Embedded Software Engineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid My client is a design and technology consultancy specialising in IoT, embedded systems, and connected devices. They partner with global leaders in defence, medical, industrial, and energy sectors to design and deliver innovative, production-ready technology. Their multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and manufacturing expertise under one roof. Role Overview We re looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors. The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and embedded systems from concept through to production. This position represents a major career growth opportunity. As my client continues to expand, they are establishing firmware as a distinct and autonomous function within the business. You ll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department shaping its processes, standards, and team as it grows. It s an ideal role for someone ready to take a significant step up in responsibility and leadership, with the long-term goal of building and leading the embedded engineering capability within an innovative, forward-looking company. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for ESP32 and STM32 platforms. Lead development using ESP-IDF, including OTA updates, BLE, Wi-Fi, and peripheral integration. Work directly with global clients to define, develop, and deliver high-quality embedded systems. Develop and optimise firmware across BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, and NB-IoT. Integrate and control vision systems (thermal and RGB cameras). Collaborate closely with electronics engineers on PCB bring-up, debugging, and validation. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems. • Expert knowledge of ESP32 (ESP-IDF) and STM32 microcontrollers. • Solid understanding of wireless communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT. • Proven experience implementing OTA (Over-The-Air) update systems. • Experience with vision systems or camera integration (e.g. Lepton, Arducam). • Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams. • Experience using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers. • Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) and event-driven architectures. • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and presenting solutions. Package • £50,000 £55,000 salary + profit share bonus (eligible after 12 months). • Hybrid working 2 days per week from home. • Flexible hours (flexi-time). • Work on multiple concurrent, high-impact projects with global industry leaders. • A genuine opportunity to take ownership, shape a new department, and grow into a leadership role. • Ongoing professional development and career progression support. • A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Embedded Software Engineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid My client is a design and technology consultancy specialising in IoT, embedded systems, and connected devices. They partner with global leaders in defence, medical, industrial, and energy sectors to design and deliver innovative, production-ready technology. Their multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and manufacturing expertise under one roof. Role Overview We re looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors. The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and embedded systems from concept through to production. This position represents a major career growth opportunity. As my client continues to expand, they are establishing firmware as a distinct and autonomous function within the business. You ll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department shaping its processes, standards, and team as it grows. It s an ideal role for someone ready to take a significant step up in responsibility and leadership, with the long-term goal of building and leading the embedded engineering capability within an innovative, forward-looking company. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for ESP32 and STM32 platforms. Lead development using ESP-IDF, including OTA updates, BLE, Wi-Fi, and peripheral integration. Work directly with global clients to define, develop, and deliver high-quality embedded systems. Develop and optimise firmware across BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, and NB-IoT. Integrate and control vision systems (thermal and RGB cameras). Collaborate closely with electronics engineers on PCB bring-up, debugging, and validation. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems. • Expert knowledge of ESP32 (ESP-IDF) and STM32 microcontrollers. • Solid understanding of wireless communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT. • Proven experience implementing OTA (Over-The-Air) update systems. • Experience with vision systems or camera integration (e.g. Lepton, Arducam). • Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams. • Experience using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers. • Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) and event-driven architectures. • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and presenting solutions. Package • £50,000 £55,000 salary + profit share bonus (eligible after 12 months). • Hybrid working 2 days per week from home. • Flexible hours (flexi-time). • Work on multiple concurrent, high-impact projects with global industry leaders. • A genuine opportunity to take ownership, shape a new department, and grow into a leadership role. • Ongoing professional development and career progression support. • A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence.
Contract: Senior Platform Reliability Engineer (Linux, Firmware & Server Infrastructure) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Reference: 20460 Overview We are seeking a Senior Platform Reliability Engineer with deep Linux systems expertise and strong exposure to server hardware, firmware, and low-level infrastructure operations. This role sits within a high-performing enterprise infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of critical platforms at scale. The position is heavily focused on resolving complex platform and hardware-related incidents, particularly those escalated from L3 support, with an emphasis on firmware life cycle management, disk encryption, logging, and server configuration (BIOS-level controls) across multi-vendor environments. This is a hands-off hardware role, requiring strong remote troubleshooting capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive issues through to resolution. Key Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end incident resolution for platform and hardware-related issues, including triage, mitigation, escalation, and post-incident review Diagnose and troubleshoot Linux OS-level issues arising from hardware faults, firmware changes, or configuration inconsistencies Manage and support firmware life cycle processes, including upgrades, validation, and issue remediation Work with disk encryption technologies and logging frameworks, ensuring system integrity and auditability Maintain and troubleshoot server configuration settings, including BIOS-level parameters across multiple hardware vendors (strong Dell focus) Utilize out-of-band management tools (eg, iDRAC, iLO, RACADM, Redfish APIs) for remote diagnostics and recovery Analyse vendor logs, support bundles, and telemetry data to identify root causes and remediation paths Engage directly with hardware vendors and engineering teams, managing escalations and driving timely resolutions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing incident recurrence and operational toil Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, including runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles Participate in post-incident reviews (RCA) and support improvements in reliability metrics (MTTR, MTTD, SLOs) Essential Skills & Experience Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting expertise, including: Process and service management System logs and diagnostics Networking fundamentals Package and configuration management Solid understanding of server hardware and infrastructure, including: Disks, RAID/HBA controllers NICs and firmware interactions Hardware failure modes and OS-level symptoms Proven experience with: Firmware management and upgrades Disk encryption and secure configurations BIOS/server configuration management Hands-on experience with remote management and lights-out technologies, such as: iDRAC, iLO RACADM Redfish or similar APIs Strong track record of incident ownership, including: Triage and mitigation Cross-team coordination Stakeholder communication Driving issues through to resolution Experience working with: Vendor diagnostics, logs, and support bundles Vendor escalation processes and engineering engagement Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong documentation skills, including creation of runbooks, procedures, and RCA reports Desirable Skills Scripting and automation experience (eg, Python, Bash, Ansible) Familiarity with configuration management and automation frameworks Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with monitoring, observability, and alerting systems, including log analysis and alert tuning Understanding of SRE principles and metrics, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, MTTR/MTTD Key Attributes Methodical and detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting Strong sense of ownership and accountability Comfortable working in high-pressure, incident-driven environments Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams and vendors Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Contract: Senior Platform Reliability Engineer (Linux, Firmware & Server Infrastructure) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Reference: 20460 Overview We are seeking a Senior Platform Reliability Engineer with deep Linux systems expertise and strong exposure to server hardware, firmware, and low-level infrastructure operations. This role sits within a high-performing enterprise infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of critical platforms at scale. The position is heavily focused on resolving complex platform and hardware-related incidents, particularly those escalated from L3 support, with an emphasis on firmware life cycle management, disk encryption, logging, and server configuration (BIOS-level controls) across multi-vendor environments. This is a hands-off hardware role, requiring strong remote troubleshooting capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive issues through to resolution. Key Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end incident resolution for platform and hardware-related issues, including triage, mitigation, escalation, and post-incident review Diagnose and troubleshoot Linux OS-level issues arising from hardware faults, firmware changes, or configuration inconsistencies Manage and support firmware life cycle processes, including upgrades, validation, and issue remediation Work with disk encryption technologies and logging frameworks, ensuring system integrity and auditability Maintain and troubleshoot server configuration settings, including BIOS-level parameters across multiple hardware vendors (strong Dell focus) Utilize out-of-band management tools (eg, iDRAC, iLO, RACADM, Redfish APIs) for remote diagnostics and recovery Analyse vendor logs, support bundles, and telemetry data to identify root causes and remediation paths Engage directly with hardware vendors and engineering teams, managing escalations and driving timely resolutions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing incident recurrence and operational toil Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, including runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles Participate in post-incident reviews (RCA) and support improvements in reliability metrics (MTTR, MTTD, SLOs) Essential Skills & Experience Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting expertise, including: Process and service management System logs and diagnostics Networking fundamentals Package and configuration management Solid understanding of server hardware and infrastructure, including: Disks, RAID/HBA controllers NICs and firmware interactions Hardware failure modes and OS-level symptoms Proven experience with: Firmware management and upgrades Disk encryption and secure configurations BIOS/server configuration management Hands-on experience with remote management and lights-out technologies, such as: iDRAC, iLO RACADM Redfish or similar APIs Strong track record of incident ownership, including: Triage and mitigation Cross-team coordination Stakeholder communication Driving issues through to resolution Experience working with: Vendor diagnostics, logs, and support bundles Vendor escalation processes and engineering engagement Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong documentation skills, including creation of runbooks, procedures, and RCA reports Desirable Skills Scripting and automation experience (eg, Python, Bash, Ansible) Familiarity with configuration management and automation frameworks Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with monitoring, observability, and alerting systems, including log analysis and alert tuning Understanding of SRE principles and metrics, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, MTTR/MTTD Key Attributes Methodical and detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting Strong sense of ownership and accountability Comfortable working in high-pressure, incident-driven environments Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams and vendors Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Bristol, Gloucestershire
Join our client as a Senior Electronics Engineer! Are you a passionate Senior Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact: Technical Delivery and Leadership: Lead complex, multi disciplinary electronics projects, balancing scope, time, cost, quality and risk while supporting informed trade off decisions and coordinating contributors as needed. System Architecture and Lifecycle: Define and maintain robust, portable electronic platforms and subsystems with long-term lifecycle focus. Subsystem Ownership: Own the strategy, architecture and lifecycle of key subsystems, including audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared and sensor systems. Electronics and PCB Design: Deliver end to end circuit design, schematic capture and analysis. Guide and review PCB layouts to ensure signal integrity, EMC, reliability and manufacturability. Firmware Collaboration: Contribute hands on to embedded firmware development and code reviews alongside Firmware Engineers, ensuring designs are robust, testable and maintainable. Test, Verification and Validation: Champion testable design and automated testing, supporting CI where appropriate. Lead verification and validation activities through lab testing, user trials and real world use. Quality and Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert for medical electrical safety and EMC standards (IEC 60601 1 / 60601 1 2). Own timely investigation and resolution of quality issues. Risk Management: Perform DFMEAs and risk assessments in line with ISO 14971, implementing controls and providing verification evidence. Manufacturing Handover: Create accurate, version controlled BOMs and manufacturing data packs. Support production, service and repair teams with training and clear quality measures. Suppliers and Stakeholders: Build strong supplier partnerships and collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Eye Tracking and Repairs to improve reliability, serviceability and cost. Technology Strategy and Mentoring: Contribute to technology scouting and feasibility studies. Mentor Engineers and support a positive, high performing engineering culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Collaborative team player: Values team success, supports colleagues across disciplines and contributes actively to shared goals. Broad hardware subsystem expertise: Experience across audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared, sensors and hardware / firmware interfaces. Proactive, practical mindset: Comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity and driving work forward in a fast moving environment. Clear communicator: Able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to both technical and non technical audiences. Accessibility or AAC experience: Familiarity with user needs, environments and constraints within AAC or related assistive technology domains. Strong documentation discipline: Produces clear design documentation, maintains accurate version controlled BOMs, and contributes effectively to design and code reviews. Deep electronics expertise: Strong foundations in digital, analogue and power electronics, making sound architecture and component trade offs. Circuit, PCB and firmware capability: Experienced in schematic capture, DFM / DFA principles, PCB layout review, and embedded C / C++ firmware development using Zephyr RTOS (e.g. Nordic, STM32). Test, compliance and risk focus: Designs for testability, supports automated testing and CI, understands IEC 60601 standards, and applies DFMEA and ISO 14971 risk management. Supplier and manufacturing collaboration: Works effectively with suppliers and manufacturing partners, resolving issues quickly and incorporating feedback into designs. About Our Client Our client is at the forefront of assistive communication technology, creating products used worldwide by people with diverse needs. Their values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change shape everything they do. Our Client s Culture, Sustainability and Inclusion They believe everyone deserves a voice. They foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace and prioritise sustainability through responsible product and process design. They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday, offering barrier free recruitment and workplace adjustments. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference? Join our client and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Join our client as a Senior Electronics Engineer! Are you a passionate Senior Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact: Technical Delivery and Leadership: Lead complex, multi disciplinary electronics projects, balancing scope, time, cost, quality and risk while supporting informed trade off decisions and coordinating contributors as needed. System Architecture and Lifecycle: Define and maintain robust, portable electronic platforms and subsystems with long-term lifecycle focus. Subsystem Ownership: Own the strategy, architecture and lifecycle of key subsystems, including audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared and sensor systems. Electronics and PCB Design: Deliver end to end circuit design, schematic capture and analysis. Guide and review PCB layouts to ensure signal integrity, EMC, reliability and manufacturability. Firmware Collaboration: Contribute hands on to embedded firmware development and code reviews alongside Firmware Engineers, ensuring designs are robust, testable and maintainable. Test, Verification and Validation: Champion testable design and automated testing, supporting CI where appropriate. Lead verification and validation activities through lab testing, user trials and real world use. Quality and Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert for medical electrical safety and EMC standards (IEC 60601 1 / 60601 1 2). Own timely investigation and resolution of quality issues. Risk Management: Perform DFMEAs and risk assessments in line with ISO 14971, implementing controls and providing verification evidence. Manufacturing Handover: Create accurate, version controlled BOMs and manufacturing data packs. Support production, service and repair teams with training and clear quality measures. Suppliers and Stakeholders: Build strong supplier partnerships and collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Eye Tracking and Repairs to improve reliability, serviceability and cost. Technology Strategy and Mentoring: Contribute to technology scouting and feasibility studies. Mentor Engineers and support a positive, high performing engineering culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Collaborative team player: Values team success, supports colleagues across disciplines and contributes actively to shared goals. Broad hardware subsystem expertise: Experience across audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared, sensors and hardware / firmware interfaces. Proactive, practical mindset: Comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity and driving work forward in a fast moving environment. Clear communicator: Able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to both technical and non technical audiences. Accessibility or AAC experience: Familiarity with user needs, environments and constraints within AAC or related assistive technology domains. Strong documentation discipline: Produces clear design documentation, maintains accurate version controlled BOMs, and contributes effectively to design and code reviews. Deep electronics expertise: Strong foundations in digital, analogue and power electronics, making sound architecture and component trade offs. Circuit, PCB and firmware capability: Experienced in schematic capture, DFM / DFA principles, PCB layout review, and embedded C / C++ firmware development using Zephyr RTOS (e.g. Nordic, STM32). Test, compliance and risk focus: Designs for testability, supports automated testing and CI, understands IEC 60601 standards, and applies DFMEA and ISO 14971 risk management. Supplier and manufacturing collaboration: Works effectively with suppliers and manufacturing partners, resolving issues quickly and incorporating feedback into designs. About Our Client Our client is at the forefront of assistive communication technology, creating products used worldwide by people with diverse needs. Their values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change shape everything they do. Our Client s Culture, Sustainability and Inclusion They believe everyone deserves a voice. They foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace and prioritise sustainability through responsible product and process design. They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday, offering barrier free recruitment and workplace adjustments. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference? Join our client and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
Senior Firmware Engineer Cambridge £80-90k DOE My client is looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join a small, high-impact signal processing team. You will take ownership of the full embedded firmware stack, from initial investigation through to integration and release, working with a high degree of autonomy on cutting-edge communication technology click apply for full job details
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer Cambridge £80-90k DOE My client is looking for an experienced Firmware Engineer to join a small, high-impact signal processing team. You will take ownership of the full embedded firmware stack, from initial investigation through to integration and release, working with a high degree of autonomy on cutting-edge communication technology click apply for full job details
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.
