Talented Digital FPGA Engineer who also has strong DSP skills will join the new FPGA team within a thriving Technical Consultancy; contributing to a range of projects including the very latest radar, communications and sensing applications. Competitive salary + Hybrid working and company Bonus Scheme. The successful FPGA Design Engineer will translate customer requirements into robust FPGA based implementations. You'll bring proven commercial DSP experience and will ideally have worked with the Vivado toolchain, although other FPGA platforms will be considered. Working closely with hardware, software and systems engineers, your development work will primarily target Xilinx silicon; delivering high quality FPGA/DSP designs and implementations; engaging with Clients on a technical level, undertaking design reviews and bringing your own ideas to solve challenging problems. If you are a Digital FPGA Engineer with strong Signal Processing skills and are seeking a career move enabling you to broaden your technical knowledge - this dynamic company can offer you stability, daily challenges and great working environment. A competitive salary will be offered depending on experience, with Hybrid working ( normally 3 days office / 2 WFH), Company Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (+ option to purchase 5 more), Private Healthcare, Pension (employee 5% minimum / employer 10%), Life Assurance (6x salary), Permanent Health Insurance, Long Service awards, cycle to work scheme, Car Lease scheme, free refreshments and more.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Talented Digital FPGA Engineer who also has strong DSP skills will join the new FPGA team within a thriving Technical Consultancy; contributing to a range of projects including the very latest radar, communications and sensing applications. Competitive salary + Hybrid working and company Bonus Scheme. The successful FPGA Design Engineer will translate customer requirements into robust FPGA based implementations. You'll bring proven commercial DSP experience and will ideally have worked with the Vivado toolchain, although other FPGA platforms will be considered. Working closely with hardware, software and systems engineers, your development work will primarily target Xilinx silicon; delivering high quality FPGA/DSP designs and implementations; engaging with Clients on a technical level, undertaking design reviews and bringing your own ideas to solve challenging problems. If you are a Digital FPGA Engineer with strong Signal Processing skills and are seeking a career move enabling you to broaden your technical knowledge - this dynamic company can offer you stability, daily challenges and great working environment. A competitive salary will be offered depending on experience, with Hybrid working ( normally 3 days office / 2 WFH), Company Bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (+ option to purchase 5 more), Private Healthcare, Pension (employee 5% minimum / employer 10%), Life Assurance (6x salary), Permanent Health Insurance, Long Service awards, cycle to work scheme, Car Lease scheme, free refreshments and more.
FPGA / SDR Engineer National Security Gloucester or Romsey SC Cleared We are supporting a growing National Security technology programme seeking FPGA / SDR Engineers to deliver advanced RF, SIGINT, and Software Defined Radio capability into highly secure customer environments. This is a hands-on engineering role working across FPGA development, embedded systems, and high performance SDR platforms supporting mission critical programmes at the forefront of UK National Security capability. The environment combines secure communications, RF systems, embedded Linux, and FPGA acceleration technologies across long-term delivery programmes. Responsibilities Develop FPGA and firmware solutions using VHDL / Verilog Support SDR and RF system integration across embedded environments Contribute to DSP processing chains and real-time signal processing capability Work closely with systems, software, and hardware teams on secure technical delivery Support integration and deployment within secure customer environments Participate in technical design reviews, optimisation, and architecture discussions Experience Required Strong FPGA or Firmware engineering background Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog Background within defence, National Security, RF, radar, EW, SDR, or embedded systems environments Experience working within Linux or embedded Linux systems Understanding of DSP, RF systems, or Software Defined Radio architectures is highly desirable OpenCPI, GNU Radio, or similar SDR framework experience would be advantageous Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold existing UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred). Location Roles available in Gloucester or Romsey with flexibility depending on programme requirements. Package Competitive salary, strong long-term programme security, and the opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge National Security technology programmes.
