Position: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Blackburn Salary: Up to 45,000 KO2's client, an innovative and fast-growing technology company, is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their expanding team based in Blackburn. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with 3+ years commercial embedded software experience who is keen to work on cutting-edge products and contribute to the development of new technologies and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Embedded software development using C Working with TI MSP430 and STM32 microcontrollers Bare-metal embedded programming Enhancing and maintaining existing codebases Adding new features and improving system functionality Collaborating closely with hardware engineers and understanding hardware design considerations The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining the existing embedded software codebase, while also contributing to the development of new features and functionality across a growing product range. You'll also gain exposure to a proprietary wireless communication protocol, making adaptability and a willingness to learn essential for success in the role. With a strong focus on rapid product development, the company consistently brings new products to market, offering engineers the chance to work on varied and technically challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic engineering team where you'll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle while contributing to innovative embedded systems projects. The role offers a salary of up to 45,000 alongside the opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about embedded technology and looking for your next challenge, KO2's client would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your embedded software engineering career.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Position: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Blackburn Salary: Up to 45,000 KO2's client, an innovative and fast-growing technology company, is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their expanding team based in Blackburn. This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with 3+ years commercial embedded software experience who is keen to work on cutting-edge products and contribute to the development of new technologies and integrations. Key Responsibilities: Embedded software development using C Working with TI MSP430 and STM32 microcontrollers Bare-metal embedded programming Enhancing and maintaining existing codebases Adding new features and improving system functionality Collaborating closely with hardware engineers and understanding hardware design considerations The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining the existing embedded software codebase, while also contributing to the development of new features and functionality across a growing product range. You'll also gain exposure to a proprietary wireless communication protocol, making adaptability and a willingness to learn essential for success in the role. With a strong focus on rapid product development, the company consistently brings new products to market, offering engineers the chance to work on varied and technically challenging projects in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic engineering team where you'll gain hands-on experience across the full product lifecycle while contributing to innovative embedded systems projects. The role offers a salary of up to 45,000 alongside the opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about embedded technology and looking for your next challenge, KO2's client would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your embedded software engineering career.
Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location Scotland We re working with an innovative space company developing next-generation launch technology, who are looking to add a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of an orbital-class launch system, taking ownership of onboard avionics systems across the full engineering lifecycle. The Role You ll act as a technical focal point across avionics and wider vehicle systems, working closely with systems engineering, GNC, propulsion, software, and ground support teams to deliver highly reliable flight hardware for a complex aerospace platform. Responsibilities will include: Leading avionics system design and integration activities Defining interfaces between onboard electronics, vehicle subsystems, and ground systems Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and verification activities Managing technical schedules, development priorities, and engineering coordination Contributing to hardware/software trade studies and technical decision-making Supporting testing, troubleshooting, installation, and validation of electronic systems Working cross-functionally across multidisciplinary engineering teams What They re Looking For Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar 5+ years of experience within avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or complex systems engineering Strong background in integration, testing, or development of electronic systems Experience working within high-reliability industries such as space, aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar Understanding of systems engineering principles, interfaces, and V&V activities Previous technical leadership or project ownership experience Hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and support hardware integration activities Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job title: Senior Systems Engineer Location Scotland We re working with an innovative space company developing next-generation launch technology, who are looking to add a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer to their growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the development of an orbital-class launch system, taking ownership of onboard avionics systems across the full engineering lifecycle. The Role You ll act as a technical focal point across avionics and wider vehicle systems, working closely with systems engineering, GNC, propulsion, software, and ground support teams to deliver highly reliable flight hardware for a complex aerospace platform. Responsibilities will include: Leading avionics system design and integration activities Defining interfaces between onboard electronics, vehicle subsystems, and ground systems Supporting system architecture, requirements definition, and verification activities Managing technical schedules, development priorities, and engineering coordination Contributing to hardware/software trade studies and technical decision-making Supporting testing, troubleshooting, installation, and validation of electronic systems Working cross-functionally across multidisciplinary engineering teams What They re Looking For Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar 5+ years of experience within avionics, embedded systems, electronics, or complex systems engineering Strong background in integration, testing, or development of electronic systems Experience working within high-reliability industries such as space, aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar Understanding of systems engineering principles, interfaces, and V&V activities Previous technical leadership or project ownership experience Hands-on mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and support hardware integration activities Strong communication skills and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Overview As part of the Expleo UK Cybersecurity Practice, you will support a key client engagement in Belfast, providing cyber engineering expertise across hardware, embedded systems, and software. This is not an IT-only cybersecurity role; it requires practical experience of developing, assuring and securing engineered solutions across the project lifecycle click apply for full job details
May 19, 2026
Full time
Overview As part of the Expleo UK Cybersecurity Practice, you will support a key client engagement in Belfast, providing cyber engineering expertise across hardware, embedded systems, and software. This is not an IT-only cybersecurity role; it requires practical experience of developing, assuring and securing engineered solutions across the project lifecycle click apply for full job details
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
May 19, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
May 19, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37 hour week, early finish on a Friday, (5-days in the office) Salary: 65,000- 85,000 depending on experience Job Reference: 35992 Polytec are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer with experience designing ATEX / intrinsically safe products to support the development of next-generation, mission-critical communication systems for our Cambridge based client. This role is suited to a hands-on senior engineer who enjoys taking ownership of complex hardware features and working closely with cross-functional teams. You'll contribute to the design, development, testing, and certification of professional communication equipment and related accessories. Responsibilities Design and develop hardware for ATEX-certified, intrinsically safe products Contribute to baseband and microprocessor-based system design Design efficient, low-power power supplies and supporting circuitry Support design verification, EMC testing and regulatory compliance Produce clear engineering documentation Collaborate with engineers across hardware, software and verification teams Requirements Degree in electronics or a related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Proven experience designing products for ATEX environments Strong understanding of intrinsic safety principles Experience with microprocessor-based hardware and common interfaces Good communication skills and a collaborative approach Desirable EMC / ESD-aware design experience Audio or RF system exposure Embedded Linux or board bring-up experience Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
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.
