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Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join our client 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? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our client s 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 Our Client They are a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Their values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything they do. Our Client s Inclusive Culture They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on their technology. Our Client s Commitment to Sustainability They prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce their environmental impact. By joining them, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our Client s D&I Commitments They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. They believe in adding to their culture. Their diverse team shapes products that reflect their 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, our client wishes to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. What you'll do Elicit business and technical requirements working with the various stakeholders during requirements gathering phase. Author both high level and low-level design documents to support Telco services including presenting such designs for internal technical and stakeholder sign off. Perform audit, analysis and propose solutions for migrating from one platform or design to another, providing support for testing and fulfilment teams. Own software/hardware selection, perform bug scrubs and security vulnerability assessments and work with test and implementation engineers to review test plans, defects, test reports, MOP and change tickets. Participate in vendor selection by providing technical requirements into RFP document and by doing technical evaluation including Technical Proof of Concept testing. Steer network elements' feature roadmap by working closely with our strategic technology partners for software release planning, budget submissions and provide inputs for business case preparation. Drive platform improvements, enable automation and implement new solutions that enable DevOps capabilities and support business strategy of building once and deploy multiple time . What you'll bring Requirements-to-Design Translation Proven ability to translate complex business and technical requirements into clear, implementable network designs, explicitly documenting assumptions, constraints, trade-offs, and justifying design decisions against alternatives. High-quality Design Documentation & Technical Authority Strong technical documentation skills, producing high-quality HLDs using Confluence or similar wiki-based tooling, and acting as a technical authority-constructively challenging sub- optimal designs and influencing design decisions. ISP Subscriber & BNG Expertise Deep experience with ISP subscriber technologies including IPoE (DHCPv4/DHCPv6), PPPoE , L2TP, RADIUS, and stateful/stateless BNG redundancy models. Core IP/MPLS & VPN Architecture Design Deep understanding of telco network architectures with proven experience designing IP/MPLS networks using IS-IS, Segment Routing, MP-BGP, LDP, advanced HQoS , and Layer 2/3 VPN technologies including EVPN, T-LDP, VPLS, and IPv6. Automation & Configuration Management Solid understanding of Python, Ansible, and Git-based configuration management, with the ability to design scalable, repeatable automation to support network deployment and change. Telemetry & Operational Assurance Experience defining telemetry requirements and KPIs to support operational assurance, fault investigation, and capacity planning across metro and core networks. Packet-level Network Behaviour Strong understanding of packet-level behaviour, including TCP/UDP, MTU and PMTUD, and encapsulation/overhead impacts across access and core networks; able to interpret relevant standards (e.g. RFCs) and validate behaviour through packet-level inspection. End-to-End Technical Ownership Ability to own technical solutions end-to-end, including software/hardware selection, bug scrubs, security vulnerability assessment, and collaboration with test and implementation teams on test plans, defects, test reports, MOPs, and change tickets. Good to have skills Practical experience with OpenConfig and vendor - specific NETCONF/YANG, including JSON/XML payloads. Strong understanding of IPv4aaS , particularly MAP-T . Strong understanding of BNG from Nokia (7750) and/or Huawei (CX600/NE8000) . Good understanding of Cisco IOS-XR product line such as 8000, ASR9 K and NCS5K . Experience contributing to and/or owning network standards . Team overview Group Communications & Infrastructure Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you'll work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We're the team that designs, builds, supports and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the amazing content and services that keep our customers coming back for more. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space : Brick Lane Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10 minute walk. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Bank of England are seeking a high-calibre Business Analyst with strong experience delivering technical and software development projects, alongside a proven track record in large-scale system and data migration programmes within financial or regulatory environments, who want to deliver high-impact digital change at the heart of the UK's financial system. Hybrid working in Leeds. Salary up to £70k inc. allowances and a non-contributory pension. 21 Month FTC to begin with. Role Overview: Business Analysts enable the Bank to meet its objectives by working on technology change initiatives. As part of cross functional teams and working closely with our business colleagues, BAs elicit, analyse, validate and manage and create a shared understanding of requirements to enable successful implementation of our change initiatives. You will be joining the Central Services Tower, working within the Tech Modernisation portfolio focused on upgrading software and hardware across the Bank that are reaching end of life. This includes a range of projects across application, infrastructure, network and middleware remediation. The role is heavily technology-focused, working closely with engineering teams to support system upgrades, platform changes and migrations, including elements of data migration. This role will also involve supporting SharePoint migration activity, including content mapping, user acceptance testing and working closely with stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition. As a Business Analyst within the Bank, typical role responsibilities include: Requirements gathering and process engineering analysis to provide detailed analysis to ensure appropriate solutions are identified and designed to deliver the right business outcomes. Producing outputs at different levels (high level to functional specifications) to a high quality within the standards set by the BA management team. Providing both functional and technical expertise to the Technology teams in producing detailed requirements documentation (e.g., detailed process maps, use case specifications, wireframes, logical data models), facilitating workshops with the business utilising a variety of business analysis methods. About You Ideally, you will be someone with strong Business Analysis experience and a background working on technology-led change. You may have supported large-scale upgrade or migration programmes, including system or data migration and be comfortable working closely with technical teams to understand and document requirements that support delivery. You will ideally have recent experience supporting SharePoint migration projects, including content mapping, user acceptance testing and stakeholder engagement. You should be comfortable working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities, with a practical, hands-on approach to analysis. You will have strong stakeholder skills but be equally comfortable operating in more technically driven environments, supporting activities such as operational readiness, system transition and ensuring business continuity during change. Essential Criteria Demonstrable recent experience supporting SharePoint migration projects Proven track record delivering technology-led projects such as system upgrades, platform modernisation or data migration initiatives as a Business Analyst, ideally within financial or regulated environments. Outcomes and impact of delivering successful change clearly demonstrated Comfortable working across multiple projects and adapting to changing priorities within a fast-moving portfolio. Strong end-to-end Business Analysis capability across the full SDLC, with experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Expertise in eliciting, analysing, communicating and documenting business and solution requirements using a range of BA techniques (e.g. wireframes, use cases, data models). Experience in process modelling using BPMN 2.0. Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills, able to engage large and diverse groups and manage uncertainty effectively. Desirable Criteria Awareness of business architecture principles and frameworks. Experience in data management, including data journeys, analysis, integration, and migration. Experience in developing customer journeys and user research Certification in recognised delivery methods such as Agile or DevOps. Understanding of product and project management practices, including resource and time management. Operating at SFIA level 4 Benefits In addition to the base salary, you can expect a planned, transparent progression with learning and development tailored to your role, and a culture encouraging inclusion and diversity, plus the following benefits: A non-contributory, career average pension giving you a guaranteed retirement benefit of 1/95th of your annual salary for every year worked. There is the option to increase your pension (to 1/50th) or decrease (to 1/120th) in exchange for salary through our flexible benefits programme each year. An annual discretionary performance award based on a current award pool (10%-25%). An 8% benefits allowance with the option to take as salary or purchase a wide range of flexible benefits. 25 days annual leave with option to buy up to 13 additional days through flexible benefits. Private medical insurance and income protection. Dental cover. Interest-free season ticket loan. The Bank takes pride in its people, with backgrounds and experiences as diverse as the solutions they provide. You'll enjoy flexible working opportunities, a strong sense of community and well-being, and a collective mission to promote the good of the people of the UK. All of which add up to make the Bank a hugely rewarding place to work. For more information, please contact Zymante Gintalaite (Zee) at Inspire People, who are engaged on an exclusive basis by the Bank of England, or apply now.

Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London. This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security. The Role This position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools. Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services • Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team • Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro • Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services • Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points • Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP) • Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services • Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained • Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders • Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm s asset register • Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure • Being available out of hours in the event of critical IT incidents The Candidate • Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential) • Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python) • Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti • Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security • Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments • Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders • Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management • Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levels What s on Offer • Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery • Stable, professional services environment • Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure • Competitive salary dependent on experience Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Embedded Software Engineer Bristol £50,000-£55,000 Hybrid My client is a design and technology consultancy specialising in IoT, embedded systems, and connected devices. They partner with global leaders in defence, medical, industrial, and energy sectors to design and deliver innovative, production-ready technology. Their multidisciplinary team brings together electronics, firmware, software, mechanical design, and manufacturing expertise under one roof. Role Overview We re looking for a Senior Embedded Engineer to join a growing team in Bristol This is a client-facing role working directly with major global clients on multiple concurrent projects across diverse sectors. The work is varied, fast-paced, and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to develop advanced IoT and embedded systems from concept through to production. This position represents a major career growth opportunity. As my client continues to expand, they are establishing firmware as a distinct and autonomous function within the business. You ll initially take ownership of the embedded function within a key project, then help define the future of the department shaping its processes, standards, and team as it grows. It s an ideal role for someone ready to take a significant step up in responsibility and leadership, with the long-term goal of building and leading the embedded engineering capability within an innovative, forward-looking company. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware in C/C++ for ESP32 and STM32 platforms. Lead development using ESP-IDF, including OTA updates, BLE, Wi-Fi, and peripheral integration. Work directly with global clients to define, develop, and deliver high-quality embedded systems. Develop and optimise firmware across BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, and NB-IoT. Integrate and control vision systems (thermal and RGB cameras). Collaborate closely with electronics engineers on PCB bring-up, debugging, and validation. Essential Skills & Experience • Strong C/C++ programming for embedded systems. • Expert knowledge of ESP32 (ESP-IDF) and STM32 microcontrollers. • Solid understanding of wireless communication protocols: BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee, LTE, 5G, NB-IoT. • Proven experience implementing OTA (Over-The-Air) update systems. • Experience with vision systems or camera integration (e.g. Lepton, Arducam). • Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware teams. • Experience using JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers. • Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS or similar) and event-driven architectures. • Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and presenting solutions. Package • £50,000 £55,000 salary + profit share bonus (eligible after 12 months). • Hybrid working 2 days per week from home. • Flexible hours (flexi-time). • Work on multiple concurrent, high-impact projects with global industry leaders. • A genuine opportunity to take ownership, shape a new department, and grow into a leadership role. • Ongoing professional development and career progression support. • A collaborative, engineering-led culture that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence.

