAB, C++, Rust, or similar languages Knowledge of RF circuit principles (impedance matching, filter design, gain budgeting) Experience designing or testing antenna arrays for sensing/detection Publications, patents, or open-source RF/ML contributions Role Details Location: Cambridge area (onsite or hybrid depending on project needs) Department: Research & Prototyping Team Impact: Direct involvement in early-stage hardware software product development Interested? Please Click Apply Now! Senior RF Data Scientist / Research Engineer Near Cambridge
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Cambridge Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle? My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors. Responsibilities as an Embedded Linux Software Engineer : Design and develop bare metal, RTOS, and DSP algorithm embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems Requirements: 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS) Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.) Solid understanding of Digital Signal Processing Apply now to be part of a company developing highly complex sensing technologies, and take your embedded software skills to the next level today!
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Cambridge Are you a highly experienced Embedded Software Engineer with a passion for problem-solving across the full product lifecycle? My client developed highly precise scientific instruments & sensors. Responsibilities as an Embedded Linux Software Engineer : Design and develop bare metal, RTOS, and DSP algorithm embedded software using C/C++ on ARM Cortex MCUs Create production support software, like test jig interfaces and calibration tools Troubleshoot hardware issues, perform fault finding, and resolve system-level problems Requirements: 5+ of Embedded Firmware/Software engineering experience Strong experience in embedded software development and debugging using C/C++ (bare metal, RTOS) Solid knowledge of MCU peripheral control (UART, I2C, SPI, USB, MODBUS, DMA, etc.) Solid understanding of Digital Signal Processing Apply now to be part of a company developing highly complex sensing technologies, and take your embedded software skills to the next level today!
Senior Engineering Surveyor Contract: Permanent Location: Stafford (with nationwide travel) Salary: £50,000 per annum About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join their team based in Stafford. This role combines hands-on surveying expertise with leadership responsibilities, leading technical delivery on major infrastructure and construction projects whilst mentoring junior surveyors and supporting the development of the client s geospatial capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring extensive site engineering experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams whilst ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards across all projects. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering surveying activities on construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring precision and compliance Manage site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance Deliver setting-out, monitoring, and as-built surveys using advanced instrumentation and digital workflows Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of geospatial data Utilise post-processing software such as AutoCAD and N4CE Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld across all site activities Support business development by contributing technical expertise to bids, tenders, and client engagement Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in geospatial engineering Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately Troubleshoot and problem-solve to deliver under tight deadlines Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Requirements: Proven experience as a site engineering surveyor within the construction industry Strong expertise in setting out works and conducting surveys Proficiency with total stations, GNSS, laser scanning, and digital survey technologies Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately Excellent leadership and mentoring skills with experience managing survey teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and perform under tight deadlines Full UK manual driving licence Flexibility to travel nationwide as required Desirable: Relevant qualifications in surveying, civil engineering, or geospatial disciplines Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CICES, or equivalent) Experience with Leica survey equipment Knowledge of point cloud data processing and BIM workflows CSCS Card holder Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service Flexible working options post-probation Staff benefits package including retailer discounts, gym memberships, and spa days Pension scheme Health insurance, including cinema tickets, free coffee, movie rental rewards, free Headspace subscription, and 24/7 virtual GP service Life insurance Company van and fuel card Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over one hour Paid overtime for hours worked over 40, with enhanced rates for night and weekend work Referral scheme of up to £1,000 IT and phone package Recognition scheme and service awards Continuous on-the-job training and development, both in-house and through accredited qualifications To apply, please submit your CV below!
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Engineering Surveyor Contract: Permanent Location: Stafford (with nationwide travel) Salary: £50,000 per annum About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Surveyor to join their team based in Stafford. This role combines hands-on surveying expertise with leadership responsibilities, leading technical delivery on major infrastructure and construction projects whilst mentoring junior surveyors and supporting the development of the client s geospatial capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring extensive site engineering experience, strong technical expertise, and the ability to manage teams whilst ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards across all projects. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering surveying activities on construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring precision and compliance Manage site survey teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance Deliver setting-out, monitoring, and as-built surveys using advanced instrumentation and digital workflows Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of geospatial data Utilise post-processing software such as AutoCAD and N4CE Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are upheld across all site activities Support business development by contributing technical expertise to bids, tenders, and client engagement Drive innovation by adopting emerging technologies and best practices in geospatial engineering Interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately Troubleshoot and problem-solve to deliver under tight deadlines Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Requirements: Proven experience as a site engineering surveyor within the construction industry Strong expertise in setting out works and conducting surveys Proficiency with total stations, GNSS, laser scanning, and digital survey technologies Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications accurately Excellent leadership and mentoring skills with experience managing survey teams Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve, and perform under tight deadlines Full UK manual driving licence Flexibility to travel nationwide as required Desirable: Relevant qualifications in surveying, civil engineering, or geospatial disciplines Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CICES, or equivalent) Experience with Leica survey equipment Knowledge of point cloud data processing and BIM workflows CSCS Card holder Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service Flexible working options post-probation Staff benefits package including retailer discounts, gym memberships, and spa days Pension scheme Health insurance, including cinema tickets, free coffee, movie rental rewards, free Headspace subscription, and 24/7 virtual GP service Life insurance Company van and fuel card Tax-free stay-away allowance and paid travel time over one hour Paid overtime for hours worked over 40, with enhanced rates for night and weekend work Referral scheme of up to £1,000 IT and phone package Recognition scheme and service awards Continuous on-the-job training and development, both in-house and through accredited qualifications To apply, please submit your CV below!
Hardware UX/UI Designer Based: High Wycombe / Hybrid Term: Permanent, Full time Salary: Dependant on experience + excellent benefits The Role Focusrite seeks an exceptional Hardware Product UX & UI Designer to join a growing product design team. As a Designer at Focusrite & Novation, you will work with cross functional teams to help conceptualise and deliver outstanding products, services, and experiences. Our team focuses on the customer's needs and has a shared passion for understanding and solving the problems they face. We collaborate with our Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams to craft beautiful, effortlessly intuitive and engaging solutions. If you want to join a passionate and creative team in an exciting company that is committed to growing and evolving, we would love to hear from you. Please note that whilst this role will collaborate closely with Industrial Designers, the focus of this role is on product features, interactions, and interfaces. Who you are You care about why people make and record the content they do, whether it's a podcast, full bands, or entirely in the box music. You understand that all people are at a different point in their journey. You are passionate about music and audio and have a good understanding of production and music creation workflows. You are empathetic and customer focused. You seek to learn from our customers through research and testing, and you have them at the forefront of your mind for each decision you make. You are curious about why products, services, and objects have been designed the way they are. You seek to understand the designer's intent and how well the solutions meet the customer's needs. You think differently and practice both divergent and convergent thinking at the appropriate points in the design process. You enjoy collaborating with multi disciplined teams and can clearly communicate your ideas through sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to ensure that stakeholders at all levels understand the design approach. You enjoy getting hands on with making and testing prototypes. You are resourceful and able to think outside the box on ways to prototype an idea effectively. You can objectively assess your own designs and appreciate the importance of different perspectives and group critique. You're able to facilitate and resolve differing perspectives on design decisions. You are always looking to improve your skills and working practice to help drive the capabilities of the Product Design Team. What you'll do Work with the Product Design, Product Management, Engineering & Marketing teams to help conceptualise and deliver to market, outstanding and award winning hardware products and services. Create and execute user research strategies (both primary and secondary) that yield critical insight and help shape project direction. Be an advocate for the end user, ensuring a deep understanding of users' goals, needs, pain points, behaviours and contexts influences your team's work. Develop user stories and use cases, taking user needs and converting them to product requirements and documentation. Design/ideate both collaboratively and individually. You'll lead team design activities. Develop sketches, wireframes & interactive hardware prototypes. Regularly perform user experience testing to refine the design. Work with tech programme leads to ensure your designs meet cost & feasibility goals. Present your work to your team and project stakeholders. Work with the team to measure the impact of designs on customers and business goals. Skills and experience required Must be passionate about great design & user experiences. 