System Test & Verification Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Location: Bristol- On-site 3 Days per Week Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits (depending on experience) Note : All applicants must be able to work in the UK without the need for VISA Sponsorship now, or in the future Summary : On behalf of a client in Bristol, we are looking for a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Test Engineer to support the development and validation of safety-critical embedded systems where reliability, performance, and quality are paramountThey will take ownership of test strategy and execution for both legacy and new product developments, designing test cases, generating scenarios, and performing automated and manual testing to ensure solutions meet defined requirements. Key Responsibilities : Developing, implementing, and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HiLS) environments to support the testing of hardware and firmware for safety-critical systems. Creating and executing robust test plans, procedures, and automated test cases to verify and validate product requirements. Integrating physical hardware with virtual models and simulation platforms to create realistic testing environments. Designing test scenarios that replicate real-world operating conditions and potential failure modes. Supporting product verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle. Analysing test results, investigating failures, and working closely with engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Producing clear technical reports and documentation to support design reviews, regulatory compliance, and product sign-off. Contributing to reliability engineering activities, including risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensuring full traceability between requirements, test coverage, and validation outcomes. Experience Required : Proven experience working with Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HiLS) platforms such as Speedgoat, dSPACE, National Instruments (NI), or similar. Experience using MATLAB/Simulink and/or LabVIEW. Strong Python scripting and test automation experience. Good understanding of embedded systems, control systems, and system integration. Experience working within structured development and testing environments, ideally involving safety-critical or high-reliability products. Experience using Git or similar version control systems. Benefits Package Competitive pension scheme (up to 7% employer matched) Discretionary annual bonus (typically around 10%) 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Private medical healthcare Hybrid working and flexitime Annual wellness checks Retail vouchers If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
System Test & Verification Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Location: Bristol- On-site 3 Days per Week Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + Bonus & Benefits (depending on experience) Note : All applicants must be able to work in the UK without the need for VISA Sponsorship now, or in the future Summary : On behalf of a client in Bristol, we are looking for a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) Test Engineer to support the development and validation of safety-critical embedded systems where reliability, performance, and quality are paramountThey will take ownership of test strategy and execution for both legacy and new product developments, designing test cases, generating scenarios, and performing automated and manual testing to ensure solutions meet defined requirements. Key Responsibilities : Developing, implementing, and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HiLS) environments to support the testing of hardware and firmware for safety-critical systems. Creating and executing robust test plans, procedures, and automated test cases to verify and validate product requirements. Integrating physical hardware with virtual models and simulation platforms to create realistic testing environments. Designing test scenarios that replicate real-world operating conditions and potential failure modes. Supporting product verification and validation activities throughout the development lifecycle. Analysing test results, investigating failures, and working closely with engineering teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Producing clear technical reports and documentation to support design reviews, regulatory compliance, and product sign-off. Contributing to reliability engineering activities, including risk assessments, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensuring full traceability between requirements, test coverage, and validation outcomes. Experience Required : Proven experience working with Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (HiLS) platforms such as Speedgoat, dSPACE, National Instruments (NI), or similar. Experience using MATLAB/Simulink and/or LabVIEW. Strong Python scripting and test automation experience. Good understanding of embedded systems, control systems, and system integration. Experience working within structured development and testing environments, ideally involving safety-critical or high-reliability products. Experience using Git or similar version control systems. Benefits Package Competitive pension scheme (up to 7% employer matched) Discretionary annual bonus (typically around 10%) 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays Private medical healthcare Hybrid working and flexitime Annual wellness checks Retail vouchers If you're interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.
Overview We are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality strategy across a portfolio of embedded software, firmware, and hardware products . This is a senior role for an experienced QA leader who can combine technical depth with people leadership , taking ownership of the full testing lifecycle across complex engineering products. You will be responsible for defining and driving the overall quality approach, from test frameworks and automation architecture through to Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation , reporting, release readiness, and continuous improvement. Working closely with R&D, product, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will help build a scalable and contribution-friendly test ecosystem that supports quality across the wider organisation. This role would suit someone with a strong background in embedded systems testing , automation , CI/CD , and system-level validation , who is comfortable leading a team while remaining close to the technical detail. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Framework Development Define and own the QA and test strategy across the full product lifecycle for software, firmware, and hardware-based products. Establish test frameworks, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and high-quality validation processes. Design modular and reusable test architecture, ensuring test assets are version-controlled, maintainable, and accessible to contributors outside the QA team. Create a contribution model including templates, governance, code review standards, and documentation to enable broader engineering participation in quality. Drive coverage across the test pyramid, including unit, integration, system, acceptance, and end-to-end testing. Automation & CI/CD Build and improve automated testing capability across embedded and system-level products. Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Implement quality gates, reporting, flaky test management, and automated feedback loops to support release confidence and development speed. Promote shift-left testing practices to improve defect prevention and increase early-stage quality ownership across engineering teams. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Embedded Validation Plan, develop, and operate HIL test environments where the company's own hardware and embedded software are the components under test. Coordinate signal injection, fault injection, and real-time stimulus to validate behaviour under both nominal and edge-case operating conditions. Define HIL infrastructure requirements and work closely with hardware engineers on bench design, setup, calibration, and ongoing maintenance. Oversee system-level validation activities to ensure robust end-to-end product performance across hardware, firmware, and application layers. Reporting, Metrics & Release Readiness Produce clear and audience-appropriate test reporting covering execution progress, pass/fail rates, defect trends, coverage, and regression performance. Define and track quality KPIs such as test coverage, automation ratio, defect leakage, escape rate, MTTD/MTTR, and release readiness. Maintain requirements-to-test traceability to support verification, audit readiness, and confidence in delivered functionality. Provide release sign-off recommendations based on evidence, quality data, and clear risk assessment. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA engineers across local and global teams. Set team objectives, conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and support professional development and capability growth. Foster a quality-first engineering culture by supporting teams on testability, defect prevention, and continuous improvement. Run core QA ceremonies including sprint planning, defect triage, retrospectives, and alignment with wider delivery and release activities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with R&D, Product, and Customer Support teams to translate customer requirements, field issues, and product needs into robust test plans. Represent QA in architecture and design reviews to ensure quality and testability are considered from the earliest stages of development. Champion defect lifecycle management, including triage, prioritisation, root cause analysis, and post-mortem reviews. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to improve quality visibility, governance, and release confidence. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Proven experience in QA, test engineering, or validation within embedded software and/or hardware product environments . Previous leadership experience managing and developing QA or test engineering teams. Strong hands-on experience with test automation , test framework design , and scalable validation strategies. Good understanding of the full test lifecycle, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, BDD/acceptance testing, and end-to-end validation . Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or equivalent embedded validation environments. Strong programming/scripting skills in at least one of Python, C, C++, or Java . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , version control systems such as Git, and automated quality reporting. Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Xray, Zephyr, or Polarion . Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to improve QA maturity, drive process improvements, and build a collaborative quality culture. