Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where project needs allow, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to work where you are most efficient. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team. We can offer you a stimulating and rewarding role coupled with an exciting career path! Your role will be to support the design process at all stages, including contribution to design reviews, answering manufacturing queries, performing risk deduction activities, assisting with integration and validation activities, and reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work and manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution. Working in an international environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play an important role in the delivery of our products. What we're looking for from you: Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions. Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development. A good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development. A good level of understanding with some experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification. Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs. Experience of managing small packages of work is highly desirable Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Bristol A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team Salary: Circa £43,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where project needs allow, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to work where you are most efficient. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more. The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Test Development Engineer to contribute to the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions, joining our highly skilled and dynamic Test Equipment Design Team. We can offer you a stimulating and rewarding role coupled with an exciting career path! Your role will be to support the design process at all stages, including contribution to design reviews, answering manufacturing queries, performing risk deduction activities, assisting with integration and validation activities, and reporting into the Technical Lead or Equipment Project Manager. You will have the opportunity to lead on packages of work and manage deliveries that contribute to the overall solution. Working in an international environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your expertise and play an important role in the delivery of our products. What we're looking for from you: Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions. Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development. A good level of understanding with some experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development. A good level of understanding with some experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification. Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs. Experience of managing small packages of work is highly desirable Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol Women in Engineering - Careers at MBDA Do you have post-education industry experience as a skilled engineer, mathematician or physicist? Ideally we are looking for proven experience within these domains. Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here. At MBDA, we know that diverse teams deliver better, more innovative results, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are a skilled, mathematician, physicist or engineer looking for a new opportunity apply today. Join one of our Engineering Departments: From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that MBDA's products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike. If you are looking to step into industry or a change in career direction, Why not consider looking at our Early Careers opportunities. You can find out more information about these via our dedicated pages on our website Why choose MBDA? We value our women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across our business and our industry. We're a European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work we do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms. Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories. Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products' lifecycles. Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence. Core Engineering Domains: Systems Engineering Software Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Algorithms Simulation and Modelling Mechanical Engineering Hardware Engineering Supportability / ILS Engineering Apply today! Due to the nature of our work, we are only able to accept applications from British Citizens or a Dual UK nationals with British citizenship. For specific opportunities, we encourage you to explore all our vacancies and apply directly on our website at (url removed) . If your skills and experience align to one or more of our engineering domains but you aren't sure which vacancy to apply for, you can upload your CV to the 'Women in Engineering Community'. We will review your information and get in touch if we have a suitable opportunity for you to consider at this time. After you've uploaded your CV, we also recommend setting up 'Job Alerts', via your 'Candidate Home'. Our Culture: Inclusive Environment: Diverse thinking is encouraged at MBDA, and everyone is given a voice at the table. Employee-led communities and mentors are also available to help you build your network and exchange learning with others. Career Growth: We encourage career development in whatever direction you want to take it, and provide all the training needed to ensure you develop the skills and confidence to achieve your goals. Flexible and family friendly, whatever shape that takes: We're members of Working Families and work closely with our Parents & Carers employee network to listen to employee feedback. We support formal flexible working requests to accommodate your commitments and where possible, through Dynamic Working we provide a blended approach to where, when and how we work. See our benefits below for more detail. Our commitment to gender balance, diversity and inclusion in Defence and Engineering: Proud signatory of the Women in Defence Charter Fawcett partners of Women in Defence Core members of WISE - enabling and promoting the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce Sponsors of Royal Academy of Engineering's "This is Engineering" campaign - inspiring young people into careers in Engineering Founding members of Neurodiversity in Business Disability Confident - Committed Committed members of Inclusive Employers What we can offer: Formal Flexible Working to accommodate your commitments Hybrid working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Note: due to the nature of our work and workload classification, many of our engineering roles require an element of onsite working. This can range from 2-5 days a week depending on the role. Enhanced pay for additional hours (depending on level) 25 days annual leave Additional holiday purchase available and enhanced continuous service annual leave Up to 15 days additional flexi leave (depending on level) Company bonus schemes Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced Parental Leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare benefits for all, including Private Medical Insurance at Exec Level Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent training, career progression and development opportunities We may be able to offer a relocation package Networks/Communities: MBDA UK are proud to have a wide range of employee led networks to promote a working environment that is positive and supportive, where everyone is able to reach their full potential. GEN-EQ: Gender network aiming to inspire and encourage Pride at MBDA: Passionate about creating an inclusive culture Mosaic: Championing ethnic diversity at MBDA Neurodiversity: Dedicated to raising awareness and challenging misperceptions Menopause Matters: An environment where conversations about menopause is normalised Parents and Carers community: Supportive environment for parents and those with caring responsibilities Disability Network Our Business: Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Bristol Women in Engineering - Careers at MBDA Do you have post-education industry experience as a skilled engineer, mathematician or physicist? Ideally we are looking for proven experience within these domains. Are you looking for a workplace that values the abilities, experiences and the talent you bring? If so, please upload your CV here. At MBDA, we know that diverse teams deliver better, more innovative results, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. If you are a skilled, mathematician, physicist or engineer looking for a new opportunity apply today. Join one of our Engineering Departments: From seekers to warheads, requirements to integration, missiles to launchers, our engineers ensure that MBDA's products remain at the forefront of technical innovation and deliver competitive advantage to our sovereign nations and export partners alike. If you are looking to step into industry or a change in career direction, Why not consider looking at our Early Careers opportunities. You can find out more information about these via our dedicated pages on our website Why choose MBDA? We value our women in engineering and actively encourage greater gender balance across our business and our industry. We're a European leader in weapon system design and development, and proud of the work we do that enables our Armed Forces to protect our nations, people and freedoms. Top Employer: With awards from The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2022, and Gold in all Investors in People categories. Dynamic Workforce: 5,500 individuals working together across our Stevenage, Bolton and Bristol sites, across every engineering discipline and stage of our products' lifecycles. Unique Products, Challenges and Technologies: Work on projects unlike those of any industry outside defence. Core Engineering Domains: Systems Engineering Software Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Algorithms Simulation and Modelling Mechanical Engineering Hardware Engineering Supportability / ILS Engineering Apply today! Due to the nature of our work, we are only able to accept applications