On-site Audio-Visual Engineer Behaving as an ambassador for the AV Department at all times, including the technical setup, operation, and repair of equipment used to enhance collaborative meetings and live events. Knowledge & Key Skills - Onsite Work: 90% The on-site AV Engineer will prepare meeting rooms for presentations, Video and Audio conferencing, and collaboration Supporting a wide variety of AV software and hardware Comprehensive ability to troubleshoot a wide range of technology incidents and problems Using Service Desk software to effectively manage all support and service requests Taking complete ownership of and resolving all notified support and service issues, promptly, courteously, and professionally to agreed service levels (SLAs) Keeping end-users fully informed during and at resolution, leaving them assured that they are receiving the best attention Maintaining training and support function documentation Effectively communicating with internal customers with respect to support issues Maintaining an accurate inventory of all AV hardware, firmware, software, and configurations Contributing to the specification and procurement of new hardware and software Monitoring and optimising AV system performance Assist in office relocations Leaving the support function in such a state that it could easily be picked up by colleagues during an absence. Admin 10% Follow appropriate departmental and company procedures and policies (i.e., change control, problem and incident management) Monitor performance through the scorecard Monthly meetings with on-site primary contact Reporting ticket management Essential: Previous AV support experience in a concierge service Skilled AV Engineer possessing good interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable with Senior Management Must be smart and confident in their appearance. Should have proven abilities within the AV industry and/or corporate environment for over 5 years Excellent communication and customer service skills Enthusiastic and organised Ability to work under pressure Good knowledge OF Crestron, AMX, and RTI Knowledge of Lutron lighting control, Polycom, and MS Teams A firm understanding of networking protocols, RS232, and RS485 Good understanding of VOIP telephony and SIP Good understanding of video collaboration and audio conferencing Desirable: Avixa CTS Crestron P101 Extron School of AV Cisco CCNA
May 19, 2026
Full time
On-site Audio-Visual Engineer Behaving as an ambassador for the AV Department at all times, including the technical setup, operation, and repair of equipment used to enhance collaborative meetings and live events. Knowledge & Key Skills - Onsite Work: 90% The on-site AV Engineer will prepare meeting rooms for presentations, Video and Audio conferencing, and collaboration Supporting a wide variety of AV software and hardware Comprehensive ability to troubleshoot a wide range of technology incidents and problems Using Service Desk software to effectively manage all support and service requests Taking complete ownership of and resolving all notified support and service issues, promptly, courteously, and professionally to agreed service levels (SLAs) Keeping end-users fully informed during and at resolution, leaving them assured that they are receiving the best attention Maintaining training and support function documentation Effectively communicating with internal customers with respect to support issues Maintaining an accurate inventory of all AV hardware, firmware, software, and configurations Contributing to the specification and procurement of new hardware and software Monitoring and optimising AV system performance Assist in office relocations Leaving the support function in such a state that it could easily be picked up by colleagues during an absence. Admin 10% Follow appropriate departmental and company procedures and policies (i.e., change control, problem and incident management) Monitor performance through the scorecard Monthly meetings with on-site primary contact Reporting ticket management Essential: Previous AV support experience in a concierge service Skilled AV Engineer possessing good interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable with Senior Management Must be smart and confident in their appearance. Should have proven abilities within the AV industry and/or corporate environment for over 5 years Excellent communication and customer service skills Enthusiastic and organised Ability to work under pressure Good knowledge OF Crestron, AMX, and RTI Knowledge of Lutron lighting control, Polycom, and MS Teams A firm understanding of networking protocols, RS232, and RS485 Good understanding of VOIP telephony and SIP Good understanding of video collaboration and audio conferencing Desirable: Avixa CTS Crestron P101 Extron School of AV Cisco CCNA
Are you a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills and a background in signal processing, looking for a role where your work genuinely matters? Do you want technical leadership, real project ownership, and a career you can shape yourself? We're working with a highly respected, specialist technology business based in Chertsey to find a Senior Software Engineer to join their experienced engineering team. This is a hybrid role offering genuine flexibility alongside meaningful, technically challenging work. Important: This role requires SC or DV Security Clearance eligibility. Applicants must be sole UK nationals. What you'll be doing: Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers, taking responsibility for the quality and delivery of their work Defining architectural and detailed software designs as part of broader system development Working across multi-disciplinary teams collaborating with firmware and electronics engineers to ensure system requirements are met end-to-end Implementing and testing software in C++ to industry standards across Linux and Windows platforms Applying acoustic signal processing expertise to real-world embedded and real-time applications Using structured design tools including Enterprise Architect and UML-based design methods Managing software verification and validation against contractual requirement sets Presenting designs to internal teams and customers at all project stages Supporting system integration, acceptance activities, and Docker-based implementations What we're looking for essential: Strong C++ development experience on Linux and/or Windows platforms Experience in acoustic signal processing or real-time embedded software Proven software team leadership technical and interpersonal Comfortable with structured design tools, version control, and IDE environments Experience of software V&V against a formal requirement set Clear, precise technical communicator confident presenting to customers and senior stakeholders BSc or above in Engineering, Maths, Science or equivalent experience SC or DV clearance held or eligible to obtain Full UK driving licence Nice to have: Defence, government, or highly regulated industry background Experience with Docker containers or similar Familiarity with Enterprise Architect and UML What's in it for you: Up to 24 additional holiday days per year via paid overtime or TOIL Private medical care 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide Christmas closedown most staff off 24th December to 2nd January Competitive employer-matched pension Company tech laptop, mobile and home office equipment provided Salary sacrifice schemes bikes, tech and more Gym discounts plus onsite gym at Chertsey Flexible core hours: 09 00 & 14 00 Training, upskilling and genuine career development investment Relocation package available This is a role for someone who wants to lead technically, work on complex and meaningful products, and have real ownership of where their career goes.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Are you a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ skills and a background in signal processing, looking for a role where your work genuinely matters? Do you want technical leadership, real project ownership, and a career you can shape yourself? We're working with a highly respected, specialist technology business based in Chertsey to find a Senior Software Engineer to join their experienced engineering team. This is a hybrid role offering genuine flexibility alongside meaningful, technically challenging work. Important: This role requires SC or DV Security Clearance eligibility. Applicants must be sole UK nationals. What you'll be doing: Leading and mentoring a team of software engineers, taking responsibility for the quality and delivery of their work Defining architectural and detailed software designs as part of broader system development Working across multi-disciplinary teams collaborating with firmware and electronics engineers to ensure system requirements are met end-to-end Implementing and testing software in C++ to industry standards across Linux and Windows platforms Applying acoustic signal processing expertise to real-world embedded and real-time applications Using structured design tools including Enterprise Architect and UML-based design methods Managing software verification and validation against contractual requirement sets Presenting designs to internal teams and customers at all project stages Supporting system integration, acceptance activities, and Docker-based implementations What we're looking for essential: Strong C++ development experience on Linux and/or Windows platforms Experience in acoustic signal processing or real-time embedded software Proven software team leadership technical and interpersonal Comfortable with structured design tools, version control, and IDE environments Experience of software V&V against a formal requirement set Clear, precise technical communicator confident presenting to customers and senior stakeholders BSc or above in Engineering, Maths, Science or equivalent experience SC or DV clearance held or eligible to obtain Full UK driving licence Nice to have: Defence, government, or highly regulated industry background Experience with Docker containers or similar Familiarity with Enterprise Architect and UML What's in it for you: Up to 24 additional holiday days per year via paid overtime or TOIL Private medical care 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide Christmas closedown most staff off 24th December to 2nd January Competitive employer-matched pension Company tech laptop, mobile and home office equipment provided Salary sacrifice schemes bikes, tech and more Gym discounts plus onsite gym at Chertsey Flexible core hours: 09 00 & 14 00 Training, upskilling and genuine career development investment Relocation package available This is a role for someone who wants to lead technically, work on complex and meaningful products, and have real ownership of where their career goes.