Lead Software Test Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Based at one of these locations: Leeds / Manchester / Birmingham / Newcastle - Hybrid (60% onsite) Our client is delivering a major digital transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Lead Software Test Engineer / Principal SDET to play a pivotal role in shaping quality and automation across multiple delivery teams. This is a high-impact contract role where you will define strategy, set standards and remain hands-on with modern test engineering practices. Overview As a Lead Software Test Engineer you will take ownership of an automation-first testing approach, supporting the transition from legacy monolithic systems to a modern microservices architecture. You will work closely with engineering teams, influencing how quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle while actively contributing to frameworks and solutions. Key Responsibilities You will define and implement an end-to-end test strategy aligned to microservices architecture. You will establish best practices, standards and patterns that can be scaled across multiple teams, assessing existing approaches and driving continuous improvement. You will remain hands-on, designing, building and maintaining automated test frameworks across unit, integration, contract, system and end-to-end testing. Working primarily in Java-based environments, you will support teams by actively contributing to automation, not just providing direction. You will collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders, providing technical leadership, coaching testers and developers, and ensuring testing practices are applied consistently. You will also maintain visibility of quality metrics and delivery outcomes across the programme. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience operating at Lead Test Engineer / Principal SDET level Strong background defining test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium and Rest Assured Solid experience with API, contract and integration testing Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Spring Boot applications Experience with modern testing practices including contract testing, asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) and non-functional testing Familiarity with MongoDB or other non-relational databases Additional Info Multiple locations - Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham Due to the requirements of this position, all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. Reasonable Adjustments Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Guaranteed Interview Scheme Disability Confident Scheme - As a member of the disability confident scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant - Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us within your application. Ready to take your next career step? Click Apply Now for a confidential chat today! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Lead Software Test Engineer - Contract (Inside IR35) Based at one of these locations: Leeds / Manchester / Birmingham / Newcastle - Hybrid (60% onsite) Our client is delivering a major digital transformation programme and is seeking an experienced Lead Software Test Engineer / Principal SDET to play a pivotal role in shaping quality and automation across multiple delivery teams. This is a high-impact contract role where you will define strategy, set standards and remain hands-on with modern test engineering practices. Overview As a Lead Software Test Engineer you will take ownership of an automation-first testing approach, supporting the transition from legacy monolithic systems to a modern microservices architecture. You will work closely with engineering teams, influencing how quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle while actively contributing to frameworks and solutions. Key Responsibilities You will define and implement an end-to-end test strategy aligned to microservices architecture. You will establish best practices, standards and patterns that can be scaled across multiple teams, assessing existing approaches and driving continuous improvement. You will remain hands-on, designing, building and maintaining automated test frameworks across unit, integration, contract, system and end-to-end testing. Working primarily in Java-based environments, you will support teams by actively contributing to automation, not just providing direction. You will collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders, providing technical leadership, coaching testers and developers, and ensuring testing practices are applied consistently. You will also maintain visibility of quality metrics and delivery outcomes across the programme. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience operating at Lead Test Engineer / Principal SDET level Strong background defining test strategies for microservices environments Hands-on automation experience using Java, Selenium and Rest Assured Solid experience with API, contract and integration testing Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Spring Boot applications Experience with modern testing practices including contract testing, asynchronous messaging (e.g. Kafka) and non-functional testing Familiarity with MongoDB or other non-relational databases Additional Info Multiple locations - Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham Due to the requirements of this position, all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance. Reasonable Adjustments Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to inclusive recruitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Guaranteed Interview Scheme Disability Confident Scheme - As a member of the disability confident scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant - Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us within your application. Ready to take your next career step? Click Apply Now for a confidential chat today! This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan
We are working with a highly specialised UK engineering company delivering advanced embedded systems for complex, high-performance environments. Due to continued growth and an upcoming project transition, they are looking to bring a key skillset in-house and hire an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong Yocto and Linux expertise. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining embedded Linux systems from the ground up. This position is focused on developing robust, scalable software for bespoke hardware, with a strong emphasis on the Yocto Project. You will be involved across the full development lifecycle, from low-level board bring-up through to system optimisation and deployment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded Linux distributions using Yocto Perform Linux kernel configuration and development Support board bring-up on custom hardware platforms Develop and integrate device drivers Work with U-Boot and bootloader configurations Collaborate with hardware engineers on system integration Troubleshoot and optimise system performance Contribute to long-term capability building within the embedded team Required Experience Strong commercial experience with the Yocto Project Deep understanding of embedded Linux systems Experience with: Linux kernel development Board bring-up Device driver development Bootloaders such as U-Boot Proven ability to build Linux systems from scratch for custom hardware Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills Existing SC Clearance Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments Background in industries such as defence, aerospace, or telecommunications