from British Citizens or a Dual UK nationals with British citizenship. For specific opportunities, we encourage you to explore all our vacancies and apply directly on our website at (url removed) . If your skills and experience align to one or more of our engineering domains but you aren't sure which vacancy to apply for, you can upload your CV to the 'Women in Engineering Community'. We will review your information and get in touch if we have a suitable opportunity for you to consider at this time. After you've uploaded your CV, we also recommend setting up 'Job Alerts', via your 'Candidate Home'. Our Culture: Inclusive Environment: Diverse thinking is encouraged at MBDA, and everyone is given a voice at the table. Employee-led communities and mentors are also available to help you build your network and exchange learning with others. Career Growth: We encourage career development in whatever direction you want to take it, and provide all the training needed to ensure you develop the skills and confidence to achieve your goals. Flexible and family friendly, whatever shape that takes: We're members of Working Families and work closely with our Parents & Carers employee network to listen to employee feedback. We support formal flexible working requests to accommodate your commitments and where possible, through Dynamic Working we provide a blended approach to where, when and how we work. See our benefits below for more detail. Our commitment to gender balance, diversity and inclusion in Defence and Engineering: Proud signatory of the Women in Defence Charter Fawcett partners of Women in Defence Core members of WISE - enabling and promoting the participation, contribution and success of women in the UK STEM workforce Sponsors of Royal Academy of Engineering's "This is Engineering" campaign - inspiring young people into careers in Engineering Founding members of Neurodiversity in Business Disability Confident - Committed Committed members of Inclusive Employers What we can offer: Formal Flexible Working to accommodate your commitments Hybrid working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. Note: due to the nature of our work and workload classification, many of our engineering roles require an element of onsite working. This can range from 2-5 days a week depending on the role. Enhanced pay for additional hours (depending on level) 25 days annual leave Additional holiday purchase available and enhanced continuous service annual leave Up to 15 days additional flexi leave (depending on level) Company bonus schemes Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Enhanced Parental Leave offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare benefits for all, including Private Medical Insurance at Exec Level Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and more Excellent training, career progression and development opportunities We may be able to offer a relocation package Networks/Communities: MBDA UK are proud to have a wide range of employee led networks to promote a working environment that is positive and supportive, where everyone is able to reach their full potential. GEN-EQ: Gender network aiming to inspire and encourage Pride at MBDA: Passionate about creating an inclusive culture Mosaic: Championing ethnic diversity at MBDA Neurodiversity: Dedicated to raising awareness and challenging misperceptions Menopause Matters: An environment where conversations about menopause is normalised Parents and Carers community: Supportive environment for parents and those with caring responsibilities Disability Network Our Business: Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Our GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) team are delivering algorithms across the full life cycle of our products, from concept creation through to in-service support. In this role, you will be working on algorithms that are key to achieve the performance needs of both current and future Weapon and Missile Systems. Salary: £50,000 - £57,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers; and be interacting with other subject areas like Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality. You'll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning. You will be exposed to ground breaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle. What we're looking for from you: Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) Relevant Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage Domain knowledge such as Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics Algorithms knowledge such as Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning Tools and Libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, Py Torch, Open AI-Gym/Universe, Model based design Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Our GCN (Guidance, Control, and Navigation) team are delivering algorithms across the full life cycle of our products, from concept creation through to in-service support. In this role, you will be working on algorithms that are key to achieve the performance needs of both current and future Weapon and Missile Systems. Salary: £50,000 - £57,000, depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As an Algorithm Specialist in GCN, you will have the opportunity to work on complex and exciting concepts and products as part of a passionate team of specialist engineers; and be interacting with other subject areas like Simulation and Modelling, Image Processing, Software, Navigation Sensors, Hardware-in-the Loop, Systems Design & Validation, Seekers & Sensors, Datalinks and Technical Quality. You'll develop innovative algorithms in the areas of Control, Navigation, Guidance, Tracking, Data Fusion, and Mission Planning. You will be exposed to ground breaking technological innovations and play a meaningful role through the development of our complex weapon systems in all stages of the lifecycle. What we're looking for from you: Degree qualification or equivalent experience in a subject with mathematical content (e.g. Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) Relevant Post-Doctoral or Industrial experience is a strong advantage Domain knowledge such as Flight Dynamics, Aerodynamics, Sensors, Servo Systems, Actuators, Autonomous Systems, Robotics, or Mechatronics Algorithms knowledge such as Modern/Classical Control, Navigation, Data Fusion, Tracking and Guidance, Machine Learning Tools and Libraries such as Matlab, Simulink, Python, C/C++, Py Torch, Open AI-Gym/Universe, Model based design Experience of algorithm research and/or product development and support A keen curiosity about innovative technologies and their applications Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol Are you interested in developing your career as a high speed Digital and Hardware Electronics Design Lead using state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware? If so, MBDA has an exceptional opportunity for the right individual to join our team with a long term view to establishing their career as a technical lead and expert in their field. Salary: circa £58,000 to £65,000 Location: Stevenage or Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. This could be less depending upon project requirements. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Long Term Career Path: Technical Lead, Specialist, Expert Company Bonus:Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working:We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave:Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, gym, caf and much more. The opportunity: This is an exceptional opportunity for the right individual who wants to consolidate their experience and expertise in high-speed complex digital electronics design with an ambition to become a technical lead and establishing themselves as a technical lead and expert in their field. As part of a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, you will be responsible for the electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. As Hardware Lead, you will support the Technical Lead/Architect in collaboration with the systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams to specify elegant and optimised solutions that satisfy customer needs. Once the specification has been agreed, you will be responsible for the detailed design of the high speed digital aspects as well as leading all the other electronics design activity through the full product development lifecycle. What we're looking for from you: Solid experience in complex, high speed digital electronics design. Experience in MPSoC FGPA, DDR and Flash memory and high speed serial interconnect design Experience in SI and PI Analysis Proficiency in VHDL to support board level test and debug Proficiency in C, C++, or Python to support board level test and debug Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing and optical sensors Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role Strong desire to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery. Excellent ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard. Please note:Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Bristol Are you interested in developing your career as a high speed Digital and Hardware Electronics Design Lead using state-of-the-art MPSoC FPGAs and AI acceleration hardware? If so, MBDA has an exceptional opportunity for the right individual to join our team with a long term view to establishing their career as a technical lead and expert in their field. Salary: circa £58,000 to £65,000 Location: Stevenage or Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification. This could be less depending upon project requirements. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Long Term Career Path: Technical Lead, Specialist, Expert Company Bonus:Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working:We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave:Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, gym, caf and much more. The opportunity: This is an exceptional opportunity for the right individual who wants to consolidate their experience and expertise in high-speed complex digital electronics design with an ambition to become a technical lead and establishing themselves as a technical lead and expert in their field. As part of a large team of analogue and digital electronics design engineers, you will be responsible for the electronics design and development of high speed MPSoC FPGA and AI hardware solutions targeting SDR, radar signal processing and sensor fusion applications. As Hardware Lead, you will support the Technical Lead/Architect in collaboration with the systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams to specify elegant and optimised solutions that satisfy customer needs. Once the specification has been agreed, you will be responsible for the detailed design of the high speed digital aspects as well as leading all the other electronics design activity through the full product development lifecycle. What we're looking for from you: Solid experience in complex, high speed digital electronics design. Experience in MPSoC FGPA, DDR and Flash memory and high speed serial interconnect design Experience in SI and PI Analysis Proficiency in VHDL to support board level test and debug Proficiency in C, C++, or Python to support board level test and debug Familiarity with DSP concepts for SDR, radar signal processing and optical sensors Ability to develop elegant hardware architectures through detailed understanding and collaboration with systems, software, firmware, mechanical and production teams Strong academic background to support this intellectually demanding role Strong desire to drive collaboration and ensure successful delivery. Excellent ability to configure and document designs to a high professional standard. Please note:Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Established, globally recognised aerospace components and systems manufacturer is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Test Engineer to join its highly regarded team of engineers on a six-month basis. You will be responsible for the testing and qualification of existing and new products to ensure they meet specification and approval requirements prior to reporting findings. The role will primarily focus on testing electrical components from a new supplier, including electrical connectivity testing. In addition, you will carry out a range of tests across multiple product lines, including temperature, fluid resistance, and pressure testing. Candidates must be able to use equipment such as a multimeter, digital transducer, and tensile test machine. You will also support the development team by suggesting improvements, providing feedback to engineers and departmental leads, and ensuring adherence to industry codes and standards, maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and quality of work. Key requirements: Experience in mechanical and/or electrical testing (ideally both) Ability to carry out product testing and produce clear, accurate reports Strong communication skills and experience working within engineering teams Knowledge of relevant aerospace codes and requirements is essential Personal qualities: Thorough and detail-focused Team player Process-driven approach Able to use initiative and suggest improvements (with appropriate consultation before implementation) Honest and open, willing to admit mistakes and seek support where needed Flexible and adaptable Strong communication and report writing skills This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, well-established organisation within a team that offers genuine career progression and the chance to work for a highly respected name in the industry.
Jun 29, 2026
Seasonal
Established, globally recognised aerospace components and systems manufacturer is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Electrical Test Engineer to join its highly regarded team of engineers on a six-month basis. You will be responsible for the testing and qualification of existing and new products to ensure they meet specification and approval requirements prior to reporting findings. The role will primarily focus on testing electrical components from a new supplier, including electrical connectivity testing. In addition, you will carry out a range of tests across multiple product lines, including temperature, fluid resistance, and pressure testing. Candidates must be able to use equipment such as a multimeter, digital transducer, and tensile test machine. You will also support the development team by suggesting improvements, providing feedback to engineers and departmental leads, and ensuring adherence to industry codes and standards, maintaining the highest levels of accuracy and quality of work. Key requirements: Experience in mechanical and/or electrical testing (ideally both) Ability to carry out product testing and produce clear, accurate reports Strong communication skills and experience working within engineering teams Knowledge of relevant aerospace codes and requirements is essential Personal qualities: Thorough and detail-focused Team player Process-driven approach Able to use initiative and suggest improvements (with appropriate consultation before implementation) Honest and open, willing to admit mistakes and seek support where needed Flexible and adaptable Strong communication and report writing skills This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, well-established organisation within a team that offers genuine career progression and the chance to work for a highly respected name in the industry.
Lead Electrical Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Do you have EMC awareness at product and circuit level? Do you hold a formal electrical qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want ot work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the Electrical hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture Design and development of electrical circuitry (includes; power electronics, harnesses, 28V high current systems) Analysis, test, and evaluation of Electrical circuits and components Electrical circuit protection analysis The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence, and test documentation Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills Your skillset may include: Formal Electrical qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng Experience of Electrical Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments Electrical analysis of derating, stress, and tolerance Experience of software tools (e.g. Zuken, Harnware) EMC Awareness at product and circuit level Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety, and Quality processes Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration, and Test Experience of working with lab test equipment, e.g. debug of Electrical circuits Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tools If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Lead Electrical Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jun 29, 2026
Contractor
Lead Electrical Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Do you have EMC awareness at product and circuit level? Do you hold a formal electrical qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want ot work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the Electrical hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture Design and development of electrical circuitry (includes; power electronics, harnesses, 28V high current systems) Analysis, test, and evaluation of Electrical circuits and components Electrical circuit protection analysis The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence, and test documentation Strong team player with good written and verbal communication skills Your skillset may include: Formal Electrical qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng Experience of Electrical Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments Electrical analysis of derating, stress, and tolerance Experience of software tools (e.g. Zuken, Harnware) EMC Awareness at product and circuit level Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety, and Quality processes Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration, and Test Experience of working with lab test equipment, e.g. debug of Electrical circuits Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tools If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Lead Electrical Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Bristol Are you an experiencedFPGA Engineering Manager, an inspirational Leader passionate about people who enjoys contributing to developing and enhancing future capabilities? Look no further! Join our ambitious FPGA Engineering Team at MBDA and be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation and play a major role in shaping its future. Salary: Negotiable Locations: Stevenage or Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site. We are also open to compressed hours in this role. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The Opportunity: Our Electronic Engineering Function is rapidly growing! We are seeking an exceptional FPGA Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team in developing cutting-edge FPGA-based solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in FPGA design and architecture with outstanding leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills. This role requires someone who can drive technical excellence, scale team capabilities, and deliver world-class products on schedule. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and grow a team of FPGA and digital design engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. Drive team performance through clear goal setting, technical guidance, and continuous feedback. Collaborate closely with systems, software, hardware, and verification teams to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions. Recruit and develop top engineering talent, balancing technical depth with organizational scalability. Champion best practices in design methodology, verification, and documentation. Technical Ownership Oversee and contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of FPGA solutions for high-performance, low-latency, or high-throughput systems. Provide technical direction for RTL design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation, timing closure, and hardware validation. Define and enforce design standards, IP reuse strategies, and verification methodologies. Ensure design meets performance, power, area, and reliability targets. Work closely with system architects on partitioning between FPGA, ASIC, and software. Stay abreast of FPGA technology roadmaps (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, etc.) and advise on strategic direction. Project Delivery Own FPGA project execution-from concept to production release. Drive planning, estimation, and scheduling of FPGA deliverables. Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Collaborate with program management and stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. What we're looking for from you: BS/MS/PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of FPGA or digital hardware design experience, with at least 3-5 years in a technical leadership or management role. Proven track record delivering complex FPGA systems from concept to production. Strong experience with RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis Deep understanding of high-speed interfaces, digital signal processing (DSP), control logic design and Image Processing. Strong grasp of hardware-software co-design and embedded system integration. Excellent knowledge of FPGA toolchains Solid understanding of verification methodologies and familiarity with test automation Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, foster innovation, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Experience in data center, telecommunications, aerospace/defense, or high-performance computing domains. Exposure to hardware security, functional safety, or DO-254 compliant design. Knowledge of scripting and automation. Strong background in system architecture and performance optimization. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth. Inspires confidence and credibility among engineers and executives alike. Strong problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments. Passionate about mentoring, learning, and continuous improvement. Balances innovation with disciplined execution. Please note:Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Bristol Are you an experiencedFPGA Engineering Manager, an inspirational Leader passionate about people who enjoys contributing to developing and enhancing future capabilities? Look no further! Join our ambitious FPGA Engineering Team at MBDA and be part of a company that is at the forefront of innovation and play a major role in shaping its future. Salary: Negotiable Locations: Stevenage or Bristol (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site. We are also open to compressed hours in this role. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The Opportunity: Our Electronic Engineering Function is rapidly growing! We are seeking an exceptional FPGA Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team in developing cutting-edge FPGA-based solutions. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in FPGA design and architecture with outstanding leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills. This role requires someone who can drive technical excellence, scale team capabilities, and deliver world-class products on schedule. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and grow a team of FPGA and digital design engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and accountability. Drive team performance through clear goal setting, technical guidance, and continuous feedback. Collaborate closely with systems, software, hardware, and verification teams to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions. Recruit and develop top engineering talent, balancing technical depth with organizational scalability. Champion best practices in design methodology, verification, and documentation. Technical Ownership Oversee and contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of FPGA solutions for high-performance, low-latency, or high-throughput systems. Provide technical direction for RTL design (VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation, timing closure, and hardware validation. Define and enforce design standards, IP reuse strategies, and verification methodologies. Ensure design meets performance, power, area, and reliability targets. Work closely with system architects on partitioning between FPGA, ASIC, and software. Stay abreast of FPGA technology roadmaps (Xilinx, Intel/Altera, Lattice, etc.) and advise on strategic direction. Project Delivery Own FPGA project execution-from concept to production release. Drive planning, estimation, and scheduling of FPGA deliverables. Track progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Collaborate with program management and stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. What we're looking for from you: BS/MS/PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. 10+ years of FPGA or digital hardware design experience, with at least 3-5 years in a technical leadership or management role. Proven track record delivering complex FPGA systems from concept to production. Strong experience with RTL design, simulation, synthesis, timing analysis Deep understanding of high-speed interfaces, digital signal processing (DSP), control logic design and Image Processing. Strong grasp of hardware-software co-design and embedded system integration. Excellent knowledge of FPGA toolchains Solid understanding of verification methodologies and familiarity with test automation Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, foster innovation, and drive cross-functional collaboration. Experience in data center, telecommunications, aerospace/defense, or high-performance computing domains. Exposure to hardware security, functional safety, or DO-254 compliant design. Knowledge of scripting and automation. Strong background in system architecture and performance optimization. Personal Attributes: Strategic thinker with hands-on technical depth. Inspires confidence and credibility among engineers and executives alike. Strong problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments. Passionate about mentoring, learning, and continuous improvement. Balances innovation with disciplined execution. Please note:Some of our roles require an elevated level of security clearance. Candidates may be required to undertake DV (Developed Vetting) in order to successfully deliver the role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Senior IT Support Engineer/IT Manager London 65,000 Want to become the face of IT for a global professional services business? Hays Technology is recruiting a hands-on Senior IT Support Engineer/IT Manager to take ownership of IT across the UK for a growing international organisation. This isn't a ticket-queue role and it isn't a pure Service Delivery Manager position. You'll be the senior IT presence in London, owning day-to-day IT operations, managing relationships with an outsourced Service Desk, looking after the hardware estate, supporting infrastructure projects and becoming the trusted IT partner for senior stakeholders across the business. We're looking for someone who's already been the go-to IT person for an office or regional business and is ready to step into a broader leadership role whilst remaining technically hands-on. Interested? Read the advert below and please reach out to Lorenz Pasch at Hays Technology for a confidential discussion if you are a good match - my contact details are available on my LinkedIn profile. Please only get in touch if you are able to do five days a week in London. No sponsorship options are available for this role. What you'll be doing Taking ownership of IT across the London and Birmingham offices. Acting as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues. Managing the relationship with an outsourced IT Service Desk. Owning hardware lifecycle, asset management and IT procurement. Supporting Microsoft infrastructure including Windows, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot and Active Directory. Working alongside global infrastructure engineers on networking, servers and technical projects. Supporting meeting room technology and end-user computing. Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. We're looking for Senior IT Support Engineer, Lead IT Support Engineer or hands-on IT Manager experience. Strong Microsoft endpoint management (Windows, M365, Intune, AD, Autopilot). Experience supporting multi-site environments. Experience owning IT for an office, business unit or regional location. Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication. Experience working with or managing an MSP/outsourced Service Desk is highly desirable. Professional services experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, taking ownership and building trusted relationships, whilst developing into a broader IT management position within a global organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Senior IT Support Engineer/IT Manager London 65,000 Want to become the face of IT for a global professional services business? Hays Technology is recruiting a hands-on Senior IT Support Engineer/IT Manager to take ownership of IT across the UK for a growing international organisation. This isn't a ticket-queue role and it isn't a pure Service Delivery Manager position. You'll be the senior IT presence in London, owning day-to-day IT operations, managing relationships with an outsourced Service Desk, looking after the hardware estate, supporting infrastructure projects and becoming the trusted IT partner for senior stakeholders across the business. We're looking for someone who's already been the go-to IT person for an office or regional business and is ready to step into a broader leadership role whilst remaining technically hands-on. Interested? Read the advert below and please reach out to Lorenz Pasch at Hays Technology for a confidential discussion if you are a good match - my contact details are available on my LinkedIn profile. Please only get in touch if you are able to do five days a week in London. No sponsorship options are available for this role. What you'll be doing Taking ownership of IT across the London and Birmingham offices. Acting as the senior escalation point for complex technical issues. Managing the relationship with an outsourced IT Service Desk. Owning hardware lifecycle, asset management and IT procurement. Supporting Microsoft infrastructure including Windows, Microsoft 365, Intune, Autopilot and Active Directory. Working alongside global infrastructure engineers on networking, servers and technical projects. Supporting meeting room technology and end-user computing. Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business. We're looking for Senior IT Support Engineer, Lead IT Support Engineer or hands-on IT Manager experience. Strong Microsoft endpoint management (Windows, M365, Intune, AD, Autopilot). Experience supporting multi-site environments. Experience owning IT for an office, business unit or regional location. Excellent stakeholder management and customer-facing communication. Experience working with or managing an MSP/outsourced Service Desk is highly desirable. Professional services experience would be advantageous but isn't essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, taking ownership and building trusted relationships, whilst developing into a broader IT management position within a global organisation. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