3+ years' experience within Hardware Product/Interaction Design, with a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your skills and process. Able to consider and design for complex user needs and interactions between hardware and software. A degree or relevant qualification in Product Design, User Experience, User Research, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Design, or a related field. Strong technical knowledge of music making tools, products and processes such as DAWs, DSP & MIDI. Ability to lead a multi disciplined team through a design process and deliver successful outcomes. Have a growth mindset. Self motivated, adventurous, driven and ambitious. I don't have all the experience you've asked for, should I still apply? Our priority is to find the right fit for the team, and for Focusrite/Novation, and we'll always do what we can to support individual development. In other words, if you don't quite have all the experience listed above, we'd still be interested in hearing from you. Let us know what you'd bring to the role, and why you'd be a great fit for the team. About Us Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity - 'we make music easy to make'. Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, Health Cash Plan, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Hardware UX/UI Designer Based: High Wycombe / Hybrid Term: Permanent, Full time Salary: Dependant on experience + excellent benefits The Role Focusrite seeks an exceptional Hardware Product UX & UI Designer to join a growing product design team. As a Designer at Focusrite & Novation, you will work with cross functional teams to help conceptualise and deliver outstanding products, services, and experiences. Our team focuses on the customer's needs and has a shared passion for understanding and solving the problems they face. We collaborate with our Product Management, Engineering, and Marketing teams to craft beautiful, effortlessly intuitive and engaging solutions. If you want to join a passionate and creative team in an exciting company that is committed to growing and evolving, we would love to hear from you. Please note that whilst this role will collaborate closely with Industrial Designers, the focus of this role is on product features, interactions, and interfaces. Who you are You care about why people make and record the content they do, whether it's a podcast, full bands, or entirely in the box music. You understand that all people are at a different point in their journey. You are passionate about music and audio and have a good understanding of production and music creation workflows. You are empathetic and customer focused. You seek to learn from our customers through research and testing, and you have them at the forefront of your mind for each decision you make. You are curious about why products, services, and objects have been designed the way they are. You seek to understand the designer's intent and how well the solutions meet the customer's needs. You think differently and practice both divergent and convergent thinking at the appropriate points in the design process. You enjoy collaborating with multi disciplined teams and can clearly communicate your ideas through sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes to ensure that stakeholders at all levels understand the design approach. You enjoy getting hands on with making and testing prototypes. You are resourceful and able to think outside the box on ways to prototype an idea effectively. You can objectively assess your own designs and appreciate the importance of different perspectives and group critique. You're able to facilitate and resolve differing perspectives on design decisions. You are always looking to improve your skills and working practice to help drive the capabilities of the Product Design Team. What you'll do Work with the Product Design, Product Management, Engineering & Marketing teams to help conceptualise and deliver to market, outstanding and award winning hardware products and services. Create and execute user research strategies (both primary and secondary) that yield critical insight and help shape project direction. Be an advocate for the end user, ensuring a deep understanding of users' goals, needs, pain points, behaviours and contexts influences your team's work. Develop user stories and use cases, taking user needs and converting them to product requirements and documentation. Design/ideate both collaboratively and individually. You'll lead team design activities. Develop sketches, wireframes & interactive hardware prototypes. Regularly perform user experience testing to refine the design. Work with tech programme leads to ensure your designs meet cost & feasibility goals. Present your work to your team and project stakeholders. Work with the team to measure the impact of designs on customers and business goals. Skills and experience required Must be passionate about great design & user experiences. 3+ years' experience within Hardware Product/Interaction Design, with a portfolio that clearly demonstrates your skills and process. Able to consider and design for complex user needs and interactions between hardware and software. A degree or relevant qualification in Product Design, User Experience, User Research, Human Computer Interaction, Visual Design, or a related field. Strong technical knowledge of music making tools, products and processes such as DAWs, DSP & MIDI. Ability to lead a multi disciplined team through a design process and deliver successful outcomes. Have a growth mindset. Self motivated, adventurous, driven and ambitious. I don't have all the experience you've asked for, should I still apply? Our priority is to find the right fit for the team, and for Focusrite/Novation, and we'll always do what we can to support individual development. In other words, if you don't quite have all the experience listed above, we'd still be interested in hearing from you. Let us know what you'd bring to the role, and why you'd be a great fit for the team. About Us Focusrite plc is a global music and audio group that develops and markets music technology products. Used by audio professionals and amateur musicians alike, our solutions facilitate the high quality production of recorded and live sound. Our audio technology brands stand together, seeking to enrich lives through music by removing barriers to creativity - 'we make music easy to make'. Benefits include flexible/hybrid working, company pension, life insurance, private healthcare, Health Cash Plan, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, employee purchase scheme, group bonus scheme, company music events, offsite company parties and free lunch in the canteen. We arrange company training sessions and encourage personal development.
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Organisation Overview Our Client operates at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions across diverse sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas, industrial automation, life sciences, and medical devices. They are renowned for their collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and a track record of excellence in electronic design solutions that span from concept to full production. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a team that values creativity and initiative, and where every employee's contributions are recognised and valued. Role Summary Due to continued growth and increasing demand for advanced embedded software solutions, Our Client is looking for a skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This high-impact role will allow you to engage with a variety of technically demanding projects, driving innovation by transforming initial concepts into tangible products swiftly. If you are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced technical environment and are eager to showcase your expertise, this position is for you. Responsibilities As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will: Develop and implement innovative software applications for embedded/real-time systems. Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver customised solutions that exceed expectations. Utilise your technical skills to design, build, and test complex systems effectively. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including test results and technical reports. Regularly explore and integrate new techniques, processes, and tools to enhance overall project outcomes. Engage in problem-solving and debugging to ensure high-quality code and best practices are adhered to. Essential Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 3 years' experience developing embedded/real-time systems in a commercial setting. Proficiency in modern C++ and C programming languages. Familiarity with Linux system development (e.g., Yocto, Debian). Experience with 16 and 32-bit microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP). Knowledge of standard buses and protocols (e.g., Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI). Expertise in embedded control of wireless modules (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC). A strong focus on creating high-quality code following best coding practices. Desirable Skills & Experience While not mandatory, the following skills will enhance your application: Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS). Knowledge of object-oriented design principles. Familiarity with Windows development and C#. Understanding of cryptography, security protocols, and TLS stacks. Experience in Android or iOS app development. Exposure to DSP algorithm development and multimedia processing (video or still images). If you are a qualified candidate looking to take your career to the next level in an exciting and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to Our Client's innovative team! Please note: The responsibilities outlined in this job description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and may be subject to change at any time.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer Organisation Overview Our Client operates at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions across diverse sectors including renewable energy, oil and gas, industrial automation, life sciences, and medical devices. They are renowned for their collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and a track record of excellence in electronic design solutions that span from concept to full production. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a team that values creativity and initiative, and where every employee's contributions are recognised and valued. Role Summary Due to continued growth and increasing demand for advanced embedded software solutions, Our Client is looking for a skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer. This high-impact role will allow you to engage with a variety of technically demanding projects, driving innovation by transforming initial concepts into tangible products swiftly. If you are enthusiastic about working in a fast-paced technical environment and are eager to showcase your expertise, this position is for you. Responsibilities As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer, you will: Develop and implement innovative software applications for embedded/real-time systems. Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver customised solutions that exceed expectations. Utilise your technical skills to design, build, and test complex systems effectively. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation including test results and technical reports. Regularly explore and integrate new techniques, processes, and tools to enhance overall project outcomes. Engage in problem-solving and debugging to ensure high-quality code and best practices are adhered to. Essential Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will need: A minimum of 3 years' experience developing embedded/real-time systems in a commercial setting. Proficiency in modern C++ and C programming languages. Familiarity with Linux system development (e.g., Yocto, Debian). Experience with 16 and 32-bit microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP). Knowledge of standard buses and protocols (e.g., Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI). Expertise in embedded control of wireless modules (e.g., Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC). A strong focus on creating high-quality code following best coding practices. Desirable Skills & Experience While not mandatory, the following skills will enhance your application: Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g., FreeRTOS). Knowledge of object-oriented design principles. Familiarity with Windows development and C#. Understanding of cryptography, security protocols, and TLS stacks. Experience in Android or iOS app development. Exposure to DSP algorithm development and multimedia processing (video or still images). If you are a qualified candidate looking to take your career to the next level in an exciting and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply by submitting your CV. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to Our Client's innovative team! Please note: The responsibilities outlined in this job description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and may be subject to change at any time.