May 19, 2026
Contractor
We are working with a highly specialised UK engineering company delivering advanced embedded systems for complex, high-performance environments. Due to continued growth and an upcoming project transition, they are looking to bring a key skillset in-house and hire an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong Yocto and Linux expertise. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining embedded Linux systems from the ground up. This position is focused on developing robust, scalable software for bespoke hardware, with a strong emphasis on the Yocto Project. You will be involved across the full development lifecycle, from low-level board bring-up through to system optimisation and deployment. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain embedded Linux distributions using Yocto Perform Linux kernel configuration and development Support board bring-up on custom hardware platforms Develop and integrate device drivers Work with U-Boot and bootloader configurations Collaborate with hardware engineers on system integration Troubleshoot and optimise system performance Contribute to long-term capability building within the embedded team Required Experience Strong commercial experience with the Yocto Project Deep understanding of embedded Linux systems Experience with: Linux kernel development Board bring-up Device driver development Bootloaders such as U-Boot Proven ability to build Linux systems from scratch for custom hardware Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable Skills Existing SC Clearance Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments Background in industries such as defence, aerospace, or telecommunications
About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join You will be a key part of two teams - both the Firm's IT team and the Corporate Services Division (CSD) of lawyers. You will be the liaison and link between the two but essentially embedded in the CSD to help them with the digitisation of their varied work types. The CSD has seven different Practice Groups (PGs) within it namely core Corporate, Commercial and IP, Employment, Immigration, Charities, Banking and Tax. The lawyers in each of these PGs are seeking to enhance their productivity and outputs with intelligent and smart use of AI and tech solutions. The work you will be doing We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Legal Technology Specialist to join our IT team to liaise with the CSD (per the description above). The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, having worked previously as a corporate or commercial or employment lawyer or PSL AND will be passionate about leveraging technology to enhance legal processes, legal research, legal content and improve efficiency. This role involves working closely with legal teams to understand their needs, demonstrating the capabilities of various tools, and ensuring optimal use of technology within the Corporate Services Division. You will be responsible for: Technology Integration: Assist lawyers in utilising technology to streamline their workflows, including document management systems, document reviews, document drafting, case management software, artificial intelligence, and process automation tools. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency within legal teams. Use LEAN principles such as defining value, mapping the value stream and creating flow. Striving for excellence by regularly reviewing and refining workflows to achieve the highest possible quality and efficiency. Training and Support: Working with the Learning and Development team to provide lawyers with training, guidance, and support on advanced features of legal technology tools, ensuring they are fully equipped to maximise their use. Evangelism: Inspire legal teams to further embrace new ways of working to improve client outcomes. Promote the use of legal technology within legal teams, running demos and workshops to showcase the benefits of legal tech. Face-to-Face Interaction: Spend the majority of time working directly with lawyers to understand their challenges and provide tailored process and technological solutions. Project and Change Management: Manage process and technology-related change within legal teams, working in an agile way, to ensure timely delivery of value to legal teams. Lead change management initiatives within legal teams to ensure the smooth adoption of new technologies and processes. Cross-Functional Work: Collaborate with the Learning and Development and Technology teams to ensure comprehensive support and training for lawyers while staying current on technology advances and available tools, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall data and technology strategy. Reporting and Prioritisation: Providing regular updates to the Head of Legal Process Engineering, IT Director, Head of Corporate Services Division and Partners (where appropriate), collaborating with the division's Technology Steering Group to prioritise work based on the needs of the respective legal teams. Liaising with the firm's pricing experts on leveraging the value proposition from improved legal workflow efficiencies. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for Legal Background: Experience as a lawyer (corporate, commercial or employment preferred) with a strong understanding of legal processes, research and workflows, in particular a working knowledge of the processes involved in corporate and commercial transactions and corporate advisory work. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in understanding and using AI and legal technology tools and software, able to demonstrate and train others on their use. The firm already uses some tools for document automation, title analysis, reporting, and electronic signing and is looking to deploy existing and additional tools that can help improve both the firm's efficiency and client experience. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies and propose practical solutions, including proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with lawyers, partners and technology teams, including effective communication with clients, developers, and organisation leaders. Project Management: Experience in managing projects and delivering results within set timelines., Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban would be desirable,
May 19, 2026
Full time
