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. Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial 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) Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic / Electrical Job Description: As a Production Test Engineer - Electronics, you will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and 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.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 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 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. Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration and test principles. Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical report. Advantageous: Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level. Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.
14/05/2026
Contractor
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. Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial 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) Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronic / Electrical Job Description: As a Production Test Engineer - Electronics, you will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and 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.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 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 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. Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration and test principles. Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical report. Advantageous: Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level. Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. *The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position). They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases. The role will require an understanding of the software process * Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite - but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description: Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys multi-tasking, project management support and can act as a lynchpin, enabling the company to successfully to deliver fully qualified software products. What the department are looking for; A process champion to assist our software development teams with planning, documentation, configuration and delivery. Key skills required include: Experience of software process in high reliability, safety or regulated sectors Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge of Project Management principles Role includes: Providing software input and configuration management Supporting multiple programmes Directly interfacing with software engineers and project leaders Supporting internal customer teams, such as Test and lab custodians Supporting delivery of Integration deliverables Other info: This role supports a large range of project and people simultaneously, a constantly evolving challenge This role is for someone who likes to be aware of the big picture, as it constantly involves activities across the software life cycle This role is for someone who wants to work in software and enjoys multi-tasking Ideal for someone who is thinking about a move to project management
06/10/2025
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. *The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position). They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases. The role will require an understanding of the software process * Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite - but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description: Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys multi-tasking, project management support and can act as a lynchpin, enabling the company to successfully to deliver fully qualified software products. What the department are looking for; A process champion to assist our software development teams with planning, documentation, configuration and delivery. Key skills required include: Experience of software process in high reliability, safety or regulated sectors Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge of Project Management principles Role includes: Providing software input and configuration management Supporting multiple programmes Directly interfacing with software engineers and project leaders Supporting internal customer teams, such as Test and lab custodians Supporting delivery of Integration deliverables Other info: This role supports a large range of project and people simultaneously, a constantly evolving challenge This role is for someone who likes to be aware of the big picture, as it constantly involves activities across the software life cycle This role is for someone who wants to work in software and enjoys multi-tasking Ideal for someone who is thinking about a move to project management
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an IM International Service Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office. This role will be a hybrid position - 2 days per week onsite and 3 days remote. The role will be supporting the Companies Poland site and so will require travel to Poland once a month. This role would suit a candidate from an Information Management International Service Lead, IT Service Desk Manager or IT Service Delivery background. Hourly Rate: £60ph (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. IM International Service Lead Job Description: Act as the UK Service Lead for workplace & infrastructure services primarily for the Polish organisation to ensure supporting the provision of an effective working environment. Responsibilities: To support the IM Overseas Service Manager to manage all planned and emerging service management activities within an International Footprint. To support the Poland IM Team to achieve effective, agile IT service delivery Work with the Poland IM team and the wider UK IM Service teams to ensure IT requirements are identified and resolved. To work with & support the IM UK Project teams to identify business / IT requirements, define how services will be supported (service design) and support the delivery of new services to Poland. To add Service Assurance to all Incidents & requests for overseas users ensuring incidents & requests are managed to suitable conclusion within specified timescales To raise requests on the ITSM service management platform on behalf of all overseas users on a specific network. To support the IM Projects & Networks team to deliver client & infrastructure services