Are you a curious and open-minded individual with an interest in conducting state-of-the-art foundational machine learning research? Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking Research Scientists with a passion for building complex agent-based AI systems in a data-rich, complex academic environment driven by real-world problems. Foundational Research is the dedicated core Machine Learning research division of Thomson Reuters. We are focused on research and development, with a particular focus on advanced algorithms and training techniques for Large Language Models (LLMs). We are building a strong foundation of research capabilities across different areas and are looking for scientists who participate in designing, coding, conducting experiments, translating findings into concrete deliverables and engaging with the academic community. Our focus areas are: LLM Training (Continued Pretraining, Instruction Tuning, Reinforcement Learning Alignment, Distributed Training, Efficient ML techniques) Post-training techniques for planning, reasoning & complex workflows (e.g., Reasoning Models, LLMs + Knowledge Graphs, Test time compute, CoT pipelines, Tool use & API calling, etc.) Data-centric Machine Learning (Synthetic Data, Curriculum Learning, Learned datamixtures, etc.) Evaluation (Benchmarks, Human-in-the-loop, red teaming/Adversarial Testing, Hallucination detection, ) We work collaboratively both with TR Labs (TR's applied research division), academic partners at world-leading research institutions and subject matter experts with decades of experience. We experiment, prototype, test, and deliver ideas in the pursuit of smarter and more valuable models trained on an unprecedented wealth of data and powered by state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. Through our unique institutional experience, we have access to an unprecedented number of subject matter experts involved in data collection, testing and evaluation of trained models. As a Research Scientist, you will play a key part in a diverse global team of experts. We hire world-leading specialists in ML/NLP/GenAI, as well as Engineering, to drive the company's leading internal AI model development. You will have the opportunity to publish your research findings as well as contribute to our proprietary AI model research & development. Thomson Reuters Labs is known for consistently delivering successful data-driven ML solutions in pursuit of academic excellence and support of high-growth products that serve Thomson Reuters customers in new and exciting ways. About the role In this opportunity, as a Research Scientist you will: Innovate: You will innovate and create new state-of-the-art Agent AI/LLM Agent approaches at the cutting edge of AI research. You will contribute ideas and work on solving real-world challenges using a wealth of data in agentic contexts. Experiment and develop: You are involved in the entire research & model development lifecycle, brainstorming, coding, testing, and delivering high-quality reports at leading international academic conferences. Collaborate: Working on a collaborative global team of research engineers both within Thomson Reuters and our academic partners at world-leading universities. Communicate: Actively engage in sharing our technical findings with the wider community through contributions to seminars, lectures, conferences and/or the sharing of publications and/or technical assets (data & models). About you You're a fit for the role if your background includes: Completed or in the process of obtaining PhD in a relevant discipline. First-author publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, ICLR) with specific focus on agent systems, tool use, or multi-agent coordination. Familiarity with one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, ). Excellent communication skills to report and present research findings and developments clearly, both orally and in writing. Curious and innovative disposition capable of devising novel, well-founded algorithmic solutions to relevant problems. Self-driven attitude and ability of working with limited supervision. Comfortable in working in fast-paced, agile environments, managing uncertainty and ambiguity. Preferred qualifications High-impact publications in top-tier conferences or other influence in the research community. Experience in ML Research beyond completing a PhD (e.g. supervision, industry experience, leading academic initiatives, ). Extensive experience with deep learning frameworks and large-scale model training. Extensive experience working on agent-based systems, tool-using AI, or multi-agent coordination in LLM contexts (e.g. startup, industry, or extensive open-source experience). Strong software and/or infrastructure engineering skills and ensuring well-managed software delivery, as evidenced by code contributions to popular open-source libraries or writing production code. Experience training large-scale models over distributed nodes with cloud tools and providers such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, LambdaLabs or Google Cloud. You will enjoy Learning and development: On-the-job coaching and learning as well as the opportunity to work with cutting-edge methods and technologies. Plenty of data, compute, and high-impact problems: Our scientists and engineers get to explore large datasets and discover new capabilities and insights. Thomson Reuters is best known for the globally respected Reuters News agency, but our company is also the leading source of information for legal, corporate, and tax & accounting professionals. We have over 60,000 TBs worth of legal, regulatory, news, and tax data. We also provide access to all major cloud computing platforms to our researchers and engineers. Competitive compensation & benefits packages: The opportunity to earn while learning new skills. What's in it for you? Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status . click apply for full job details
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Are you a curious and open-minded individual with an interest in conducting state-of-the-art foundational machine learning research? Thomson Reuters Labs is seeking Research Scientists with a passion for building complex agent-based AI systems in a data-rich, complex academic environment driven by real-world problems. Foundational Research is the dedicated core Machine Learning research division of Thomson Reuters. We are focused on research and development, with a particular focus on advanced algorithms and training techniques for Large Language Models (LLMs). We are building a strong foundation of research capabilities across different areas and are looking for scientists who participate in designing, coding, conducting experiments, translating findings into concrete deliverables and engaging with the academic community. Our focus areas are: LLM Training (Continued Pretraining, Instruction Tuning, Reinforcement Learning Alignment, Distributed Training, Efficient ML techniques) Post-training techniques for planning, reasoning & complex workflows (e.g., Reasoning Models, LLMs + Knowledge Graphs, Test time compute, CoT pipelines, Tool use & API calling, etc.) Data-centric Machine Learning (Synthetic Data, Curriculum Learning, Learned datamixtures, etc.) Evaluation (Benchmarks, Human-in-the-loop, red teaming/Adversarial Testing, Hallucination detection, ) We work collaboratively both with TR Labs (TR's applied research division), academic partners at world-leading research institutions and subject matter experts with decades of experience. We experiment, prototype, test, and deliver ideas in the pursuit of smarter and more valuable models trained on an unprecedented wealth of data and powered by state-of-the-art technical infrastructure. Through our unique institutional experience, we have access to an unprecedented number of subject matter experts involved in data collection, testing and evaluation of trained models. As a Research Scientist, you will play a key part in a diverse global team of experts. We hire world-leading specialists in ML/NLP/GenAI, as well as Engineering, to drive the company's leading internal AI model development. You will have the opportunity to publish your research findings as well as contribute to our proprietary AI model research & development. Thomson Reuters Labs is known for consistently delivering successful data-driven ML solutions in pursuit of academic excellence and support of high-growth products that serve Thomson Reuters customers in new and exciting ways. About the role In this opportunity, as a Research Scientist you will: Innovate: You will innovate and create new state-of-the-art Agent AI/LLM Agent approaches at the cutting edge of AI research. You will contribute ideas and work on solving real-world challenges using a wealth of data in agentic contexts. Experiment and develop: You are involved in the entire research & model development lifecycle, brainstorming, coding, testing, and delivering high-quality reports at leading international academic conferences. Collaborate: Working on a collaborative global team of research engineers both within Thomson Reuters and our academic partners at world-leading universities. Communicate: Actively engage in sharing our technical findings with the wider community through contributions to seminars, lectures, conferences and/or the sharing of publications and/or technical assets (data & models). About you You're a fit for the role if your background includes: Completed or in the process of obtaining PhD in a relevant discipline. First-author publications in top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP, NAACL, ICLR) with specific focus on agent systems, tool use, or multi-agent coordination. Familiarity with one or more deep learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, ). Excellent communication skills to report and present research findings and developments clearly, both orally and in writing. Curious and innovative disposition capable of devising novel, well-founded algorithmic solutions to relevant problems. Self-driven attitude and ability of working with limited supervision. Comfortable in working in fast-paced, agile environments, managing uncertainty and ambiguity. Preferred qualifications High-impact publications in top-tier conferences or other influence in the research community. Experience in ML Research beyond completing a PhD (e.g. supervision, industry experience, leading academic initiatives, ). Extensive experience with deep learning frameworks and large-scale model training. Extensive experience working on agent-based systems, tool-using AI, or multi-agent coordination in LLM contexts (e.g. startup, industry, or extensive open-source experience). Strong software and/or infrastructure engineering skills and ensuring well-managed software delivery, as evidenced by code contributions to popular open-source libraries or writing production code. Experience training large-scale models over distributed nodes with cloud tools and providers such as Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, LambdaLabs or Google Cloud. You will enjoy Learning and development: On-the-job coaching and learning as well as the opportunity to work with cutting-edge methods and technologies. Plenty of data, compute, and high-impact problems: Our scientists and engineers get to explore large datasets and discover new capabilities and insights. Thomson Reuters is best known for the globally respected Reuters News agency, but our company is also the leading source of information for legal, corporate, and tax & accounting professionals. We have over 60,000 TBs worth of legal, regulatory, news, and tax data. We also provide access to all major cloud computing platforms to our researchers and engineers. Competitive compensation & benefits packages: The opportunity to earn while learning new skills. What's in it for you? Hybrid Work Model: We've adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected. Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance. Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow's challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together. Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Making a Real-World Impact: We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world. About Us Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions. We serve professionals across legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media. Our products combine highly specialized software and insights to empower professionals with the data, intelligence, and solutions needed to make informed decisions, and to help institutions in their pursuit of justice, truth, and transparency. Reuters, part of Thomson Reuters, is a world leading provider of trusted journalism and news. We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward. As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status . click apply for full job details
FPGA Engineer North Hykeham, Lincoln - Permanent Salary £33,000 - £44,000 DOE 25 days annual leave Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share Save scheme Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you re ready for digital transformation. We re growing our Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS), a team of over 60 specialists from a wide range of backgrounds. Our engineers, scientists, and ex-military personnel work together to help our customers achieve their true operational potential and help keep their people and platforms safe. As part of this growth, MASS is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our modelling team in North Hykeham, Lincoln, supporting team development and the delivery of technical excellence. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in FPGA design and a strong background in digital logic, computer architecture, and programming who enjoys working at the intersection of hardware and software to design and test custom digital circuits. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who is passionate about technology and enjoys creating tangible electronic systems and has passion for developing signal processing systems for complex, real-world challenges. Key responsibilities: Implement FPGA architectures for RF signal processing Develop for RFSoCs and FPGAs, including integration with high-speed ADCs/DACs. Support test and lab evaluation using signal generators, spectrum analysers, and oscilloscopes. Implement designs using VHDL, SystemVerilog, and MATLAB/Simulink HDL Coder. Develop C/C++ software for deployment to embedded systems Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, and ModelSim for simulation, synthesis, and implementation Essential Experience Degree in a STEM subject ideally in Mathematics, physics or electronics Working knowledge (2+ years) of DSP algorithm development on FPGA architectures Experience using MATLAB/Simulink Experience using laboratory equipment for digital hardware/firmware design testing (Oscilloscopes, signal generators and logic analysers) Desirable Experience Experience working with embedded Linux, bare-metal C drivers, or FPGA-based system integration Knowledge of data framing, tagging, and high-throughput IQ data handling Experience working with synthetic electromagnetic environments and their associated software and hardware requirements and limitations Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira/Bitbucket) for project and task management and collaborative development Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems Knowledge of EW systems and concepts, including radar systems Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals, including mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme. Our non-negotiables: Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be: A UK National Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
FPGA Engineer North Hykeham, Lincoln - Permanent Salary £33,000 - £44,000 DOE 25 days annual leave Buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave Annual Wellbeing allowance Two pension schemes to choose from Private Medical Insurance + discounts for additional family members Life Assurance scheme up to 4 x salary Share Save scheme Electric/Hybrid Car leasing scheme Cycle to work scheme Retail discounts MASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced, digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With our heritage in defence, we offer robust solutions to sectors where security expertise is essential. We work in partnership with customers, using skilled, technical experts. We think innovatively to provide tailored, agile and resilient solutions that secure advantage, so you re ready for digital transformation. We re growing our Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS), a team of over 60 specialists from a wide range of backgrounds. Our engineers, scientists, and ex-military personnel work together to help our customers achieve their true operational potential and help keep their people and platforms safe. As part of this growth, MASS is looking for a FPGA Engineer to join our modelling team in North Hykeham, Lincoln, supporting team development and the delivery of technical excellence. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with experience in FPGA design and a strong background in digital logic, computer architecture, and programming who enjoys working at the intersection of hardware and software to design and test custom digital circuits. The ideal candidate will be a problem-solver who is passionate about technology and enjoys creating tangible electronic systems and has passion for developing signal processing systems for complex, real-world challenges. Key responsibilities: Implement FPGA architectures for RF signal processing Develop for RFSoCs and FPGAs, including integration with high-speed ADCs/DACs. Support test and lab evaluation using signal generators, spectrum analysers, and oscilloscopes. Implement designs using VHDL, SystemVerilog, and MATLAB/Simulink HDL Coder. Develop C/C++ software for deployment to embedded systems Use industry-standard tools such as Vivado, Quartus, and ModelSim for simulation, synthesis, and implementation Essential Experience Degree in a STEM subject ideally in Mathematics, physics or electronics Working knowledge (2+ years) of DSP algorithm development on FPGA architectures Experience using MATLAB/Simulink Experience using laboratory equipment for digital hardware/firmware design testing (Oscilloscopes, signal generators and logic analysers) Desirable Experience Experience working with embedded Linux, bare-metal C drivers, or FPGA-based system integration Knowledge of data framing, tagging, and high-throughput IQ data handling Experience working with synthetic electromagnetic environments and their associated software and hardware requirements and limitations Familiarity with Atlassian products (Jira/Bitbucket) for project and task management and collaborative development Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems Knowledge of EW systems and concepts, including radar systems Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our people are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals, including mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive employee assistance programme. Our non-negotiables: Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be: A UK National Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government SC-level security clearance Apply today to see how working for MASS could work for you!