About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership. The team you will join You will be a key part of two teams - both the Firm's IT team and the Corporate Services Division (CSD) of lawyers. You will be the liaison and link between the two but essentially embedded in the CSD to help them with the digitisation of their varied work types. The CSD has seven different Practice Groups (PGs) within it namely core Corporate, Commercial and IP, Employment, Immigration, Charities, Banking and Tax. The lawyers in each of these PGs are seeking to enhance their productivity and outputs with intelligent and smart use of AI and tech solutions. The work you will be doing We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Legal Technology Specialist to join our IT team to liaise with the CSD (per the description above). The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background, having worked previously as a corporate or commercial or employment lawyer or PSL AND will be passionate about leveraging technology to enhance legal processes, legal research, legal content and improve efficiency. This role involves working closely with legal teams to understand their needs, demonstrating the capabilities of various tools, and ensuring optimal use of technology within the Corporate Services Division. You will be responsible for: Technology Integration: Assist lawyers in utilising technology to streamline their workflows, including document management systems, document reviews, document drafting, case management software, artificial intelligence, and process automation tools. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and efficiency within legal teams. Use LEAN principles such as defining value, mapping the value stream and creating flow. Striving for excellence by regularly reviewing and refining workflows to achieve the highest possible quality and efficiency. Training and Support: Working with the Learning and Development team to provide lawyers with training, guidance, and support on advanced features of legal technology tools, ensuring they are fully equipped to maximise their use. Evangelism: Inspire legal teams to further embrace new ways of working to improve client outcomes. Promote the use of legal technology within legal teams, running demos and workshops to showcase the benefits of legal tech. Face-to-Face Interaction: Spend the majority of time working directly with lawyers to understand their challenges and provide tailored process and technological solutions. Project and Change Management: Manage process and technology-related change within legal teams, working in an agile way, to ensure timely delivery of value to legal teams. Lead change management initiatives within legal teams to ensure the smooth adoption of new technologies and processes. Cross-Functional Work: Collaborate with the Learning and Development and Technology teams to ensure comprehensive support and training for lawyers while staying current on technology advances and available tools, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall data and technology strategy. Reporting and Prioritisation: Providing regular updates to the Head of Legal Process Engineering, IT Director, Head of Corporate Services Division and Partners (where appropriate), collaborating with the division's Technology Steering Group to prioritise work based on the needs of the respective legal teams. Liaising with the firm's pricing experts on leveraging the value proposition from improved legal workflow efficiencies. Please note that this job profile is not an exhaustive list of duties but merely an outline of the key components of the role. You may be required by your line manager to take on additional responsibilities when requested. What we are looking for Legal Background: Experience as a lawyer (corporate, commercial or employment preferred) with a strong understanding of legal processes, research and workflows, in particular a working knowledge of the processes involved in corporate and commercial transactions and corporate advisory work. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in understanding and using AI and legal technology tools and software, able to demonstrate and train others on their use. The firm already uses some tools for document automation, title analysis, reporting, and electronic signing and is looking to deploy existing and additional tools that can help improve both the firm's efficiency and client experience. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to identify process inefficiencies and propose practical solutions, including proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with lawyers, partners and technology teams, including effective communication with clients, developers, and organisation leaders. Project Management: Experience in managing projects and delivering results within set timelines., Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban would be desirable,
Contract VHDL Firmware Engineer East Essex (4 days a week onsite) Up to £71 p/h Inside IR35 *Please only apply if you are willing and able to be onsite on average Four days a week* We are seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team working on advanced precision and sensing systems. In this broad FPGA firmware engineering role, you will contribute across the full product life cycle from initial concept development through to early production. You will work with modern high-speed FPGAs and System-on-Chip (SoC) technologies to help develop next-generation Embedded systems. The role is based in Basildon and focuses on the design and development of Embedded VHDL firmware for complex airborne electro-optics subsystems. What you will do Firmware requirements capture and management FPGA design and analysis Production of documentation for design reviews and engineering support Development of FPGA test and integration plans System integration with PCB designers and Embedded software engineers Support firmware designs through a structured development process (training provided) Modification and maintenance of existing firmware designs and testbenches Key skills Experience with FPGA technologies (Xilinx, Microsemi/Actel, or Lattice) and associated toolchains Advanced verification techniques using VHDL or System Verilog/UVM Ability to define and manage timing and area constraints for FPGA implementation Experience translating system-level requirements into detailed firmware requirements Structured firmware development life cycle experience (DO-254 or similar regulated processes) Experience debugging FPGA designs and supporting hardware/software integration Strong technical decision-making and risk mitigation skills in FPGA design Familiarity with Siemens EDA tools (HDL Designer, ModelSim/Questa) is advantageous Experience with electro-optic systems (eg cameras, thermal imaging or image processing)
May 19, 2026
Contractor
Contract VHDL Firmware Engineer East Essex (4 days a week onsite) Up to £71 p/h Inside IR35 *Please only apply if you are willing and able to be onsite on average Four days a week* We are seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team working on advanced precision and sensing systems. In this broad FPGA firmware engineering role, you will contribute across the full product life cycle from initial concept development through to early production. You will work with modern high-speed FPGAs and System-on-Chip (SoC) technologies to help develop next-generation Embedded systems. The role is based in Basildon and focuses on the design and development of Embedded VHDL firmware for complex airborne electro-optics subsystems. What you will do Firmware requirements capture and management FPGA design and analysis Production of documentation for design reviews and engineering support Development of FPGA test and integration plans System integration with PCB designers and Embedded software engineers Support firmware designs through a structured development process (training provided) Modification and maintenance of existing firmware designs and testbenches Key skills Experience with FPGA technologies (Xilinx, Microsemi/Actel, or Lattice) and associated toolchains Advanced verification techniques using VHDL or System Verilog/UVM Ability to define and manage timing and area constraints for FPGA implementation Experience translating system-level requirements into detailed firmware requirements Structured firmware development life cycle experience (DO-254 or similar regulated processes) Experience debugging FPGA designs and supporting hardware/software integration Strong technical decision-making and risk mitigation skills in FPGA design Familiarity with Siemens EDA tools (HDL Designer, ModelSim/Questa) is advantageous Experience with electro-optic systems (eg cameras, thermal imaging or image processing)