Senior Human Factors Engineer - SC cleared We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Engineer to join a high-profile defence engineering programme based onsite in Christchurch. +6 Month Contract +Christchurch (Onsite) +SC Clearance required Rate: 550 - 600 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Human Factors Integration support across complex engineering and safety-critical programmes. Key responsibilities include: Providing Human Factors Integration support across product and process design Tailoring and estimating Human Factors activities Capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities Delivering design guidance, testing, evaluation, and acceptance support Planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative Human Factors assessments including: Human error analysis Workload assessment Situation awareness Ergonomic analysis Usability evaluation Advising on the design and usability of hardware and software systems Identifying and implementing modern Human Factors best practices and methodologies Managing the scope and execution of Human Factors activities throughout the project lifecycle Essential Skills & Experience Degree qualified (Bachelor's or Master's) in: Human Factors Ergonomics Psychology Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline Registered member of the Chartered Institute of Human Factors (or Technical Member working towards registration within 12 months) Minimum 5 years' experience applying Human Factors methods within defence or other safety-critical industries Strong experience conducting Human Factors assessments and usability activities If you'd like to discuss this Human Factors Engineer role in more detail, please send your updated CV to (url removed) and I will get in touch.

Senior Human Factors Engineer Christchurch 585 per day inside ir35 SC clearance is required for this role We're supporting a major UK engineering and technology programme and are looking for multiple Senior Human Factors Engineers to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering complex mission-critical systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Human Factors professionals who thrive in safety-critical environments and want to influence the design, usability and integration of advanced systems used in real-world operational settings. What you'll be doing: Leading Human Factors Integration activities across complex engineering programmes Conducting Human Factors assessments including: Human Error Analysis Workload Assessment Situation Awareness Ergonomic Analysis Usability Testing & Evaluation Providing HF guidance across hardware and software design Capturing and managing Human Factors requirements, risks and opportunities Supporting verification, validation, acceptance and design reviews Introducing modern Human Factors approaches and best practice into programmes Working closely with systems, software and engineering teams throughout the lifecycle What we're looking for: Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or eligible within 12 months) Strong experience applying Human Factors methods within Defence or another safety-critical industry Knowledge of Defence HF standards such as Def Stan 00-251 or MIL-STD-1472 Experience working on complex systems integration projects Understanding of engineering lifecycles and safety-driven environments If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please submit your CV!