May 12, 2026
Full time
FPGA / SDR Engineer National Security Gloucester or Romsey SC Cleared We are supporting a growing National Security technology programme seeking FPGA / SDR Engineers to deliver advanced RF, SIGINT, and Software Defined Radio capability into highly secure customer environments. This is a hands-on engineering role working across FPGA development, embedded systems, and high performance SDR platforms supporting mission critical programmes at the forefront of UK National Security capability. The environment combines secure communications, RF systems, embedded Linux, and FPGA acceleration technologies across long-term delivery programmes. Responsibilities Develop FPGA and firmware solutions using VHDL / Verilog Support SDR and RF system integration across embedded environments Contribute to DSP processing chains and real-time signal processing capability Work closely with systems, software, and hardware teams on secure technical delivery Support integration and deployment within secure customer environments Participate in technical design reviews, optimisation, and architecture discussions Experience Required Strong FPGA or Firmware engineering background Experience with VHDL and/or Verilog Background within defence, National Security, RF, radar, EW, SDR, or embedded systems environments Experience working within Linux or embedded Linux systems Understanding of DSP, RF systems, or Software Defined Radio architectures is highly desirable OpenCPI, GNU Radio, or similar SDR framework experience would be advantageous Clearance Due to the nature of the work, candidates must hold existing UK security clearance (SC or DV preferred). Location Roles available in Gloucester or Romsey with flexibility depending on programme requirements. Package Competitive salary, strong long-term programme security, and the opportunity to work on genuinely cutting-edge National Security technology programmes.
Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer up to 60k Base + Benefits South East Ref: ABJ6489 Onsite: Perm An experienced Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer is required to join a highly regarded engineering R&D team developing advanced hydraulic and control systems for large machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the centre of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to the development of innovative electronic hardware from concept through to production and customer support. You will play a key role in both n ew product development and the ongoing support of existing electronic systems, working closely with software, project, production and sales teams. The role offers a varied mix of hardware design, embedded development, prototyping, testing and technical support, with genuine scope to influence future product architecture and innovation. Key Responsibilities Design and develop new electronic hardware and support existing products within control system applications Develop embedded firmware for DSPs and microcontrollers, including new functions and features Produce and maintain electronic schematics, PCB layouts and technical documentation Create and test prototype hardware and software, including validation and compliance testing Ensure electronic hardware meets relevant technical and quality standards Work closely with software engineers to support hardware integration and prototype development Support production with calibration, setup, testing and manufacturing queries Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials and support electronic component procurement Interface with sales teams to clarify technical requirements and assess feasibility Provide technical input to quotations and project planning Develop alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements Contribute to research, product development strategy and future system architectures Support occasional hands-on assembly, modification and testing activities Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, production and purchasing Qualifications & Experience Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Strong experience in electronic hardware design within control or instrumentation environments Experience working in a similar senior or design-focused role Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Digital circuit design including FPGA devices (e.g., Altera Cyclone) Embedded DSP and microcontroller integration (e.g., Texas Instruments DSP series) Embedded C development and firmware support FPGA development using VHDL (Quartus/Modelsim desirable) Low-noise analogue circuit design for sensor and transducer interfaces ADC and DAC interfacing Schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium desirable) Hardware/software integration and PC interface support Understanding of complete electronic systems and control architectures Practical electronics skills including soldering and assembly Industrial electronic packaging including connectors and enclosures Long-term career development; competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Onsite Full-time Permanent Competitive base salary up to 60k (dependent on experience) Flexible benefits package. To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Email: Ref: ABJ6489
May 12, 2026
Full time
Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer up to 60k Base + Benefits South East Ref: ABJ6489 Onsite: Perm An experienced Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer is required to join a highly regarded engineering R&D team developing advanced hydraulic and control systems for large machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the centre of a multidisciplinary engineering environment, contributing to the development of innovative electronic hardware from concept through to production and customer support. You will play a key role in both n ew product development and the ongoing support of existing electronic systems, working closely with software, project, production and sales teams. The role offers a varied mix of hardware design, embedded development, prototyping, testing and technical support, with genuine scope to influence future product architecture and innovation. Key Responsibilities Design and develop new electronic hardware and support existing products within control system applications Develop embedded firmware for DSPs and microcontrollers, including new functions and features Produce and maintain electronic schematics, PCB layouts and technical documentation Create and test prototype hardware and software, including validation and compliance testing Ensure electronic hardware meets relevant technical and quality standards Work closely with