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Overview We are seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Manager to lead the quality strategy across a portfolio of embedded software, firmware, and hardware products . This is a senior role for an experienced QA leader who can combine technical depth with people leadership , taking ownership of the full testing lifecycle across complex engineering products. You will be responsible for defining and driving the overall quality approach, from test frameworks and automation architecture through to Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation , reporting, release readiness, and continuous improvement. Working closely with R&D, product, and cross-functional engineering teams, you will help build a scalable and contribution-friendly test ecosystem that supports quality across the wider organisation. This role would suit someone with a strong background in embedded systems testing , automation , CI/CD , and system-level validation , who is comfortable leading a team while remaining close to the technical detail. Key Responsibilities Test Strategy & Framework Development Define and own the QA and test strategy across the full product lifecycle for software, firmware, and hardware-based products. Establish test frameworks, standards, and best practices to ensure consistent, scalable, and high-quality validation processes. Design modular and reusable test architecture, ensuring test assets are version-controlled, maintainable, and accessible to contributors outside the QA team. Create a contribution model including templates, governance, code review standards, and documentation to enable broader engineering participation in quality. Drive coverage across the test pyramid, including unit, integration, system, acceptance, and end-to-end testing. Automation & CI/CD Build and improve automated testing capability across embedded and system-level products. Integrate automated test execution into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Implement quality gates, reporting, flaky test management, and automated feedback loops to support release confidence and development speed. Promote shift-left testing practices to improve defect prevention and increase early-stage quality ownership across engineering teams. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Embedded Validation Plan, develop, and operate HIL test environments where the company's own hardware and embedded software are the components under test. Coordinate signal injection, fault injection, and real-time stimulus to validate behaviour under both nominal and edge-case operating conditions. Define HIL infrastructure requirements and work closely with hardware engineers on bench design, setup, calibration, and ongoing maintenance. Oversee system-level validation activities to ensure robust end-to-end product performance across hardware, firmware, and application layers. Reporting, Metrics & Release Readiness Produce clear and audience-appropriate test reporting covering execution progress, pass/fail rates, defect trends, coverage, and regression performance. Define and track quality KPIs such as test coverage, automation ratio, defect leakage, escape rate, MTTD/MTTR, and release readiness. Maintain requirements-to-test traceability to support verification, audit readiness, and confidence in delivered functionality. Provide release sign-off recommendations based on evidence, quality data, and clear risk assessment. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of QA engineers across local and global teams. Set team objectives, conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and support professional development and capability growth. Foster a quality-first engineering culture by supporting teams on testability, defect prevention, and continuous improvement. Run core QA ceremonies including sprint planning, defect triage, retrospectives, and alignment with wider delivery and release activities. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with R&D, Product, and Customer Support teams to translate customer requirements, field issues, and product needs into robust test plans. Represent QA in architecture and design reviews to ensure quality and testability are considered from the earliest stages of development. Champion defect lifecycle management, including triage, prioritisation, root cause analysis, and post-mortem reviews. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to improve quality visibility, governance, and release confidence. Required Skills & Experience Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Proven experience in QA, test engineering, or validation within embedded software and/or hardware product environments . Previous leadership experience managing and developing QA or test engineering teams. Strong hands-on experience with test automation , test framework design , and scalable validation strategies. Good understanding of the full test lifecycle, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, BDD/acceptance testing, and end-to-end validation . Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or equivalent embedded validation environments. Strong programming/scripting skills in at least one of Python, C, C++, or Java . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines , version control systems such as Git, and automated quality reporting. Experience using defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Xray, Zephyr, or Polarion . Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to improve QA maturity, drive process improvements, and build a collaborative quality culture. To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
We're working with a leading engineering and technology organisation within the defence sector, currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team developing advanced test software for complex systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that combines software engineering, automation, electronics and innovation. The Role You'll be responsible for designing and developing software used within advanced test equipment systems, supporting products from early concept through to production. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll help deliver high-quality software solutions while contributing to continuous improvement, automation and modern development practices. Key Responsibilities Design and develop software for advanced test and measurement systems Develop robust applications primarily using C/C++ Work collaboratively across software, systems and electronics teams Support Agile development and continuous improvement initiatives Contribute to automation, CI/CD and DevOps practices Work within a lab and engineering environment using electronic test equipment Explore and implement new technologies where appropriate Skills & Experience Required Commercial experience in software engineering Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ Experience developing test, automation or embedded software Previous experience working within Agile teams If you'd like to hear more, apply with your latest CV for a confidential discussion. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Jul 07, 2026
Contractor
We're working with a leading engineering and technology organisation within the defence sector, currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a highly skilled team developing advanced test software for complex systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an environment that combines software engineering, automation, electronics and innovation. The Role You'll be responsible for designing and developing software used within advanced test equipment systems, supporting products from early concept through to production. Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams, you'll help deliver high-quality software solutions while contributing to continuous improvement, automation and modern development practices. Key Responsibilities Design and develop software for advanced test and measurement systems Develop robust applications primarily using C/C++ Work collaboratively across software, systems and electronics teams Support Agile development and continuous improvement initiatives Contribute to automation, CI/CD and DevOps practices Work within a lab and engineering environment using electronic test equipment Explore and implement new technologies where appropriate Skills & Experience Required Commercial experience in software engineering Strong programming skills in C and/or C++ Experience developing test, automation or embedded software Previous experience working within Agile teams If you'd like to hear more, apply with your latest CV for a confidential discussion. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We are delighted to be supporting a Sheffield based, international manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Software Engineer - Embedded Systems. Reporting to the Senior Electronics Design Engineer, your role includes the design, development and testing of software development and maintenance. You will identify issues and work collaboratively with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders (internally and externally) to support continuous improvement of existing products and processes. You should be a practical, curious software engineer who enjoys solving real problems and learning new things as requirements evolve. The role: Develop, Maintain and problem solve the current aspects of software within the current product portfolio and future products. Reduce time to market of new features, on time delivery Improve response to failures/bugs Produce maintainable, well-structured and well-documented code Backend development Frontend/UI work Integrations and APIs Automation and tooling Cloud/infrastructure tasks Embedded software and firmware development Helping shape technical decisions Working closely with Hardware, including microcontrollers, device communication and low level systems. You: Degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline solid programming fundamentals modern web technologies and UI frameworks Python, C/C++, JavaScript and/or similar languages Git and collaborative development workflows databases and APIs cloud platforms embedded systems or firmware development interest in both software and hardware environments able to work independently and figure things out comfortable working across different parts of a system strong problem-solving skills A good communicator at all levels with the proven ability of working as part of a team. Exceptional analytical and proven solving skills Self-motivated Good time management with the ability to focus on task completion. Experience of working in organisations with ISO9001 quality management systems. Good understanding of compliance related aspects of product software Please apply for immediate consideration Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
We are delighted to be supporting a Sheffield based, international manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Software Engineer - Embedded Systems. Reporting to the Senior Electronics Design Engineer, your role includes the design, development and testing of software development and maintenance. You will identify issues and work collaboratively with engineers, product managers and other stakeholders (internally and externally) to support continuous improvement of existing products and processes. You should be a practical, curious software engineer who enjoys solving real problems and learning new things as requirements evolve. The role: Develop, Maintain and problem solve the current aspects of software within the current product portfolio and future products. Reduce time to market of new features, on time delivery Improve response to failures/bugs Produce maintainable, well-structured and well-documented code Backend development Frontend/UI work Integrations and APIs Automation and tooling Cloud/infrastructure tasks Embedded software and firmware development Helping shape technical decisions Working closely with Hardware, including microcontrollers, device communication and low level systems. You: Degree in Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline solid programming fundamentals modern web technologies and UI frameworks Python, C/C++, JavaScript and/or similar languages Git and collaborative development workflows databases and APIs cloud platforms embedded systems or firmware development interest in both software and hardware environments able to work independently and figure things out comfortable working across different parts of a system strong problem-solving skills A good communicator at all levels with the proven ability of working as part of a team. Exceptional analytical and proven solving skills Self-motivated Good time management with the ability to focus on task completion. Experience of working in organisations with ISO9001 quality management systems. Good understanding of compliance related aspects of product software Please apply for immediate consideration Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief.
Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer Firmware Developer required by global manufacturing company for an initial 12-month contract. As a Firmware Developer /Software Developer/Embedded Developer you will be required Design, implementation and testing of Embedded software/firmware to provide machine control solutions for integrated electronics. Creation, migration, extension and integration of firmware libraries for Microprocessor applications. Development and execution of test plans to demonstrate functionality of the Embedded software/firmware solutions; including unit, module and integration testing. Project Engineering Pro-active contribution to development projects with the ability to work with hardware and software engineers to understand the requirements of the whole system. Effective communication of interfaces and agreed protocols with other development project team members. Collaboration with 3rd parties to ensure that delivered Embedded software/firmware solutions are well understood, characterised and maintainable. Contribution to design reviews with peers and other groups as required. Qualifications: Ideally BSc or MSc degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with Embedded Software Engineering or equivalent experience Equivalent commercial, industrial or practical experience. Ideal Experience: Embedded software design and implementation for control and automation purposes. Implementation of solutions on STM32H7 processors or similar Including development and maintenance of peripheral libraries in order to support multiple variants of the processors within the same family. Experience of implementing bespoke communication protocols over serial interfaces such as RS232 and RS485. Desirable Experience: Participation in integrated engineering teams, including the specification, development, testing and commissioning of high value laboratory equipment. Experience in high technology and/or science industries. Essential Skills: Knowledge of STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor. Implementation of peripheral drivers on STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor using the STM32F4 STD PERIPH drivers. C/C++ for Embedded software/firmware solutions. Experience with TFS/Azure DevOps. Real Time solutions using Super Loop architectures. Good oral and written communication skills. Good planning skills. Team-based style. Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer
Jul 07, 2026
Contractor
Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer Firmware Developer required by global manufacturing company for an initial 12-month contract. As a Firmware Developer /Software Developer/Embedded Developer you will be required Design, implementation and testing of Embedded software/firmware to provide machine control solutions for integrated electronics. Creation, migration, extension and integration of firmware libraries for Microprocessor applications. Development and execution of test plans to demonstrate functionality of the Embedded software/firmware solutions; including unit, module and integration testing. Project Engineering Pro-active contribution to development projects with the ability to work with hardware and software engineers to understand the requirements of the whole system. Effective communication of interfaces and agreed protocols with other development project team members. Collaboration with 3rd parties to ensure that delivered Embedded software/firmware solutions are well understood, characterised and maintainable. Contribution to design reviews with peers and other groups as required. Qualifications: Ideally BSc or MSc degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with Embedded Software Engineering or equivalent experience Equivalent commercial, industrial or practical experience. Ideal Experience: Embedded software design and implementation for control and automation purposes. Implementation of solutions on STM32H7 processors or similar Including development and maintenance of peripheral libraries in order to support multiple variants of the processors within the same family. Experience of implementing bespoke communication protocols over serial interfaces such as RS232 and RS485. Desirable Experience: Participation in integrated engineering teams, including the specification, development, testing and commissioning of high value laboratory equipment. Experience in high technology and/or science industries. Essential Skills: Knowledge of STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor. Implementation of peripheral drivers on STM32F4 or STM32H7 Microprocessor using the STM32F4 STD PERIPH drivers. C/C++ for Embedded software/firmware solutions. Experience with TFS/Azure DevOps. Real Time solutions using Super Loop architectures. Good oral and written communication skills. Good planning skills. Team-based style. Firmware Developer/Software Developer/Embedded Developer
Introduction Join an organisation at the forefront of delivering innovative, large-scale technology programmes that support a cleaner, more sustainable future. This is an opportunity to shape how quality is embedded across enterprise-wide change, ensuring technology solutions are reliable, resilient and ready for users from day one. Role Overview: Location: Hybrid - Derby, Manchester or Warrington (1-2 days a week in office) Package: £53,700 - £70,000 + excellent benefits Industry: Energy / Engineering / Technology What You'll Be Doing: Develop and lead a risk-based Test & QA strategy that is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle. Establish and maintain consistent testing frameworks, governance and quality standards across multiple programmes. Oversee functional, non-functional, end-to-end process and user acceptance testing to ensure robust delivery. Work closely with project managers, solution architects and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, business-ready solutions. Promote best practice in quality assurance across the wider delivery community. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including test automation and modern testing approaches. Provide expert QA guidance, helping teams identify and mitigate risks early in the change lifecycle. Drive confidence in delivery by ensuring solutions are operationally ready and fit for purpose. Main Skills Needed: Proven experience leading Test & QA activities across complex enterprise systems and large-scale change programmes. Strong understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, end-to-end and user acceptance testing. Experience establishing QA governance, assurance frameworks and risk-based testing strategies. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed quality throughout project delivery. Confident mentoring and supporting delivery teams to improve testing maturity and outcomes. A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and driving quality across technology programmes. What's in It for You: Hybrid working with flexibility around office location. Performance-related bonus of up to 12.5%. £2,200 flexible benefits allowance to tailor your package. Generous pension contribution with 12% employer contribution. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave. Private medical insurance. Life assurance at six times pensionable salary. £250 home office allowance for new starters. The opportunity to play a key role in delivering meaningful, enterprise-wide transformation within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Curious? Apply now - or grab five minutes with us to hear more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Introduction Join an organisation at the forefront of delivering innovative, large-scale technology programmes that support a cleaner, more sustainable future. This is an opportunity to shape how quality is embedded across enterprise-wide change, ensuring technology solutions are reliable, resilient and ready for users from day one. Role Overview: Location: Hybrid - Derby, Manchester or Warrington (1-2 days a week in office) Package: £53,700 - £70,000 + excellent benefits Industry: Energy / Engineering / Technology What You'll Be Doing: Develop and lead a risk-based Test & QA strategy that is embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle. Establish and maintain consistent testing frameworks, governance and quality standards across multiple programmes. Oversee functional, non-functional, end-to-end process and user acceptance testing to ensure robust delivery. Work closely with project managers, solution architects and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality, business-ready solutions. Promote best practice in quality assurance across the wider delivery community. Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including test automation and modern testing approaches. Provide expert QA guidance, helping teams identify and mitigate risks early in the change lifecycle. Drive confidence in delivery by ensuring solutions are operationally ready and fit for purpose. Main Skills Needed: Proven experience leading Test & QA activities across complex enterprise systems and large-scale change programmes. Strong understanding of functional, non-functional, integration, end-to-end and user acceptance testing. Experience establishing QA governance, assurance frameworks and risk-based testing strategies. Ability to influence senior stakeholders and embed quality throughout project delivery. Confident mentoring and supporting delivery teams to improve testing maturity and outcomes. A collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and driving quality across technology programmes. What's in It for You: Hybrid working with flexibility around office location. Performance-related bonus of up to 12.5%. £2,200 flexible benefits allowance to tailor your package. Generous pension contribution with 12% employer contribution. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional leave. Private medical insurance. Life assurance at six times pensionable salary. £250 home office allowance for new starters. The opportunity to play a key role in delivering meaningful, enterprise-wide transformation within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Curious? Apply now - or grab five minutes with us to hear more. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Principal System Test Engineer 5G RF Python Wireless Communications Southampton Hybrid Working Circa 80,000 Basic + Annual Bonus + Equity + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Help define how the next generation of wireless communications technology is tested. Most test engineering roles are about validating existing products. This opportunity is different. AccelerComm develops high-performance Physical Layer technology that powers some of the world's most advanced 5G and satellite communication systems. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for a Principal System Test Engineer to take ownership of how complex wireless products are verified, automated and validated. Working alongside highly experienced Algorithm, Software, FPGA and Systems Engineers, you'll design and develop scalable automated test capability, build Python-based test frameworks, integrate RF instrumentation and help shape the future of the company's verification strategy. This is a hands-on role where your ideas will directly influence engineering quality, automation and the way products are developed and released. What you'll be doing Designing and developing automated Python-based test systems. Developing scalable verification frameworks for advanced wireless communications products. Integrating and automating RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, signal generators and VNAs. Defining test strategies from system requirements and 3GPP specifications. Working closely with Software, FPGA, Systems and Algorithm Engineers to solve complex technical challenges. Supporting customer demonstrations and occasional international customer engagements. We're interested in engineers with experience in: RF or Wireless System Test Python test automation 4G/5G, LTE or digital communications RF measurement equipment System integration and verification Embedded systems or wireless communications Experience with 3GPP, lab automation, CI/CD, Hardware-in-the-Loop, ORAN or satellite communications would be beneficial but is not essential. If you enjoy solving technically challenging problems, designing automated test solutions and working with engineers at the forefront of wireless communications, we'd love to hear from you.
