World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 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). Rate:£68.00 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 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 Job Description: Were 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. Responsibilities: We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Ada software engineer (see expectations below) to join a small talented team to develop middleware solutions for the next generation of advanced missile systems. Developing solutions targeting a large range of problems from hardware drivers to web services. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. 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, and provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. Skillset/experience required: A solid background in software engineering, ideally with development experience in a regulated software safety context e.g. Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear or Medical applications. Experience with Ada (preferred) or good experience with C or C++. Whilst this position is for Ada development, we welcome applicants with experience in other software languages such as C, C++ or Rust, as we have found that Ada can be mastered by capable and willing software engineers. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets. Knowledge of software design differences between Real-Time OSs and Hypervisors would be beneficial, as well as experience using Linux operating systems. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting with integration. JBRP1_UKTJ
07/07/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 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). Rate:£68.00 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 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 Job Description: Were 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. Responsibilities: We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Ada software engineer (see expectations below) to join a small talented team to develop middleware solutions for the next generation of advanced missile systems. Developing solutions targeting a large range of problems from hardware drivers to web services. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. 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, and provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. Skillset/experience required: A solid background in software engineering, ideally with development experience in a regulated software safety context e.g. Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear or Medical applications. Experience with Ada (preferred) or good experience with C or C++. Whilst this position is for Ada development, we welcome applicants with experience in other software languages such as C, C++ or Rust, as we have found that Ada can be mastered by capable and willing software engineers. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets. Knowledge of software design differences between Real-Time OSs and Hypervisors would be beneficial, as well as experience using Linux operating systems. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting with integration. JBRP1_UKTJ
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract. The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experiencewould be great. Rate:£60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs 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 Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description: We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification. Responsibilities: The role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include: Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile Defining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements Implementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved Development of the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe Ensuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process Producing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility Direct technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team Controlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needs Skillset/experience required: Educated to degree level with 10 years experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering Ability to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision Good knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including: Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment or Thermal Management. Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including: Aerodynamics Testability Production Experience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design Experience across the full Product Life Cycle Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal) Willingness to travel within UK and Europe DOORS experience wouldbe great JBRP1_UKTJ
07/07/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract. The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experiencewould be great. Rate:£60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs 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 Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description: We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification. Responsibilities: The role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include: Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile Defining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements Implementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved Development of the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe Ensuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process Producing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility Direct technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team Controlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needs Skillset/experience required: Educated to degree level with 10 years experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering Ability to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision Good knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including: Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment or Thermal Management. Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including: Aerodynamics Testability Production Experience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design Experience across the full Product Life Cycle Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal) Willingness to travel within UK and Europe DOORS experience wouldbe great JBRP1_UKTJ
Network Automation Developer (Python & Ansible) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Network Automation Developer based in London. This role is on a initial contract basis till the end of the year and is hybrid, with employees required to be onsite 3 days per week. (High potential for an extension) The Role This role is for a dynamic Network Automation Developer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the automation ecosystem that supports critical connectivity and infrastructure services across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Designing and maintaining end-to-end automation pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible Automation Platform. Managing the life cycle of automation tooling, including implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement of Legacy systems. Providing operational support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and break/fix activities across the automation estate. Developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to support scalable and repeatable deployments. Building and maintaining Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks for orchestration and configuration management. Implementing security best practices across automation platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure deployments. Integrating automation platforms with enterprise systems using APIs, webhooks, and event-driven workflows. Creating reusable templates, frameworks, and standards to improve automation consistency across teams. Producing technical documentation, operational procedures, and automation standards. Providing technical guidance and support to teams adopting automation capabilities. The Individual Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms, ideally GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners. Proven experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform or OpenTofu. Expertise with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or AWX, including playbook development and orchestration design. Strong programming and Scripting skills in Python and Bash. Experience operating and supporting automation platforms within production environments. Solid understanding of automation and CI/CD security best practices, including RBAC, secrets management, and pipeline hardening. Experience integrating systems using REST APIs and event-driven architectures. Familiarity with Azure cloud services and cloud-native automation approaches. 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.