software engineers to support hardware integration and prototype development Support production with calibration, setup, testing and manufacturing queries Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials and support electronic component procurement Interface with sales teams to clarify technical requirements and assess feasibility Provide technical input to quotations and project planning Develop alternative technical solutions to meet customer requirements Contribute to research, product development strategy and future system architectures Support occasional hands-on assembly, modification and testing activities Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, production and purchasing Qualifications & Experience Degree-qualified in Electronics Engineering or equivalent. Strong experience in electronic hardware design within control or instrumentation environments Experience working in a similar senior or design-focused role Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail Digital circuit design including FPGA devices (e.g., Altera Cyclone) Embedded DSP and microcontroller integration (e.g., Texas Instruments DSP series) Embedded C development and firmware support FPGA development using VHDL (Quartus/Modelsim desirable) Low-noise analogue circuit design for sensor and transducer interfaces ADC and DAC interfacing Schematic capture and PCB layout (Altium desirable) Hardware/software integration and PC interface support Understanding of complete electronic systems and control architectures Practical electronics skills including soldering and assembly Industrial electronic packaging including connectors and enclosures Long-term career development; competitive salary and flexible benefits package. Onsite Full-time Permanent Competitive base salary up to 60k (dependent on experience) Flexible benefits package. To Apply: Contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) Email: Ref: ABJ6489
Head of Software Location: Cambridge Salary: £95,000 - £110,000+ (Negotiable based on experience) Work Pattern: 3 days onsite per week The Opportunity Are you a seasoned technical leader looking to shape the future of a multidisciplinary software department? We are seeking a high-caliber Head of Software to lead a diverse team of experts working on cutting-edge technologies across defense, healthcare, space, critical infrastructure, communications and sensing. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting to the SVP of Engineering. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions across embedded software, DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML domains. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Growth: Direct line management of senior team members and overall leadership of the software department. You will lead succession planning, hiring, and capacity planning to ensure the team is structured for success. Process Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, maintaining industry best practices while balancing rigor with the agility needed for prototypes and full-scale production. Technical Oversight: Maintain oversight of ongoing projects, conduct quality audits, and identify/mitigate technical risks. Strategic Collaboration: Work with senior management to achieve business growth goals and support technical sales activities, including proposal creation and client relationship management. The Ideal Candidate Technical Breadth: Strong understanding of embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, cloud, and AI/ML, with deep expertise in at least one of these areas. Proven Leadership: Extensive experience in line management (including managing other managers) and developing high-performing teams. Industry Experience: A track record of delivering high-quality solutions, preferably within a fee-for-service or consultancy environment. Defense Exposure: Familiarity with the Defense industry is highly desirable. Security Clearance: Candidates must ideally hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK "eyes only" Security Clearance (SC) . Why Join? Our client offers a stimulating and versatile work environment that prioritizes your professional development and career progression. You will join a friendly, supportive team that values integrity, honesty, and shared success.
May 09, 2026
Full time
Head of Software Location: Cambridge Salary: £95,000 - £110,000+ (Negotiable based on experience) Work Pattern: 3 days onsite per week The Opportunity Are you a seasoned technical leader looking to shape the future of a multidisciplinary software department? We are seeking a high-caliber Head of Software to lead a diverse team of experts working on cutting-edge technologies across defense, healthcare, space, critical infrastructure, communications and sensing. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting to the SVP of Engineering. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions across embedded software, DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML domains. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Growth: Direct line management of senior team members and overall leadership of the software department. You will lead succession planning, hiring, and capacity planning to ensure the team is structured for success. Process Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, maintaining industry best practices while balancing rigor with the agility needed for prototypes and full-scale production. Technical Oversight: Maintain oversight of ongoing projects, conduct quality audits, and identify/mitigate technical risks. Strategic Collaboration: Work with senior management to achieve business growth goals and support technical sales activities, including proposal creation and client relationship management. The Ideal Candidate Technical Breadth: Strong understanding of embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, cloud, and AI/ML, with deep expertise in at least one of these areas. Proven Leadership: Extensive experience in line management (including managing other managers) and developing high-performing teams. Industry Experience: A track record of delivering high-quality solutions, preferably within a fee-for-service or consultancy environment. Defense Exposure: Familiarity with the Defense industry is highly desirable. Security Clearance: Candidates must ideally hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK "eyes only" Security Clearance (SC) . Why Join? Our client offers a stimulating and versatile work environment that prioritizes your professional development and career progression. You will join a friendly, supportive team that values integrity, honesty, and shared success.
