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Role: 2x Senior and Principal level Embedded Systems Engineers wanted Location: Bristol Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 Hybrid working Two roles now open Senior and Principal level We are a growing engineering team who are hiring for two embedded systems engineering positions. Both roles sit within the same team, working on the same next-generation sensing products but they differ in seniority, scope and required experience: Senior Systems Engineer up to £55,000 Principal Embedded Systems Engineer up to £75,000 Role Overview As a Senior or Principal Embedded Systems Engineer you will play a key role in the development of our next generation of permanently installed ultrasonic sensing products. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototype through to production, customer deployment and ongoing product improvement. This is a hands-on engineering role combining embedded firmware, electronics development and product integration. You will work closely with firmware, hardware, software, mechanical and manufacturing engineers to design reliable industrial products deployed in demanding environments across the energy, infrastructure and industrial sectors. The Senior role suits an engineer with several years of commercial experience who enjoys solving practical engineering problems and is comfortable working across hardware and software boundaries. The Principal role suits a more experienced engineer ready to take on greater ownership of product design and engineering decisions, and to develop into a senior technical contributor for the team. Previous experience of ATEX or IECEx is not essential for either role. We will provide training and mentoring for candidates with the right technical aptitude and attitude. Purpose of the Role The successful candidates will help deliver high-quality embedded products by contributing across: Embedded firmware development Electronics design and debugging Prototype development Product verification and validation Manufacturing support Product integration Continuous product improvement The Senior role is intended to develop into a position of increasing technical ownership. The Principal role already carries increasing ownership of product design and engineering decisions from the outset. Key Responsibilities Both roles share the same core responsibilities across the product lifecycle; the Principal role carries greater autonomy and technical decision-making within each area. Embedded Firmware Development Develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for low-power microcontroller platforms. Design robust state machines and embedded control software. Debug firmware using JTAG/SWD and modern embedded debugging tools. Develop drivers for sensors, memory devices and communication peripherals. Optimise firmware for reliability, battery life and performance. Support firmware release, version control and configuration management. Electronics Design & Development Assist in the design of analogue and digital electronic circuits. Participate in schematic capture and PCB design reviews. Select appropriate electronic components balancing performance, cost and availability. Support prototype bring-up and board-level debugging. Use oscilloscopes, logic analysers and electronic test equipment to diagnose issues. Hardware/Firmware Integration Integrate embedded firmware with electronic hardware. Investigate hardware/software interactions. Support integration of sensors, communications and power management. Resolve system-level technical issues. Product Development Contribute throughout the complete product lifecycle from concept through manufacture. Build and evaluate engineering prototypes. Participate in design reviews. Support design verification and validation activities. Contribute to engineering risk assessments. Testing & Validation Develop functional and regression tests. Execute verification plans. Analyse failures using structured root-cause analysis. Support environmental, reliability and endurance testing. Document results and recommend corrective actions. Manufacturing Support Support transition from development into manufacture. Assist Operations with production issues. Investigate manufacturing defects. Contribute to Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) improvements. Support engineering change requests and product revisions. Compliance & Product Safety Support product compliance activities including: CE / UKCA EMC Environmental compliance (RoHS / REACH) ATEX / IECEx (training provided) Technical documentation Product traceability Continuous Improvement Improve engineering processes and documentation. dentify opportunities for cost reduction and design simplification. Evaluate new components and technologies. Use AI-assisted engineering tools where appropriate to improve productivity. Maintain awareness of developments in embedded systems and industrial electronics. Skills & Experience Essential requirements differ by level, as set out below. Both roles share the same desirable skills, personal attributes and success criteria further down. Essential Senior Systems Engineer (up to £45,000) Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering or similar. 2 5 years' commercial engineering experience. Strong Embedded C programming. Understanding of microcontroller-based embedded systems. Experience debugging embedded hardware and firmware. Understanding of digital communication protocols including I C, SPI and UART. Ability to read electronic schematics. Practical laboratory skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Structured approach to technical problem solving. Essential Principal Embedded Systems Engineer (up to £65,000) Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering or similar. 5+ years' commercial engineering experience. Strong Embedded C programming. Strong understanding of microcontroller-based embedded systems. Experience debugging embedded hardware and firmware. Understanding of digital communication protocols including I C, SPI and UART. Ability to read electronic schematics. Practical laboratory skills. PCB design experience. STM32 or similar ARM Cortex-M devices. Good written and verbal communication skills. Structured approach to technical problem solving. Desirable (both roles) PCB design experience (essential for Principal; desirable for Senior). STM32 or similar ARM Cortex-M devices (essential for Principal; desirable for Senior). Low-power embedded design. Battery-powered products. Bootloaders and firmware update mechanisms. Python for engineering tools and automation. Industrial communications. CAN, RS485 or Modbus. Git. Jira. Azure DevOps. Altium. Familiarity with IEC, EMC or product safety standards. Experience of ATEX or IECEx (not essential training provided). Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who: Enjoys building real products rather than only writing code. Is naturally curious and keen to learn. Takes ownership of technical problems. Communicates openly and works well within a multidisciplinary team. Can balance engineering quality with commercial priorities. Is comfortable working in a fast-moving SME environment. What Success Looks Like Within the first 12 months you will be expected to: Become a productive contributor across firmware and electronics development. Support the delivery of new product features. Take ownership of defined engineering work packages. Contribute to prototype builds and verification activities. Support manufacturing and customer technical issues where required. Complete ATEX/IECEx awareness training. Build sufficient product knowledge to contribute confidently to design reviews. For the Principal role, this also includes taking increasing ownership of design decisions and providing technical guidance to other engineers within the team. Why Join US? You will work on industrial sensing products deployed worldwide, solving real engineering challenges across embedded electronics, firmware, industrial communications and product development. Unlike larger organisations, you will have visibility across the complete engineering lifecycle from concept and prototype through manufacture, customer deployment and continuous product improvement providing broad technical experience and significant opportunities for professional growth. Please state clearly in your application which role Senior Systems Engineer or Principal Embedded Systems Engineer you are applying for.

Principal/Lead Hardware Engineer (Contract) Luton based - 4 days a week onsite SC Clearance is essential Up to £70 p/h Inside IR35 I'm working with a leading engineering organisation delivering some of the UK's most advanced defence technology programmes and am looking to speak with experienced security cleared Principal/Lead Hardware Engineers. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge electronic systems deployed across airborne, maritime and land-based platforms, designing mission-critical hardware that supports real-world operational capability. What you'll be working on: High-speed digital and mixed-signal hardware design FPGA & SoC-based architectures (Xilinx, AMD, Intel/Altera) High-speed interfaces including DDR, PCIe & Ethernet Complex multilayer PCB design and schematic capture Hardware integration, verification and system qualification Board-level debugging using industry-standard test equipment Collaboration across Systems, Firmware, Software, RF and Mechanical Engineering teams We're looking for engineers with experience in: High-speed digital electronics FPGA-based hardware design Embedded systems integration Altium, Xpedition, OrCAD or similar design tools Signal integrity, EMC/EMI and hardware verification Aerospace, Defence or other safety-critical engineering environments -Electronic Warfare, Radar, RF Systems, Communications, Sensor Systems or DO-254, DEF STAN or MIL-STD environments This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team delivering complex programmes from concept through to integration, qualification and customer acceptance. If you're interested, or know someone who could be a great fit, please get in touch or send me a direct message.

Principal Embedded Engineer Take technical ownership of an embedded engineering capability where you can shape architecture, development standards and long-term engineering practice. This is a principal-level role with genuine scope to influence how complex embedded systems are delivered. What you will need British nationality Extensive experience developing embedded systems using C or C++ Knowledge of microcontrollers, System on Chip platforms and Field Programmable Gate Arrays is a plus What we offer A permanent principal-level position offering technical ownership, career progression and a broad remit across embedded software and firmware engineering. Your role Provide technical leadership across embedded software and firmware development Shape engineering processes, workflows and development standards Develop architectures and guide detailed embedded system design Define verification strategies, validation approaches and test plans Lead the delivery of embedded engineering work packages from initial scope through to release Support integration across software, firmware and hardware engineering disciplines Your experience Strong embedded C and C++ development experience Practical knowledge of modern microcontrollers, System on Chip technologies and Field Programmable Gate Arrays Knowledge of hardware description languages such as VHDL and associated verification tools Experience producing technical specifications, architectures, design documentation and test procedures Understanding of safety-related engineering standards such as Safety Integrity Level or Automotive Safety Integrity Level frameworks Experience mentoring engineers, providing technical guidance and improving engineering capability Benefits and balance You will enjoy practical benefits including: Employer pension contributions of up to 10.5% Structured career development with opportunities for salary progression outside the annual pay review Flexible working hours with defined core hours A flexi scheme allowing additional hours to be taken back as time off Free lunch provided on site The role also offers scope to continue developing at principal level while influencing engineering practice, technical capability and the development of other engineers. Where you will be based WinfrithHybrid working.Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week.You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.These vacancies are only open to British Citizens.This is a permanent role.Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future and we shall assess your suitability then.

Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer Are you an experienced FPGA or firmware engineer looking to work on cutting-edge technology in defence, aerospace, and security? Do you want to be part of a highly skilled team designing systems that make the world safer? Then look no further We're looking for a Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to join our established engineering team delivering advanced electron click apply for full job details

HPC Architect/Lead, Crawley/Hybrid, £120k - £140k per annum Owns the technical strategy and design of the client's hybrid HPC platform - responsible for what we build and why. The Architect defines the platform roadmap, leads technology evaluation, designs the hybrid cloud architecture, and ensures the platform meets the performance, security, and cost requirements of seismic processing and AI workloads. This role operates at the intersection of deep technical expertise and enterprise strategy, engaging with geoscience stakeholders, IT leadership, vendors, and finance to align platform capability with business demand. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design the hybrid HPC platform architecture: on-premises NVIDIA H200 GPU compute integrated with scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP, to be selected). 2. Define and own the multi-year HPC platform roadmap, aligned to corporate strategy and geoscience business requirements. 3. Own HPC capability management, including current skills assessment and future capability planning. 4. Forecast medium- and long-term resource demand for the discipline in collaboration with other functions as needed. 5. Ensure appropriate deployment of resources across projects to balance delivery, development, and well-being. 6. Identify skills gaps and develop actions to close them through hiring, development, or external support 7. Sponsor and govern performance, development, and well-being outcomes across the HPC discipline 8. Lead and own annual HR people processes for the discipline, including but not limited to: Succession planning, Talent and workforce planning, Annual salary and reward processes, Approval of new roles and hiring decisions, Oversight of HPC-related expenses and people costs etc. 9. Provide clear, consistent line management and people leadership for team members. 10. Lead performance management, goal setting, feedback, and development planning. 11. Coach and develop as needed, building leadership capability within the team. 12. Foster a culture of psychological safety, accountability, learning, and inclusion. 13. Manage succession planning and retention of critical skills. 14. Role model and uphold the leadership behaviours outlined in the Behavioural Framework. 15. Sponsor and support technical learning, mentoring, and knowledge sharing across the team. 16. Encourage innovation, continuous improvement, and curiosity within the team. 17. Create opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration and learning. 18. Lead technology evaluation and vendor selection for storage (VAST, WEKA, DDN), cloud services, networking, and GPU compute evolution. 19. Design hybrid workload orchestration: policies determining where jobs execute based on cost, data locality, capacity, and performance requirements. 20. Architect cloud networking (VPN, dedicated InterconnecT, peering) and hybrid data movement pipelines between on-prem and cloud. 21. Define the AI/ML infrastructure strategy: platform capabilities required to support distributed training, inference, and MLOps at scale. 22. Establish FinOps practice for HPC: cloud cost visibility, chargeback/showback models, reserved capacity planning, and cost governance. 23. Design security and compliance architecture for the hybrid platform aligned to ISO 27001:2022, including multi tenancy, data sovereignty, access control, and firmware supply chain integrity. 24. Lead GPU-aware scheduling strategy: partition design, resource allocation policies, and capacity planning for mixed seismic and AI workloads. 25. Engage geoscience, seismic operations, IT, and finance stakeholders to translate business demand into platform capabilities and investment cases. 26. Manage vendor relationships with NVIDIA, storage vendors, and cloud providers at a technical and commercial level. 27. Own architecture governance: design review, technology standards, technical debt management, and exception handling. 28. Guide and technically direct the Principal HPC Engineer, ensuring implementation aligns with architectural intent. 29. Contribute to budget planning, procurement strategy, and investment cases for HPC capital and operational expenditure. 30. Identify and manage technical risks to platform delivery, performance, and continuity; develop mitigation and contingency plans. skills and experience: 1. Education to degree level in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related discipline - or equivalent depth of experience and demonstrable architectural judgement. 2. Typically 10+ years of experience in HPC, cloud infrastructure, or enterprise platform architecture, with at least 3 years in a design or architecture role. 3. Demonstrated experience in people leadership, particularly in technical teams: objectives, performance reviews, recruitment, and development. 4. Demonstrated experience designing hybrid HPC architectures spanning on-prem GPU compute and cloud services. 5. Deep understanding of at least one major cloud platform's HPC and GPU service portfolio (AWS or GCP preferred). 6. Experience with NVIDIA GPU infrastructure at scale, including scheduling strategy, InterconnecT design, and capacity planning. 7. Track record of leading technology evaluations and vendor selection processes for storage, compute, or cloud services. 8. Experience with FinOps or cloud cost governance in a production environment. 9. Working knowledge of ISO 27001 or equivalent security framework in the context of infrastructure architecture. 10. Proven ability to engage non-technical stakeholders (business leaders, finance) and translate technical strategy into business terms. 11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work with diverse cultures across a global organisation. 12. Good spoken and written English skills. 13. Experience in the oil and gas, geoscience, or scientific computing sector is a strong advantage but not essential.