We are currently seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on cutting-edge embedded systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a complex, real-world product, working across the full lifecycle from development through to deployment. The Role You will be responsible for developing and maintaining embedded software, working closely with hardware teams to deliver robust, high-quality firmware solutions. The role involves a mix of new development, porting existing code, debugging, and system optimisation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware Work with existing codebases, including porting and refactoring Debug complex issues across software and hardware Collaborate closely with hardware engineers on system integration Contribute to architecture decisions and code quality Key Requirements Strong experience in embedded firmware development Proficiency in C and/or C++ Experience with RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS) and some bare-metal development Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, BLE Experience working with microcontrollers and low-level drivers Strong debugging skills, including hardware interaction and reading schematics Desirable Experience Motor control, power electronics, or inverter systems Functional safety standards (e.g. MISRA) CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins) and version control (Git) Additional Information Location: London (Hybrid working) Contract position This is a great opportunity for an experienced firmware engineer looking to work on technically challenging systems within a collaborative environment.
May 18, 2026
Contractor
We are currently seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team working on cutting-edge embedded systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a complex, real-world product, working across the full lifecycle from development through to deployment. The Role You will be responsible for developing and maintaining embedded software, working closely with hardware teams to deliver robust, high-quality firmware solutions. The role involves a mix of new development, porting existing code, debugging, and system optimisation. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware Work with existing codebases, including porting and refactoring Debug complex issues across software and hardware Collaborate closely with hardware engineers on system integration Contribute to architecture decisions and code quality Key Requirements Strong experience in embedded firmware development Proficiency in C and/or C++ Experience with RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS) and some bare-metal development Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, BLE Experience working with microcontrollers and low-level drivers Strong debugging skills, including hardware interaction and reading schematics Desirable Experience Motor control, power electronics, or inverter systems Functional safety standards (e.g. MISRA) CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins) and version control (Git) Additional Information Location: London (Hybrid working) Contract position This is a great opportunity for an experienced firmware engineer looking to work on technically challenging systems within a collaborative environment.
Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Systems Engineer - Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy Our client is seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer - Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for their IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. You will operate as the system-level technical owner, shaping architecture, design controls and verification strategies, while ensuring supplier outputs are delivered to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Third Party Oversight and Governance : Partner with external suppliers to develop electronics, embedded firmware, and software for an IVD medical device, leading supplier governance across design controls, KPIs, risk management, schedules, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance. Supplier Management and Deliverables : Author and manage supplier agreements (quality agreements, SOWs, acceptance criteria, configuration management) and review / approve all supplier outputs, including designs, code, risk documentation, testing artifacts, traceability, and release records Design Controls and Technical Leadership: Own system and software requirements (including safety, EMI / ESD protection, and usability) and ensure full bidirectional traceability from user needs through design, verification, and validation. Architecture, V&V, and Design Transfer: Lead system architecture decisions across electronics, firmware, and software; define and execute verification and validation strategies (including qualified tools and fixtures); and lead design transfer activities. Regulatory Compliance and QMS: Ensure supplier activities operate under ISO 13485 - compliant processes and deliver complete DHF / Technical Documentation regulatory expectations; align development to applicable standards. Risk, Submission and Audit Support: Lead and document risk management (ISO 14971), ensure readiness for UDI, labelling, post market surveillance, and change control, and support regulatory submissions and notified body audits by presenting clear technical rationales and objective evidence. Cross Functional and Stakeholder Integration: Integrate the electronics / software workstream with assay / chemistry, mechanical design, manufacturing / operations, and service, collaborating closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Customer Support to ensure end to end readiness. Risk, Performance and Delivery Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage non conformities and CAPAs with root cause analysis, and track / report KPIs including quality, schedule adherence, test coverage, and audit outcomes. International travel required approximately 4 - 5 times per year. They're Looking for Someone Who Has: Proven experience in medical devices or IVDs, with hands on exposure to embedded electronics, firmware and software development within a regulated environment. Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, software engineering or a related discipline; a Master's Degree would be advantageous. Demonstrable experience overseeing third party design partners, OEMs and ODMs. Strong background in real time embedded systems and instrument control. Solid understanding of design controls, verification and validation. Familiarity with statistical methods for V&V, measurement system analysis and design for reliability. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal. Comfortable working within Microsoft 365; Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Able to quickly interpret complex information and identify key technical and programme risks. They Can Offer You: An excellent working environment. Hybrid working - three days a week in the office with two days a week working from home. 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme including competitive employer's contribution. Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme. Life assurance. Free plentiful car parking and electrical car charging points. Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London. The Company Our client is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products. Their research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. They are committed to answering the needs of their existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products. Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our client's careers page to complete your application.
May 17, 2026
Full time
Systems Engineer - Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy Our client is seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer - Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for their IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. You will operate as the system-level technical owner, shaping architecture, design controls and verification strategies, while ensuring supplier outputs are delivered to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Third Party Oversight and Governance : Partner with external suppliers to develop electronics, embedded firmware, and software for an IVD medical device, leading supplier governance across design controls, KPIs, risk management, schedules, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance. Supplier Management and Deliverables : Author and manage supplier agreements (quality agreements, SOWs, acceptance criteria, configuration management) and review / approve all supplier outputs, including designs, code, risk documentation, testing artifacts, traceability, and release records Design Controls and Technical Leadership: Own system and software requirements (including safety, EMI / ESD protection, and usability) and ensure full bidirectional traceability from user needs through design, verification, and validation. Architecture, V&V, and Design Transfer: Lead system architecture decisions across electronics, firmware, and software; define and execute verification and validation strategies (including qualified tools and fixtures); and lead design transfer activities. Regulatory Compliance and QMS: Ensure supplier activities operate under ISO 13485 - compliant processes and deliver complete DHF / Technical Documentation regulatory expectations; align development to applicable standards. Risk, Submission and Audit Support: Lead and document risk management (ISO 14971), ensure readiness for UDI, labelling, post market surveillance, and change control, and support regulatory submissions and notified body audits by presenting clear technical rationales and objective evidence. Cross Functional and Stakeholder Integration: Integrate the electronics / software workstream with assay / chemistry, mechanical design, manufacturing / operations, and service, collaborating closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Customer Support to ensure end to end readiness. Risk, Performance and Delivery Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage non conformities and CAPAs with root cause analysis, and track / report KPIs including quality, schedule adherence, test coverage, and audit outcomes. International travel required approximately 4 - 5 times per year. They're Looking for Someone Who Has: Proven experience in medical devices or IVDs, with hands on exposure to embedded electronics, firmware and software development within a regulated environment. Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, software engineering or a related discipline; a Master's Degree would be advantageous. Demonstrable experience overseeing third party design partners, OEMs and ODMs. Strong background in real time embedded systems and instrument control. Solid understanding of design controls, verification and validation. Familiarity with statistical methods for V&V, measurement system analysis and design for reliability. Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal. Comfortable working within Microsoft 365; Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Able to quickly interpret complex information and identify key technical and programme risks. They Can Offer You: An excellent working environment. Hybrid working - three days a week in the office with two days a week working from home. 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays. Company pension scheme including competitive employer's contribution. Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme. Life assurance. Free plentiful car parking and electrical car charging points. Beautiful parkland setting with excellent transportation links to Cambridge, Milton Keynes and London. The Company Our client is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products. Their research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. They are committed to answering the needs of their existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products. Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our client's careers page to complete your application.