The MBDA, Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts! Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The functional development Setting to Work team coordinates between the design teams and MBDA manufacturing, developing procedures to allow equipment to be commissioned and seeking ways to improve the processes through simplification and automation. The increase in orders for Land Ceptor launchers from Poland along with the Transfer of Technology and knowledge requirements alongside a refresh of elements of the hardware solution leads to a need to increase the size of the team. The role is expected to combine systems studies and hands on investigation and experimentation in the laboratories and would someone seeking an opportunity for some hand on equipment experience. You will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you: the opportunity to work independently across the company; genuine engineering challenges, and broad professional growth. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a broadly skilled Systems Engineer, who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting current manufacturing build, identifying and investigating potential improvements and scoping and undertaking studies and experimentation to identify options for the new hardware solution and transfer of some operations to Poland. Previous knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Transition to manufacture Software development and deployment techniques Configuration control Hardware/software interface Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
The MBDA, Land Ceptor Systems Engineering team is growing in order to help the British and Polish Armies fulfil the full potential of the system and to extend and tailor the capability for existing and emerging export contracts! Salary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: The functional development Setting to Work team coordinates between the design teams and MBDA manufacturing, developing procedures to allow equipment to be commissioned and seeking ways to improve the processes through simplification and automation. The increase in orders for Land Ceptor launchers from Poland along with the Transfer of Technology and knowledge requirements alongside a refresh of elements of the hardware solution leads to a need to increase the size of the team. The role is expected to combine systems studies and hands on investigation and experimentation in the laboratories and would someone seeking an opportunity for some hand on equipment experience. You will have real impact on what we deliver to our customers, current and future, and in return will provide you: the opportunity to work independently across the company; genuine engineering challenges, and broad professional growth. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for a broadly skilled Systems Engineer, who is able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting current manufacturing build, identifying and investigating potential improvements and scoping and undertaking studies and experimentation to identify options for the new hardware solution and transfer of some operations to Poland. Previous knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous: Transition to manufacture Software development and deployment techniques Configuration control Hardware/software interface Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol An exciting role for a Systems Engineer to be involved in a variety of projects developing ground breaking technologies through the use of Modelling & Simulation. With opportunities to support field trials and work with a dedicated team of Engineers to help your own career development this role is one not to be missed! Salary: From £ 40,000 to £58,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are looking for Systems Engineers to join a growing team to perform activities including modelling, algorithm development and systems studies. Our work covers simulation and modelling of the entire Seeker chain from radar propagation, to hardware response, to the embedded software algorithms on-board the Seeker. These algorithms are developed in, and auto-coded directly from our models, allowing us to rapidly test, iterate, and deliver sophisticated defence capability. There are roles available across multiple Seeker programmes, from those in the early concepting phase (including developing groundbreaking technologies like Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors), through assessment and development phases (such as Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon FC/ASW) and, supporting spiral development on our in-service phase Seekers. You may have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of other activities within our department including support to field trials and lab testing. There are numerous progression and development opportunities available, as well as interaction with stakeholders across a dynamic multi-national engineering team. We are also looking for more experienced engineers wishing to develop their leadership skills across teams and work packages. What we're looking for from you: Degree level qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience Modelling and Coding with proficiency in MATLAB Algorithm Development Data Analysis and Technical Report Writing Desirable experience: Advanced MATLAB Proficiency in Simulink including Embedded Coder Formal software or firmware development experience, especially C and HDL Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing Model verification, configuration control and model release processes Continuous Integration and Testing Machine Learning and AI You will be an adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology, then we want to see you! Our department is an encouraging community, in which you can develop your skills, gain experience and progress your career, giving you exposure to some incredible technologies and products. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Bristol An exciting role for a Systems Engineer to be involved in a variety of projects developing ground breaking technologies through the use of Modelling & Simulation. With opportunities to support field trials and work with a dedicated team of Engineers to help your own career development this role is one not to be missed! Salary: From £ 40,000 to £58,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are looking for Systems Engineers to join a growing team to perform activities including modelling, algorithm development and systems studies. Our work covers simulation and modelling of the entire Seeker chain from radar propagation, to hardware response, to the embedded software algorithms on-board the Seeker. These algorithms are developed in, and auto-coded directly from our models, allowing us to rapidly test, iterate, and deliver sophisticated defence capability. There are roles available across multiple Seeker programmes, from those in the early concepting phase (including developing groundbreaking technologies like Active Electronically Scanned Arrays (AESAs) and highly integrated multi-mode sensors), through assessment and development phases (such as Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon FC/ASW) and, supporting spiral development on our in-service phase Seekers. You may have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of other activities within our department including support to field trials and lab testing. There are numerous progression and development opportunities available, as well as interaction with stakeholders across a dynamic multi-national engineering team. We are also looking for more experienced engineers wishing to develop their leadership skills across teams and work packages. What we're looking for from you: Degree level qualification in a STEM subject or equivalent experience Modelling and Coding with proficiency in MATLAB Algorithm Development Data Analysis and Technical Report Writing Desirable experience: Advanced MATLAB Proficiency in Simulink including Embedded Coder Formal software or firmware development experience, especially C and HDL Knowledge of RF systems and digital signal processing Model verification, configuration control and model release processes Continuous Integration and Testing Machine Learning and AI You will be an adaptable and proactive individual who enjoys finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems. Most importantly, if you have a passion for the industry and technology, then we want to see you! Our department is an encouraging community, in which you can develop your skills, gain experience and progress your career, giving you exposure to some incredible technologies and products. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems. Salary: Up to £57,000 (depending on experience) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: As a Systems Design Engineer you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customer with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes. Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers. Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system, The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings, and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis and training. Day to day you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware as well as investigating customer queries. What we're looking for from you: Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products. Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements, solving complex problems, and providing solutions that help the user perform their role to the best of their ability. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