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer Cambridgeshire 60-70k Location: Cambridge (Consultancy-based) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Due to the type of work the client are looking for UK eyes only candidates We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading technology business. This role is designed for an engineer who thrives on technical variety and wants to play a key part in turning "impossible" concepts into real-world, high-integrity platforms. Your Technical Profile Language Expertise: Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems. Platform Experience: Extensive experience developing for embedded platforms (ARM, STM32, or similar Microcontrollers). OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux). Systems Architecture: Ability to design scalable, robust software using UML and rigorous engineering practices. Interfacing: Comfortable working close to the metal, including interfacing with on-board FPGAs and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN). The "Value Add" Experience with Python or MATLAB for algorithm development and testing. Familiarity with Low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) design constraints-crucial for drone and space applications. A background in Signal Processing or Robotics (ROS/ROS2). The ability to mentor junior engineers and act as a "Design Authority" for software workstreams. If you are a motivated engineer who thrives on variety and exciting technical challenges, apply today with your CV.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Linux Engineer Cambridgeshire 60-70k Location: Cambridge (Consultancy-based) Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + Comprehensive Benefits Due to the type of work the client are looking for UK eyes only candidates We are looking for a high-caliber Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a leading technology business. This role is designed for an engineer who thrives on technical variety and wants to play a key part in turning "impossible" concepts into real-world, high-integrity platforms. Your Technical Profile Language Expertise: Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ for embedded systems. Platform Experience: Extensive experience developing for embedded platforms (ARM, STM32, or similar Microcontrollers). OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux). Systems Architecture: Ability to design scalable, robust software using UML and rigorous engineering practices. Interfacing: Comfortable working close to the metal, including interfacing with on-board FPGAs and communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN). The "Value Add" Experience with Python or MATLAB for algorithm development and testing. Familiarity with Low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) design constraints-crucial for drone and space applications. A background in Signal Processing or Robotics (ROS/ROS2). The ability to mentor junior engineers and act as a "Design Authority" for software workstreams. If you are a motivated engineer who thrives on variety and exciting technical challenges, apply today with your CV.
Systems Engineer Canterbury Full-time We are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering and analysis across new and existing product developments. This role offers involvement across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to end-of-life, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams as well as wider business functions. You will play a key role in supporting new business opportunities, contributing to technical proposals, and ensuring robust system design within complex engineering environments. Key Responsibilities: Analyse, capture, and develop system specifications Support sales and business development with technical input and proposals Contribute to new product introduction, including risk identification and mitigation (FMEA) Work collaboratively with mechanical, software, and product teams Liaise with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders Stay up to date with systems engineering methods and implement effective solutions Requirements: Degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or similar Experience within systems engineering, electro-optics, or electro-mechanical environments Background in defence, maritime, or high RF environments is highly beneficial Experience with FMEA and systems analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C#) Strong mathematical and analytical capability Knowledge of embedded C/C++ is advantageous Desirable Knowledge: EMC and defence-related standards (MIL-STD, DEF-STAN) Control theory, servo systems, and control loops Maritime environments and GIS systems Skills & Attributes: Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Analytical and problem-solving mindset Team-focused with a proactive, solution-driven approach Flexible, accountable, and quality-focused Additional Information: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC-level security clearance. Benefits: Competitive salary with profit sharing Pension scheme and life assurance Private healthcare Employee rewards and recognition initiatives CV's in word format to be sent to (url removed) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Systems Engineer Canterbury Full-time We are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to lead systems engineering and analysis across new and existing product developments. This role offers involvement across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to end-of-life, working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams as well as wider business functions. You will play a key role in supporting new business opportunities, contributing to technical proposals, and ensuring robust system design within complex engineering environments. Key Responsibilities: Analyse, capture, and develop system specifications Support sales and business development with technical input and proposals Contribute to new product introduction, including risk identification and mitigation (FMEA) Work collaboratively with mechanical, software, and product teams Liaise with customers, suppliers, and external stakeholders Stay up to date with systems engineering methods and implement effective solutions Requirements: Degree in Systems Engineering, Physics, Electronics, or similar Experience within systems engineering, electro-optics, or electro-mechanical environments Background in defence, maritime, or high RF environments is highly beneficial Experience with FMEA and systems analysis tools (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C#) Strong mathematical and analytical capability Knowledge of embedded C/C++ is advantageous Desirable Knowledge: EMC and defence-related standards (MIL-STD, DEF-STAN) Control theory, servo systems, and control loops Maritime environments and GIS systems Skills & Attributes: Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Analytical and problem-solving mindset Team-focused with a proactive, solution-driven approach Flexible, accountable, and quality-focused Additional Information: Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible to obtain SC-level security clearance. Benefits: Competitive salary with profit sharing Pension scheme and life assurance Private healthcare Employee rewards and recognition initiatives CV's in word format to be sent to (url removed) New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.
RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will work with global teams to design simple and safe systems that bring advanced distributed technology from research to production. This role promotes technical growth and team collaboration. Skills Required : Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities with cross functional and global teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, and automated features). Apply client s ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and trainings to develop functional safety software and system work products. Use MBSE/SysML to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviour; contribute to globally common safety ratings and model libraries. Support creation of safety concepts and system designs; help transition advanced technologies from research to production. Produce clear technical documentation and communications supporting audits, reviews, and program milestones. Lead reviews with key stakeholders and suppliers. Collaborate with research and advanced engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing to integrate safety by design. Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, tools, and training. Serve as a growing subject matter expert within the first year and mentor peers in functional safety and systems engineering best practices. ISO 26262 Proficiency: Practical application of ISO 26262 processes, methods, and tools within a product development environment. MBSE/SysML Modelling: Ability to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviours using system modelling languages. Technical Documentation: Strong capability in producing clear technical work products to support audits, safety cases, and program milestones. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with global teams across diverse disciplines (Powertrain, Infotainment, Quality, Manufacturing). Systems Thinking: A proactive approach to understanding complex system interactions and "safety by design" principles. Skills Preferred : Tool Expertise: Hands-on experience with specific MBSE tools such as MagicDraw or Cameo. Technical Leadership: Ability to lead technical workstreams and influence stakeholders across the organization. Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical safety concepts into actionable requirements for non-safety engineering teams. Test Development: Experience developing design verification tests at the component, system, and vehicle levels. Experience Required Strong experience in the development of software-enabled systems. Proven track record of applying the ISO 26262 functional safety standard throughout the product development lifecycle. Experience Preferred : Experience in designing architectures for complex systems, software, or electronic hardware. Experience in the planning, development, and testing of embedded software. Experience analysing test results and executing verification plans within an automotive context. Education Required : Bachelor s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science. Education Preferred: Master s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Additional Information : INSIDE IR35 Location: Hybrid working with 4 days required on-site. Eligibility: Due to working on behalf of our client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined.
May 19, 2026
Contractor
RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will work with global teams to design simple and safe systems that bring advanced distributed technology from research to production. This role promotes technical growth and team collaboration. Skills Required : Execute ISO 26262 functional safety activities with cross functional and global teams (e.g., powertrain, infotainment, active safety, driver assistance, and automated features). Apply client s ISO 26262 processes, methods, tools, and trainings to develop functional safety software and system work products. Use MBSE/SysML to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviour; contribute to globally common safety ratings and model libraries. Support creation of safety concepts and system designs; help transition advanced technologies from research to production. Produce clear technical documentation and communications supporting audits, reviews, and program milestones. Lead reviews with key stakeholders and suppliers. Collaborate with research and advanced engineering, product development, quality, and manufacturing to integrate safety by design. Identify and drive continuous improvement in processes, methods, tools, and training. Serve as a growing subject matter expert within the first year and mentor peers in functional safety and systems engineering best practices. ISO 26262 Proficiency: Practical application of ISO 26262 processes, methods, and tools within a product development environment. MBSE/SysML Modelling: Ability to model functions, interfaces, and safety-related behaviours using system modelling languages. Technical Documentation: Strong capability in producing clear technical work products to support audits, safety cases, and program milestones. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with global teams across diverse disciplines (Powertrain, Infotainment, Quality, Manufacturing). Systems Thinking: A proactive approach to understanding complex system interactions and "safety by design" principles. Skills Preferred : Tool Expertise: Hands-on experience with specific MBSE tools such as MagicDraw or Cameo. Technical Leadership: Ability to lead technical workstreams and influence stakeholders across the organization. Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex technical safety concepts into actionable requirements for non-safety engineering teams. Test Development: Experience developing design verification tests at the component, system, and vehicle levels. Experience Required Strong experience in the development of software-enabled systems. Proven track record of applying the ISO 26262 functional safety standard throughout the product development lifecycle. Experience Preferred : Experience in designing architectures for complex systems, software, or electronic hardware. Experience in the planning, development, and testing of embedded software. Experience analysing test results and executing verification plans within an automotive context. Education Required : Bachelor s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science. Education Preferred: Master s degree in electrical engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Additional Information : INSIDE IR35 Location: Hybrid working with 4 days required on-site. Eligibility: Due to working on behalf of our client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined.
AI Product Engineer (Full Stack / AI Systems) We are building a new generation of AI-powered products and are looking for a hands-on AI Product Engineer to help design, build, and scale intelligent systems in production. This is not a pure research or infrastructure role. We are looking for someone who can bridge product thinking, software engineering, and real-world AI system behaviour, turning ideas into reliable, production-ready features used at scale. You will work across the full stack, with a strong focus on building AI-driven user-facing features, debugging LLM behaviour in production, and shaping how AI is embedded into real products. Key responsibilities Design and build AI-powered product features end-to-end (frontend, backend, and AI layer) Work with LLMs in production environments, including prompt design, tuning, and debugging AI behaviour Investigate and resolve production issues such as hallucinations, incorrect outputs, and context injection failures Build scalable backend services and APIs using modern cloud infrastructure C#, .NET Experience Develop responsive frontend applications and translate product designs into working interfaces Work with event-driven and distributed systems where required Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver customer-facing AI features Contribute to system design decisions including scalability, observability, and reliability What we re looking for Strong full-stack engineering experience (frontend + backend development) Experience building or shipping AI/LLM-powered features in production Understanding of prompt engineering, LLM behaviour, and AI failure modes (e.g. drift, hallucination, context issues) Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) Strong backend engineering skills (APIs, data flow, system design) Comfortable debugging complex production issues across distributed systems Ability to work with frontend engineers and product teams collaboratively Strong curiosity and product mindset - asking the right questions, not just writing code Desirable experience RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems or agent-based AI workflows Kubernetes or containerised deployment environments Event-driven architectures and scalable system design Experience translating UI/UX designs (e.g. Figma) into production frontend code Familiarity with Vue, React, or similar frameworks Exposure to enterprise-scale AI or data-heavy applications What sets this role apart You will be working directly on real AI systems in production, not prototypes You will be expected to debug AI behaviour, not just infrastructure issues You will own the full journey from idea product feature production AI system You will help shape how AI is embedded into core product experiences What we offer Competitive salary (based on experience) Hybrid working model Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI product development High autonomy and influence over technical direction Exposure to modern AI tooling and agent-based development workflow Interested? Please Click Apply Now! AI Product Engineer (Full Stack / AI Systems)