Contract: Senior Platform Reliability Engineer (Linux, Firmware & Server Infrastructure) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35 via umbrella) Reference: 20460 Overview We are seeking a Senior Platform Reliability Engineer with deep Linux systems expertise and strong exposure to server hardware, firmware, and low-level infrastructure operations. This role sits within a high-performing enterprise infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of critical platforms at scale. The position is heavily focused on resolving complex platform and hardware-related incidents, particularly those escalated from L3 support, with an emphasis on firmware life cycle management, disk encryption, logging, and server configuration (BIOS-level controls) across multi-vendor environments. This is a hands-off hardware role, requiring strong remote troubleshooting capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work closely with internal teams and external vendors to drive issues through to resolution. Key Responsibilities Own and manage end-to-end incident resolution for platform and hardware-related issues, including triage, mitigation, escalation, and post-incident review Diagnose and troubleshoot Linux OS-level issues arising from hardware faults, firmware changes, or configuration inconsistencies Manage and support firmware life cycle processes, including upgrades, validation, and issue remediation Work with disk encryption technologies and logging frameworks, ensuring system integrity and auditability Maintain and troubleshoot server configuration settings, including BIOS-level parameters across multiple hardware vendors (strong Dell focus) Utilize out-of-band management tools (eg, iDRAC, iLO, RACADM, Redfish APIs) for remote diagnostics and recovery Analyse vendor logs, support bundles, and telemetry data to identify root causes and remediation paths Engage directly with hardware vendors and engineering teams, managing escalations and driving timely resolutions Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reducing incident recurrence and operational toil Produce and maintain high-quality documentation, including runbooks, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles Participate in post-incident reviews (RCA) and support improvements in reliability metrics (MTTR, MTTD, SLOs) Essential Skills & Experience Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting expertise, including: Process and service management System logs and diagnostics Networking fundamentals Package and configuration management Solid understanding of server hardware and infrastructure, including: Disks, RAID/HBA controllers NICs and firmware interactions Hardware failure modes and OS-level symptoms Proven experience with: Firmware management and upgrades Disk encryption and secure configurations BIOS/server configuration management Hands-on experience with remote management and lights-out technologies, such as: iDRAC, iLO RACADM Redfish or similar APIs Strong track record of incident ownership, including: Triage and mitigation Cross-team coordination Stakeholder communication Driving issues through to resolution Experience working with: Vendor diagnostics, logs, and support bundles Vendor escalation processes and engineering engagement Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly articulate technical issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Strong documentation skills, including creation of runbooks, procedures, and RCA reports Desirable Skills Scripting and automation experience (eg, Python, Bash, Ansible) Familiarity with configuration management and automation frameworks Exposure to virtualisation and containerisation technologies (VMware, KVM, Docker, Kubernetes) Experience with monitoring, observability, and alerting systems, including log analysis and alert tuning Understanding of SRE principles and metrics, including SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, MTTR/MTTD Key Attributes Methodical and detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting Strong sense of ownership and accountability Comfortable working in high-pressure, incident-driven environments Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across global teams and vendors Proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

IT Field Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: £35,000 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Role type: Permanent About the company Our client is a fast-growing UK technology group providing managed IT services, cloud solutions, infrastructure support, cyber security, communications, and business technology services to a varied client base. The business has grown significantly over recent years and offers excellent long-term career development. MFK Recruitment has recruited 46 IT professionals across the group over the past six years, with 31 still employed within the company , which is a strong reflection of the career progression, stability, and opportunities available. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Field Engineer who enjoys working with a broad range of technologies, visiting customer sites, supporting projects, and being part of a collaborative technical team. The role The IT Field Engineer will provide both on-site and remote technical support to clients across the UK. You will be responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT systems, hardware, software, networking equipment, and cloud-based services. The role will involve regular travel to customer sites, supporting reactive technical issues, planned project work, system rollouts, migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and new site setups. When not working in the field, you will support the service desk with escalated tickets and remote troubleshooting. This role would suit someone who is technically strong, customer-focused, organised, and comfortable working across both support and project environments. Key responsibilities Provide on-site technical support to clients across the UK Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IT hardware, software, networks, and infrastructure Support IT projects including migrations, deployments, upgrades, office moves, and new site setups Work closely with senior engineers, project teams, and service desk colleagues Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, server, cloud, and network issues Provide 1st and 2nd line support when required Assist with escalated service desk tickets when not attending customer sites Support Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, Windows Server, and endpoint environments Troubleshoot networking technologies including TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, and wireless networks Support firewall technologies such as Fortinet, Cisco, SonicWall, or WatchGuard Support backup and recovery solutions, including Veeam and Azure Backup Assist with virtualisation platforms including VMware, Hyper-V, AVD, and RDS Maintain accurate documentation, ticket updates, and technical records Deliver excellent customer service and clear communication at all times Identify recurring issues and recommend long-term improvements Manage workload effectively across travel, project work, and support responsibilities Skills and experience required Minimum of three years' experience in a similar IT support, field engineer, or infrastructure support role Previous MSP experience or experience in a customer-focused technical support environment Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server Good all-round infrastructure knowledge across networking, servers, endpoints, cloud, and security Experience troubleshooting PCs, servers, printers, scanners, switches, firewalls, and networked devices Good understanding of cyber security technologies such as firewalls, web filtering, endpoint protection, and recovery solutions Experience with backup solutions such as Veeam Experience with VMware and/or Hyper-V Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to take ownership of user issues and work proactively Full clean UK driving licence Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK Desirable experience Microsoft certifications in Azure, Microsoft 365, or related technologies VMware VCP Citrix experience Veeam certifications or strong Veeam experience Experience supporting Apple Mac environments Experience working on cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and larger IT projects Personal attributes The successful candidate will be a technology enthusiast who enjoys solving problems and working with people. You will be approachable, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a wider technical team. You will be someone who takes pride in delivering excellent customer service, enjoys learning new technologies, and wants to build a long-term career within a growing technology business. Why apply? Join a growing UK technology group with strong career development opportunities Work across a wide range of technologies, clients, and projects Excellent progression opportunities within the wider group Stable and supportive working environment MFK Recruitment has placed 46 IT professionals across the group in the past six years, with 31 still with the business Opportunity to develop technically across cloud, infrastructure, networking, cyber security, and project delivery