Senior FPGA Engineer Cambridgeshire Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits Sector: Defence, Aerospace, & Communications Are you an FPGA specialist who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy moving beyond "standard" implementation to solve complex problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing ? We are representing a world-class technology busienss seeking a high-caliber FPGA Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This isn't a "rinse and repeat" role; you will be working on diverse, high-stakes client projects where your architectural decisions directly impact the success of next-generation IP. The Core Challenge Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will translate ambitious customer requirements into robust, high-performance FPGA implementations. Your focus will predominantly be on AMD (Xilinx) silicon , specifically Zynq SoC devices, within a fast-paced, collaborative consultancy environment. Key Technical Requirements FPGA Expertise: Strong proficiency in HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and the AMD Vivado toolchain. DSP Knowledge: A solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing is essential for this role. System Design: Experience in simulation, test, and validation across the full development lifecycle. Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working alongside Hardware and Software teams on integrated systems. What Sets You Apart? Experience with RF systems or complex sensing applications. A multidisciplinary background (familiarity with electronics or C/C++ firmware). The ability to engage with clients to discuss "the art of the possible" during pre-contract scoping. Leadership potential-the desire to mentor junior engineers and lead technical workstreams. Why This Role? Unlike a traditional product-based company, this consultancy offers the chance to work across multiple sectors. You will be encouraged to broaden your skill set and adapt to new technologies constantly. Whether you are a deep-level FPGA expert or a versatile engineer looking to expand into new domains, this environment rewards curiosity and technical excellence. Responsibilities Deliver high-quality FPGA/DSP designs with minimal supervision. Contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, and project time estimates. Identify technical risks early and communicate progress to stakeholders. Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration. Ready to push the boundaries of FPGA technology? Apply today with your CV to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Senior FPGA Engineer Cambridgeshire Location: Cambridge Salary: Competitive + Comprehensive Benefits Sector: Defence, Aerospace, & Communications Are you an FPGA specialist who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy moving beyond "standard" implementation to solve complex problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing ? We are representing a world-class technology busienss seeking a high-caliber FPGA Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. This isn't a "rinse and repeat" role; you will be working on diverse, high-stakes client projects where your architectural decisions directly impact the success of next-generation IP. The Core Challenge Working at the intersection of hardware and software, you will translate ambitious customer requirements into robust, high-performance FPGA implementations. Your focus will predominantly be on AMD (Xilinx) silicon , specifically Zynq SoC devices, within a fast-paced, collaborative consultancy environment. Key Technical Requirements FPGA Expertise: Strong proficiency in HDL (VHDL/Verilog) and the AMD Vivado toolchain. DSP Knowledge: A solid grounding in Digital Signal Processing is essential for this role. System Design: Experience in simulation, test, and validation across the full development lifecycle. Collaborative Mindset: Comfort working alongside Hardware and Software teams on integrated systems. What Sets You Apart? Experience with RF systems or complex sensing applications. A multidisciplinary background (familiarity with electronics or C/C++ firmware). The ability to engage with clients to discuss "the art of the possible" during pre-contract scoping. Leadership potential-the desire to mentor junior engineers and lead technical workstreams. Why This Role? Unlike a traditional product-based company, this consultancy offers the chance to work across multiple sectors. You will be encouraged to broaden your skill set and adapt to new technologies constantly. Whether you are a deep-level FPGA expert or a versatile engineer looking to expand into new domains, this environment rewards curiosity and technical excellence. Responsibilities Deliver high-quality FPGA/DSP designs with minimal supervision. Contribute to design reviews, technical proposals, and project time estimates. Identify technical risks early and communicate progress to stakeholders. Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless system integration. Ready to push the boundaries of FPGA technology? Apply today with your CV to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
Lead Electronics Engineer Paignton, Devon (Hybrid) Up to £100k + share options + benefits This is an exciting and new opportunity to join a start-up involved with the research, development and design of optics / photonic technologies. Their technologies radically improve network speed and energy efficiency. This role requires: Strong electronics product development experience within relevant technologies (see below) Excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, start-up organisation Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable More: The lead electronics engineer / project lead will be the main liaison between internal and external hardware development teams. You will oversee outsourced hardware design and integration activities, including the development of custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. This will involve working with suppliers in the UK and USA and assure designs meet challenging and evolving requirements and product specifications. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Also, good electronics design / development experience would be needed. (e.g. FPGA, ASIC or highspeed network interface or optical transceiver design for photonic devices or similar.) Candidates may have worked in other arenas involving highspeed network technologies (e.g. network, and data centre hardware, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products). Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI would be preferred. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) experience would be very useful. Skills / Experience required: Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader A degree or masters in a relevant subject area (e.g. electronics engineering) Extensive industry experience of delivering complex electronics products from concept to production in a similar environment (e.g. optical transceivers, photonics, network / data centre electronics, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products) Strong electronics product development knowledge (ideally FPGA / ASIC related) Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) would be excellent. The Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader role is based at the offices in Paignton, Devon and at least 3 days onsite per week is required. Some travel may be required between offices to supplier locations. Relocation assistance and working visas may be possible for the right candidate.