related to overseas support and development activities. To support ISP (procurement) team to ensure all activities related to hardware / software requirements definition, purchase and delivery to support the IM Poland development activities Create effective relationships with the key stake holders such that productive, collaborative, two-way communications are established Identify and where agreed implement service improvements achieving a more effective, agile and/or cost-efficient service Requests from overseas customers are raised and managed to completion within a timely manner and with a high level of customer service. Incidents are resolved within specified service level agreements Successful delivery of Service Improvement Plans Full understanding of the ITSM toolset, including processes as per the IM BMS processes Service key & performance indicators are achieved consistently Skillset/experience required: Effective communications and stakeholder management to the Poland team. Critical analysis and evaluation of IT requirements Managing the expectations and delivery of requested services to the Poland IM Team and customers. Effective liaison from the Poland IM Team, and the UK based service teams and suppliers. High level customer care skills Good teamwork and stakeholder management skills. Broad understanding of IT technologies across the range of services Good understanding of Service Delivery activities and processes ITIL knowledge and implementation Ability to travel abroad to Poland and other international locations at short or reasonable notice
03/10/2025
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an IM International Service Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office. This role will be a hybrid position - 2 days per week onsite and 3 days remote. The role will be supporting the Companies Poland site and so will require travel to Poland once a month. This role would suit a candidate from an Information Management International Service Lead, IT Service Desk Manager or IT Service Delivery background. Hourly Rate: £60ph (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 12 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. IM International Service Lead Job Description: Act as the UK Service Lead for workplace & infrastructure services primarily for the Polish organisation to ensure supporting the provision of an effective working environment. Responsibilities: To support the IM Overseas Service Manager to manage all planned and emerging service management activities within an International Footprint. To support the Poland IM Team to achieve effective, agile IT service delivery Work with the Poland IM team and the wider UK IM Service teams to ensure IT requirements are identified and resolved. To work with & support the IM UK Project teams to identify business / IT requirements, define how services will be supported (service design) and support the delivery of new services to Poland. To add Service Assurance to all Incidents & requests for overseas users ensuring incidents & requests are managed to suitable conclusion within specified timescales To raise requests on the ITSM service management platform on behalf of all overseas users on a specific network. To support the IM Projects & Networks team to deliver client & infrastructure services related to overseas support and development activities. To support ISP (procurement) team to ensure all activities related to hardware / software requirements definition, purchase and delivery to support the IM Poland development activities Create effective relationships with the key stake holders such that productive, collaborative, two-way communications are established Identify and where agreed implement service improvements achieving a more effective, agile and/or cost-efficient service Requests from overseas customers are raised and managed to completion within a timely manner and with a high level of customer service. Incidents are resolved within specified service level agreements Successful delivery of Service Improvement Plans Full understanding of the ITSM toolset, including processes as per the IM BMS processes Service key & performance indicators are achieved consistently Skillset/experience required: Effective communications and stakeholder management to the Poland team. Critical analysis and evaluation of IT requirements Managing the expectations and delivery of requested services to the Poland IM Team and customers. Effective liaison from the Poland IM Team, and the UK based service teams and suppliers. High level customer care skills Good teamwork and stakeholder management skills. Broad understanding of IT technologies across the range of services Good understanding of Service Delivery activities and processes ITIL knowledge and implementation Ability to travel abroad to Poland and other international locations at short or reasonable notice
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ / Linux Software Product Support Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong C++ Software Engineer background. Job Title: C++ / Linux Software Product Support Engineer Rate: £68.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite. Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C++ / Linux Software Product Support Engineer Job Description: We're a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. We are looking for a capable software engineer who can support our in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues as they arise. Debugging and engineering investigation is a big part of the job, as the software is complex and we require someone with an inquisitive nature to be able to investigate issues and discuss solutions with our customers. Our products require Linux Operating System (OS) configuration, support and security solution maintenance, so experience of Linux is necessary for this position. Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains. Skillset/experience required: Experience with C or C++ (At least one of these is essential), Ada, and/or JavaScript, shell scripting languages with a solid background in software engineering. Experience configuring and maintaining Linux OSs (Redhat and/or Ubuntu) including Kernel configuration and Kernel test. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to understand and solve complex software problems. This is a technical support role, so clear communication of technical matters to non-technical stakeholders is an essential skill. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to resolve emerging issues.