Contract Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer Sensor Expertise Rate: £400 £425 per day + VAT IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Greater London (3-4 days on site per week min) Contract Length: 3 6 months, with potential extension We re working with an innovative technology business at the forefront of advanced sensing solutions, seeking a Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer to support the development of next-generation products. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering cutting-edge solutions with real-world impact. In this role, you ll take ownership of sensor characterisation and optimisation, with a particular focus on humidity and temperature sensing technologies. You ll play a key part in refining performance, reliability, and integration within sophisticated systems, contributing directly to product development from concept through to validation. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineers in a fast-paced R&D environment. Key Responsibilities Characterise, test, and optimise sensor performance, particularly metal oxide and electrochemical sensors Design, develop, and iterate electronic circuits and PCB layouts Support firmware development for hardware interfacing and system integration Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration across electronics, firmware, and mechanical components Contribute to prototyping, validation, and performance tuning of advanced sensing systems Core Skills & Experience Strong background in electronic engineering, including PCB design and development Experience working with electrochemical or metal oxide sensors Solid embedded firmware capability (not necessarily specialist level), including: Hardware interfacing Communication protocols (e.g. LoRaWAN or similar) Proven experience taking products from development through to testing or deployment Highly Desirable Experience working with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Knowledge of air sampling systems or environmental sensing Background in healthcare, life sciences, or medical device development Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge sensing technologies with meaningful real-world applications Join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment Opportunity to make a tangible impact on product performance and innovation Flexible working arrangements and a strong likelihood of contract extension
May 17, 2026
Contractor
Contract Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer Sensor Expertise Rate: £400 £425 per day + VAT IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Location: Greater London (3-4 days on site per week min) Contract Length: 3 6 months, with potential extension We re working with an innovative technology business at the forefront of advanced sensing solutions, seeking a Senior Electronics / Firmware Engineer to support the development of next-generation products. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering cutting-edge solutions with real-world impact. In this role, you ll take ownership of sensor characterisation and optimisation, with a particular focus on humidity and temperature sensing technologies. You ll play a key part in refining performance, reliability, and integration within sophisticated systems, contributing directly to product development from concept through to validation. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineers in a fast-paced R&D environment. Key Responsibilities Characterise, test, and optimise sensor performance, particularly metal oxide and electrochemical sensors Design, develop, and iterate electronic circuits and PCB layouts Support firmware development for hardware interfacing and system integration Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration across electronics, firmware, and mechanical components Contribute to prototyping, validation, and performance tuning of advanced sensing systems Core Skills & Experience Strong background in electronic engineering, including PCB design and development Experience working with electrochemical or metal oxide sensors Solid embedded firmware capability (not necessarily specialist level), including: Hardware interfacing Communication protocols (e.g. LoRaWAN or similar) Proven experience taking products from development through to testing or deployment Highly Desirable Experience working with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Knowledge of air sampling systems or environmental sensing Background in healthcare, life sciences, or medical device development Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge sensing technologies with meaningful real-world applications Join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment Opportunity to make a tangible impact on product performance and innovation Flexible working arrangements and a strong likelihood of contract extension
COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to join an established, global leader in specialist engineering. Based primarily at a facility in County Durham, you will be working on behalf of our client to provide dedicated technical expertise and drive innovation in automated test development. You will report directly to the Senior Electronics Test Engineer and play a pivotal role in the design, development, and validation of custom automated test equipment (ATE). This is an autonomous, on-site position that requires a confident practitioner capable of managing the full test lifecycle while collaborating with wider engineering, NPI, and quality teams. This role offers a culture of trust and accountability, perfect for a professional who thrives on independence, creative problem-solving, and taking ownership of their work. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design, development, and validation of custom automated test equipment (ATE) and bespoke fixtures. Create and optimize test sequences using LabVIEW and Python to enhance automated data capture and analysis. Contribute to the New Product Introduction process through test specification design, PFMEA activities, and failure analysis. Provide expert fault-finding support for both complex electronic products and internal diagnostic rigs. Maintain accurate technical documentation, manage firmware version control, and produce detailed test reports for stakeholders. Deliver technical guidance and training to the technician team to ensure continuous improvement in production testing. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: ESSENTIAL Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng) or a relevant discipline. Proven background in a Test Engineering role specifically within a manufacturing or production environment. Strong proficiency in LabVIEW for instrument control and system automation. Competency in Python for automating test routines, data processing, or system interfacing. Experience in database-driven data acquisition (SQL) and a structured approach to hardware troubleshooting. A proactive problem-solver who communicates clearly and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. DESIRABLE Proficiency in text-based languages such as Python, C#, or C++. Familiarity with modern automation trends, including the use of LLMs or advanced software tools to accelerate application development. Experience with firmware programming and version control protocols. Knowledge of APQP/SPQP frameworks and reliability engineering principles.
May 17, 2026
Full time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE: This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to join an established, global leader in specialist engineering. Based primarily at a facility in County Durham, you will be working on behalf of our client to provide dedicated technical expertise and drive innovation in automated test development. You will report directly to the Senior Electronics Test Engineer and play a pivotal role in the design, development, and validation of custom automated test equipment (ATE). This is an autonomous, on-site position that requires a confident practitioner capable of managing the full test lifecycle while collaborating with wider engineering, NPI, and quality teams. This role offers a culture of trust and accountability, perfect for a professional who thrives on independence, creative problem-solving, and taking ownership of their work. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the design, development, and validation of custom automated test equipment (ATE) and bespoke fixtures. Create and optimize test sequences using LabVIEW and Python to enhance automated data capture and analysis. Contribute to the New Product Introduction process through test specification design, PFMEA activities, and failure analysis. Provide expert fault-finding support for both complex electronic products and internal diagnostic rigs. Maintain accurate technical documentation, manage firmware version control, and produce detailed test reports for stakeholders. Deliver technical guidance and training to the technician team to ensure continuous improvement in production testing. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: ESSENTIAL Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng) or a relevant discipline. Proven background in a Test Engineering role specifically within a manufacturing or production environment. Strong proficiency in LabVIEW for instrument control and system automation. Competency in Python for automating test routines, data processing, or system interfacing. Experience in database-driven data acquisition (SQL) and a structured approach to hardware troubleshooting. A proactive problem-solver who communicates clearly and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. DESIRABLE Proficiency in text-based languages such as Python, C#, or C++. Familiarity with modern automation trends, including the use of LLMs or advanced software tools to accelerate application development. Experience with firmware programming and version control protocols. Knowledge of APQP/SPQP frameworks and reliability engineering principles.
Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Electronics Engineer! Are you a passionate Senior Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is seeking a dedicated individual to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact: Technical Delivery and Leadership: Lead complex, multi disciplinary electronics projects, balancing scope, time, cost, quality and risk while supporting informed trade off decisions and coordinating contributors as needed. System Architecture and Lifecycle: Define and maintain robust, portable electronic platforms and subsystems with long-term lifecycle focus. Subsystem Ownership: Own the strategy, architecture and lifecycle of key subsystems, including audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared and sensor systems. Electronics and PCB Design: Deliver end to end circuit design, schematic capture and analysis. Guide and review PCB layouts to ensure signal integrity, EMC, reliability and manufacturability. Firmware Collaboration: Contribute hands on to embedded firmware development and code reviews alongside Firmware Engineers, ensuring designs are robust, testable and maintainable. Test, Verification and Validation: Champion testable design and automated testing, supporting CI where appropriate. Lead verification and validation activities through lab testing, user trials and real world use. Quality and Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert for medical electrical safety and EMC standards (IEC (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) 2). Own timely investigation and resolution of quality issues. Risk Management: Perform DFMEAs and risk assessments in line with ISO 14971, implementing controls and providing verification evidence. Manufacturing Handover: Create accurate, version controlled BOMs and manufacturing data packs. Support production, service and repair teams with training and clear quality measures. Suppliers and Stakeholders: Build strong supplier partnerships and collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Eye Tracking and Repairs to improve reliability, serviceability and cost. Technology Strategy and Mentoring: Contribute to technology scouting and feasibility studies. Mentor Engineers and support a positive, high performing engineering culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Collaborative team player: Values team success, supports colleagues across disciplines and contributes actively to shared goals. Broad hardware subsystem expertise: Experience across audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared, sensors and hardware / firmware interfaces. Proactive, practical mindset: Comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity and driving work forward in a fast moving environment. Clear communicator: Able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to both technical and non technical audiences. Accessibility or AAC experience: Familiarity with user needs, environments and constraints within AAC or related assistive technology domains. Strong documentation discipline: Produces clear design documentation, maintains accurate version controlled BOMs, and contributes effectively to design and code reviews. Deep electronics expertise: Strong foundations in digital, analogue and power electronics, making sound architecture and component trade offs. Circuit, PCB and firmware capability: Experienced in schematic capture, DFM / DFA principles, PCB layout review, and embedded C / C++ firmware development using Zephyr RTOS (e.g. Nordic, STM32). Test, compliance and risk focus: Designs for testability, supports automated testing and CI, understands IEC 60601 standards, and applies DFMEA and ISO 14971 risk management. Supplier and manufacturing collaboration: Works effectively with suppliers and manufacturing partners, resolving issues quickly and incorporating feedback into designs. About Smartbox Smartbox is at the forefront of assistive communication technology, creating products used worldwide by people with diverse needs. Our values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change shape everything we do. Our Culture, Sustainability and Inclusion We believe everyone deserves a voice. We foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace and prioritise sustainability through responsible product and process design. We re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday, offering barrier free recruitment and workplace adjustments. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Electronics Engineer! Are you a passionate Senior Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is seeking a dedicated individual to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact: Technical Delivery and Leadership: Lead complex, multi disciplinary electronics projects, balancing scope, time, cost, quality and risk while supporting informed trade off decisions and coordinating contributors as needed. System Architecture and Lifecycle: Define and maintain robust, portable electronic platforms and subsystems with long-term lifecycle focus. Subsystem Ownership: Own the strategy, architecture and lifecycle of key subsystems, including audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared and sensor systems. Electronics and PCB Design: Deliver end to end circuit design, schematic capture and analysis. Guide and review PCB layouts to ensure signal integrity, EMC, reliability and manufacturability. Firmware Collaboration: Contribute hands on to embedded firmware development and code reviews alongside Firmware Engineers, ensuring designs are robust, testable and maintainable. Test, Verification and Validation: Champion testable design and automated testing, supporting CI where appropriate. Lead verification and validation activities through lab testing, user trials and real world use. Quality and Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert for medical electrical safety and EMC standards (IEC (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) 2). Own timely investigation and resolution of quality issues. Risk Management: Perform DFMEAs and risk assessments in line with ISO 14971, implementing controls and providing verification evidence. Manufacturing Handover: Create accurate, version controlled BOMs and manufacturing data packs. Support production, service and repair teams with training and clear quality measures. Suppliers and Stakeholders: Build strong supplier partnerships and collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Eye Tracking and Repairs to improve reliability, serviceability and cost. Technology Strategy and Mentoring: Contribute to technology scouting and feasibility studies. Mentor Engineers and support a positive, high performing engineering culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Collaborative team player: Values team success, supports colleagues across disciplines and contributes actively to shared goals. Broad hardware subsystem expertise: Experience across audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared, sensors and hardware / firmware interfaces. Proactive, practical mindset: Comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity and driving work forward in a fast moving environment. Clear communicator: Able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to both technical and non technical audiences. Accessibility or AAC experience: Familiarity with user needs, environments and constraints within AAC or related assistive technology domains. Strong documentation discipline: Produces clear design documentation, maintains accurate version controlled BOMs, and contributes effectively to design and code reviews. Deep electronics expertise: Strong foundations in digital, analogue and power electronics, making sound architecture and component trade offs. Circuit, PCB and firmware capability: Experienced in schematic capture, DFM / DFA principles, PCB layout review, and embedded C / C++ firmware development using Zephyr RTOS (e.g. Nordic, STM32). Test, compliance and risk focus: Designs for testability, supports automated testing and CI, understands IEC 60601 standards, and applies DFMEA and ISO 14971 risk management. Supplier and manufacturing collaboration: Works effectively with suppliers and manufacturing partners, resolving issues quickly and incorporating feedback into designs. About Smartbox Smartbox is at the forefront of assistive communication technology, creating products used worldwide by people with diverse needs. Our values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change shape everything we do. Our Culture, Sustainability and Inclusion We believe everyone deserves a voice. We foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace and prioritise sustainability through responsible product and process design. We re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday, offering barrier free recruitment and workplace adjustments. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.
Network Engineer - Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer ( vManage) £330-£350/ Day- Outside IR35 3-6 Months Contract Newbury / Remote A Senior Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs experience is required. Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. 3-6 Month Contract working remote (WFH) and travel on-site Newbury as needed (Hybrid). Paying £330-£350/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally May 2026. Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide 24/7 Shift Rota. Required Skills & Experience Experience designing and operating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN . Excellent understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. Hands-on experience with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs. Provide input for Simple, medium, complex WAN/LAN changes, Routing and design decisions (underlay/overlay, VRFs, segmentation, etc.) and risk assessment for proposed changes. The successful candidate will lead and support complex network changes, incident troubleshooting as needed, assist in operational governance, and act as a technical advisor to both the customer and internal teams. Strong governance with experience in regulated or CNI (Critical National Infrastructure or highly regulated environments.) Change, Governance & Operational Assurance : including Configuration drift detection and remediation, Template governance in vManage, Version, feature and compatibility alignment. Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide 24/7 Shift Rota. Help with best practice for security posture, firmware upgrade strategy etc. Maintain a strong end-to-end view across WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless handoff between domains. Support 3rd Line teams on complex routing scenarios, inter-domain dependencies (WAN->LAN and Security) and support for incidents and problems. Proven experience operating as a technical authority and not just a delivery engineer. Self-motivated, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and work effectively in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strongly Desirable Experience in Critical National Infrastructure or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM integration Cisco certifications (e.g. CCNP/CCIE Enterprise) Desirable.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Network Engineer - Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer ( vManage) £330-£350/ Day- Outside IR35 3-6 Months Contract Newbury / Remote A Senior Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Engineer with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs experience is required. Understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. 3-6 Month Contract working remote (WFH) and travel on-site Newbury as needed (Hybrid). Paying £330-£350/day per day (Outside IR35). Start ASAP ideally May 2026. Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide 24/7 Shift Rota. Required Skills & Experience Experience designing and operating Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN . Excellent understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VRF-based segmentation, AAR, QoS design and enforcement, Security services (Firewall, IDS/IPS, URL filtering) etc. Hands-on experience with Cisco vManage dashboards and APIs. Provide input for Simple, medium, complex WAN/LAN changes, Routing and design decisions (underlay/overlay, VRFs, segmentation, etc.) and risk assessment for proposed changes. The successful candidate will lead and support complex network changes, incident troubleshooting as needed, assist in operational governance, and act as a technical advisor to both the customer and internal teams. Strong governance with experience in regulated or CNI (Critical National Infrastructure or highly regulated environments.) Change, Governance & Operational Assurance : including Configuration drift detection and remediation, Template governance in vManage, Version, feature and compatibility alignment. Flexibility is needed as you will be required to provide 24/7 Shift Rota. Help with best practice for security posture, firmware upgrade strategy etc. Maintain a strong end-to-end view across WAN, LAN, and Wi-Fi, ensuring seamless handoff between domains. Support 3rd Line teams on complex routing scenarios, inter-domain dependencies (WAN->LAN and Security) and support for incidents and problems. Proven experience operating as a technical authority and not just a delivery engineer. Self-motivated, with the ability to build strong customer relationships and work effectively in a team environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills Strongly Desirable Experience in Critical National Infrastructure or highly regulated environments. Familiarity with ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM integration Cisco certifications (e.g. CCNP/CCIE Enterprise) Desirable.
