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Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance Managing research with internal teams and university partners Improving stealth features on in-service submarines Your skills and experiences Essential A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field Experience with modelling software or programming tools A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies Familiarity with stealth systems or signature control methods Desirable A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject Experience in defence or large-scale manufacturing Knowledge of submarine or naval systems Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Stealth Engineering Department: As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a team tasked with assuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 20th March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Principal M&E Surveying Engineer Location: Birmingham (with nationwide travel) Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Principal M&E Surveying Engineer to lead the delivery of comprehensive asset capture, lifecycle, condition, and dilapidation surveys. The successful candidate will act as a key technical lead, interfacing with a diverse range of clients, consultants, and construction partners to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery: Execute technical services to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Team Leadership: Lead and manage multi-site survey commissions simultaneously. As the department scales, take on departmental leadership duties, including mentoring and developing graduate/junior surveyors. Site Surveying: Conduct on-site mechanical and electrical inspections. Record asset conditions and identify defects using specialist tablet-based software. Data Analysis & Reporting: Review existing maintenance and servicing records to inform accurate condition grading. Produce detailed, high-quality technical reports. Relationship Management: Liaise effectively with clients, professional bodies, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Versatility: Work autonomously on smaller, specialized projects or lead larger teams on complex commissions. Scope of Surveys You will be responsible for a variety of survey types across sectors including Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, and Commercial real estate: Asset Capture & Lifecycle: Identifying and grading all existing assets and prioritizing remedial works. Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Developing 5-10 year maintenance budget projections. Defect & Dilapidation: Managing latent defect inspections and end-of-tenancy/lease dilapidation assessments. Environmental Validation: Performing testing (lighting lux, acoustics, ventilation, thermal performance, water services) to verify M&E systems against contract specifications and room data sheets. Required Skills & Experience Qualifications: HNC/HND or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Surveying Experience: Proven track record as a Senior/Principal M&E Surveyor, with experience in project delivery, team coordination, and client-facing progress meetings. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of British Standards, building regulations, and current M&E design/installation best practices. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing precise, professional technical reports. Tech Proficiency: High level of IT literacy (Microsoft Office Suite). Experience with tablet-based surveying software (e.g., GoReport) is highly advantageous. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and developing junior staff. Working Conditions Flexibility: This role requires regular travel across the UK, including overnight stays (fully expensed). Initiative: Ability to work proactively under pressure and meet tight project deadlines, whether working alone or as part of a team.

Principal ICA Engineer UK (hybrid) Overview A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is hiring a Principal ICA Engineer to support a growing portfolio of complex, multi-disciplinary programmes across the UK water sector (clean and wastewater) and wider industrial/process environments. This is a senior design and technical leadership role, with real influence over delivery quality, standards, and best practices. The role You'll lead ICA (and associated Electrical where needed) design delivery on major projects and frameworks, working closely with project managers and multi-disciplinary teams. You'll also help develop capability within the team through mentoring, technical oversight, and input into bids. This will be a Hybrid role, typically 3 days on-site or in one of these offices: Leeds, Glasgow, Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Epsom, Cambridge, Bristol, Birmingham. Key responsibilities Lead and coordinate an ICA/Electrical design team delivering high-quality outputs on complex, multi-disciplinary projects. Produce and oversee deliverables including single-line diagrams, cable block diagrams, load schedules, MCC specifications, control philosophies, and control network architecture. Manage team workload, budgets, and delivery to programme milestones. Provide technical leadership through design phases and into construction support where required. Maintain QA standards (checking/reviewing your own work and others'). Mentor and develop junior engineers and support wider capability growth. Provide technical input into bids/proposals and support business development activities. About you Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or able to demonstrate a clear pathway). Strong ICA design background, ideally within consultancy and a multi-disciplinary environment. Experience in industrial/process environments is essential; water sector experience is desirable but not essential. Good working knowledge of standards and practices such as WIMES and typical utility/client design standards. Awareness of HAZOP, DSEAR/ATEX, lightning risk assessment, earthing/bonding, and related design considerations. Comfortable with electrical design/analysis tools (e.g., Trimble/Amtech or similar). Confident communicator, able to work independently and lead technical delivery.