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Principal System Test Engineer 5G RF Python Wireless Communications Southampton Hybrid Working Circa 80,000 Basic + Annual Bonus + Equity + Private Medical + Excellent Benefits Help define how the next generation of wireless communications technology is tested. Most test engineering roles are about validating existing products. This opportunity is different. AccelerComm develops high-performance Physical Layer technology that powers some of the world's most advanced 5G and satellite communication systems. As the business continues to grow, they're looking for a Principal System Test Engineer to take ownership of how complex wireless products are verified, automated and validated. Working alongside highly experienced Algorithm, Software, FPGA and Systems Engineers, you'll design and develop scalable automated test capability, build Python-based test frameworks, integrate RF instrumentation and help shape the future of the company's verification strategy. This is a hands-on role where your ideas will directly influence engineering quality, automation and the way products are developed and released. What you'll be doing Designing and developing automated Python-based test systems. Developing scalable verification frameworks for advanced wireless communications products. Integrating and automating RF test equipment including spectrum analysers, signal generators and VNAs. Defining test strategies from system requirements and 3GPP specifications. Working closely with Software, FPGA, Systems and Algorithm Engineers to solve complex technical challenges. Supporting customer demonstrations and occasional international customer engagements. We're interested in engineers with experience in: RF or Wireless System Test Python test automation 4G/5G, LTE or digital communications RF measurement equipment System integration and verification Embedded systems or wireless communications Experience with 3GPP, lab automation, CI/CD, Hardware-in-the-Loop, ORAN or satellite communications would be beneficial but is not essential. If you enjoy solving technically challenging problems, designing automated test solutions and working with engineers at the forefront of wireless communications, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36074 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to support the development and optimisation of software systems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Our Cambridge based client is looking to expand their busy team. This role focuses on production test automation, new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement of engineering processes. Key Responsibilities - Support the transfer of new products from development into manufacturing - Develop and maintain automated test solutions for production, including verification and calibration - Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product testability and manufacturing efficiency - Implement and manage processes for software deployment, firmware programming and configuration control - Drive automation and process improvements to increase throughput and reduce manual intervention - Provide production support, including fault diagnosis, root cause analysis and corrective actions - Maintain clear technical documentation and support change control processes - Work cross-functionally with engineering, production and quality teams Skills and Experience - Degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar - Experience developing software for test automation or manufacturing environments - Strong knowledge of configuration control and software release processes - Experience with tools such as LabVIEW (preferred) and ideally Python or C/C++ - Ability to troubleshoot software and embedded systems in a hardware-integrated environment - Strong attention to detail and documentation skills Desirable - Experience supporting NPI through to production - Familiarity with embedded systems and manufacturing test equipment - Understanding of quality standards and controlled engineering environments Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36074 An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to support the development and optimisation of software systems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Our Cambridge based client is looking to expand their busy team. This role focuses on production test automation, new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement of engineering processes. Key Responsibilities - Support the transfer of new products from development into manufacturing - Develop and maintain automated test solutions for production, including verification and calibration - Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product testability and manufacturing efficiency - Implement and manage processes for software deployment, firmware programming and configuration control - Drive automation and process improvements to increase throughput and reduce manual intervention - Provide production support, including fault diagnosis, root cause analysis and corrective actions - Maintain clear technical documentation and support change control processes - Work cross-functionally with engineering, production and quality teams Skills and Experience - Degree or equivalent experience in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar - Experience developing software for test automation or manufacturing environments - Strong knowledge of configuration control and software release processes - Experience with tools such as LabVIEW (preferred) and ideally Python or C/C++ - Ability to troubleshoot software and embedded systems in a hardware-integrated environment - Strong attention to detail and documentation skills Desirable - Experience supporting NPI through to production - Familiarity with embedded systems and manufacturing test equipment - Understanding of quality standards and controlled engineering environments Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!
Job Title: C#/.NET Software Engineer Location: South Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to 70,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 days in office This is a brilliant opportunity for aC#/.NET engineer to join a fast-growing technology company whose software is used by scientists and engineers across the world. You'll be writing code that drives real machines connecting instrumentation, automation systems, and digital workflows that power cutting-edge scientific processes. It's a genuinely hands-on role where your work has direct, visible impact. The Role You'll design and build high-quality software across desktop, embedded, and server environments, working alongside a talented team of architects, engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, user-focused solutions. You'll also contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior developers. Requirements Strong C#/.NET development experience Strong knowledge of software design principles, testing and DevOps pipelines Experience building Windows applications with XAML Familiarity with IoT protocols such as MQTT and OPC/UA SQL databases and Linux OS experience Comfortable working with AI tools If this role is of interest, please apply below.
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Job Title: C#/.NET Software Engineer Location: South Cambridgeshire Salary: Up to 70,000 Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 days in office This is a brilliant opportunity for aC#/.NET engineer to join a fast-growing technology company whose software is used by scientists and engineers across the world. You'll be writing code that drives real machines connecting instrumentation, automation systems, and digital workflows that power cutting-edge scientific processes. It's a genuinely hands-on role where your work has direct, visible impact. The Role You'll design and build high-quality software across desktop, embedded, and server environments, working alongside a talented team of architects, engineers, and product managers to deliver robust, user-focused solutions. You'll also contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior developers. Requirements Strong C#/.NET development experience Strong knowledge of software design principles, testing and DevOps pipelines Experience building Windows applications with XAML Familiarity with IoT protocols such as MQTT and OPC/UA SQL databases and Linux OS experience Comfortable working with AI tools If this role is of interest, please apply below.