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

Senior Human Factors Engineer Christchurch £585 per day inside ir35 SC clearance is required for this role We're supporting a major UK engineering and technology programme and are looking for multiple Senior Human Factors Engineers to join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering complex mission-critical systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Human Factors professionals who thrive in safety-critical environments and want to influence the design, usability and integration of advanced systems used in real-world operational settings. What you'll be doing: Leading Human Factors Integration activities across complex engineering programmes Conducting Human Factors assessments including: Human Error Analysis Workload Assessment Situation Awareness Ergonomic Analysis Usability Testing & Evaluation Providing HF guidance across hardware and software design Capturing and managing Human Factors requirements, risks and opportunities Supporting verification, validation, acceptance and design reviews Introducing modern Human Factors approaches and best practice into programmes Working closely with systems, software and engineering teams throughout the life cycle What we're looking for: Degree qualified in Human Factors, Ergonomics, Psychology or Engineering Chartered Institute of Human Factors membership (or eligible within 12 months) Strong experience applying Human Factors methods within Defence or another safety-critical industry Knowledge of Defence HF standards such as Def Stan 00-251 or MIL-STD-1472 Experience working on complex systems integration projects Understanding of engineering life cycles and safety-driven environments If you are interested in this role or wish to apply, please submit your CV!

Senior Control Systems Engineer London Up to 70k A UK-based systems engineering company is looking for experienced Control Systems Engineers to support the delivery of mission-critical control and communication systems across transport and critical infrastructure environments. This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering team working on complex and highly regulated projects involving PLC and SCADA systems. The role would suit engineers who enjoy technically challenging work, problem-solving, and delivering reliable systems within operational environments. Key Responsibilities Control system design and documentation (specifications, drawings, registers) PLC and SCADA software development (Rockwell and Siemens) Hardware configuration and system integration Factory and site testing and commissioning (FAT, SAT, migrations) On-site implementation and technical support Supporting assurance and requirements traceability activities Experience At least 5 years' experience in control systems engineering Experience delivering PLC and/or SCADA projects Strong communication and problem-solving skills A degree in a STEM subject or equivalent industry experience Experience with IEC 62443 or industrial cybersecurity standards

