Software Engineer Runnymede area Only British Citizen applicants (born in the UK) will be considered for this role, due to the Security Clearance checks Salary: up to 75K + Excellent Benefits Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance Join a Growing Engineering Team Working on Cutting-Edge Maritime Technology We're partnering with an established engineering and technology organisation that is expanding its software engineering capability to support the development of advanced maritime systems. This is an exciting opportunity for Software Engineers who enjoy working across the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation, testing, and delivery. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team developing innovative solutions within a highly technical and mission-critical environment. The role offers excellent long-term career development, exposure to complex engineering projects, and clear progression opportunities towards technical leadership positions. The Role You'll be involved in: Software design, development, integration, and testing across a variety of platforms. Developing solutions ranging from embedded systems through to distributed and networked applications. Working closely with systems, electronics, and hardware engineers to deliver integrated solutions. Producing technical documentation and supporting project deliverables. Participating in design reviews and providing technical input to software architecture decisions. Supporting research and development activities to improve product capability and engineering quality. Contributing to technical proposals and supporting future project opportunities. Working on software applications that utilise digital signal processing techniques. What We're Looking For Essential: Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Commercial experience in software design and development. Strong knowledge of structured software development methodologies. Experience with UML-based design approaches. Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C C++ C# Java Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Ability to work independently and contribute within a collaborative environment. Eligible to obtain UK SC Security Clearance. Desirable: Experience working within defence, aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated engineering environments. Understanding of sonar systems or signal processing applications. Interest in professional development and working towards Chartered Engineer status. What's on Offer: Opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle. Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements with core working hours. Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Generous holiday allowance including a Christmas shutdown period. Competitive pension contribution. Private medical cover. Ongoing training, development, and professional qualification support. Salary sacrifice schemes and technology purchase programmes. Relocation assistance available where applicable. Interested? Send the updated CV to Luana Ferreira at (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed). Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
16/06/2026
Full time
Software Engineer Runnymede area Only British Citizen applicants (born in the UK) will be considered for this role, due to the Security Clearance checks Salary: up to 75K + Excellent Benefits Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance Join a Growing Engineering Team Working on Cutting-Edge Maritime Technology We're partnering with an established engineering and technology organisation that is expanding its software engineering capability to support the development of advanced maritime systems. This is an exciting opportunity for Software Engineers who enjoy working across the full software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to implementation, testing, and delivery. You'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team developing innovative solutions within a highly technical and mission-critical environment. The role offers excellent long-term career development, exposure to complex engineering projects, and clear progression opportunities towards technical leadership positions. The Role You'll be involved in: Software design, development, integration, and testing across a variety of platforms. Developing solutions ranging from embedded systems through to distributed and networked applications. Working closely with systems, electronics, and hardware engineers to deliver integrated solutions. Producing technical documentation and supporting project deliverables. Participating in design reviews and providing technical input to software architecture decisions. Supporting research and development activities to improve product capability and engineering quality. Contributing to technical proposals and supporting future project opportunities. Working on software applications that utilise digital signal processing techniques. What We're Looking For Essential: Degree qualified in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline. Commercial experience in software design and development. Strong knowledge of structured software development methodologies. Experience with UML-based design approaches. Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C C++ C# Java Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams. Ability to work independently and contribute within a collaborative environment. Eligible to obtain UK SC Security Clearance. Desirable: Experience working within defence, aerospace, maritime, or other highly regulated engineering environments. Understanding of sonar systems or signal processing applications. Interest in professional development and working towards Chartered Engineer status. What's on Offer: Opportunity to work across the full engineering lifecycle. Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities. Flexible working arrangements with core working hours. Paid overtime or time off in lieu. Generous holiday allowance including a Christmas shutdown period. Competitive pension contribution. Private medical cover. Ongoing training, development, and professional qualification support. Salary sacrifice schemes and technology purchase programmes. Relocation assistance available where applicable. Interested? Send the updated CV to Luana Ferreira at (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed). Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Product Security Engineer We are seeking an experienced Product Security Engineer to join a leading engineering and technology organisation supporting complex, mission-critical projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in embedding Secure by Design (SbD) principles throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with engineering, product development and quality teams. This position offers exposure across the full product lifecycle, allowing you to influence security strategy from concept through to in-service support. The Role As a Product Security Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that security assurance activities and supporting artefacts are delivered in line with customer requirements. You will work across multiple projects, helping to minimise cyber vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of system misuse or exploitation. Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day Duties Conduct product and project security risk analysis. Develop and implement Product Security policies and processes. Ensure security deliverables are produced and maintained in accordance with customer requirements. Support bid activities by providing manpower estimates. Lead and chair internal and external security reviews and working groups. Collaborate with engineering and project teams to integrate Secure by Design principles throughout development. Additional Responsibilities Provide wider support to the Supportability Engineering function as required. Maintain customer security artefacts throughout the product lifecycle. Essential Skills & Experience Experience in project security planning and implementation, including familiarity with the NIST 800 series. Proven experience delivering security documentation using Secure by Design (SbD) principles. Knowledge of Security and Information Assurance frameworks, including CESG Good Practice Guides. Experience conducting security risk assessments using methodologies such as those published by the NCSC. Strong commitment to quality, cost and on-time delivery. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance. Desirable Skills Risk Management. DevSecOps practices. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). TEMPEST principles. Desirable Background Experience within the defence sector, military, Ministry of Defence or a related environment. Familiarity with defence security standards and policies, including: Def Stan 05-138 Def Stan 05-139 JSP440 Security Policy Framework (SPF) What's on Offer -Exposure across the full product lifecycle with excellent career development opportunities. -Flexible working arrangements with core hours (37.5 hours). -Paid overtime or time off in lieu. - Generous holiday allowance including seasonal shutdown. -Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions. - Private healthcare access. -Ongoing training and professional development. -Salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycling. -Gym membership discounts and access to onsite facilities. -Company-provided laptop, mobile phone and home office equipment. -Relocation support available where applicable. If you are passionate about product security and enjoy working on challenging projects in highly regulated environments, we would be keen to hear from you.
15/06/2026
Full time
Product Security Engineer We are seeking an experienced Product Security Engineer to join a leading engineering and technology organisation supporting complex, mission-critical projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in embedding Secure by Design (SbD) principles throughout the product lifecycle, working closely with engineering, product development and quality teams. This position offers exposure across the full product lifecycle, allowing you to influence security strategy from concept through to in-service support. The Role As a Product Security Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that security assurance activities and supporting artefacts are delivered in line with customer requirements. You will work across multiple projects, helping to minimise cyber vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of system misuse or exploitation. Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day Duties Conduct product and project security risk analysis. Develop and implement Product Security policies and processes. Ensure security deliverables are produced and maintained in accordance with customer requirements. Support bid activities by providing manpower estimates. Lead and chair internal and external security reviews and working groups. Collaborate with engineering and project teams to integrate Secure by Design principles throughout development. Additional Responsibilities Provide wider support to the Supportability Engineering function as required. Maintain customer security artefacts throughout the product lifecycle. Essential Skills & Experience Experience in project security planning and implementation, including familiarity with the NIST 800 series. Proven experience delivering security documentation using Secure by Design (SbD) principles. Knowledge of Security and Information Assurance frameworks, including CESG Good Practice Guides. Experience conducting security risk assessments using methodologies such as those published by the NCSC. Strong commitment to quality, cost and on-time delivery. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Eligible to obtain SC Security Clearance. Desirable Skills Risk Management. DevSecOps practices. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC). TEMPEST principles. Desirable Background Experience within the defence sector, military, Ministry of Defence or a related environment. Familiarity with defence security standards and policies, including: Def Stan 05-138 Def Stan 05-139 JSP440 Security Policy Framework (SPF) What's on Offer -Exposure across the full product lifecycle with excellent career development opportunities. -Flexible working arrangements with core hours (37.5 hours). -Paid overtime or time off in lieu. - Generous holiday allowance including seasonal shutdown. -Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions. - Private healthcare access. -Ongoing training and professional development. -Salary sacrifice schemes for technology and cycling. -Gym membership discounts and access to onsite facilities. -Company-provided laptop, mobile phone and home office equipment. -Relocation support available where applicable. If you are passionate about product security and enjoy working on challenging projects in highly regulated environments, we would be keen to hear from you.
Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Milton Keynes. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Test Engineer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Responsibilities: Test from schematic drawings and run-out sheets, also including mechanical build tests and point to point wiring checks Experience of working in a ISO9001 compliant quality system and ensuring that all assemblies are fully inspected to standard procedures Prepare test certificates and associated internal documentation Produce reports of failures for feedback to management When required, assemble and wire various electrical assemblies to detailed electrical drawings Maintain customer job packs and other associated paperwork with Job Packs Work within the times set for tests/builds but maintain a high quality standard Assist with the development of apprentices Compliance with H&S policy and procedures Previous Experience: The job holder should be able to demonstrate extensive and diverse experience of testing, wiring, fitting and sub-assembly best practise Display high and consistent levels of competence in relation to QA and mechanical/ schematic build compliance Ideally qualified to HNC or C&G level in a relevant electrical discipline Ideally a minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant environment Persistence to see a job through to conclusion and the ability to work within a structured environment Methodical and precise approach Good working knowledge of Microsoft office systems A good level of education, with at least GSCE's in Maths and English (or equivalent) Benefits & Perks: Generous Time Off: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days with the option to flex up/down 5 days. Long Service Rewards: Celebrate your milestones with special gifts and up to 5 extra holiday days in your anniversary year. Wellness Benefits: Access a health and wellbeing cashback scheme Financial Security: Benefit from life assurance coverage at 2 times your salary. Free Shares: you will be eligible to receive free shares after completing 3 years of service. Pension Plan: Join our group personal pension plan with a 5% employer contribution. Continuous Learning: 1h of protected development time every week to enhance your skills Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Recognition: Receive discretionary 'on the spot' and value-based awards for outstanding performance. Volunteer Time Off: Get paid time off for participating in our volunteering programs. Exclusive Discounts: Access the Associate Discounts Portal for savings. Referral Bonuses: Earn financial reward for referring talented individuals. Cycle Scheme: Access to salary sacrifice Cycle Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support program through Unum, and Mental Health First Aiders. Fitness Benefits: Enjoy gym membership discounts. Workplace Giving: Contribute to meaningful causes If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/06/2026
Full time
Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Milton Keynes. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Test Engineer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Responsibilities: Test from schematic drawings and run-out sheets, also including mechanical build tests and point to point wiring checks Experience of working in a ISO9001 compliant quality system and ensuring that all assemblies are fully inspected to standard procedures Prepare test certificates and associated internal documentation Produce reports of failures for feedback to management When required, assemble and wire various electrical assemblies to detailed electrical drawings Maintain customer job packs and other associated paperwork with Job Packs Work within the times set for tests/builds but maintain a high quality standard Assist with the development of apprentices Compliance with H&S policy and procedures Previous Experience: The job holder should be able to demonstrate extensive and diverse experience of testing, wiring, fitting and sub-assembly best practise Display high and consistent levels of competence in relation to QA and mechanical/ schematic build compliance Ideally qualified to HNC or C&G level in a relevant electrical discipline Ideally a minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant environment Persistence to see a job through to conclusion and the ability to work within a structured environment Methodical and precise approach Good working knowledge of Microsoft office systems A good level of education, with at least GSCE's in Maths and English (or equivalent) Benefits & Perks: Generous Time Off: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service up to 30 days with the option to flex up/down 5 days. Long Service Rewards: Celebrate your milestones with special gifts and up to 5 extra holiday days in your anniversary year. Wellness Benefits: Access a health and wellbeing cashback scheme Financial Security: Benefit from life assurance coverage at 2 times your salary. Free Shares: you will be eligible to receive free shares after completing 3 years of service. Pension Plan: Join our group personal pension plan with a 5% employer contribution. Continuous Learning: 1h of protected development time every week to enhance your skills Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Recognition: Receive discretionary 'on the spot' and value-based awards for outstanding performance. Volunteer Time Off: Get paid time off for participating in our volunteering programs. Exclusive Discounts: Access the Associate Discounts Portal for savings. Referral Bonuses: Earn financial reward for referring talented individuals. Cycle Scheme: Access to salary sacrifice Cycle Scheme. Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance: Access a 24/7 support program through Unum, and Mental Health First Aiders. Fitness Benefits: Enjoy gym membership discounts. Workplace Giving: Contribute to meaningful causes If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail. Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