Senior Software Developer - Industrial Automation Environment We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in designing, building and maintaining core software applications that support advanced automated materials handling, warehouse automation and robotics-led production environments. This is a software-led position, focused on developing production-grade applications, platforms and user interfaces. While the software operates within an industrial setting, the primary responsibility is software engineering - not hardware configuration or PLC programming. You will join a team responsible for modernising an existing technology stack, contributing to the transition from Python/Django to C#/.NET and Blazor. This role offers ownership across application design, architecture, and long-term maintainability, alongside close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure software aligns with real-world systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain core software applications used in automation and production environments Lead hands-on development in C#/.NET, contributing to system migration and platform evolution Build and enhance operator-facing applications, dashboards and visualisation tools displaying real-time system data Own application logic, workflows and behaviour within production systems Contribute to overall software architecture, technical standards and development best practices Implement and maintain version control and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Ensure applications are reliable, maintainable and resilient, with a strong emphasis on fault handling and diagnostics Collaborate with controls, robotics and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration with physical systems Support testing, commissioning and deployment of software releases Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making within the team Required Skills & Experience Software Development Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET Experience building user interfaces and application logic using Blazor or similar frameworks Background in Python, ideally within Django environments (particularly for legacy systems or migrations) Hands-on experience with GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests and CI/CD workflows Strong understanding of clean code principles, maintainability and scalable software design Industrial / Operational Environments Experience developing software for industrial, manufacturing, automation, logistics or IoT environments Understanding of how software interacts with PLC-controlled or machine-driven systems (no PLC programming required) Comfortable working in environments where uptime, reliability and performance are critical Systems & Architecture Experience designing and maintaining long-running, production-grade systems Ability to build fault-tolerant applications interacting with external systems and data sources Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving capability What This Role Offers The opportunity to work on real-world, high-impact systems combining software, robotics and automation Ownership of critical applications that directly influence operational performance Involvement in a large-scale technology modernisation programme A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies Influence over technical direction, standards and best practices Role Scope This role is: A hands-on senior software development position Focused on building robust, scalable applications Product and platform oriented Embedded within a real-world automation environment This role is not: A PLC programming position A controls engineering or systems integration-only role A pure web or SaaS-focused development job To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Jul 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Developer - Industrial Automation Environment We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to play a key role in designing, building and maintaining core software applications that support advanced automated materials handling, warehouse automation and robotics-led production environments. This is a software-led position, focused on developing production-grade applications, platforms and user interfaces. While the software operates within an industrial setting, the primary responsibility is software engineering - not hardware configuration or PLC programming. You will join a team responsible for modernising an existing technology stack, contributing to the transition from Python/Django to C#/.NET and Blazor. This role offers ownership across application design, architecture, and long-term maintainability, alongside close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure software aligns with real-world systems. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain core software applications used in automation and production environments Lead hands-on development in C#/.NET, contributing to system migration and platform evolution Build and enhance operator-facing applications, dashboards and visualisation tools displaying real-time system data Own application logic, workflows and behaviour within production systems Contribute to overall software architecture, technical standards and development best practices Implement and maintain version control and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Ensure applications are reliable, maintainable and resilient, with a strong emphasis on fault handling and diagnostics Collaborate with controls, robotics and mechanical engineers to ensure seamless integration with physical systems Support testing, commissioning and deployment of software releases Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical decision-making within the team Required Skills & Experience Software Development Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET Experience building user interfaces and application logic using Blazor or similar frameworks Background in Python, ideally within Django environments (particularly for legacy systems or migrations) Hands-on experience with GitHub, including branching strategies, pull requests and CI/CD workflows Strong understanding of clean code principles, maintainability and scalable software design Industrial / Operational Environments Experience developing software for industrial, manufacturing, automation, logistics or IoT environments Understanding of how software interacts with PLC-controlled or machine-driven systems (no PLC programming required) Comfortable working in environments where uptime, reliability and performance are critical Systems & Architecture Experience designing and maintaining long-running, production-grade systems Ability to build fault-tolerant applications interacting with external systems and data sources Strong debugging, troubleshooting and problem-solving capability What This Role Offers The opportunity to work on real-world, high-impact systems combining software, robotics and automation Ownership of critical applications that directly influence operational performance Involvement in a large-scale technology modernisation programme A collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies Influence over technical direction, standards and best practices Role Scope This role is: A hands-on senior software development position Focused on building robust, scalable applications Product and platform oriented Embedded within a real-world automation environment This role is not: A PLC programming position A controls engineering or systems integration-only role A pure web or SaaS-focused development job To find out more about Computer Futures please visit (url removed) Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Principal Embedded Software Engineer Location: North West & Yorkshire Offices Salary: Up to £75k (depending on experience) We re partnering with an established technology engineering organisation seeking a Principal Embedded Software Engineer to lead software architecture, technical delivery, and development strategy across advanced embedded systems. This is a senior, hands-on role combining system architecture, embedded software development, and project ownership. A key aspect of this position is applying electrical power systems knowledge and protection function theory within embedded control environments. If you re a senior embedded engineer looking to influence architecture, lead delivery, and work on complex real-time systems, we want to hear from you! About the Role Define and own embedded software architecture and technical direction Lead delivery of complex embedded projects to time and quality targets Develop and maintain robust C/C++ embedded codebases Translate system requirements into structured deliverables Guide design decisions and review implementation approaches Oversee testing strategy, documentation, and release quality Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies Drive Agile processes and continuous improvement practices Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and project stakeholders About you Degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electronics, or similar Advanced C/C++ embedded development experience Strong background in embedded systems design Experience working with real-time operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS) Solid understanding of multithreading and concurrency Networking knowledge including TCP/IP, UDP and secure communications Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments Knowledge of electrical power systems and protection function theory Experience delivering commercial embedded products end-to-end Peripheral interfacing experience (SPI, I2C, memory interfaces) Debugging complex real-time or multithreaded systems Desirable Experience Linux-based embedded platforms or containerised environments Python or scripting languages CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling Industrial communication protocols or automation systems Cybersecurity concepts within embedded environments Cloud or enterprise platform integration Wireless communications (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee) Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