We have a number of fantastic opportunities to join the systems engineering team in charge of developing upgraded and new Command and Control (C2) systems for our air defence weapon systems. Salary: Up to £57,000 (depending on experience) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 - 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities The opportunity: As a Systems Design Engineer you'll support product development of C2 systems for a range of domestic and export customers in maritime and land application air defence. Our projects include upgrading the functionality and performance of existing in-service systems that will provide our customer with capabilities for years to come, as well as for new customers, where C2 integration with their platforms and wider battlespace is key to delivering their programmes. Working in C2 in MBDA provides an excellent opportunity to interact with all areas of the company and to see the full product development life-cycle. Our systems are fundamental to the user experience and deliver real capability to the customers. Command and Control is at the heart of the weapon system, The C2 system provides the weapon system operator with the means to understand the complex battlespace, manage the weapon system and perform engagements. The C2 software identifies what threats exist, and in response to the Operator's request for engagements, creates an optimal engagement solution, taking into consideration a number complex and ever-changing constraints. The C2 then initiates the missile firings, and supports the engagement through to its conclusion by maintaining communication with the missile in flight. C2 delivers processing units, consoles with user interfaces, safety control equipment and supporting tools for system maintenance, logging, data analysis and training. Day to day you'll be supporting the functional design of the C2 software, working closely with the system architect and software architect. You will be involved in analysing C2 requirements and interfaces, proposing design changes, understanding the behaviour and performance of complex algorithms, generating requirements for software and hardware as well as investigating customer queries. What we're looking for from you: Systems design / systems engineering experience in similar products. Passion for creating innovative functional design to meet challenging requirements, solving complex problems, and providing solutions that help the user perform their role to the best of their ability. Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience). Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team! Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you'll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world's most advanced defence systems. You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through: Visualisation and demonstrations Experimentation Design and development Verification and Validation Training Systems Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development. You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas: Real-Time Software Configuration control Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment Unit testing and test driven development Agile development Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Bristol We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and passionate C# software developer to join our Weapons System Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) team! Salary: Up to £57,000, depending on experience& grade Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2- 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon systems and system architectures, as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisation, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support. You will be joining a department that has advanced the use of distributed simulation in Weapon System Design and Development; you'll develop your skills and abilities across the whole of the MBDA development lifecycle, supporting some of the world's most advanced defence systems. You will be part of a team, delivering innovative solutions whilst utilising the latest technologies to provide an end to end representation of the weapon system through: Visualisation and demonstrations Experimentation Design and development Verification and Validation Training Systems Development (using agile scrum methodologies) of real-time software components to simulate weapon systems, including the Integration of hardware to provide true representations of our systems. What we're looking for from you: We are looking for passionate software developers with experience in using software to build hardware solutions or synthetic environments. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate exposure to practical software engineering, C# / C++ software development. You will be able to demonstrate your experience / knowledge in some of the following areas: Real-Time Software Configuration control Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery or Deployment Unit testing and test driven development Agile development Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Bristol We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems. Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 to 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We're looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you'll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities. You'll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs. Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You'll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you'll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions. What we're looking for from you: Ideally a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink) Desirable but not essential skills Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART) Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence) Experience with SPICE simulator software Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Bristol We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems. Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 to 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We're looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you'll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities. You'll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs. Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You'll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you'll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions. What we're looking for from you: Ideally a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink) Desirable but not essential skills Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART) Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence) Experience with SPICE simulator software Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join the Software Simulation team here at Stevenage. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: mostly office based due to workload classification, but with opportunities to work from home. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of complex system architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. clear communication skills, and commitment to maintaining quality will contribute to your success in this role. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our team develop software to test, and to be used in some of the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, and systems engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture! What we're looking for from you: We are currently looking to recruit an experienced self-starting Software Engineer for a position in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The role is 100% on site. The successful candidate will join our development team responsible for building and integrating real-time test and data capture systems. The role will focus on developing and maintaining software in a Linux environment, working closely with high-speed multi-channel SFPDP cards, real-time data flows, and complex multi-threaded processing pipelines. Proficient in C++ and with knowledge of C#, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and verification of test software solutions that are central to our system validation and delivery capabilities. Responsibilities: Design and develop real-time test and capture software on Linux systems using C++. Integrate and interface with high-speed SFPDP cards across multi-channel data pipelines. Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable multi-threaded applications. Define and implement data sequencing and synchronisation logic to support deterministic capture and replay. Work with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and timing alignment between software and capture cards. Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, and testing at both component and system levels. Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation of real-time systems. Document architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures to support handover and formal test activities. Skillset/experience required: Experience in C++ development in a Linux environment. Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed. Proven experience working with real-time data systems, preferably involving SFPDP or other high-speed digital protocols. Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent programming. Experience with low-level I/O, DMA, or driver-level interactions with PCIe cards or similar. Familiarity with software sequencing frameworks or custom state machines for test execution. Strong experience with integration, system test, and debugging complex interactions between software and hardware. Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management, and performance optimisation. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Desirable Skills: Experience with SFPDP (Serial Front Panel Data Port) specifically in defence, aerospace, or data acquisition contexts. Knowledge of FPGA-based data acquisition systems and synchronisation methods. Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs, or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) setups. Experience developing or integrating with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or using real-time Linux extensions. Experience of development using LabVIEW suite of packages would be an advantage Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a highly capable and adaptable Software Engineer to join the Software Simulation team here at Stevenage. Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: mostly office based due to workload classification, but with opportunities to work from home. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: This is a very hands-on role and requires the continued design and development of complex system architectures and the instantiations for future products. Perfect for a Software Engineer who is proactive and takes the initiative. clear communication skills, and commitment to maintaining quality will contribute to your success in this role. We offer an encouraging working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Our team develop software to test, and to be used in some of the most advanced weapon systems in the world within a critical and influential Software Engineering Directorate. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a dedicated group of experienced software, and systems engineers. We maintain an impactful team culture! What we're looking for from you: We are currently looking to recruit an experienced self-starting Software Engineer for a position in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. The role is 100% on site. The successful candidate will join our development team responsible for building and integrating real-time test and data capture systems. The role will focus on developing and maintaining software in a Linux environment, working closely with high-speed multi-channel SFPDP cards, real-time data flows, and complex multi-threaded processing pipelines. Proficient in C++ and with knowledge of C#, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and verification of test software solutions that are central to our system validation and delivery capabilities. Responsibilities: Design and develop real-time test and capture software on Linux systems using C++. Integrate and interface with high-speed SFPDP cards across multi-channel data pipelines. Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable multi-threaded applications. Define and implement data sequencing and synchronisation logic to support deterministic capture and replay. Work with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and timing alignment between software and capture cards. Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, and testing at both component and system levels. Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation of real-time systems. Document architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures to support handover and formal test activities. Skillset/experience required: Experience in C++ development in a Linux environment. Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed. Proven experience working with real-time data systems, preferably involving SFPDP or other high-speed digital protocols. Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent programming. Experience with low-level I/O, DMA, or driver-level interactions with PCIe cards or similar. Familiarity with software sequencing frameworks or custom state machines for test execution. Strong experience with integration, system test, and debugging complex interactions between software and hardware. Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management, and performance optimisation. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Desirable Skills: Experience with SFPDP (Serial Front Panel Data Port) specifically in defence, aerospace, or data acquisition contexts. Knowledge of FPGA-based data acquisition systems and synchronisation methods. Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs, or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) setups. Experience developing or integrating with real-time operating systems (RTOS) or using real-time Linux extensions. Experience of development using LabVIEW suite of packages would be an advantage Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience of schematic capture, PCB layout and IPC awareness? Do you have a formal Electronics qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (includes, analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques and power electronics) Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components Electrical/Electronic circuit simulation and analysis The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation Your skillset may include: Formal Electronic qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng Experience of Electronics Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments Electronic analysis of derating, stress, and tolerance Experience of Schematic Capture, PCB Layout and IPC awareness (Preferably Altium) EMC Awareness at product and PCB level Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration, and Test Experience of working with lab test equipment, JTAG design, and debug of electronic circuits Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tools If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jun 29, 2026
Contractor
Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience of schematic capture, PCB layout and IPC awareness? Do you have a formal Electronics qualification such as HNC, HND, BEng, etc.? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Electronics Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Take responsibility for the design, development, and support of mixed electrical/electronic solutions from concept to completion following a detailed phase-gate development process Define processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of the electrical/electronic hardware Provide technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection Facilitate the development of functional and physical design requirements to ensure complete integrated design architecture Design and development of electrical/electronic circuitry (includes, analogue, digital, microprocessor, FPGA design techniques and power electronics) Analysis, test and evaluation of electronic/electrical circuits and components Electrical/Electronic circuit simulation and analysis The ability to produce technical documentation to support all activities, from trade studies, requirements documentation, compliance evidence and test documentation Your skillset may include: Formal Electronic qualification such as HNC/HND/BEng Experience of Electronics Hardware Design & Electrical Product Development for Harsh Environments Electronic analysis of derating, stress, and tolerance Experience of Schematic Capture, PCB Layout and IPC awareness (Preferably Altium) EMC Awareness at product and PCB level Awareness of Def-Stan/Mil Standards, Safety and Quality processes Ability to support and manage aspects of Assembly, Integration, and Test Experience of working with lab test equipment, JTAG design, and debug of electronic circuits Experience of Windchill or other Product Lifecycle Management tools If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further! Lead Electronics Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering circa 65ph Inside IR35 Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Hardware Test Development Engineer - Electronic Manufacturing - Hybrid / Essex - Competitive. A Hardware Engineer with proficiency with test instrumentation and experience of developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment will take responsibility for developing and supporting ATE systems for a Global leader in Embedded Computing products. Hybrid working and generous salary package on offer. The Hardware Test Development Engineer will bring: A formal Electronic Engineering qualification. Proven understanding of electronic hardware (digital/analogue circuits / high speed interfaces). Commercial experience developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment. Proficiency with test instrumentation and test automation tools. Experience with DFT, BIST and diagnostic firmware features. Experience with embedded computing systems or complex multilayer PCBs. Experience in aerospace, defence or similar high-reliability environments. Exposure to the following would also be highly beneficial: Embedded Computing systems, Manufacturing processes such as SMT, assembly or AOI; experience with environmental testing and the ability to design simple custom electronics for test fixtures. Applications are sought from Hardware Test Development Engineers with several years' experience of working within an electronic manufacturing environment, ideally related to a high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Defence or Industrial Computing.
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
Hardware Test Development Engineer - Electronic Manufacturing - Hybrid / Essex - Competitive. A Hardware Engineer with proficiency with test instrumentation and experience of developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment will take responsibility for developing and supporting ATE systems for a Global leader in Embedded Computing products. Hybrid working and generous salary package on offer. The Hardware Test Development Engineer will bring: A formal Electronic Engineering qualification. Proven understanding of electronic hardware (digital/analogue circuits / high speed interfaces). Commercial experience developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment. Proficiency with test instrumentation and test automation tools. Experience with DFT, BIST and diagnostic firmware features. Experience with embedded computing systems or complex multilayer PCBs. Experience in aerospace, defence or similar high-reliability environments. Exposure to the following would also be highly beneficial: Embedded Computing systems, Manufacturing processes such as SMT, assembly or AOI; experience with environmental testing and the ability to design simple custom electronics for test fixtures. Applications are sought from Hardware Test Development Engineers with several years' experience of working within an electronic manufacturing environment, ideally related to a high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Defence or Industrial Computing.