Join our client as a Senior Electronics Engineer! Are you a passionate Senior Electronics Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is seeking a dedicated individual to help enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact: Technical Delivery and Leadership: Lead complex, multi disciplinary electronics projects, balancing scope, time, cost, quality and risk while supporting informed trade off decisions and coordinating contributors as needed. System Architecture and Lifecycle: Define and maintain robust, portable electronic platforms and subsystems with long-term lifecycle focus. Subsystem Ownership: Own the strategy, architecture and lifecycle of key subsystems, including audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared and sensor systems. Electronics and PCB Design: Deliver end to end circuit design, schematic capture and analysis. Guide and review PCB layouts to ensure signal integrity, EMC, reliability and manufacturability. Firmware Collaboration: Contribute hands on to embedded firmware development and code reviews alongside Firmware Engineers, ensuring designs are robust, testable and maintainable. Test, Verification and Validation: Champion testable design and automated testing, supporting CI where appropriate. Lead verification and validation activities through lab testing, user trials and real world use. Quality and Compliance: Act as a subject matter expert for medical electrical safety and EMC standards (IEC 60601 1 / 60601 1 2). Own timely investigation and resolution of quality issues. Risk Management: Perform DFMEAs and risk assessments in line with ISO 14971, implementing controls and providing verification evidence. Manufacturing Handover: Create accurate, version controlled BOMs and manufacturing data packs. Support production, service and repair teams with training and clear quality measures. Suppliers and Stakeholders: Build strong supplier partnerships and collaborate closely with Quality, Production, Eye Tracking and Repairs to improve reliability, serviceability and cost. Technology Strategy and Mentoring: Contribute to technology scouting and feasibility studies. Mentor Engineers and support a positive, high performing engineering culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Collaborative team player: Values team success, supports colleagues across disciplines and contributes actively to shared goals. Broad hardware subsystem expertise: Experience across audio / acoustics, embedded controllers, thermal solutions, HMIs, infrared, sensors and hardware / firmware interfaces. Proactive, practical mindset: Comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity and driving work forward in a fast moving environment. Clear communicator: Able to explain complex technical topics clearly and concisely to both technical and non technical audiences. Accessibility or AAC experience: Familiarity with user needs, environments and constraints within AAC or related assistive technology domains. Strong documentation discipline: Produces clear design documentation, maintains accurate version controlled BOMs, and contributes effectively to design and code reviews. Deep electronics expertise: Strong foundations in digital, analogue and power electronics, making sound architecture and component trade offs. Circuit, PCB and firmware capability: Experienced in schematic capture, DFM / DFA principles, PCB layout review, and embedded C / C++ firmware development using Zephyr RTOS (e.g. Nordic, STM32). Test, compliance and risk focus: Designs for testability, supports automated testing and CI, understands IEC 60601 standards, and applies DFMEA and ISO 14971 risk management. Supplier and manufacturing collaboration: Works effectively with suppliers and manufacturing partners, resolving issues quickly and incorporating feedback into designs. About Our Client Our client is at the forefront of assistive communication technology, creating products used worldwide by people with diverse needs. Their values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change shape everything they do. Our Client s Culture, Sustainability and Inclusion They believe everyone deserves a voice. They foster a collaborative, inclusive workplace and prioritise sustainability through responsible product and process design. They are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday, offering barrier free recruitment and workplace adjustments. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference? Join our client and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.

Senior FPGA Engineer (RFSoC / DSP) Bristol (Onsite) Must be eligible for SC clearance KO2's client, an innovative and rapidly growing engineering organisation based in Bristol, is looking to recruit a Senior FPGA Engineer to join their high-performing hardware and signal processing team. This is a hands on technical leadership role where you will play a key part in the design and development of compl click apply for full job details

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join us at Smartbox as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Smartbox Smartbox is a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Our values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything we do. Our Inclusive Culture We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on our technology. Our Commitment to Sustainability We prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce our environmental impact. By joining us, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our D&I Commitments We are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. We believe in adding to our culture. Our diverse team shapes products that reflect our users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, we wish to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Senior Human Factors Engineer - Contract Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Factors Engineer to join a high-profile defence engineering programme based onsite in Christchurch. Contract Details Duration: 6 Month Contract Location: Christchurch (Onsite) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Rate: £500 - £600 per day IR35 Status: Inside IR35 The Role As a Senior Human Factors Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering Human Factors Integration support across complex engineering and safety-critical programmes. Key responsibilities include: Providing Human Factors Integration support across product and process design Tailoring and estimating Human Factors activities Capturing and managing requirements, risks, and opportunities Delivering design guidance, testing, evaluation, and acceptance support Planning and conducting quantitative and qualitative Human Factors assessments including: Human error analysis Workload assessment Situation awareness Ergonomic analysis Usability evaluation Advising on the design and usability of hardware and software systems Identifying and implementing modern Human Factors best practices and methodologies Managing the scope and execution of Human Factors activities throughout the project life cycle Essential Skills & Experience Degree qualified (Bachelor's or Master's) in: Human Factors Ergonomics Psychology Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline Registered member of the Chartered Institute of Human Factors (or Technical Member working towards registration within 12 months) Minimum 5 years' experience applying Human Factors methods within defence or other safety-critical industries Strong experience conducting Human Factors assessments and usability activities Desirable Experience Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams on complex systems integration programmes Familiarity with Defence Human Factors standards such as: Def Stan 00-251 MIL-STD-1472 Understanding of engineering life cycle and development processes Broad knowledge of Human Factors methodologies supporting safety assessments If you are an SC Cleared Human Factors professional looking for your next contract opportunity in a challenging and highly regulated environment, we would like to hear from you.