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Lead Electronics Engineer Paignton, Devon (Hybrid) Up to £100k + share options + benefits This is an exciting and new opportunity to join a start-up involved with the research, development and design of optics / photonic technologies. Their technologies radically improve network speed and energy efficiency. This role requires: Strong electronics product development experience within relevant technologies (see below) Excellent communication, organisation and motivational skills Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, start-up organisation Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable More: The lead electronics engineer / project lead will be the main liaison between internal and external hardware development teams. You will oversee outsourced hardware design and integration activities, including the development of custom ASICs and high-performance network interface cards. This will involve working with suppliers in the UK and USA and assure designs meet challenging and evolving requirements and product specifications. This role demands strong technical direction, supplier management, and program/risk oversight in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Also, good electronics design / development experience would be needed. (e.g. FPGA, ASIC or highspeed network interface or optical transceiver design for photonic devices or similar.) Candidates may have worked in other arenas involving highspeed network technologies (e.g. network, and data centre hardware, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products). Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI would be preferred. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) experience would be very useful. Skills / Experience required: Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader A degree or masters in a relevant subject area (e.g. electronics engineering) Extensive industry experience of delivering complex electronics products from concept to production in a similar environment (e.g. optical transceivers, photonics, network / data centre electronics, telecoms systems, storage / servers / HPC, consumer electronics or specialist test and measurement products) Strong electronics product development knowledge (ideally FPGA / ASIC related) Proven technical leadership and project management capabilities Knowledge of highspeed network interface and optical transceiver systems would be preferable Knowledge of high-speed serial interfaces, DAC, ADC peripherals utilising QPSI, DSPI, SPI. Also, Xilinx FPGA design, ASIC design, or high-speed RF signal design (>60Ghz) would be excellent. The Technical Project Manager / Engineering Leader role is based at the offices in Paignton, Devon and at least 3 days onsite per week is required. Some travel may be required between offices to supplier locations. Relocation assistance and working visas may be possible for the right candidate.
Join a leading engineering team developing cutting-edge MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions for SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead high-speed digital electronics design across the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to deliver optimised hardware solutions. Support board-level testing and debugging using VHDL, C/C++, or Python. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in high-speed digital design, including MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. Strong background in SI/PI analysis. Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar, and optical sensors. Ability to architect elegant hardware solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. Excellent documentation and configuration skills. This is an intellectually demanding role suited to engineers with a strong academic foundation and a passion for collaborative delivery. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 04, 2025
Contractor
Join a leading engineering team developing cutting-edge MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions for SDR, radar signal processing, and sensor fusion applications. Key Responsibilities: Lead high-speed digital electronics design across the full product lifecycle. Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, mechanical, and production teams to deliver optimised hardware solutions. Support board-level testing and debugging using VHDL, C/C++, or Python. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in high-speed digital design, including MPSoC FPGA, DDR, Flash memory, and high-speed serial interconnects. Strong background in SI/PI analysis. Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar, and optical sensors. Ability to architect elegant hardware solutions in a multidisciplinary environment. Excellent documentation and configuration skills. This is an intellectually demanding role suited to engineers with a strong academic foundation and a passion for collaborative delivery. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications - delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems. A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
A Lead Software Engineer with a solid background in Embedded Software development (C/C++), good knowledge of electronics and strong commercial delivery experience will join a thriving Technical Consultancy. You'll combine hands-on technical delivery (80%) and people leadership (small team of approx. 3-7). This dynamic Consultancy works across sectors such as Defence, Healthcare, Industrial and Communications - delivering solutions that combine embedded software, electronics, FPGA, Cloud and system level functionality. The Lead Software Engineer should bring: A solid academic background. Extensive hands-on experience with embedded software development in C/C++. Knowledge of Bare metal and RTOS environments. Experience with DSP. Proven line management experience of small teams (around 3-7 people). A strong understanding of electronics and how embedded software sits at the interface between electronics and software. A career spanning several different industries. Experience of commercial and delivery pressures as gained from experience working within a Consultancy environment. In this role the successful Lead Embedded Software Engineer will primarily contribute directly to engineering work; will provide line management and support project planning as well as helping to shape software processes and the technology roadmap. Projects will span a wide range of applications from embedded systems for radar and sensing technologies to advanced communication systems. A generous salary will be offered depending on your level of experience. Hybrid working available (3 days in office / 2 WFH) private healthcare, Company Bonus, 25 days holiday, Life Assurance, free refreshments and more. Applicants must have full eligibility to work in the UK.