Senior Control Systems Engineer (Outside IR35) Electrical Commissioning Control Panels Water Treatment Systems We re working with an engineering business delivering bespoke control systems projects across multiple UK sites. They are looking for an experienced engineer to support electrical installations, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding on custom-built systems. The Role Control panel wiring and electrical integration Testing, fault-finding and commissioning Working with pumps, solenoids and associated systems Supporting installation and commissioning activities on-site Working from electrical drawings and existing firmware documentation Assisting with configuration and graphics/HMI editing Supporting and developing the existing C++ based control system where required Candidates should have an electrical engineering background with panel work and maintenance experience. NVQ Level 3 Electrical is required, along with the ability to quickly understand existing control systems and work alongside the Mechanical Engineering Director during commissioning activities. Locations Central London Bristol Woking Oxford Travel between sites will be required. Please send your CV if interested.
May 16, 2026
Contractor
Senior Control Systems Engineer (Outside IR35) Electrical Commissioning Control Panels Water Treatment Systems We re working with an engineering business delivering bespoke control systems projects across multiple UK sites. They are looking for an experienced engineer to support electrical installations, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding on custom-built systems. The Role Control panel wiring and electrical integration Testing, fault-finding and commissioning Working with pumps, solenoids and associated systems Supporting installation and commissioning activities on-site Working from electrical drawings and existing firmware documentation Assisting with configuration and graphics/HMI editing Supporting and developing the existing C++ based control system where required Candidates should have an electrical engineering background with panel work and maintenance experience. NVQ Level 3 Electrical is required, along with the ability to quickly understand existing control systems and work alongside the Mechanical Engineering Director during commissioning activities. Locations Central London Bristol Woking Oxford Travel between sites will be required. Please send your CV if interested.
Senior Systems Support Engineer About the Company Our client is a global technology organisation delivering innovative solutions across transportation and critical infrastructure sectors. The company focuses on improving customer experiences through advanced technology, operational excellence, and secure digital services. Operating internationally, they are committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality solutions to both public and private sector customers. The Role We are seeking a Senior Systems Support Engineer to support the operational delivery and maintenance of enterprise endpoint management and patching solutions across a large-scale corporate IT environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining endpoint management platforms, delivering software deployments, managing operating system builds, supporting security patching activities, and providing 2nd/3rd line technical support. The role also involves root cause analysis, technical project delivery, and ensuring compliance across end-user environments. Key Responsibilities Ensure the availability and performance of endpoint management and software deployment platforms. Manage and maintain services including: Patch Management OS Provisioning Software Distribution Endpoint Configuration Develop and maintain operational processes relating to system builds, patch creation, software packaging, deployments, reporting, and security controls. Investigate and remediate security vulnerabilities across desktop and server estates within agreed timelines. Support security hardening and compliance activities across front-office platforms and applications. Assist in improving endpoint delivery strategies including: Application deployment Antivirus management Security patching Driver and firmware updates Operating system deployment Manage documentation relating to systems, processes, and operational procedures. Own the full lifecycle of patch deployment activities from testing through to production rollout. Support platform upgrades, migrations, and access control management. Participate in technical projects involving software deployment to bespoke hardware and devices. Escalate issues appropriately and contribute to incident resolution. Support training and knowledge transfer activities following technical changes. Work collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders, and customers where required. Required Skills & Experience Essential Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent commercial experience. Strong experience with enterprise patch management and endpoint management tools such as: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Microsoft SCCM ManageEngine NinjaOne or similar technologies Strong PowerShell scripting experience. Experience deploying and supporting Microsoft operating systems across desktop and server environments. Experience supporting multi-platform infrastructure environments. Proven experience managing patch testing and deployment environments. Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows desktop support. Experience supporting Linux/Unix desktop environments (e.g. Ubuntu). Experience working within ITIL environments including change and release management. Understanding of quality and service management standards such as ISO 9001 / ISO 20000. Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP. Experience with Microsoft Active Directory technologies including: DNS DHCP Group Policy WSUS DFS Experience with OS imaging and deployment technologies including PXE and system imaging solutions. Desirable ITIL certification. Microsoft certifications. Experience managing services against strict SLAs. Experience with virtualisation technologies including: VMware Hyper-V Experience with additional scripting or development languages such as: Bash Powershell VB.NET C++ .NET Batch scripting
May 16, 2026
Full time
Senior Systems Support Engineer About the Company Our client is a global technology organisation delivering innovative solutions across transportation and critical infrastructure sectors. The company focuses on improving customer experiences through advanced technology, operational excellence, and secure digital services. Operating internationally, they are committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality solutions to both public and private sector customers. The Role We are seeking a Senior Systems Support Engineer to support the operational delivery and maintenance of enterprise endpoint management and patching solutions across a large-scale corporate IT environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining endpoint management platforms, delivering software deployments, managing operating system builds, supporting security patching activities, and providing 2nd/3rd line technical support. The role also involves root cause analysis, technical project delivery, and ensuring compliance across end-user environments. Key Responsibilities Ensure the availability and performance of endpoint management and software deployment platforms. Manage and maintain services including: Patch Management OS Provisioning Software Distribution Endpoint Configuration Develop and maintain operational processes relating to system builds, patch creation, software packaging, deployments, reporting, and security controls. Investigate and remediate security vulnerabilities across desktop and server estates within agreed timelines. Support security hardening and compliance activities across front-office platforms and applications. Assist in improving endpoint delivery strategies including: Application deployment Antivirus management Security patching Driver and firmware updates Operating system deployment Manage documentation relating to systems, processes, and operational procedures. Own the full lifecycle of patch deployment activities from testing through to production rollout. Support platform upgrades, migrations, and access control management. Participate in technical projects involving software deployment to bespoke hardware and devices. Escalate issues appropriately and contribute to incident resolution. Support training and knowledge transfer activities following technical changes. Work collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders, and customers where required. Required Skills & Experience Essential Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent commercial experience. Strong experience with enterprise patch management and endpoint management tools such as: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Microsoft SCCM ManageEngine NinjaOne or similar technologies Strong PowerShell scripting experience. Experience deploying and supporting Microsoft operating systems across desktop and server environments. Experience supporting multi-platform infrastructure environments. Proven experience managing patch testing and deployment environments. Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows desktop support. Experience supporting Linux/Unix desktop environments (e.g. Ubuntu). Experience working within ITIL environments including change and release management. Understanding of quality and service management standards such as ISO 9001 / ISO 20000. Strong networking fundamentals including TCP/IP. Experience with Microsoft Active Directory technologies including: DNS DHCP Group Policy WSUS DFS Experience with OS imaging and deployment technologies including PXE and system imaging solutions. Desirable ITIL certification. Microsoft certifications. Experience managing services against strict SLAs. Experience with virtualisation technologies including: VMware Hyper-V Experience with additional scripting or development languages such as: Bash Powershell VB.NET C++ .NET Batch scripting
YT Tech are working with a security technology company based near Worcester. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer who wants to do more than just write code. This is a role for an engineer who enjoys the sharing of ideas and wants an interesting role. The Mission: You will be responsible for developing high-reliability, secure-by-design firmware for sophisticated life-saving devices. You will be porting complex AI and machine learning algorithms (developed in Python/MATLAB) directly onto embedded platforms to drive real-time detection capabilities. Technical Focus: Architecture: Expert-level development in Embedded C and C++. Microprocessors: Deep experience with the STM32 family (ARM Cortex). RTOS: Implementation and optimization using FreeRTOS or similar. Connectivity: Mastery of digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN Bus, Ethernet). Innovation: Deploying Edge AI and machine learning algorithms on-chip (e.g., Nvidia Jetson). Your experience; Commercial Edge: You have at least 5 years of experience in a commercial product development environment. Communicator: You are confident and articulate. Right to Work: Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK is essential (No visa sponsorship available). If you're interested and match the criteria, pease apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss.