Interim Management Accountant Role, Full time, Hybrid, Tamworth, up to £300 daily Your new company HAYS are excited to represent a global technology business that develops advanced hardware and software solutions to improve measurement accuracy and operational efficiency across industries such as construction, engineering, and land surveying. The organisation specialises in integrating positioning technologies, sensors, and data-driven platforms to help businesses optimise workflows, reduce errors, and enhance productivity across field-based and project environments. Your new role Who are now seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Management Accountant to support the finance function within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.This is a true end-to-end, all-rounder role, covering the full finance life-cycle, from transactional finance activities (such as purchasing and accounts processing) through to the preparation and finalisation of monthly management accounts. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in both operational and strategic finance, and who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also providing meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making. This role offers future progression opportunities into a leadership position. Therefore, if you enjoy managing people, this role could be a fantastic opportunity for you. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant or QBEPrevious experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance roleStrong technical accounting knowledge and month-end close experienceExcellent Excel and financial systems skillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate clear insightsHigh attention to detail with strong organisational skills What you'll get in return Flexible Hybrid working Potential of Temp to perm What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Jun 29, 2026
Seasonal
Interim Management Accountant Role, Full time, Hybrid, Tamworth, up to £300 daily Your new company HAYS are excited to represent a global technology business that develops advanced hardware and software solutions to improve measurement accuracy and operational efficiency across industries such as construction, engineering, and land surveying. The organisation specialises in integrating positioning technologies, sensors, and data-driven platforms to help businesses optimise workflows, reduce errors, and enhance productivity across field-based and project environments. Your new role Who are now seeking a hands-on and commercially minded Management Accountant to support the finance function within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.This is a true end-to-end, all-rounder role, covering the full finance life-cycle, from transactional finance activities (such as purchasing and accounts processing) through to the preparation and finalisation of monthly management accounts. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in both operational and strategic finance, and who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also providing meaningful financial insight to support business decision-making. This role offers future progression opportunities into a leadership position. Therefore, if you enjoy managing people, this role could be a fantastic opportunity for you. What you'll need to succeed Qualified accountant or QBEPrevious experience in a Management Accountant or similar finance roleStrong technical accounting knowledge and month-end close experienceExcellent Excel and financial systems skillsStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and communicate clear insightsHigh attention to detail with strong organisational skills What you'll get in return Flexible Hybrid working Potential of Temp to perm What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
IT Systems Manager - Birkenhead (Fully On-Site) part time (Flexible) | 30 hours/week | £26,000 to £39,000 + Benefits (depending on experience) An IT Systems Manager is required for our client based in Birkenhead to oversee and maintain IT operations across multiple sites in Cheshire, Warrington, and the Wirral. You'll manage one 1st Line Support Engineer, provide 2nd/3rd line support, and ensure smooth running of business-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Manage IT infrastructure and support across all sites. Provide technical escalation and oversee 1st line support. Administer Microsoft technologies (Windows OS, Office 365). Maintain hardware (phones, printers, etc.) and ensure system reliability. Travel to sites as needed. Requirements Strong Microsoft tech stack experience. Multi-site IT management background. Familiarity with Atlas HR and SASSHA (desirable). Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. Full UK driving licence (preferred).
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
IT Systems Manager - Birkenhead (Fully On-Site) part time (Flexible) | 30 hours/week | £26,000 to £39,000 + Benefits (depending on experience) An IT Systems Manager is required for our client based in Birkenhead to oversee and maintain IT operations across multiple sites in Cheshire, Warrington, and the Wirral. You'll manage one 1st Line Support Engineer, provide 2nd/3rd line support, and ensure smooth running of business-critical systems. Key Responsibilities Manage IT infrastructure and support across all sites. Provide technical escalation and oversee 1st line support. Administer Microsoft technologies (Windows OS, Office 365). Maintain hardware (phones, printers, etc.) and ensure system reliability. Travel to sites as needed. Requirements Strong Microsoft tech stack experience. Multi-site IT management background. Familiarity with Atlas HR and SASSHA (desirable). Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. Full UK driving licence (preferred).
A chance for a Junior RF Engineer with some commercial experience to join an experienced RF design team working on real communications hardware. This role offers hands-on exposure to RF circuits operating up to 3050GHz and the opportunity to learn directly from senior engineers in a practical development environment. The business is refreshing its UK engineering capability and bringing in early-car click apply for full job details
Jun 29, 2026
Full time
A chance for a Junior RF Engineer with some commercial experience to join an experienced RF design team working on real communications hardware. This role offers hands-on exposure to RF circuits operating up to 3050GHz and the opportunity to learn directly from senior engineers in a practical development environment. The business is refreshing its UK engineering capability and bringing in early-car click apply for full job details
Solution Developer Location: Filton, Bristol Contract: 12 months Onsite: 5 days per week Clearance: SC required to start but not required to apply. Rate: 53.73/hour PAYE or 72.54/hour Umbrella Restrictions: Subject to ITAR and UK Eyes Only A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Solution Developer to join an engineering team based in Filton (Bristol). This is a lab-based integration role, ideal for candidates with a strong background in systems integration, communications systems engineering, and networking. Engineers with Tactical Data Link (TDL) experience (particularly Link 16 / VMF) are of strong interest. The role aligns well with ex-military personnel or those who have operated in a military environment. Key Responsibilities Integrate hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems Support the Solution Architect with system architecture and lower-level designs Develop and integrate communication systems against agreed designs Perform unit testing and debugging in support of verification and validation Support test definition and execution with the test function Work with engineering and project stakeholders to deliver requirements into solutions Engage with the customer's TDL SME to ensure coherence across the user base Support customer events including testing, acceptance, and demonstrations Essential Skills / Experience Systems integration within complex technical environments Communications systems engineering and networking capability Windows/Linux management systems (including provisioning Android devices) ATAK plugin/application integration and test exposure Working knowledge of JSON, Command Prompt, and PowerShell Tactical Data Links: Link 16 and VMF Tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily dismounted TCP/IP fundamentals supporting MANET-focused communication plans Tooling such as JIRA and Confluence Strong hands-on troubleshooting/deployment skills (field experience desirable) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Jun 29, 2026
Contractor
Solution Developer Location: Filton, Bristol Contract: 12 months Onsite: 5 days per week Clearance: SC required to start but not required to apply. Rate: 53.73/hour PAYE or 72.54/hour Umbrella Restrictions: Subject to ITAR and UK Eyes Only A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking a Solution Developer to join an engineering team based in Filton (Bristol). This is a lab-based integration role, ideal for candidates with a strong background in systems integration, communications systems engineering, and networking. Engineers with Tactical Data Link (TDL) experience (particularly Link 16 / VMF) are of strong interest. The role aligns well with ex-military personnel or those who have operated in a military environment. Key Responsibilities Integrate hardware and software components into tactical military communication systems Support the Solution Architect with system architecture and lower-level designs Develop and integrate communication systems against agreed designs Perform unit testing and debugging in support of verification and validation Support test definition and execution with the test function Work with engineering and project stakeholders to deliver requirements into solutions Engage with the customer's TDL SME to ensure coherence across the user base Support customer events including testing, acceptance, and demonstrations Essential Skills / Experience Systems integration within complex technical environments Communications systems engineering and networking capability Windows/Linux management systems (including provisioning Android devices) ATAK plugin/application integration and test exposure Working knowledge of JSON, Command Prompt, and PowerShell Tactical Data Links: Link 16 and VMF Tactical radios (HF, VHF, UHF, MESH, MANET), primarily dismounted TCP/IP fundamentals supporting MANET-focused communication plans Tooling such as JIRA and Confluence Strong hands-on troubleshooting/deployment skills (field experience desirable) Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