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Glasgow Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE) About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team as they develop the next generation of intelligent, high-performance technology. We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Programming Department and play a key role in developing firmware and embedded software that powers smart consumer devices. You will collaborate closely with hardware, electrical, and product development engineers to deliver highly reliable embedded solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based consumer products. Implement and optimise DSP algorithms , control logic, filtering, signal processing or sensor-handling functions. Develop low-level drivers for SPI, I C, UART, CAN, ADC/DAC, and other interfaces. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with electronics and mechanical systems. Debug complex embedded issues using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and test automation frameworks. Review code to ensure maintainability, readability and high standards across the firmware codebase. About you: Strong coding ability in C and C++ for embedded systems Experience with RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, VxWorks) or embedded Linux Proven ability to debug complex firmware issues and identify root causes Experience with DSP algorithms such as filtering, FFT/IFFT, AGC, equalisation or noise suppression Experience on embedded platforms such as ARM Cortex-M , Blackfin, SHARC, TI DSPs, or similar Familiarity with VHDL or FPGA-based processing (desirable but not required) Experience with tools such as Code Composer Studio, Keil, Eclipse, Visual Studio, CLion Understanding of hardware schematics, datasheets, and mixed-signal electronics Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for the role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Glasgow Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE) About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team as they develop the next generation of intelligent, high-performance technology. We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their Programming Department and play a key role in developing firmware and embedded software that powers smart consumer devices. You will collaborate closely with hardware, electrical, and product development engineers to deliver highly reliable embedded solutions. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based consumer products. Implement and optimise DSP algorithms , control logic, filtering, signal processing or sensor-handling functions. Develop low-level drivers for SPI, I C, UART, CAN, ADC/DAC, and other interfaces. Work with cross-functional teams to integrate firmware with electronics and mechanical systems. Debug complex embedded issues using oscilloscopes, logic analysers, and test automation frameworks. Review code to ensure maintainability, readability and high standards across the firmware codebase. About you: Strong coding ability in C and C++ for embedded systems Experience with RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, VxWorks) or embedded Linux Proven ability to debug complex firmware issues and identify root causes Experience with DSP algorithms such as filtering, FFT/IFFT, AGC, equalisation or noise suppression Experience on embedded platforms such as ARM Cortex-M , Blackfin, SHARC, TI DSPs, or similar Familiarity with VHDL or FPGA-based processing (desirable but not required) Experience with tools such as Code Composer Studio, Keil, Eclipse, Visual Studio, CLion Understanding of hardware schematics, datasheets, and mixed-signal electronics Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for the role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Job Title: Hardware Engineer Location: Glasgow Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE) About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team as they develop the next generation of intelligent, high-performance technology. We are seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the design, development and optimisation of electronics for their next generation of products. You will work alongside embedded software, electrical, and product development teams to bring new, innovative hardware designs from concept through to production. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop hardware for intelligent systems. Collaborate with embedded engineers to ensure hardware and firmware integrate reliably. Support schematic design, PCB layout reviews, component selection and system optimisation. Conduct hardware bring-up, prototype validation and debugging Work with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, reliability and safety Develop test plans and perform electrical, functional and environmental testing Investigate and resolve hardware-related issues across the product lifecycle Contribute to documentation, design reviews and engineering improvements About You: Degree is Electronics Engineering or a related field Proficient with PCBA Strong understanding of digital electronics, embedded systems, and mixed-signal circuits Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets confidently Experience with microcontroller-based systems (ARM Cortex-M, DSP-based boards, or embedded Linux platforms) Familiarity with communication interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC/DAC Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analysers and similar tools Experience working cross-functionally with firmware, algorithm, or test teams Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for the role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Hardware Engineer Location: Glasgow Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE) About the Role: This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team as they develop the next generation of intelligent, high-performance technology. We are seeking a Hardware Engineer to support the design, development and optimisation of electronics for their next generation of products. You will work alongside embedded software, electrical, and product development teams to bring new, innovative hardware designs from concept through to production. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop hardware for intelligent systems. Collaborate with embedded engineers to ensure hardware and firmware integrate reliably. Support schematic design, PCB layout reviews, component selection and system optimisation. Conduct hardware bring-up, prototype validation and debugging Work with cross-functional teams to refine designs for manufacturability, reliability and safety Develop test plans and perform electrical, functional and environmental testing Investigate and resolve hardware-related issues across the product lifecycle Contribute to documentation, design reviews and engineering improvements About You: Degree is Electronics Engineering or a related field Proficient with PCBA Strong understanding of digital electronics, embedded systems, and mixed-signal circuits Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets confidently Experience with microcontroller-based systems (ARM Cortex-M, DSP-based boards, or embedded Linux platforms) Familiarity with communication interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC/DAC Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analysers and similar tools Experience working cross-functionally with firmware, algorithm, or test teams Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for the role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Our client, a specialist in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a GUI Software Engineer to join their team in Hampshire on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing efficient real-time systems Understanding and applying new and emerging technologies Developing new features for the Electronic Warfare suite of software Contributing to diverse projects spanning domains such as Array Processing, Communications, and Sensors Job Requirements: Expertise in GUI and GUI Design Proficiency in C# for user interface development and associated services Competence in C++ for services and DSP Experience with unit and system testing Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including version control and continuous integration Desirable Skills: Experience in developing UI for scientific or technical applications Knowledge of WPF for user interfaces Experience with SQL databases Understanding of modern communication protocols, e.g. REST / Websockets Knowledge of the latest Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms Awareness of electronic warfare principles If you are a talented GUI Software Engineer with experience in the Defence & Security sector, we invite you to apply now and join our client's innovative team in Hampshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on critical projects. Apply today to explore this exciting role.
Jan 07, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a specialist in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a GUI Software Engineer to join their team in Hampshire on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing efficient real-time systems Understanding and applying new and emerging technologies Developing new features for the Electronic Warfare suite of software Contributing to diverse projects spanning domains such as Array Processing, Communications, and Sensors Job Requirements: Expertise in GUI and GUI Design Proficiency in C# for user interface development and associated services Competence in C++ for services and DSP Experience with unit and system testing Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including version control and continuous integration Desirable Skills: Experience in developing UI for scientific or technical applications Knowledge of WPF for user interfaces Experience with SQL databases Understanding of modern communication protocols, e.g. REST / Websockets Knowledge of the latest Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms Awareness of electronic warfare principles If you are a talented GUI Software Engineer with experience in the Defence & Security sector, we invite you to apply now and join our client's innovative team in Hampshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on critical projects. Apply today to explore this exciting role.
Our client, a specialist in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a GUI Software Engineer to join their team in Hampshire on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing efficient real-time systems Understanding and applying new and emerging technologies Developing new features for the Electronic Warfare suite of software Contributing to diverse projects spanning domains such as Array Processing, Communications, and Sensors Job Requirements: Expertise in GUI and GUI Design Proficiency in C# for user interface development and associated services Competence in C++ for services and DSP Experience with unit and system testing Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including version control and continuous integration Desirable Skills: Experience in developing UI for scientific or technical applications Knowledge of WPF for user interfaces Experience with SQL databases Understanding of modern communication protocols, e.g. REST / Websockets Knowledge of the latest Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms Awareness of electronic warfare principles If you are a talented GUI Software Engineer with experience in the Defence & Security sector, we invite you to apply now and join our client's innovative team in Hampshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on critical projects. Apply today to explore this exciting role.
Jan 06, 2026
Contractor
Our client, a specialist in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a GUI Software Engineer to join their team in Hampshire on a contract basis. Key Responsibilities: Designing and implementing efficient real-time systems Understanding and applying new and emerging technologies Developing new features for the Electronic Warfare suite of software Contributing to diverse projects spanning domains such as Array Processing, Communications, and Sensors Job Requirements: Expertise in GUI and GUI Design Proficiency in C# for user interface development and associated services Competence in C++ for services and DSP Experience with unit and system testing Familiarity with modern DevOps practices, including version control and continuous integration Desirable Skills: Experience in developing UI for scientific or technical applications Knowledge of WPF for user interfaces Experience with SQL databases Understanding of modern communication protocols, e.g. REST / Websockets Knowledge of the latest Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms Awareness of electronic warfare principles If you are a talented GUI Software Engineer with experience in the Defence & Security sector, we invite you to apply now and join our client's innovative team in Hampshire. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on critical projects. Apply today to explore this exciting role.
A well-established R&D organisation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team near Leicestershire. The ideal candidate will have experience in Digital Signal Processing and implementing communication algorithms. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for training and career progression in a growing technology company. To apply, please send your CV to the contact provided.
Jan 06, 2026
Full time
A well-established R&D organisation is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their team near Leicestershire. The ideal candidate will have experience in Digital Signal Processing and implementing communication algorithms. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, along with opportunities for training and career progression in a growing technology company. To apply, please send your CV to the contact provided.
