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Certain Advantage Bristol, Somerset
08/12/2025
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit 2x Low level Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £65.00 - £68.00ph (Umbrella). 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 likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Low level Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: The Real Time Infrastructure and Security Software team is tasked with supplying advanced solutions for our missile sub-systems, often developing state of the art processing platforms. Interacting with a wider engineering team (including Software, Firmware and Hardware Teams), this role presents the opportunity to develop complex software solutions, as part of a deliverable product, deployed into missile programmes. In a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Skillset/experience required: Experience in the development of Embedded software with C. It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Experience of verification of Embedded systems is desirable Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis and generation of design documentation The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation An awareness of deploying software on Real Time Operating Systems and ARM-based processing platforms. You will have an appreciation of firmware and electronics design. Knowledge of modern software development practices. Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA would be advantageous.
Certain Advantage Dunbar, East Lothian
05/12/2025
Full time
Principal Digital Hardware Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineer based in the Edinburgh area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across various industriesfrom aerospace and automotive to healthcare and semiconductors. Does this sound like your next career move? If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Principal Digital Hardware Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Creating high-quality and robust digital electronics designs Documenting and recording deliverables Supporting integration & verification activities at the hardware and system level Keeping designs under configuration control Providing progress reports The Individual Were looking for people who can show: High-speed serial communication interfaces/ protocols (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet/ IEEE802.3, SPI, I2C, etc.) and high-speed bus architectures (e.g. DDR3/4) Use of high-speed digital design techniques such as signal termination, controlled impedance, matched length tracking, ground/ power planes, decoupling, etc. Integrating hardware, firmware & software on FPGA and microprocessor-based PCAs Signal integrity & power integrity analysis at board level using Hyperlynx SI/PI The Benefits: Competitive hourly rate 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 youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well 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 isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips. JBRP1_UKTJ
Certain Advantage
04/12/2025
Full time
Systems Engineers Certain Advantage is hiring for Systems Engineers based in the Bristolarea. This role is on apermanent basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with an international defence, aerospace, and nuclear engineering company specialising in complex asset management and support services. Does this sound like your next career move? If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is forSystems Engineerssomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. Youll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Requirements management Stakeholder management Workload Management V&V Model Project lifecycle The Individual Were looking for people who can show: Educational background to a degree level in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Systems Engineering background in a highly regulated industry The Benefits: Salary circa £50 000 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 youre hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, well 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 isnt for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips. JBRP1_UKTJ
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
02/12/2025
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit 8x SOC Threat Detection Analyst subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role can start on an SC Security Clearance basis, however DV Clearance will be required down the line. This role would suit someone from a Cyber Security Analyst, SOC Analyst or Threat Detection Analyst background. Hourly Rate: 45ph - 85 per hour. There are 8 positions being recruited across the mid-senior level. Overtime rate of time and a quarter. Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and long-term thereafter. Shift pattern: 28 day Cycle Sat to Tue - Earlies (Apply online only) Wed to Sun - Off Mon to Fri - Lates (Apply online only) Sat to Tue Off Wed to Sun - Nights (Apply online only) (The type of shift rotates along the pattern through, so the start of the next 28 day cycle they start with lates -> Nights -> earlies then next cycle: Nights -> earlies -> lates) 28 days = 4 weeks, 14 days worked per 28 days, 3.5 days worked per week, 3.5 x 8 = 28 hours per week Initially may not be expected to do nights until team grows. SOC Threat Detection Analyst Job Description: An opportunity has arisen in the cyber security operations centre (SOC) within Information Management (IM) for a SOC Threat Detection Analyst. Supporting the Senior SOC analysts in assisting IM meet the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat. The successful applicant will drive a proactive ethos in an ever-changing cyber security environment and provide robust threat detection and analysis within the 24x7 SOC. Responsibilities: To support the SOC Manager in assisting Information Management UK meet the challenges and demands of countering the Cyber Threat. Support for the operational functions of the UK SOC. To work with other UK SOC members, including the UK InfoSec Team and the IM Domains (Customer Support and Infrastructure / Information Systems). It will cover analysis, monitoring, reporting, alerting and investigation activity utilising a wide variety of security platforms including AI/ML and behavioural analytics, SIEM (Security Information Event Management), Network Packet Capture platform, Anti Malicious Code, Threat Detection technologies and platforms across the UK Network Perimeter working with the best standard technologies. The SOC Analyst reports to the SOC Manager. The SOC Analyst conducts a range of analysis and assists the incident response team with investigations that need to be escalated to an embedded member of staff. The SOC Analyst key responsibilities are: Effective Tier 1 to 2 alert triage of security events Monitoring of Cyber Security tools Monitoring the SOC email notification mailboxes Assists with the maintenance of Security technologies Assisting the SOC Solutions Lead with project activity Assist proactive threat hunting in collaboration with the CTI function Assist IR in HR and InfoSec related investigations Ensure the timely triage and remediation of any incident or request tickets raised to the SOC Participate in the activity of adding/removing URLs from the AcceptList and BlockList Attend routine security meetings Conduct activities in line with SOC Maturity and continuous improvement Skillset/experience required (Baseline): A career background in Cyber Security. Security awareness and experience in all areas of IT, primarily Network Security, Infrastructure and the secondary area being Operating Systems & Applications. Knowledge of IT Security standard methodologies. Demonstrable understanding of the OSI Reference Model and the network communication protocols, including but not limited to DNS, HTTP/S, SSL, SMTP, FTP/S, LDAP/S. Demonstrable experience with Security Information Event Monitoring Tools and/or Network Packet Capture tools. Hands on experience with IDS/IPS technologies and threat hunting activities. Strong analytical experience and mind-set. Experience within Defensive Cyber-attack methodologies and frameworks. Understanding of Malware capabilities, attack vectors, propagation and impact. Good communication skills liaising with the business and suppliers. Desirable Skillset/experience (Senior grade): Root cause analysis and leading T2 incident investigations Process / Playbook / Runbook development Working knowledge of detection engineering, false positive improvements Capability to tune SIEM rules or create custom detections Scripted automation experience e.g. Python, SOAR, PowerShell Threat modelling and Hunting methodologies
Certain Advantage
01/12/2025
Full time
Systems Engineers Certain Advantage is hiring for Systems Engineers based in the Bristolarea. This role is on apermanent basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with an international defence, aerospace, and nuclear engineering company specialising in complex asset management and support services. Does this sound like your next career move? If youre ambitious to grow, this may be your next ro
Certain Advantage Bristol, Somerset
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
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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
Certain Advantage Bristol, Somerset
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.
Certain Advantage Stevenage, Hertfordshire
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.