May 15, 2026
Full time
YT Tech are working with a security technology company based near Worcester. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer who wants to do more than just write code. This is a role for an engineer who enjoys the sharing of ideas and wants an interesting role. The Mission: You will be responsible for developing high-reliability, secure-by-design firmware for sophisticated life-saving devices. You will be porting complex AI and machine learning algorithms (developed in Python/MATLAB) directly onto embedded platforms to drive real-time detection capabilities. Technical Focus: Architecture: Expert-level development in Embedded C and C++. Microprocessors: Deep experience with the STM32 family (ARM Cortex). RTOS: Implementation and optimization using FreeRTOS or similar. Connectivity: Mastery of digital communication protocols (I2C, SPI, CAN Bus, Ethernet). Innovation: Deploying Edge AI and machine learning algorithms on-chip (e.g., Nvidia Jetson). Your experience; Commercial Edge: You have at least 5 years of experience in a commercial product development environment. Communicator: You are confident and articulate. Right to Work: Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK is essential (No visa sponsorship available). If you're interested and match the criteria, pease apply with your most recent CV and I will be in touch to discuss.
Quality Manager Based at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead. Ultra I&C's Cyber business are seeking an experienced individual to join the team as Quality Manager. In the role, you will lead and manage the operational performance of the Quality team in Cyber; equipping and enabling the business to achieve its objectives, whilst ensuring products, services and projects consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Key Responsibilities: Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business. Develop and implement best practice Quality policies and processes that enhance business performance using recognised process performance methodologies. Provide expert guidance and operational support to maintain ongoing certification to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. Lead audits and inspections, ensuring timely identification and closure of findings. Oversee the execution of corrective actions and ensure resolution of non-compliance issues within agreed timelines. Regularly report Quality metrics and activities to the Senior Leadership Team, delivering accurate and timely updates on key performance indicators. Design and promote quality training programs and awareness initiatives across the organisation. Manage audits and assessments of production processes, products, and suppliers to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications. Advise Senior Leadership on quality concerns, process improvements, and performance optimisation opportunities. Champion the standardisation of processes across the Cyber business while ensuring compliance with UK legal and Customer specifications and standards. Lead the development and management of all Quality aspects within the Cyber supply chain Oversee quality management for Software, Firmware, and Hardware products. Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to support delivery and ensure alignment with Quality and Cyber business strategies. Manage and mentor direct reports (Quality Engineers), fostering a high-performing team committed to continuous improvement. Required Skills & Experience: Essential: Demonstrable Quality management experience within the Aerospace / Defence industry. Demonstrable experience of ERP systems (preferably IFS) Demonstrable experience of supporting organisations to achieve compliance to the AS 9100 series of Standards and ISO9001 standards Skilled in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) the BMS Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a small quality team. Excellent communicator and collaborator, capable of influencing stakeholders and promoting quality initiatives. Proficient in data analysis, root cause identification, and problem-solving to resolve quality issues. Track record of identifying improvement opportunities and implementing changes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Champion of continuous improvement, applying methodologies to drive operational excellence and process enhancements. Desirable: Experience of APQP and PPAP methodologies Understanding of the engineering lifecycle to align quality practices with development stages, ensuring effective integration of quality checkpoints. Membership or progress towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). AS9100 Lead Auditor certification, specific to aerospace and defence quality standards. Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Quality Manager Based at our Cyber Centre of Excellence in Maidenhead. Ultra I&C's Cyber business are seeking an experienced individual to join the team as Quality Manager. In the role, you will lead and manage the operational performance of the Quality team in Cyber; equipping and enabling the business to achieve its objectives, whilst ensuring products, services and projects consistently meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain SC security clearance. Key Responsibilities: Serve as technical lead for Quality activities across the Cyber business. Develop and implement best practice Quality policies and processes that enhance business performance using recognised process performance methodologies. Provide expert guidance and operational support to maintain ongoing certification to AS9100 and ISO9001 standards. Lead audits and inspections, ensuring timely identification and closure of findings. Oversee the execution of corrective actions and ensure resolution of non-compliance issues within agreed timelines. Regularly report Quality metrics and activities to the Senior Leadership Team, delivering accurate and timely updates on key performance indicators. Design and promote quality training programs and awareness initiatives across the organisation. Manage audits and assessments of production processes, products, and suppliers to verify adherence to quality standards and specifications. Advise Senior Leadership on quality concerns, process improvements, and performance optimisation opportunities. Champion the standardisation of processes across the Cyber business while ensuring compliance with UK legal and Customer specifications and standards. Lead the development and management of all Quality aspects within the Cyber supply chain Oversee quality management for Software, Firmware, and Hardware products. Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to support delivery and ensure alignment with Quality and Cyber business strategies. Manage and mentor direct reports (Quality Engineers), fostering a high-performing team committed to continuous improvement. Required Skills & Experience: Essential: Demonstrable Quality management experience within the Aerospace / Defence industry. Demonstrable experience of ERP systems (preferably IFS) Demonstrable experience of supporting organisations to achieve compliance to the AS 9100 series of Standards and ISO9001 standards Skilled in implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) the BMS Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a small quality team. Excellent communicator and collaborator, capable of influencing stakeholders and promoting quality initiatives. Proficient in data analysis, root cause identification, and problem-solving to resolve quality issues. Track record of identifying improvement opportunities and implementing changes to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Champion of continuous improvement, applying methodologies to drive operational excellence and process enhancements. Desirable: Experience of APQP and PPAP methodologies Understanding of the engineering lifecycle to align quality practices with development stages, ensuring effective integration of quality checkpoints. Membership or progress towards membership of the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI). AS9100 Lead Auditor certification, specific to aerospace and defence quality standards. Notice Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance for the role. Due to the nature of our work, you must be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. For more information, please visit the UKSV website. Our Benefits Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including: Participation in an Annual Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) with the option to buy an extra 5 days Pension Contribution 4 x Life Assurance Cover Flexible working hours with opportunity for a 1pm finish on a Friday Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, will writing and more Security Clearance Allowance where relevant and subject to you holding the required security clearance Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement At Ultra I&C, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusivity. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be the best version of yourself. We also believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures will increase our diversity of thinking, ensuring we successfully deliver to our customers. We, therefore, do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Senior Firmware Engineer 60-70k Norfolk Join an innovative technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge power systems, motors, and motor controllers across diverse market sectors. We are looking for an integral member of the Engineering Team to deliver robust firmware and software solutions. Responsibilities as a Senior Firmware Engineer: Design, develop, maintain, and test firmware and software for products focusing on power systems, motors, and motor controllers Act as the technical interface with the hardware design team and ensure all code development meets company standards Actively promote continuous improvement in development and coding practices, while also supporting QA and optimising performance. Requirements: Developing ARM MCUs in C Python experience Proven experience writing code to control power electronic systems Ability to read and understand electronic schematics Familiarity with coding standards, such as MISRA Knowledge of firmware/software debugging and validation techniques Apply now to drive the next generation of power systems and deliver cutting-edge firmware solutions!
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Firmware Engineer 60-70k Norfolk Join an innovative technology company dedicated to developing cutting-edge power systems, motors, and motor controllers across diverse market sectors. We are looking for an integral member of the Engineering Team to deliver robust firmware and software solutions. Responsibilities as a Senior Firmware Engineer: Design, develop, maintain, and test firmware and software for products focusing on power systems, motors, and motor controllers Act as the technical interface with the hardware design team and ensure all code development meets company standards Actively promote continuous improvement in development and coding practices, while also supporting QA and optimising performance. Requirements: Developing ARM MCUs in C Python experience Proven experience writing code to control power electronic systems Ability to read and understand electronic schematics Familiarity with coding standards, such as MISRA Knowledge of firmware/software debugging and validation techniques Apply now to drive the next generation of power systems and deliver cutting-edge firmware solutions!
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
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!
May 15, 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!