DevOps Engineer SC cleared Permanent Flexible AWS Terraform SC Cleared At Peregrine, we re always seeking Specialist Talent that have the ideal mix of skills, experience, and attitude, to place with our vast array of clients. From Business Analysts in large government organisations to Software Developers in the private sector we are always in search of the best talent to place, now. The role: We are seeking an SC cleared DevOps Engineer to work as a forward deployed engineer, embedded within the Cyber Capability Unit. The role will support the design, build and deployment of AI powered solutions that strengthen cyber security and fraud prevention capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product owners and stakeholders to understand operational needs, develop prototypes and deploy secure, reliable solutions within approved platforms and environments. This role directly supports the Cyber Resilience Centre s mission and contributes to the wider security strategy by delivering practical, governed AI solutions that provide measurable operational value. Responsibilities: Cloud and Platform Integration Design and deploy solutions in AWS cloud environments Use infrastructure as code to ensure repeatable and compliant deployments Ensure all solutions meet organisational governance, security and compliance standards CI/CD and Automation Configure, manage and maintain GitLab CI pipelines Automate testing, build and deployment of infrastructure, applications and services Promote best practice DevOps ways of working across environments Testing and Quality Implement unit, integration and performance testing for all components Ensure solutions are reliable, reproducible and stable across releases Support continuous improvement of testing practices Monitoring and Incident Response Implement observability and monitoring tooling Track system performance and detect anomalies Support incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis in live environments Collaboration and Delivery Work closely with engineers, analysts and stakeholders Translate requirements into working technical solutions Support deployment, handover and ongoing optimisation of delivered capabilities Skills & Experience: Active SC clearance Strong experience deploying and operating solutions in AWS Infrastructure as code using Terraform CI/CD pipeline development using GitLab CI Experience with monitoring, logging and alerting tools Understanding of secure DevOps practices in regulated environments Experience working with large data stores or big data platforms Desirable skills: Experience supporting AI or data driven platforms Knowledge of cyber security or fraud prevention domains Experience working within government or critical national infrastructure environments About Peregrine We build workforces that deliver tech and change programmes at leading UK organisations. By combining data science from Peregrine Intelligence, our industry-accredited Peregrine Academy, and market-leading attraction and diversity initiatives, we bridge capability gaps at all levels in public and private sector organisations. We work closely with our clients to understand their challenges and deliver flexible, long-term solutions that make a real difference. When you join Peregrine, you become part of a team that s focused on growth, both yours, our clients , and the sectors we support. You ll also get access to a full range of benefits alongside your salary. How Specialist Talent Works As a permanent employee at Peregrine, you ll be part of our Specialist Talent team. That means you ll work on-site or remotely with our clients, supporting them on complex, high-impact projects in Data, Digital and Business Transformation. You ll get the variety and challenge of consultancy work, with the stability and support of a permanent role. You re not a contractor - you re a valued member of our team, with access to all the same benefits, learning opportunities, and community. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrin e- resourcing
Role: Tester Location: Lincolnshire Working Arrangement: Hybrid Salary: Up to £80k Are you a Test Engineer who enjoys building quality into products from the ground up rather than simply executing test scripts? We're looking for an experienced engineer to help shape and mature the testing function within a highly technical engineering environment. This is an opportunity to take ownership of testing strategy, processes and automation across both software and hardware platforms, ensuring products are delivered to the highest possible standards. You'll work closely with development and engineering teams, helping establish best practices, improving test coverage, and creating scalable frameworks that support the continued growth of the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and implementing robust test processes, methodologies and quality standards Developing and expanding automated testing capabilities across software and embedded hardware systems Managing test data, results storage, reporting and traceability to support compliance and continuous improvement Supporting system calibration activities and ensuring product performance meets specification Driving quality throughout the development lifecycle and ensuring deliverables meet agreed standards before release What We're Looking For You'll have a strong background in test engineering within embedded, electronics, hardware/software integrated, or complex engineering environments. You'll be comfortable introducing structure, improving processes and influencing quality across multidisciplinary teams. Experience with automated testing is essential, alongside strong knowledge of tools such as Jenkins and CI/CD-driven test environments. Experience with Squish would be highly beneficial but is not essential. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about quality, automation and building repeatable, scalable testing practices that enable engineering teams to deliver reliable products with confidence. What's On Offer You'll join a collaborative engineering team working on innovative technology where you'll have genuine influence over testing strategy, tooling and quality standards. Salary up to £80,000 plus an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both products and processes. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Role: Tester Location: Lincolnshire Working Arrangement: Hybrid Salary: Up to £80k Are you a Test Engineer who enjoys building quality into products from the ground up rather than simply executing test scripts? We're looking for an experienced engineer to help shape and mature the testing function within a highly technical engineering environment. This is an opportunity to take ownership of testing strategy, processes and automation across both software and hardware platforms, ensuring products are delivered to the highest possible standards. You'll work closely with development and engineering teams, helping establish best practices, improving test coverage, and creating scalable frameworks that support the continued growth of the organisation. What You'll Be Doing Defining and implementing robust test processes, methodologies and quality standards Developing and expanding automated testing capabilities across software and embedded hardware systems Managing test data, results storage, reporting and traceability to support compliance and continuous improvement Supporting system calibration activities and ensuring product performance meets specification Driving quality throughout the development lifecycle and ensuring deliverables meet agreed standards before release What We're Looking For You'll have a strong background in test engineering within embedded, electronics, hardware/software integrated, or complex engineering environments. You'll be comfortable introducing structure, improving processes and influencing quality across multidisciplinary teams. Experience with automated testing is essential, alongside strong knowledge of tools such as Jenkins and CI/CD-driven test environments. Experience with Squish would be highly beneficial but is not essential. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about quality, automation and building repeatable, scalable testing practices that enable engineering teams to deliver reliable products with confidence. What's On Offer You'll join a collaborative engineering team working on innovative technology where you'll have genuine influence over testing strategy, tooling and quality standards. Salary up to £80,000 plus an excellent benefits package and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on both products and processes. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.
Automation Tester - Data 6 months, scope to extend Inside IR35, 425 P/D Location: 1 x every 3 weeks on site in Telford (Kit collection in London, Manchester or Bristol) Eligible for SC Automation Test Engineer focused on validating data pipelines and ensuring integrity of data across ETL processes. Key Responsibilities Design and execute automated tests across data pipelines Validate data transformations between source and target systems Build and maintain test frameworks for ETL validation Work closely with data engineers to ensure quality is embedded Support defect identification, root cause analysis, and resolution Experience Required Strong experience in test automation within data / ETL environments Experience validating data pipelines and transformations SQL proficiency for data validation Familiarity with modern test tooling (e.g. Playwright or equivalent) Nice to Have Experience testing Talend-based solutions Exposure to CI/CD pipelines Experience in large-scale or government programmes
Jul 03, 2026
Contractor
Automation Tester - Data 6 months, scope to extend Inside IR35, 425 P/D Location: 1 x every 3 weeks on site in Telford (Kit collection in London, Manchester or Bristol) Eligible for SC Automation Test Engineer focused on validating data pipelines and ensuring integrity of data across ETL processes. Key Responsibilities Design and execute automated tests across data pipelines Validate data transformations between source and target systems Build and maintain test frameworks for ETL validation Work closely with data engineers to ensure quality is embedded Support defect identification, root cause analysis, and resolution Experience Required Strong experience in test automation within data / ETL environments Experience validating data pipelines and transformations SQL proficiency for data validation Familiarity with modern test tooling (e.g. Playwright or equivalent) Nice to Have Experience testing Talend-based solutions Exposure to CI/CD pipelines Experience in large-scale or government programmes
KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD
Salford, Manchester
Software Engineer - C++, C and/or C# Location: Manchester + Hybrid Working From Home Salary: Up to 57,000 DOE + Benefits The Opportunity KO2's client is seeking a Software Engineer to join their established engineering team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a software developer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working within a collaborative environment, and continuously developing their skills. The role is particularly suited to engineers who have experience developing software for real-world products, embedded systems, or environments where performance, efficiency, and resource management are important considerations. KO2's client has a proven track record of supporting engineers from a range of technical backgrounds and helping them develop new skills whilst working on innovative products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions. Develop software that forms part of real-world products and systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture and design discussions. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. Support continuous improvement of development processes and engineering best practices. What KO2's Client Is Looking For Essential Commercial experience in object-oriented software development. Strong understanding of software engineering principles and development practices. Experience with programming language such as C#, C, C++ Microsoft Visual Studio & git version control. Experience working on software that interacts with hardware, physical products, industrial systems, or embedded platforms, or a genuine interest in moving into this type of environment . Understanding of performance optimisation, efficient memory usage, or development within resource-constrained environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Desirable Experience with embedded software development. Experience working within memory-constrained or performance-critical systems. Experience with C# and .NET technologies. Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet protocols, MQTT Knowledge of modern software development methodologies. Exposure to electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, IoT, or other product-development environments. The Person KO2's client values attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as highly as technical capability. They are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including embedded systems, industrial software, games development, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy understanding how software interacts with real products and systems and will be motivated by solving complex technical problems. They will be someone who embraces learning opportunities and can grow within a supportive engineering team. What's On Offer Hybrid working, combining home working with time in the Manchester office. A supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to technically challenging projects and real-world products. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Apply If you're a Software Engineer with experience of, or an interest in, embedded systems, real-world products, or resource-constrained environments, and you're looking for a role where your potential is valued as highly as your current experience, KO2's client would be keen to hear from you.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Software Engineer - C++, C and/or C# Location: Manchester + Hybrid Working From Home Salary: Up to 57,000 DOE + Benefits The Opportunity KO2's client is seeking a Software Engineer to join their established engineering team based in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a software developer who enjoys solving technical challenges, working within a collaborative environment, and continuously developing their skills. The role is particularly suited to engineers who have experience developing software for real-world products, embedded systems, or environments where performance, efficiency, and resource management are important considerations. KO2's client has a proven track record of supporting engineers from a range of technical backgrounds and helping them develop new skills whilst working on innovative products. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality software solutions. Develop software that forms part of real-world products and systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to deliver reliable and efficient solutions. Participate in code reviews and contribute to software architecture and design discussions. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues. Support continuous improvement of development processes and engineering best practices. What KO2's Client Is Looking For Essential Commercial experience in object-oriented software development. Strong understanding of software engineering principles and development practices. Experience with programming language such as C#, C, C++ Microsoft Visual Studio & git version control. Experience working on software that interacts with hardware, physical products, industrial systems, or embedded platforms, or a genuine interest in moving into this type of environment . Understanding of performance optimisation, efficient memory usage, or development within resource-constrained environments. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team. Desirable Experience with embedded software development. Experience working within memory-constrained or performance-critical systems. Experience with C# and .NET technologies. Fieldbus, industrial Ethernet protocols, MQTT Knowledge of modern software development methodologies. Exposure to electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, IoT, or other product-development environments. The Person KO2's client values attitude, curiosity, and a willingness to learn just as highly as technical capability. They are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including embedded systems, industrial software, games development, and other engineering disciplines. The ideal candidate will enjoy understanding how software interacts with real products and systems and will be motivated by solving complex technical problems. They will be someone who embraces learning opportunities and can grow within a supportive engineering team. What's On Offer Hybrid working, combining home working with time in the Manchester office. A supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Exposure to technically challenging projects and real-world products. Competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing mentoring and professional development opportunities. Long-term career progression within a growing business. Apply If you're a Software Engineer with experience of, or an interest in, embedded systems, real-world products, or resource-constrained environments, and you're looking for a role where your potential is valued as highly as your current experience, KO2's client would be keen to hear from you.
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Ealing area Salary: Up to 65,000 + Extensive benefits The Role KO2's client is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to help deliver robust, high-quality embedded software for existing and future electric products. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle-from early prototype development through to production and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, and scalable Work collaboratively with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, debugging, and system validation Design, implement, test, and support embedded software for internally developed electric systems Investigate and resolve complex real-time challenges related to timing, performance, and signal integrity Play an active role in shaping software architecture, coding standards, and future platform direction About You Strong programming skills in C and C++ Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols such as BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, or SPI Comfortable using version control systems, particularly Git A proactive problem-solver with a methodical approach to identifying root causes Demonstrated experience in embedded software development Familiar with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to testing Desirable Skills Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 13849 or ISO 26262) Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, Docker) Experience developing RTOS-based applications Familiarity with Python for tooling or automation Additional Requirements Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment for more details.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Embedded Software Engineer Location: Ealing area Salary: Up to 65,000 + Extensive benefits The Role KO2's client is seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to help deliver robust, high-quality embedded software for existing and future electric products. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the full product lifecycle-from early prototype development through to production and manufacturing. Key Responsibilities Develop high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, and scalable Work collaboratively with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, debugging, and system validation Design, implement, test, and support embedded software for internally developed electric systems Investigate and resolve complex real-time challenges related to timing, performance, and signal integrity Play an active role in shaping software architecture, coding standards, and future platform direction About You Strong programming skills in C and C++ Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols such as BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, or SPI Comfortable using version control systems, particularly Git A proactive problem-solver with a methodical approach to identifying root causes Demonstrated experience in embedded software development Familiar with the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to testing Desirable Skills Experience with functional safety standards (ISO 13849 or ISO 26262) Experience working with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Jenkins, Docker) Experience developing RTOS-based applications Familiarity with Python for tooling or automation Additional Requirements Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship Apply today with an up-to-date CV or contact KO2 Embedded Recruitment for more details.
Firmware Engineer Cambridge Would you like to work on developing an extremely precise deep-tech platform with real-world impact? My client is offering the chance to work with a truly multidisciplinary team on developing cutting-edge technologies, giving you an opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated team of engineers from all walks of life. Responsibilities as a Firmware Engineer: Develop driver firmware for proprietary silicon Work throughout the whole SDLC, including bring-up, regression testing and performance testing Validate new silicon chips Experience required: Strong background in real-time embedded firmware 5+ years of experience with C/C++ development 2+ years of experience with Python Experience developing cross-platform code Desirable skills for a Firmware Engineer to have; Experience with unit test frameworks like pytest, build scripting, Jenkins CI/CD automation Good understanding of ARM Cortex-M series processors and CPU architecture Some PCB electronics design experiences Familiarity with Linux, Git, Bash, and Tcl Compensation: Private health insurance Life insurance 33 days holiday Expert training from renowned industry veterans Apply now to join a company truly leading their niche in one of the most vibrant cities on Earth for R&D!
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Firmware Engineer Cambridge Would you like to work on developing an extremely precise deep-tech platform with real-world impact? My client is offering the chance to work with a truly multidisciplinary team on developing cutting-edge technologies, giving you an opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated team of engineers from all walks of life. Responsibilities as a Firmware Engineer: Develop driver firmware for proprietary silicon Work throughout the whole SDLC, including bring-up, regression testing and performance testing Validate new silicon chips Experience required: Strong background in real-time embedded firmware 5+ years of experience with C/C++ development 2+ years of experience with Python Experience developing cross-platform code Desirable skills for a Firmware Engineer to have; Experience with unit test frameworks like pytest, build scripting, Jenkins CI/CD automation Good understanding of ARM Cortex-M series processors and CPU architecture Some PCB electronics design experiences Familiarity with Linux, Git, Bash, and Tcl Compensation: Private health insurance Life insurance 33 days holiday Expert training from renowned industry veterans Apply now to join a company truly leading their niche in one of the most vibrant cities on Earth for R&D!