01/10/2025
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ / Linux Software Product Support Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong C++ Software Engineer background. Job Title: C++ / Linux Software Product Support Engineer Rate: £68.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the role, the position will need to be based onsite. Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C++ / Linux Software Product Support Engineer Job Description: We're a driven team with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace Command and Control (C2) weapon systems. We work on technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, delivering safe, secure, and reliable products to our customers. We are looking for a capable software engineer who can support our in-service missile-system middleware solutions and work as part of a small team to investigate and fix issues as they arise. Debugging and engineering investigation is a big part of the job, as the software is complex and we require someone with an inquisitive nature to be able to investigate issues and discuss solutions with our customers. Our products require Linux Operating System (OS) configuration, support and security solution maintenance, so experience of Linux is necessary for this position. Working across multiple applications on both land and maritime projects in the systems software department, this role allows for involvement in many of the most advanced missile systems in the world, across multiple warfare domains. Skillset/experience required: Experience with C or C++ (At least one of these is essential), Ada, and/or JavaScript, shell scripting languages with a solid background in software engineering. Experience configuring and maintaining Linux OSs (Redhat and/or Ubuntu) including Kernel configuration and Kernel test. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to understand and solve complex software problems. This is a technical support role, so clear communication of technical matters to non-technical stakeholders is an essential skill. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to resolve emerging issues.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Candidates with a strong C++ Software Engineering/Embedded Software Engineer background ideally from the Defence/Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £67.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: By embracing the latest software technologies and methods the Development Simulation software department delivers exceptional software solutions for non-production based test systems that meet the unique requirements of the prime software development teams. In addition we also provide equipment simulation systems to support product integration as well as software to support and assist the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will join the development team responsible for building and integrating Real Time test and data capture systems. The role will focus on developing and maintaining software in a Linux environment, working closely with high-speed multi-channel SFPDP cards, Real Time data flows, and complex multi-threaded processing pipelines. Proficient in C++ and with knowledge of C#, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and verification of test software solutions that are central to our system validation and delivery capabilities. Responsibilities: Design and develop Real Time test and capture software on Linux systems using C++. Integrate and interface with high-speed SFPDP cards across multi-channel data pipelines. Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable multi-threaded applications. Define and implement data sequencing and synchronisation logic to support deterministic capture and replay. Work with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and timing alignment between software and capture cards. Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, and testing at both component and system levels. Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation of Real Time systems. Document architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures to support handover and formal test activities. Skillset/experience required: Extensive experience in C++ development in a Linux environment. Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed. Proven experience working with Real Time data systems, preferably involving SFPDP or other high-speed digital protocols. Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent programming. Experience with low-level I/O, DMA, or driver-level interactions with PCIe cards or similar. Familiarity with software sequencing frameworks or custom state machines for test execution. Strong experience with integration, system test, and debugging complex interactions between software and hardware. Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management, and performance optimisation. Experience with version control systems (eg, Git) and CI/CD Desirable Skills: Experience with SFPDP (Serial Front Panel Data Port) specifically in defence, aerospace, or data acquisition contexts. Knowledge of FPGA-based data acquisition systems and synchronisation methods. Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs, or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) setups. Experience developing or integrating with Real Time operating systems (RTOS) or using Real Time Linux extensions.
26/08/2025
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Candidates with a strong C++ Software Engineering/Embedded Software Engineer background ideally from the Defence/Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £67.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: By embracing the latest software technologies and methods the Development Simulation software department delivers exceptional software solutions for non-production based test systems that meet the unique requirements of the prime software development teams. In addition we also provide equipment simulation systems to support product integration as well as software to support and assist the manufacturing process. The successful candidate will join the development team responsible for building and integrating Real Time test and data capture systems. The role will focus on developing and maintaining software in a Linux environment, working closely with high-speed multi-channel SFPDP cards, Real Time data flows, and complex multi-threaded processing pipelines. Proficient in C++ and with knowledge of C#, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and verification of test software solutions that are central to our system validation and delivery capabilities. Responsibilities: Design and develop Real Time test and capture software on Linux systems using C++. Integrate and interface with high-speed SFPDP cards across multi-channel data pipelines. Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable multi-threaded applications. Define and implement data sequencing and synchronisation logic to support deterministic capture and replay. Work with hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and timing alignment between software and capture cards. Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, and testing at both component and system levels. Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation of Real Time systems. Document architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures to support handover and formal test activities. Skillset/experience required: Extensive experience in C++ development in a Linux environment. Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed. Proven experience working with Real Time data systems, preferably involving SFPDP or other high-speed digital protocols. Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent programming. Experience with low-level I/O, DMA, or driver-level interactions with PCIe cards or similar. Familiarity with software sequencing frameworks or custom state machines for test execution. Strong experience with integration, system test, and debugging complex interactions between software and hardware. Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management, and performance optimisation. Experience with version control systems (eg, Git) and CI/CD Desirable Skills: Experience with SFPDP (Serial Front Panel Data Port) specifically in defence, aerospace, or data acquisition contexts. Knowledge of FPGA-based data acquisition systems and synchronisation methods. Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs, or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) setups. Experience developing or integrating with Real Time operating systems (RTOS) or using Real Time Linux extensions.