Are you a Software professional with a background in DSP and have exposure to developing 5G applications? If so I'd like to speak with you! A well-established R&D organisation who are also a market leader, are looking to rapidly expand their engineering team and as such are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their development team near Leicestershire click apply for full job details
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Are you a Software professional with a background in DSP and have exposure to developing 5G applications? If so I'd like to speak with you! A well-established R&D organisation who are also a market leader, are looking to rapidly expand their engineering team and as such are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join their development team near Leicestershire click apply for full job details
Senior Land Surveyor Department: Geospatial - South Employment Type: Full Time Location: Crawley Description Contract: Permanent Location: Crawley Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) About Us Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. What began with humble beginnings has grown into a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty dedicated staff members, proudly involved in major civil engineering projects including Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point. As one of the leading survey companies in the UK, we are focused on improving the construction industry by embracing innovation and technology. We work with our clients to complete projects on time and safely. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity guiding everything we do. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Land Surveyor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using Leica equipment and have extensive experience in both fieldwork and office-based survey tasks. This role requires flexibility for day and night work (1.5 rate), as well as hands on surveying experience. Key Responsibilities Conduct a wide range of surveys including traversing, monitoring, setting out and topographic surveys using standard and laser scanning techniques Operate Leica Total Stations, laser scanners, and precise levels with high accuracy Process, manage, and interpret survey data using software such as AutoCAD 2D/3D and N4CE Prepare survey reports and drawings from collected data Work independently on site and ensure data quality meets company and industry standards Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on site Supervise/manage site teams and mentor survey team members, providing technical guidance and training Collaborate with site teams and stakeholders to ensure survey outputs meet project needs Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Requirements Extensive experience using Leica survey equipment (Total Stations, laser scanners, precise levels, GPS) Knowledge of surveying software: AutoCAD 2D/3D and N4CE to be able to process all on site data (Traverse, Topographic, Monitoring etc) Proven experience performing site surveys including traversing, monitoring, and topographic work Full manual driving licence Ability to work independently in the field and adapt to changing work schedules Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong problem solving skills on site and in data processing Effective communication and reporting skills Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision Desirable Experience generating drawings from point cloud data Process point cloud data in Leica Cyclone Relevant degree, diploma, or industry recognised qualification Membership of a professional body (e.g. CInstCES, RICS) Job Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service Flexible working options post probation Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships, and spa days Pension Scheme Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and Free Virtual 24/7 GP Service Life InsuranceCompany Van and Fuel card Tax free stay away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey Paid overtime for over 40 hrs, with increased rate for night and weekend work Referral Scheme of up to £1000 IT & Phone Package Recognition scheme and Service Awards Social events throughout the year Continuous on the job training and development, both in house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Land Surveyor Department: Geospatial - South Employment Type: Full Time Location: Crawley Description Contract: Permanent Location: Crawley Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) About Us Vision Survey was founded in 2007 with the ambition to become the UK's leading authority on permit to dig control. What began with humble beginnings has grown into a trusted surveying and consultancy business with over fifty dedicated staff members, proudly involved in major civil engineering projects including Tideway, HS2 and Hinkley Point. As one of the leading survey companies in the UK, we are focused on improving the construction industry by embracing innovation and technology. We work with our clients to complete projects on time and safely. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a supportive environment where everyone can thrive, with our core values of Reflection, Excellence, Teamwork, and Integrity guiding everything we do. About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Land Surveyor to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in using Leica equipment and have extensive experience in both fieldwork and office-based survey tasks. This role requires flexibility for day and night work (1.5 rate), as well as hands on surveying experience. Key Responsibilities Conduct a wide range of surveys including traversing, monitoring, setting out and topographic surveys using standard and laser scanning techniques Operate Leica Total Stations, laser scanners, and precise levels with high accuracy Process, manage, and interpret survey data using software such as AutoCAD 2D/3D and N4CE Prepare survey reports and drawings from collected data Work independently on site and ensure data quality meets company and industry standards Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on site Supervise/manage site teams and mentor survey team members, providing technical guidance and training Collaborate with site teams and stakeholders to ensure survey outputs meet project needs Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Essential Requirements Extensive experience using Leica survey equipment (Total Stations, laser scanners, precise levels, GPS) Knowledge of surveying software: AutoCAD 2D/3D and N4CE to be able to process all on site data (Traverse, Topographic, Monitoring etc) Proven experience performing site surveys including traversing, monitoring, and topographic work Full manual driving licence Ability to work independently in the field and adapt to changing work schedules Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong problem solving skills on site and in data processing Effective communication and reporting skills Self motivated and able to work without direct supervision Desirable Experience generating drawings from point cloud data Process point cloud data in Leica Cyclone Relevant degree, diploma, or industry recognised qualification Membership of a professional body (e.g. CInstCES, RICS) Job Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 26 with service Flexible working options post probation Staff benefits package including discounts at retailers and gym memberships, and spa days Pension Scheme Health Insurance (Vitality), including cinema tickets, free coffee, and movie rental rewards, along with free subscription to Headspace and Free Virtual 24/7 GP Service Life InsuranceCompany Van and Fuel card Tax free stay away allowance and paid travel time over 1 hour journey Paid overtime for over 40 hrs, with increased rate for night and weekend work Referral Scheme of up to £1000 IT & Phone Package Recognition scheme and Service Awards Social events throughout the year Continuous on the job training and development, both in house and through The Survey School (QCF) and CICES qualifications To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role. Vision Survey is an equal opportunities employer with the aim of providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage suitably qualified applications regardless of race, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, and religion or belief.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Nursling, Hampshire
Senior GUI Software Engineer (C# / C++) - Electronic Warfare Location : Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 Months (Initial) Rate: 735 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (Must be currently held) The Opportunity Are you a versatile Software Engineer who excels at the intersection of high-performance backend logic and intuitive user interfaces? We are seeking a high-calibre GUI Software Engineer to join a world-class engineering team at the forefront of UK defence innovation. Working within a pioneering technology consultancy, you will play a pivotal role in evolving an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite. This is not "standard" application development. You will be building sophisticated interfaces that visualise complex data from Array Processing, Communications, and Sensor domains, ensuring mission-critical information is delivered with precision and speed. The Role As a GUI Software Engineer, you will bridge the gap between complex signal processing and the end-user experience. You will: Architect & Implement: Design efficient, real-time systems that handle high-throughput data. Innovate: Apply emerging technologies to keep the Electronic Warfare suite at the cutting edge of the industry. Collaborate: Work across diverse projects involving Software Defined Radio (SDR) and advanced communications. End-to-End Delivery: Develop new features from concept to deployment, ensuring robust unit and system testing throughout. Your Technical Profile To be successful in this role, you will need a dual-strength background in both UI and systems-level programming: The Essentials: C# Expertise: Deep experience in User Interface development and associated backend services. C++ Proficiency: Strong skills in C++ for services and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DevOps Mindset: Proven experience with modern version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Testing: A rigorous approach to unit and system testing. Clearance: You must hold current SC Clearance to be considered for this role. The "Value Add" (Desirable): Experience building UIs for scientific or technical applications. Expertise in WPF for Windows-based interfaces. Familiarity with SQL databases. Knowledge of modern communication protocols (REST, WebSockets). An interest in or experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms.