Overview We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with experience of managing software and Firmware requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the defence industry and expertise in systems engineering, verification, project management, and Documentation. We are looking for a Engineer who promotes a mindset of attention to detail, communication, and teamwork within there team. Candidates with a good understanding of all aspects of Systems Engineering relating to lifecycle processes and methodologies should apply. Responsibilities As a Systems Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems solutions that meet our clients' needs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of systems, while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Handling embedded software or firmware requirements Development of complex systems design requirements, particularly for implementation in software Manage system requirements, verification and compliance evolution against a rapid system baseline release schedule. Be able to generate detailed requirement sets on the basis of a variety of drivers and manage change over baselines. Support system requirement flow-down through to design and implementation teams. You are expected to be able to work in all areas of top the V model where you will be able to support concept translating systems to customer requirements, through to in-service support. You will be expected to provide systems engineering support to customer design and engineering management teams. Full requirements management (creation, update, validation, verification), including suppliers' integration and DOORS experience, Documentation: Produce detailed technical documentation, supporting the development of engineering requirements and associated documentation. Completion of trade studies Manage planning and work package management. Reviewing, documentation - Subsystems, customer, work packages. SYS ML Generation Requirements and Use Case analysis Concept assessment and design trade studies System architecture design and functional modelling Performance assessment and systems behavior analysis Verification, Validation, proving and Certification Systems Integration Model based engineering techniques, including the use of Rhapsody Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Applicable and suitable experience can be substituted for qualifications. Essential skills Systems Engineering Technical Requirement Specification Requirements Verification Requirements Development Requirements Proving Rhapsody PLM tools System design Systems Architecture Systems Integration Ability to provide inputs to project Management MS Office Suite Understanding of complete V Lifecycle. Manage Non-Conformances IBM DOORS JIRA Desired skills Ability to analyse complex technical problems and generate effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Experience Extensive experience in Systems Engineering roles. Proven experience in systems engineering, preferably within the defence or aerospace industry Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and propose innovative solutions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment Experience with project management practices and tools, including schedule management, risk analysis, and resource allocation Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, DO-178C, and DO-254, is desirable Eligibility for security clearance (dependent on project requirements) What do I need before I apply This role requires on-site customer support 2 - 3 days per week in the Bristol area. Benefits Collaborative working environment - we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses Competitive company benefits Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to: Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible Communicating and promoting vacancies Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people "We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age". We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer - SC Clearance required Location: Edinburgh Contract length: 6 months Work model: Hybrid "Please note only candidates with sole UK nationality who hold active SC clearance will be considered* Our client, a defence client, is seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware (FPGA) Engineer to join their team in Edinburgh. Responsibilities: Their Electronics Function in Edinburgh requires a Senior/Principal Firmware (FPGA) to create and develop firmware for leading edge airborne applications. You would be responsible for the design and development of Firmware designs using VHDL, for verifying designs using either VHDL or SystemVerilog and working to a structured firmware design process. The role and skills required: Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog/UVM Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools Model Driven Engineering tools including MATLAB and Simulink High Speed Interface Design & Integration, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet Analysing system level documents and deriving detailed Firmware requirements Adopting a methodical approach to the full firmware design life cycle, ideally working to a structured firmware process such as RTCA DO-254 or similar Specifying complex timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA place and route De-bugging firmware designs and supporting system related verification and integration Qualifications required: Degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, ideally specialising in FPGA/Digital techniques.