Systems Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Southwest area. This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We're working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries-from Power Generation, Rail and more. Does this sound like your next career move? If you're ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Systems Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You'll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Project scoping, requirements capture and problem definition Support the development of technical documentation Support of infrastructure and facilities maintenance projects Compile and peer review project and technical reports Workload Management The Individual We're looking for people who can show: Education to a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant systems engineering exposure in a highly regulated industry Understanding of systems engineering principles Knowledge of requirements engineering practices and methods Good understanding of project life cycle The Benefits: Salary circa £55 000 per annum Training and Development Career progression Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
10/11/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Southwest area. This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We're working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries-from Power Generation, Rail and more. Does this sound like your next career move? If you're ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Systems Engineer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You'll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Project scoping, requirements capture and problem definition Support the development of technical documentation Support of infrastructure and facilities maintenance projects Compile and peer review project and technical reports Workload Management The Individual We're looking for people who can show: Education to a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Relevant systems engineering exposure in a highly regulated industry Understanding of systems engineering principles Knowledge of requirements engineering practices and methods Good understanding of project life cycle The Benefits: Salary circa £55 000 per annum Training and Development Career progression Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella). Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Your responsibilities: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment. Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level. Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information. Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures. Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations. Skillset/experience: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic system and sub-system level fault finding. CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. MS Office skills including technical specification and report preparation. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
09/11/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella). Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Your responsibilities: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment. Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level. Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information. Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures. Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations. Skillset/experience: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic system and sub-system level fault finding. CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. MS Office skills including technical specification and report preparation. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial Are you intrigued? Apply now! Lukas - / Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to match top talent with the right opportunities. Whether you're looking to make a big impact or take the next step in your career, we're here to support you. We work with businesses across the UK in Engineering, IT, Finance, and Marketing. If this role isn't for you, visit certainadvantage.co.uk to sign up for job alerts and career advice.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a PCB Test Engineer. This position is suited for a candidate with the following experience: PCB test engineering experience Diagnosis of test failures Testing experience down to component level Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent. Rate: £37 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Hybrid working: Full Time onsite - potential for some future hybrid working per business needs Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) As a Production Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Responsibilities: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying out the following: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment. Testing and diagnosing circuit cards down to component level. Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information. Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures. Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations. Skillset/experience required: Essential: Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent. Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, and fault diagnosis techniques, with demonstrable experience down to component level. Experience of circuit card testing is essential. Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports. Ability to plan and organise one's work according to assigned priorities Advantageous: Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level. Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.
01/11/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a PCB Test Engineer. This position is suited for a candidate with the following experience: PCB test engineering experience Diagnosis of test failures Testing experience down to component level Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent. Rate: £37 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Hybrid working: Full Time onsite - potential for some future hybrid working per business needs Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) As a Production Test Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Responsibilities: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying out the following: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment. Testing and diagnosing circuit cards down to component level. Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information. Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures. Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations. Skillset/experience required: Essential: Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent. Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, and fault diagnosis techniques, with demonstrable experience down to component level. Experience of circuit card testing is essential. Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports. Ability to plan and organise one's work according to assigned priorities Advantageous: Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level. Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.