Jan 05, 2026
Contractor
Senior GUI Software Engineer (C# / C++) - Electronic Warfare Location : Southampton, Hampshire (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Duration: 6 Months (Initial) Rate: 735 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: SC Clearance (Must be currently held) The Opportunity Are you a versatile Software Engineer who excels at the intersection of high-performance backend logic and intuitive user interfaces? We are seeking a high-calibre GUI Software Engineer to join a world-class engineering team at the forefront of UK defence innovation. Working within a pioneering technology consultancy, you will play a pivotal role in evolving an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) suite. This is not "standard" application development. You will be building sophisticated interfaces that visualise complex data from Array Processing, Communications, and Sensor domains, ensuring mission-critical information is delivered with precision and speed. The Role As a GUI Software Engineer, you will bridge the gap between complex signal processing and the end-user experience. You will: Architect & Implement: Design efficient, real-time systems that handle high-throughput data. Innovate: Apply emerging technologies to keep the Electronic Warfare suite at the cutting edge of the industry. Collaborate: Work across diverse projects involving Software Defined Radio (SDR) and advanced communications. End-to-End Delivery: Develop new features from concept to deployment, ensuring robust unit and system testing throughout. Your Technical Profile To be successful in this role, you will need a dual-strength background in both UI and systems-level programming: The Essentials: C# Expertise: Deep experience in User Interface development and associated backend services. C++ Proficiency: Strong skills in C++ for services and Digital Signal Processing (DSP). DevOps Mindset: Proven experience with modern version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Testing: A rigorous approach to unit and system testing. Clearance: You must hold current SC Clearance to be considered for this role. The "Value Add" (Desirable): Experience building UIs for scientific or technical applications. Expertise in WPF for Windows-based interfaces. Familiarity with SQL databases. Knowledge of modern communication protocols (REST, WebSockets). An interest in or experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Nursling, Hampshire
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Electronic Warfare & SDR Location: Southampton (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Duration : 6 Months (Initial) Rate: 735 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance : SC Clearance (Must be currently held) The Role This is a high-impact role where you will design and implement efficient, real-time systems for diverse projects spanning Array Processing, Communications, and Sensors. You will be at the heart of the development lifecycle, applying emerging technologies to mission-critical hardware. Key Responsibilities: Design & Implementation: Build robust real-time software for advanced Electronic Warfare applications. Full-Stack Embedded Dev: Work across the spectrum from low-level drivers to embedded Linux platform development. Innovation: Stay at the forefront of the industry by integrating latest System on Chip (SoC) capabilities. Collaboration: Work within a modern DevOps environment, ensuring high standards through continuous integration and rigorous testing. Your Technical Skills We are looking for an engineer who is comfortable close to the hardware and understands the intricacies of real-time constraints. The Essentials: C/C++: Deep expertise in C and/or C++ for embedded systems. Embedded Linux: Proven experience in platform development within a Linux environment. SoC Knowledge: Familiarity with the latest System on Chip architectures. Modern Practices: Strong experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines. Rigorous Testing: Experience conducting thorough unit and system-level testing. Clearance: You must hold current SC Clearance The "Value Add" (Desirable): DSP: Experience developing and implementing Digital Signal Processing algorithms. Modelling: Proficiency in MATLAB for algorithm simulation. Firmware: Expertise in VHDL for FPGA development. SDR: Knowledge of modern Software Defined Radio platforms. Domain Knowledge: An awareness of Electronic Warfare principles.
Jan 05, 2026
Contractor
Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Electronic Warfare & SDR Location: Southampton (Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite) Duration : 6 Months (Initial) Rate: 735 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance : SC Clearance (Must be currently held) The Role This is a high-impact role where you will design and implement efficient, real-time systems for diverse projects spanning Array Processing, Communications, and Sensors. You will be at the heart of the development lifecycle, applying emerging technologies to mission-critical hardware. Key Responsibilities: Design & Implementation: Build robust real-time software for advanced Electronic Warfare applications. Full-Stack Embedded Dev: Work across the spectrum from low-level drivers to embedded Linux platform development. Innovation: Stay at the forefront of the industry by integrating latest System on Chip (SoC) capabilities. Collaboration: Work within a modern DevOps environment, ensuring high standards through continuous integration and rigorous testing. Your Technical Skills We are looking for an engineer who is comfortable close to the hardware and understands the intricacies of real-time constraints. The Essentials: C/C++: Deep expertise in C and/or C++ for embedded systems. Embedded Linux: Proven experience in platform development within a Linux environment. SoC Knowledge: Familiarity with the latest System on Chip architectures. Modern Practices: Strong experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines. Rigorous Testing: Experience conducting thorough unit and system-level testing. Clearance: You must hold current SC Clearance The "Value Add" (Desirable): DSP: Experience developing and implementing Digital Signal Processing algorithms. Modelling: Proficiency in MATLAB for algorithm simulation. Firmware: Expertise in VHDL for FPGA development. SDR: Knowledge of modern Software Defined Radio platforms. Domain Knowledge: An awareness of Electronic Warfare principles.
Senior Java Software Engineer User Interfaces Location: Guildford, GU1 4QU Salary: Circa £50K £85K per annum, DOE + Benefits, Bonus and Relocation Contract: Full time, Permanent Benefits: Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Private medical insurance, Membership fees to professional organisations, such as the IET or BCS, 8% employer pension contribution, Cycle to work scheme, Relocation assistance, Annual salary and development appraisal and 25 days annual leave + all bank holidays We are Kaon Ltd and we are recruiting could this be the opportunity for you Kaon is a small, dynamic company located in Guildford, Surrey. We are an industry leading organisation providing solutions for the defence sector, specialising in cutting edge bespoke sonar processing systems, including: DSP and image processing systems; high data rate networks and high-rate data recorders. Our size makes us dynamic and flexible and we maintain an open attitude to embracing emerging technologies. Our size also means we have a fast development cycle from early research and initial concepts through to implementation and deployment in real-world situations. We work closely with our customers and the technology we develop is designed to fit their specific needs. We take pride in our products and Kaon s success is a result of the skills and effort of our engineering team which is made up of signal processing, acoustic, software and systems engineers. Due to our continued success, we are looking to expand our highly skilled engineering team. The Role: We are currently seeking a senior Java software engineer who specialises in user interfaces to join our engineering team. The successful applicant will work as part of a team utilising your software development skills in the delivery of bespoke cutting-edge sonar systems for deployment on Royal Navy ships and submarines. Kaon employees have the opportunity to operate across the whole product lifecycle: working on proposals; engaging with customers; helping design, specify and implement advanced sonar systems; testing, acceptance and delivery; and providing support for deployed systems in the UK and abroad. In addition to this you will be responsible for: • Undertaking user interface software design, implementation and testing for real-time applications; • Software design documentation, code reviews and unit testing; • Software and System design reviews, acceptance testing and support; • Guiding software development teams; • Mentoring and developing junior members of the development team; • Demonstrating good practice and identifying areas of improved practice and efficiency; • Analysis of user requirements and specification of system requirements; • Participation in customer meetings; • Identifying emerging technologies and analysing benefits and risks of adoption; • Understanding hardware architectures and appropriate software optimisations; • Analysing and understanding performance, efficiency and risk of software and hardware technologies with respect to wider system engineering considerations; • Occasional travel to customer and contractor sites. Please note that due to the nature of Kaon s work this post is office-based and only open to UK Nationals who are willing and able to satisfy Government / MoD security vetting procedures. Essential Skills and Qualifications: • Minimum of 6 years Java Experience in developing Java software real world applications; • Java Experience of the language and GUI frameworks such as Java Fx and Java Swing; • GUI Development Experience in developing intuitive data visualisation displays and understanding customer requirements; • Knowledge of and familiarity with Linux software development and deployment; • Experience analysing and understanding user requirements; • Understanding of software development and design processes, documentation and testing; • Understanding of revision control, code review processes and unit testing; • Knowledge of development services, such as GitLab; • Experience of mentoring and developing junior software developers; • Experience of leading software development teams; • A good university degree, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline. Required Personal Skills: • A professional, adaptable and flexible attitude to work; • Good team-working and communication skills; • A methodical and objective approach to testing; • An appreciation of wider system engineering considerations; • A willingness to learn; • A good command of the English language, both written and oral. Any of the following skills would be advantageous but are not essential: • Project management experience and qualifications; • Networking Understanding of IP protocols and their mapping to software applications and/or Ethernet switch configurations for network optimisation; • Understanding of software implementation for real-time systems; • Low Level Interfacing Understanding of hardware level aspects associated with controlling and writing/using Linux driver interfaces; • High standard of proficiency in C/C++; • Experience of MATLAB and/or Python for signal processing or mathematics applications; We will offer you: • Small company with a supportive, inclusive and friendly working environment; • Your own workspace with large desk; • Central Guildford location close to town centre amenities and mainline train station; • On-site car and bike parking; • New, purpose built, offices with additional facilities, including EV charging stations. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.