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Senior Embedded Software Engineer £60-70k St. Ives If you want to develop yourself from a Senior to a Lead engineer with a leading company developing extremely precise systems. This is the role for you. Platform Recruitment is partnered with a global leader in extremely responsive control software for industrial automation, looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. You ll be responsible for developing firmware & software, leading the software development team, and innovating the next generation of concepts. Responsibilities as an Embedded Software Engineer: Design, develop, optimise, and thoroughly test firmware and software for execution on bare-metal processors and embedded Linux/RTOS platforms Lead a cross-functional team of hardware and software engineers to define the requirements and lead the software development life cycle Requirements: Proven experience in leading firmware development for bare-metal and Linux/RTOS-based systems, with high proficiency in high-performance C/C++. Extensive knowledge of various communication protocols (e.g., TCP/UDP, SPI/I2C, CAN, RS232) High-level familiarity with electronics/schematics, and strong numerical/analytical skills Desirable skills for an Embedded Software Engineer: Experience developing on Arm Cortex platforms utilising either RTOS or bare metal Working knowledge of embedded security Experience with other embedded or high-level prototyping languages such as Rust, C#, or Python Apply now to develop the next generation of high-precision control software! Platform Recruitment: Platform recruitment covers a wide range of IT and Engineering positions, including C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechanical, DevOps, Cloud, Support, Project Management, Technical Sales, and more.
Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location: Ealing Area - With Hybrid Working from Home Salary: Up to 80,000 + Extensive Benefits The Role KO2's client is looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the development of robust, scalable embedded software solutions for next-generation electric products. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with small-team leadership, offering the opportunity to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and shape the future direction of embedded platforms. You will play a key role across the full product lifecycle - from early-stage prototyping and system design through to production, manufacturing, and long-term product support - while helping build engineering best practices and delivery capability within the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, scalable, and production-ready Provide technical leadership to a small embedded software team, supporting task planning, technical direction, mentoring, and code reviews Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to support board bring-up, debugging, integration, and system validation Own key architectural decisions, helping define software frameworks, coding standards, development processes, and long-term platform strategy Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software for internally developed electric systems and connected devices Investigate and resolve complex real-time issues relating to timing, performance, reliability, and signal integrity Support continuous improvement initiatives across tooling, automation, testing, and development workflows Contribute to project planning, technical estimation, risk management, and delivery milestones Champion engineering best practices including documentation, version control, CI/CD, and software quality standards About You Strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C and C++ Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers within a small technical team or project environment Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and full software development lifecycle practices Experience developing RTOS-based applications Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols such as BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, or SPI Comfortable working across hardware/software boundaries, including debugging and system integration Experience using version control systems, particularly Git, within collaborative development environments A proactive technical problem-solver with strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Skills Exposure to functional safety standards such as ISO 13849 or ISO 26262 Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Docker) Familiarity with Python for automation, tooling, or test development Experience contributing to technical roadmaps, architectural strategy, or platform standardisatioN Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a senior embedded engineer ready to step into a lead role - or an existing lead engineer looking for greater technical ownership and influence within an innovative engineering environment developing advanced electric products. Apply today with an up-to-date CV
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Lead Embedded Software Engineer Location: Ealing Area - With Hybrid Working from Home Salary: Up to 80,000 + Extensive Benefits The Role KO2's client is looking for a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to drive the development of robust, scalable embedded software solutions for next-generation electric products. This role combines hands-on technical delivery with small-team leadership, offering the opportunity to influence architecture, mentor engineers, and shape the future direction of embedded platforms. You will play a key role across the full product lifecycle - from early-stage prototyping and system design through to production, manufacturing, and long-term product support - while helping build engineering best practices and delivery capability within the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of high-quality embedded software that is efficient, maintainable, scalable, and production-ready Provide technical leadership to a small embedded software team, supporting task planning, technical direction, mentoring, and code reviews Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, and manufacturing teams to support board bring-up, debugging, integration, and system validation Own key architectural decisions, helping define software frameworks, coding standards, development processes, and long-term platform strategy Design, implement, test, and maintain embedded software for internally developed electric systems and connected devices Investigate and resolve complex real-time issues relating to timing, performance, reliability, and signal integrity Support continuous improvement initiatives across tooling, automation, testing, and development workflows Contribute to project planning, technical estimation, risk management, and delivery milestones Champion engineering best practices including documentation, version control, CI/CD, and software quality standards About You Strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C and C++ Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers within a small technical team or project environment Strong understanding of embedded systems architecture and full software development lifecycle practices Experience developing RTOS-based applications Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols such as BLE, CAN, I2C, UART, or SPI Comfortable working across hardware/software boundaries, including debugging and system integration Experience using version control systems, particularly Git, within collaborative development environments A proactive technical problem-solver with strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Desirable Skills Exposure to functional safety standards such as ISO 13849 or ISO 26262 Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Docker) Familiarity with Python for automation, tooling, or test development Experience contributing to technical roadmaps, architectural strategy, or platform standardisatioN Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity for a senior embedded engineer ready to step into a lead role - or an existing lead engineer looking for greater technical ownership and influence within an innovative engineering environment developing advanced electric products. Apply today with an up-to-date CV
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Hardware Engineer on a 12 month contract based in Northern Ireland. Role Summary We are looking for a (contractor) motivated and experienced Hardware Engineer, reporting to the HW Functional Manager for Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D), within Grid Automation (GA). The M&D product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to Electrical Utilities and Industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimize the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers. Troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical products. Delivering workable solutions and or product improvements. Collaborating with wider engineering team (hardware, software, firmware engineers) to ensure delivery of updates works seamlessly in the final product. Run small projects to deliver customer requests (internal and external). Support manufacturing engineers to improve yield. Designing test procedures, test fixtures etc. Redesign of PCBAs due to Obsolescence/Shortages. Ensure adherence to HW design, including all required reviews. Carry out additional duties as requested by the HW Functional Manager. Requirements: Degree or equivalent (HND with experience) in electrical/electronic or mechatronics engineering. Demonstrated experience of hardware/electronics design. Demonstrated fault finding capabilities. High level understanding of embedded software Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to deliver projects efficiently and on time. Must be organized and have methodical approach to problem solving. Strong oral and written communication skills, especially on technical matters. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!
Jul 03, 2026
Contractor
Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Hardware Engineer on a 12 month contract based in Northern Ireland. Role Summary We are looking for a (contractor) motivated and experienced Hardware Engineer, reporting to the HW Functional Manager for Monitoring & Diagnostics (M&D), within Grid Automation (GA). The M&D product line is a class leading vendor of sensing devices and systems to Electrical Utilities and Industrial customers. The product line spans sensing of multiple asset types and has a broad portfolio of advanced technology, which aid customers to understand and optimize the operating condition of key assets such as HV/MV power transformers and circuit breakers. Troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical products. Delivering workable solutions and or product improvements. Collaborating with wider engineering team (hardware, software, firmware engineers) to ensure delivery of updates works seamlessly in the final product. Run small projects to deliver customer requests (internal and external). Support manufacturing engineers to improve yield. Designing test procedures, test fixtures etc. Redesign of PCBAs due to Obsolescence/Shortages. Ensure adherence to HW design, including all required reviews. Carry out additional duties as requested by the HW Functional Manager. Requirements: Degree or equivalent (HND with experience) in electrical/electronic or mechatronics engineering. Demonstrated experience of hardware/electronics design. Demonstrated fault finding capabilities. High level understanding of embedded software Ability to work independently and be self-motivated to deliver projects efficiently and on time. Must be organized and have methodical approach to problem solving. Strong oral and written communication skills, especially on technical matters. Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time!