May 19, 2026
Full time
AI Product Engineer (Full Stack / AI Systems) We are building a new generation of AI-powered products and are looking for a hands-on AI Product Engineer to help design, build, and scale intelligent systems in production. This is not a pure research or infrastructure role. We are looking for someone who can bridge product thinking, software engineering, and real-world AI system behaviour, turning ideas into reliable, production-ready features used at scale. You will work across the full stack, with a strong focus on building AI-driven user-facing features, debugging LLM behaviour in production, and shaping how AI is embedded into real products. Key responsibilities Design and build AI-powered product features end-to-end (frontend, backend, and AI layer) Work with LLMs in production environments, including prompt design, tuning, and debugging AI behaviour Investigate and resolve production issues such as hallucinations, incorrect outputs, and context injection failures Build scalable backend services and APIs using modern cloud infrastructure C#, .NET Experience Develop responsive frontend applications and translate product designs into working interfaces Work with event-driven and distributed systems where required Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to deliver customer-facing AI features Contribute to system design decisions including scalability, observability, and reliability What we re looking for Strong full-stack engineering experience (frontend + backend development) Experience building or shipping AI/LLM-powered features in production Understanding of prompt engineering, LLM behaviour, and AI failure modes (e.g. drift, hallucination, context issues) Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) Strong backend engineering skills (APIs, data flow, system design) Comfortable debugging complex production issues across distributed systems Ability to work with frontend engineers and product teams collaboratively Strong curiosity and product mindset - asking the right questions, not just writing code Desirable experience RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) systems or agent-based AI workflows Kubernetes or containerised deployment environments Event-driven architectures and scalable system design Experience translating UI/UX designs (e.g. Figma) into production frontend code Familiarity with Vue, React, or similar frameworks Exposure to enterprise-scale AI or data-heavy applications What sets this role apart You will be working directly on real AI systems in production, not prototypes You will be expected to debug AI behaviour, not just infrastructure issues You will own the full journey from idea product feature production AI system You will help shape how AI is embedded into core product experiences What we offer Competitive salary (based on experience) Hybrid working model Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI product development High autonomy and influence over technical direction Exposure to modern AI tooling and agent-based development workflow Interested? Please Click Apply Now! AI Product Engineer (Full Stack / AI Systems)
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: Bradford Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. You will guide technical direction and ensure high-quality delivery across the full software lifecycle. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control and communication environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables and work packages Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations : This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you'll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You'll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You'll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written About us Markerstudy Group is a major force in UK general insurance market, combining scale with innovation. Markerstudy Group have deep product and distribution reach through multiple brands and an experienced leadership foundation coordinating diverse and fast-evolving business units. The Group employs more than 6,000 people across the UK.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Pricing Analyst Locations : This can be a largely remote position with the occasion travel to the office closest to you. We have offices based in Manchester, Stoke, London and Peterborough. Role Overview Markerstudy Group are looking for a Principal Pricing Analyst to join a quickly growing and developing pricing department across a range of insurance lines. You will utilise your technical expertise, in-depth knowledge of insurance industry and market leading tools to produce creative and actionable pricing solutions. This role requires a large element of coaching team members and championing best practice across the department. Reporting to the our Associate Director, you will make use of WTW Radar and Emblem and you will have responsibility for the development and maintenance of predictive models (GLM) and price optimisation including machine learning algorithms (GBM), LTV (Lifetime Value) and fair pricing principles. Ultimately creating value for our customers. Bringing best in class pricing experience, you'll be expected to provide pricing proposals considering customer and commercial outcomes, communicating these in a compelling, impactful way to all levels of stakeholders to help us make the right decisions at the right times. You'll work on multiple priorities within a fast paced, dynamic environment. You'll need to be able to manage the expectations of stakeholders alongside prioritising your workload. As a Principal Pricing Analyst, you will use your advanced analytical skills to: Be a key stakeholder influencing the direction & outcome of projects Provide technical leadership on WTW toolkit (in particular Radar Optimiser) to drive forward effective and efficient solutions Provide thought leadership on optimisation and modelling concepts Research, develop and champion the use of best practice methods and standards and ensure they are embedded throughout the department Lead the development of the Groups pricing capability Query large databases to extract and manipulate data that is fit for purpose Oversee and assist in the development and implementation of the market leading methodologies you've identified Continuously evaluate methodologies, understanding how they fit into the wider piece, and identify where they can be improved Key Skills and Experience: Previous experience within general insurance pricing Experience with some of the following predictive modelling techniques; Logistic Regression, GBMs, Elastic Net GLMs, GAMs, Decision Trees, Random Forests, Neural Nets and Clustering Experience in statistical and data science programming languages (e.g. R, Python, PySpark, SAS, SQL) A quantitative degree (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science) Experience of WTW's Radar software Proficient at communicating results in a concise manner both verbally and written About us Markerstudy Group is a major force in UK general insurance market, combining scale with innovation. Markerstudy Group have deep product and distribution reach through multiple brands and an experienced leadership foundation coordinating diverse and fast-evolving business units. The Group employs more than 6,000 people across the UK.