The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modellingnalysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime : Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave : Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
The opportunity: As the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. The role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc). The Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team. What we're looking for from you: Demonstrable team leadership experience Background in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design. Embedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modellingnalysing key performance aspects of the resulting design) Experience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms Excellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed Project management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set Innovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the norm Engineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to 2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime : Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave : Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave : Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities : Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
This position offers a roughly 80/20 split between hands-on embedded software development and leadership responsibilities, supporting a small team of 3-5 specialist software engineers. Projects are varied-ranging from short 2-day sprints to full-scale 2-year development programmes-across a wide range of industries. It's an excellent fit for someone with solid embedded software experience and some exposure toleadership-whether direct orinformal-who's ready to take the next step. A broader understanding of cloud or application-level development is also useful, given the diversity of work. Location: Commute from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Braintree, Hitchen, Harlow, St Neots, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Type: Permanent Hands-on Technical + Leadership Other: No Visa sponsorship available The Opportunity This is a hands-on role combining software development with team leadership. You'll lead a small, close-knit sub-team within a larger multidisciplinary software group, contributing to the design and delivery of embedded systems for a range of real-world applications-from radar and sensing technologies to IoT devices and advanced communication systems. Projects span sectors such as defence, healthcare, and industrial innovation, blending embedded software, electronics, FPGA, cloud, and system-level engineering. As a Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Line management and mentoring for 3-5 engineers, supporting career development, conducting performance reviews, and assisting with resource planning. Technical leadership within multi-disciplinary project teams, including architecture decisions and code contributions. Process and practice development across the team, helping shape coding standards, development methodologies, and future technology direction. What We're Looking For You'll be a capable and well-rounded embedded software engineer with a natural inclination to guide others. Our ideal candidate brings: Strong experience in embedded software development , ideally across environments such as bare metal, RTOS, or embedded Linux. Technical depth in areas such as device drivers , DSP, communications protocols, algorithm implementation, or working close to hardware. Some leadership exposure -this could be through running small project teams, mentoring, or handling performance reviews. Confidence in communicating technical ideas , presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and producing well-reasoned project estimates. Ideally, experience in a consultancy or project-based engineering environment , comfortable balancing technical excellence with time and budget constraints.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
This position offers a roughly 80/20 split between hands-on embedded software development and leadership responsibilities, supporting a small team of 3-5 specialist software engineers. Projects are varied-ranging from short 2-day sprints to full-scale 2-year development programmes-across a wide range of industries. It's an excellent fit for someone with solid embedded software experience and some exposure toleadership-whether direct orinformal-who's ready to take the next step. A broader understanding of cloud or application-level development is also useful, given the diversity of work. Location: Commute from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Braintree, Hitchen, Harlow, St Neots, Bury St Edmunds, Chelmsford (Hybrid, 3 days onsite) Type: Permanent Hands-on Technical + Leadership Other: No Visa sponsorship available The Opportunity This is a hands-on role combining software development with team leadership. You'll lead a small, close-knit sub-team within a larger multidisciplinary software group, contributing to the design and delivery of embedded systems for a range of real-world applications-from radar and sensing technologies to IoT devices and advanced communication systems. Projects span sectors such as defence, healthcare, and industrial innovation, blending embedded software, electronics, FPGA, cloud, and system-level engineering. As a Lead Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: Line management and mentoring for 3-5 engineers, supporting career development, conducting performance reviews, and assisting with resource planning. Technical leadership within multi-disciplinary project teams, including architecture decisions and code contributions. Process and practice development across the team, helping shape coding standards, development methodologies, and future technology direction. What We're Looking For You'll be a capable and well-rounded embedded software engineer with a natural inclination to guide others. Our ideal candidate brings: Strong experience in embedded software development , ideally across environments such as bare metal, RTOS, or embedded Linux. Technical depth in areas such as device drivers , DSP, communications protocols, algorithm implementation, or working close to hardware. Some leadership exposure -this could be through running small project teams, mentoring, or handling performance reviews. Confidence in communicating technical ideas , presenting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and producing well-reasoned project estimates. Ideally, experience in a consultancy or project-based engineering environment , comfortable balancing technical excellence with time and budget constraints.