This Principal Electrical Engineer/Technical Director post will see you joining the Leeds office of one of the water industries favoured consultants. They are close partners with water authorities and other bodies such as the Environment Agency and Flood Authorities, putting them in the position of being able to offer you a wider variety than a constant stream of AMP 8 duties. Within this role you will bring your HV, LV and controls expertise in water, battery storage or similar industries to table, ready to support less experienced engineers and lead on schemes. It's an exciting opportunity to push the current office lead up the ladder, while being supported to take their role. Working alongside the wider Civil and Electrical Design team, the role of the Primary Electrical Design Engineer will see you producing electrical layouts for substations (including AIS / GIS up to 400kV), cable route layout drawings & sections, LV layouts, switch room and control room equipment layouts and site earthing layouts etc. You'll be client facing, mentoring, and keen to innovate. You'll also need to have a sound understanding of typical engineering documents such as, but not limited to, ENATS 41-24, NGTS RES i3, NGTS 3.02.014 RES, NGTS 2.01 RES, NGTS 1, NGTS 3.01.02, BS 50522, BS7430 and a demonstrable working understanding of G81 standards and DNO's approved equipment registers. It is crucial that you are Chartered, or actively working towards it, and able to demonstrate previous experience of primary electrical design with a consultancy, contractor or utility in the Power industry. This will need to include producing electrical layout drawings for substations, switchrooms, control rooms and balance of plant projects that may be privately owned or have elements adopted under G81 by the host DNO including: 11kV distribution networks 22kV distribution networks 33kV switchrooms and control rooms 66kV AIS substations 132kV AIS substations You'll be joining one of the most passionate teams in Leeds that I have had the pleasure to work with, enjoying a diverse range of schemes and have a clear route to senior management. Package wise there is an enhanced pension, tax friendly benefits such as cycle to work and company profit share plus a commitment to hybrid working. If this sounds like the company you would like to be part of contact Simon on any of the links on this webpage. Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.

Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance Managing research with internal teams and university partners Improving stealth features on in-service submarines Your skills and experiences: Essential A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field Experience with modelling software or programming tools A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies Familiarity with stealth systems or signature control methods Desirable A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject Experience in defence or large-scale manufacturing Knowledge of submarine or naval systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Stealth Engineering Department: As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a team tasked with assuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance Managing research with internal teams and university partners Improving stealth features on in-service submarines Your skills and experiences: Essential A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field Experience with modelling software or programming tools A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies Familiarity with stealth systems or signature control methods Desirable A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject Experience in defence or large-scale manufacturing Knowledge of submarine or naval systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Stealth Engineering Department: As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a team tasked with assuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance Managing research with internal teams and university partners Improving stealth features on in-service submarines Your skills and experiences: Essential A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field Experience with modelling software or programming tools A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies Familiarity with stealth systems or signature control methods Desirable A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject Experience in defence or large-scale manufacturing Knowledge of submarine or naval systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Stealth Engineering Department: As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a team tasked with assuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance Managing research with internal teams and university partners Improving stealth features on in-service submarines Your skills and experiences: Essential A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field Experience with modelling software or programming tools A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies Familiarity with stealth systems or signature control methods Desirable A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject Experience in defence or large-scale manufacturing Knowledge of submarine or naval systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Stealth Engineering Department: As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a team tasked with assuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance Managing research with internal teams and university partners Improving stealth features on in-service submarines Your skills and experiences: Essential A degree (or equivalent experience) in Maths, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or another STEM field Experience with modelling software or programming tools A strong grasp of electromagnetism, radar, or infrared and visual detection technologies Familiarity with stealth systems or signature control methods Desirable A postgraduate qualification in a STEM subject Experience in defence or large-scale manufacturing Knowledge of submarine or naval systems Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Stealth Engineering Department: As a Principal Engineer, you will be working with a team tasked with assuring the stealth performance of submarines built in Barrow. From concept system designs to the assessment of the whole submarine as part of major commissioning trials, you will be involved in all aspects of the submarine lifecycle from concept through to support of the in-service fleet. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Reporting to the Framework Design Manager, you will be responsible for the design delivery of non-infrastructure wastewater projects within the Severn Trent Water AMP7 and AMP8 Frameworks. This role adopts a hybrid working model, splitting time between site offices (currently Barston) three days a week and home working two days a week. You will bring experience from the water sector, specifically in non-infrastructure wastewater, with a background in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines across maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles. As a motivated team player, you will collaborate effectively with multiple teams to deliver carbon-efficient, production-focused design solutions. Your role will encompass identifying design scope and deliverables, reviewing and challenging design programmes, managing design deliverables and changes, and ensuring design solutions meet affordability, buildability, and low carbon requirements. You will lead and record design meetings, workshops on buildability, carbon, and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA), and coordinate design reviews, technical assurance, and CDM reviews. You will implement and manage the project BIM strategy, support the framework s nominated principal designer, and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, particularly health and safety. Strong communication and professional relationship management with design, delivery, commercial, and employer teams are essential. You will also liaise closely with project teams to support procurement decisions and adhere to Costain governance for design management and project delivery. Skills Experience in water sector non-infrastructure wastewater projects Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils discipline expertise Design delivery, procurement, management, and control Quality assurance and BIM to ISO 19650 standards Working knowledge of NEC4 suite of contracts Ability to deliver carbon-efficient, DfMA design solutions Strong communication and collaboration skills Commercial and contractual awareness Programme preparation and management Knowledge of CDM (2015) Regulations Software/Tools BIM software compliant with ISO 19650 (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) Project management and design coordination tools Certifications & Standards HNC/HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline Progressing towards Chartered status with a relevant professional body Valid UK driving licence Familiarity with CDM (2015) Regulations NEC4 contract knowledge Please send CVs to (url removed)

Principal Hardware Engineer Marine AUV Robotics Harwell Hybrid £65,000pa - £70,000pa plus share scheme & benefits: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for a passionate Principal Hardware Engineer to join a stealth robotics company based in the Oxfordshire area. This amazing business and AUV submersible robot have massive potential across a range of different industry sectors. The Principal Hardware Engineer will lead in the design, integration, and testing of advanced hardware systems for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). In this role, you will be responsible for developing mission-critical electronics and system architectures that operate reliably in challenging marine environments. If you re passionate about robotics within the maritime industry and the autonomous vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, you honestly need to make contact with us, this Principal Hardware Engineer role is not to be missed. Candidates must be British Citizens or have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years, due to needing SC clearance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the architecture and development of hardware systems for underwater unmanned platforms, including power distribution, embedded electronics, sensor integration , and control systems. Design and oversee development of custom PCBs , enclosures, and interconnect systems that meet demanding environmental and operational requirements (pressure, corrosion, vibration). Evaluate and integrate marine sensors (e.g., sonar, cameras, DVLs, IMUs) and actuators into system designs, ensuring compatibility and performance under water. Develop and implement robust electrical and communication interfaces (e.g., Ethernet, RS-232/485, CAN, I2C, SPI) for high-reliability operation. Lead hardware system integration and testing, including pressure testing, EMI/EMC validation, and underwater operational trials. Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, and systems engineers to ensure cohesive design and successful system-level integration. Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation including schematics, BOMs, test plans, design justifications , and regulatory compliance records . Support field testing and deployments, including troubleshooting and field-based system diagnostics. Qualifications: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably in unmanned systems, robotics, or rugged embedded systems. Proficiency in PCB design and layout tools (e.g., Altium, KiCAD, OrCAD) and electrical simulation/analysis tools. Hands-on experience designing for harsh environments including pressure, saltwater exposure, and thermal constraints . Strong understanding of signal integrity, grounding, shielding , and EMI/EMC considerations . Familiarity with underwater communication systems (e.g., acoustic modems, fiber optics, RF through water). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware development efforts from concept through deployment. Preferred Experience: Experience with low-power design , battery management systems, and subsea power architectures. Knowledge of safety and regulatory standards for marine or defense systems. Prior work on AUVs, ROVs , or similar subsea robotics platforms. If you re passionate about both robotics, in particular autonomous underwater or submersible vehicle and unmanned vehicle industry, and you love software engineering within this space, please get in touch ASAP. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).