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Leicestershire (hybrid 3 days per week onsite) Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience) We re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you! About the Role: Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components. Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE). Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation. Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation. Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery. About you: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus. Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32). Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes). Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Desirable skills: Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updates CV.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Leicestershire (hybrid 3 days per week onsite) Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience) We re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you! About the Role: Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components. Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE). Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation. Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation. Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery. About you: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus. Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32). Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes). Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Desirable skills: Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updates CV.
Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable + generous bens Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED. Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is supporting a well-established, engineering-led technology business operating within a highly regulated, quality-critical environment. The organisation has grown steadily, invests heavily in its engineering capability and is known for strong retention and internal progression. This is a key hire within the software function, offering the opportunity to work on high-integrity embedded and firmware systems while helping shape testing, validation and best practice across the wider engineering team. The Role Develop, test and maintain embedded software and firmware across multiple product lines Design and contribute to structured test and validation strategies for embedded and application-level code Translate technical requirements into robust, traceable software solutions Carry out verification and validation activities, documenting results clearly Collaborate closely with electronics, mechanical and systems engineers Support investigations, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Participate in design reviews, stand-ups and wider engineering discussions About You Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline Strong experience in embedded software, firmware or low-level software development Background in software testing, validation or verification Good working knowledge of C, C++ and/or C# Experience writing test requirements and building structured test environments Familiarity with version control, documentation standards and software lifecycle processes Methodical, organised and detail-focused approach Able to work independently, take ownership and communicate effectively across disciplines Why Join? Significant ongoing investment in engineering capability and tooling Stable environment with a strong focus on quality and best practice Opportunity to directly influence processes and standards Collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team Supportive leadership with a long-term view Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.
May 18, 2026
Full time
Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer Southeast Kent £competitive, negotiable + generous bens Contact: Emily or Sammy at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR UK SC SECURITY CLEARANCE. VISA SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED. Pearson Whiffin Recruitment is supporting a well-established, engineering-led technology business operating within a highly regulated, quality-critical environment. The organisation has grown steadily, invests heavily in its engineering capability and is known for strong retention and internal progression. This is a key hire within the software function, offering the opportunity to work on high-integrity embedded and firmware systems while helping shape testing, validation and best practice across the wider engineering team. The Role Develop, test and maintain embedded software and firmware across multiple product lines Design and contribute to structured test and validation strategies for embedded and application-level code Translate technical requirements into robust, traceable software solutions Carry out verification and validation activities, documenting results clearly Collaborate closely with electronics, mechanical and systems engineers Support investigations, root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives Participate in design reviews, stand-ups and wider engineering discussions About You Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related discipline Strong experience in embedded software, firmware or low-level software development Background in software testing, validation or verification Good working knowledge of C, C++ and/or C# Experience writing test requirements and building structured test environments Familiarity with version control, documentation standards and software lifecycle processes Methodical, organised and detail-focused approach Able to work independently, take ownership and communicate effectively across disciplines Why Join? Significant ongoing investment in engineering capability and tooling Stable environment with a strong focus on quality and best practice Opportunity to directly influence processes and standards Collaborative, multi-disciplinary engineering team Supportive leadership with a long-term view Apply today via Pearson Whiffin Recruitment with an up-to-date CV including entire career history.
A dynamic and expanding engineering company, leading the way in advanced technical solutions, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer. The primary focus of the role is developing C++ code for embedded electronic systems and products. The Role Design and develop robust software in C/C++ for embedded platforms Create and maintain technical documentation to support design decisions Ensure software operates reliably and meets functional specifications Shape the long-term direction of software architecture and capabilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technology within real-world constraints Develop and maintain test suites, including unit and integration tests Implement and troubleshoot hardware interfaces and data protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, TCP/IP) Build and maintain user-facing applications using both commercial and open-source toolkits Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to align system-level behaviour Assist in scoping projects, breaking down requirements, and mentoring junior engineers The Candidate Strong experience programming in C++ for embedded systems Experienced with testing practices and tools Experience working in Linux-based environments Exposure to platforms like Xilinx or PetaLinux whighly beneficial, but not essential A collaborative team player with an eye for clean, maintainable code The Offer Offering up to 65,000, hybrid working model with flexible working hours, private medical cover and relocation support available.
May 18, 2026
Full time
A dynamic and expanding engineering company, leading the way in advanced technical solutions, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer. The primary focus of the role is developing C++ code for embedded electronic systems and products. The Role Design and develop robust software in C/C++ for embedded platforms Create and maintain technical documentation to support design decisions Ensure software operates reliably and meets functional specifications Shape the long-term direction of software architecture and capabilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technology within real-world constraints Develop and maintain test suites, including unit and integration tests Implement and troubleshoot hardware interfaces and data protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, TCP/IP) Build and maintain user-facing applications using both commercial and open-source toolkits Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to align system-level behaviour Assist in scoping projects, breaking down requirements, and mentoring junior engineers The Candidate Strong experience programming in C++ for embedded systems Experienced with testing practices and tools Experience working in Linux-based environments Exposure to platforms like Xilinx or PetaLinux whighly beneficial, but not essential A collaborative team player with an eye for clean, maintainable code The Offer Offering up to 65,000, hybrid working model with flexible working hours, private medical cover and relocation support available.