Jan 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Java Software Engineer User Interfaces Location: Guildford, GU1 4QU Salary: Circa £50K £85K per annum, DOE + Benefits, Bonus and Relocation Contract: Full time, Permanent Benefits: Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Private medical insurance, Membership fees to professional organisations, such as the IET or BCS, 8% employer pension contribution, Cycle to work scheme, Relocation assistance, Annual salary and development appraisal and 25 days annual leave + all bank holidays We are Kaon Ltd and we are recruiting could this be the opportunity for you Kaon is a small, dynamic company located in Guildford, Surrey. We are an industry leading organisation providing solutions for the defence sector, specialising in cutting edge bespoke sonar processing systems, including: DSP and image processing systems; high data rate networks and high-rate data recorders. Our size makes us dynamic and flexible and we maintain an open attitude to embracing emerging technologies. Our size also means we have a fast development cycle from early research and initial concepts through to implementation and deployment in real-world situations. We work closely with our customers and the technology we develop is designed to fit their specific needs. We take pride in our products and Kaon s success is a result of the skills and effort of our engineering team which is made up of signal processing, acoustic, software and systems engineers. Due to our continued success, we are looking to expand our highly skilled engineering team. The Role: We are currently seeking a senior Java software engineer who specialises in user interfaces to join our engineering team. The successful applicant will work as part of a team utilising your software development skills in the delivery of bespoke cutting-edge sonar systems for deployment on Royal Navy ships and submarines. Kaon employees have the opportunity to operate across the whole product lifecycle: working on proposals; engaging with customers; helping design, specify and implement advanced sonar systems; testing, acceptance and delivery; and providing support for deployed systems in the UK and abroad. In addition to this you will be responsible for: • Undertaking user interface software design, implementation and testing for real-time applications; • Software design documentation, code reviews and unit testing; • Software and System design reviews, acceptance testing and support; • Guiding software development teams; • Mentoring and developing junior members of the development team; • Demonstrating good practice and identifying areas of improved practice and efficiency; • Analysis of user requirements and specification of system requirements; • Participation in customer meetings; • Identifying emerging technologies and analysing benefits and risks of adoption; • Understanding hardware architectures and appropriate software optimisations; • Analysing and understanding performance, efficiency and risk of software and hardware technologies with respect to wider system engineering considerations; • Occasional travel to customer and contractor sites. Please note that due to the nature of Kaon s work this post is office-based and only open to UK Nationals who are willing and able to satisfy Government / MoD security vetting procedures. Essential Skills and Qualifications: • Minimum of 6 years Java Experience in developing Java software real world applications; • Java Experience of the language and GUI frameworks such as Java Fx and Java Swing; • GUI Development Experience in developing intuitive data visualisation displays and understanding customer requirements; • Knowledge of and familiarity with Linux software development and deployment; • Experience analysing and understanding user requirements; • Understanding of software development and design processes, documentation and testing; • Understanding of revision control, code review processes and unit testing; • Knowledge of development services, such as GitLab; • Experience of mentoring and developing junior software developers; • Experience of leading software development teams; • A good university degree, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline. Required Personal Skills: • A professional, adaptable and flexible attitude to work; • Good team-working and communication skills; • A methodical and objective approach to testing; • An appreciation of wider system engineering considerations; • A willingness to learn; • A good command of the English language, both written and oral. Any of the following skills would be advantageous but are not essential: • Project management experience and qualifications; • Networking Understanding of IP protocols and their mapping to software applications and/or Ethernet switch configurations for network optimisation; • Understanding of software implementation for real-time systems; • Low Level Interfacing Understanding of hardware level aspects associated with controlling and writing/using Linux driver interfaces; • High standard of proficiency in C/C++; • Experience of MATLAB and/or Python for signal processing or mathematics applications; We will offer you: • Small company with a supportive, inclusive and friendly working environment; • Your own workspace with large desk; • Central Guildford location close to town centre amenities and mainline train station; • On-site car and bike parking; • New, purpose built, offices with additional facilities, including EV charging stations. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on APPLY today! No agencies please.
Compliance & Information Security Manager Background: Agilio Software Group is the UK s largest provider of back-office, compliance, and workforce solutions in primary care and dental. We have ambitious and exciting growth plans and are looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey. The Compliance & Information Security Manager Role: We are recruiting for a Compliance & Information Security Manager to maintain and enhance the company s compliance and information security posture. You will manage certifications, audits, and governance activities, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, and other relevant standards and regulations. Home-based with occasional travel to company offices and suppliers. Compliance & Information Security Manager Key Responsibilities: Compliance & Governance Maintain and improve the ISMS in line with ISO 27001. Oversee Cyber Essentials Plus certification and ensure compliance with PCI-DSS and NHS DSP Toolkit standards. Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for GDPR compliance, including managing ICO registrations and updates (approx. 30 registrations). Support Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for customers. Coordinate responses to customer security questionnaires and due diligence requests. Support incident response investigations and post-incident reviews. Risk & Audit Management Maintain risk registers and compliance documentation, tracking remedial actions, reporting key risks to senior management. Plan and execute internal and manage external audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments. Manage security ratings and ensure scores remain above agreed thresholds. Security Operations & Tools Administer and optimise security tools and platforms including Eramba, Nessus, Defect Dojo, uSecure & iComply. Ensure and track continuous improvements of the security and data protection processes, policies and documentation. Monitor and report on compliance performance metrics. Training & Awareness Deliver and manage security awareness programmes across the organisation. Maintain and update training content using platforms such as uSecure. Committee & Governance Meetings Facilitate quarterly meetings for the Physical Security, Risk, and Information Security Steering Committees. Additional Responsibilities Reporting on cookie compliance across all sites and products Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging security threats. Collaborate with IT, Engineering and Product teams to embed secure-by-design practices in development and operations. Compliance & Information Security Manager Essential Experience & Skills: Hands-on experience managing or supporting ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. Working knowledge of PCI-DSS, GDPR, and general data protection principles. Experience coordinating audits and maintaining compliance documentation. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business units. If you feel you have what it takes to join our team, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you directly.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
Compliance & Information Security Manager Background: Agilio Software Group is the UK s largest provider of back-office, compliance, and workforce solutions in primary care and dental. We have ambitious and exciting growth plans and are looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey. The Compliance & Information Security Manager Role: We are recruiting for a Compliance & Information Security Manager to maintain and enhance the company s compliance and information security posture. You will manage certifications, audits, and governance activities, ensuring ongoing compliance with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, GDPR, and other relevant standards and regulations. Home-based with occasional travel to company offices and suppliers. Compliance & Information Security Manager Key Responsibilities: Compliance & Governance Maintain and improve the ISMS in line with ISO 27001. Oversee Cyber Essentials Plus certification and ensure compliance with PCI-DSS and NHS DSP Toolkit standards. Act as Data Protection Officer (DPO) for GDPR compliance, including managing ICO registrations and updates (approx. 30 registrations). Support Subject Access Requests (SARs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for customers. Coordinate responses to customer security questionnaires and due diligence requests. Support incident response investigations and post-incident reviews. Risk & Audit Management Maintain risk registers and compliance documentation, tracking remedial actions, reporting key risks to senior management. Plan and execute internal and manage external audits, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments. Manage security ratings and ensure scores remain above agreed thresholds. Security Operations & Tools Administer and optimise security tools and platforms including Eramba, Nessus, Defect Dojo, uSecure & iComply. Ensure and track continuous improvements of the security and data protection processes, policies and documentation. Monitor and report on compliance performance metrics. Training & Awareness Deliver and manage security awareness programmes across the organisation. Maintain and update training content using platforms such as uSecure. Committee & Governance Meetings Facilitate quarterly meetings for the Physical Security, Risk, and Information Security Steering Committees. Additional Responsibilities Reporting on cookie compliance across all sites and products Stay updated on regulatory changes and emerging security threats. Collaborate with IT, Engineering and Product teams to embed secure-by-design practices in development and operations. Compliance & Information Security Manager Essential Experience & Skills: Hands-on experience managing or supporting ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications. Working knowledge of PCI-DSS, GDPR, and general data protection principles. Experience coordinating audits and maintaining compliance documentation. Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across business units. If you feel you have what it takes to join our team, we look forward to receiving your application. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you directly.