Technical Solutions Engineer Full-time, On-site 40,000 - 45,000 Are you a hands-on IT professional with a passion for solving complex technical problems? This is a rare opportunity to join a specialist technical computing company and grow into a senior leadership role over the coming years. The Company This is a well-established, niche technology business based in Warrington that designs and builds bespoke high-performance computing solutions for some of the most technically demanding clients in engineering, defence and R&D. They don't sell off-the-shelf IT. Customers come to them with complex problems, and the team designs, builds and delivers tailored solutions around HPC clusters, Linux systems, high-spec workstations and servers. The Role You'll be joining at a pivotal time, working closely with an experienced senior colleague in a structured handover and knowledge transfer period of 2-3 years, with a clear pathway to take on full ownership of the technical solutions function, and potentially grow into a GM or MD level position beyond that. Day to day you'll be involved in: Meeting with customers to understand their technical challenges and requirements Designing and proposing bespoke hardware and infrastructure solutions Overseeing system builds, configuration and delivery Leading and mentoring a small team of IT support engineers Managing supplier relationships for procurement and support Contributing to sales activity and proposal writing What They're Looking For A solid background in systems engineering or IT infrastructure Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments A consultative, problem-solving approach; someone who listens, thinks, and comes back with the right answer Customer-facing experience, comfortable with technically demanding clients Some exposure to servers, workstations or HPC environments would be a bonus, though not essential Ambition to grow; this role has a genuine long-term career trajectory attached to it Why This Role? This isn't a standard IT Engineer position. It's a chance to develop deep specialist expertise in a genuinely niche and interesting area of technology, with the support of an experienced mentor, working on complex and varied technical challenges for high-profile clients. If you're technically strong, commercially aware and looking for a role with real long-term progression, this is worth a conversation.

On-site Audio-Visual Engineer Behaving as an ambassador for the AV Department at all times, including the technical setup, operation, and repair of equipment used to enhance collaborative meetings and live events. Knowledge & Key Skills - Onsite Work: 90% The on-site AV Engineer will prepare meeting rooms for presentations, Video and Audio conferencing, and collaboration Supporting a wide variety of AV software and hardware Comprehensive ability to troubleshoot a wide range of technology incidents and problems Using Service Desk software to effectively manage all support and service requests Taking complete ownership of and resolving all notified support and service issues, promptly, courteously, and professionally to agreed service levels (SLAs) Keeping end-users fully informed during and at resolution, leaving them assured that they are receiving the best attention Maintaining training and support function documentation Effectively communicating with internal customers with respect to support issues Maintaining an accurate inventory of all AV hardware, firmware, software, and configurations Contributing to the specification and procurement of new hardware and software Monitoring and optimising AV system performance Assist in office relocations Leaving the support function in such a state that it could easily be picked up by colleagues during an absence. Admin 10% Follow appropriate departmental and company procedures and policies (i.e., change control, problem and incident management) Monitor performance through the scorecard Monthly meetings with on-site primary contact Reporting ticket management Essential: Previous AV support experience in a concierge service Skilled AV Engineer possessing good interpersonal skills, and should be comfortable with Senior Management Must be smart and confident in their appearance. Should have proven abilities within the AV industry and/or corporate environment for over 5 years Excellent communication and customer service skills Enthusiastic and organised Ability to work under pressure Good knowledge OF Crestron, AMX, and RTI Knowledge of Lutron lighting control, Polycom, and MS Teams A firm understanding of networking protocols, RS232, and RS485 Good understanding of VOIP telephony and SIP Good understanding of video collaboration and audio conferencing Desirable: Avixa CTS Crestron P101 Extron School of AV Cisco CCNA