06/07/2026
Seasonal
Network Automation Developer (Python & Ansible) Certain Advantage is hiring for a Network Automation Developer based in London. This role is on a initial contract basis till the end of the year and is hybrid, with employees required to be onsite 3 days per week. (High potential for an extension) The Role This role is for a dynamic Network Automation Developer-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the automation ecosystem that supports critical connectivity and infrastructure services across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Designing and maintaining end-to-end automation pipelines using GitHub Actions, Terraform/OpenTofu, and Ansible Automation Platform. Managing the life cycle of automation tooling, including implementation, upgrades, optimisation, and retirement of Legacy systems. Providing operational support, monitoring, troubleshooting, and break/fix activities across the automation estate. Developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions to support scalable and repeatable deployments. Building and maintaining Ansible playbooks and automation frameworks for orchestration and configuration management. Implementing security best practices across automation platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure deployments. Integrating automation platforms with enterprise systems using APIs, webhooks, and event-driven workflows. Creating reusable templates, frameworks, and standards to improve automation consistency across teams. Producing technical documentation, operational procedures, and automation standards. Providing technical guidance and support to teams adopting automation capabilities. The Individual Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms, ideally GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners. Proven experience developing Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform or OpenTofu. Expertise with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) and/or AWX, including playbook development and orchestration design. Strong programming and Scripting skills in Python and Bash. Experience operating and supporting automation platforms within production environments. Solid understanding of automation and CI/CD security best practices, including RBAC, secrets management, and pipeline hardening. Experience integrating systems using REST APIs and event-driven architectures. Familiarity with Azure cloud services and cloud-native automation approaches. 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.
Systems Engineer Nuclear Hardening Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 Systems Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. Youll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover Identify mitigations and responses to NH and produce NH analysis The Individual Were looking for people who can show: Familiarity with Nuclear Hardening standards Knowledge of NH analysis, test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data System-level NH design, development and solutions, including GFE environments and mitigations NH Equipment selection Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference Electrical safety certification Exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with NH experience Verification, Validation & integration The Benefits: Hourly rate of circa £80 ph via Umbrella company Training and Development 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
06/07/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer Nuclear Hardening Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 Systems Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. Youll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover Identify mitigations and responses to NH and produce NH analysis The Individual Were looking for people who can show: Familiarity with Nuclear Hardening standards Knowledge of NH analysis, test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data System-level NH design, development and solutions, including GFE environments and mitigations NH Equipment selection Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference Electrical safety certification Exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with NH experience Verification, Validation & integration The Benefits: Hourly rate of circa £80 ph via Umbrella company Training and Development 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
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Secure Communications Service Manager subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires broad level of knowledge of VDI environment/technology and Windows OS. Please Note: current DV Security Clearance is required. Rate: £TBC Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: 4-5 days a week likely onsite. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Secure Communications Service Manager Job Description: Digital Excellence function providing IT Services to the business. Responsibilities: Lead and manage incident management within the environment Lead and manage continuous service improvement activities within the environment Ensure service levels are achieved or exceeded at all times by often, providing escorting of DEX and DEX suppliers Lead and manage request management within the environment Lead and manage change management activities within the environment Customer engagement and communications with the business area and users to support DEX position and reputation as an enabler of the environment Ensuring service availability levels of the environment and services within the environment are achieved meeting the customer need Governance of the SyOps process within the environment ensuring policies are being met by DEX and DEX suppliers Act as a point of contact for all service related issues to the business unit and users and assist with queries, questions and escalations Lead and manage software and hardware life cycle management including upgrades and refreshes, capacity and performance management Governance of vulnerability management and patching schedules within the environment Skillset/experience required: DV clearance required. Broad level of knowledge of VDI environment/technology and Windows OS.
03/07/2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Secure Communications Service Manager subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires broad level of knowledge of VDI environment/technology and Windows OS. Please Note: current DV Security Clearance is required. Rate: £TBC Location: Stevenage Hybrid/Remote working: 4-5 days a week likely onsite. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at 'time and a quarter' Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Secure Communications Service Manager Job Description: Digital Excellence function providing IT Services to the business. Responsibilities: Lead and manage incident management within the environment Lead and manage continuous service improvement activities within the environment Ensure service levels are achieved or exceeded at all times by often, providing escorting of DEX and DEX suppliers Lead and manage request management within the environment Lead and manage change management activities within the environment Customer engagement and communications with the business area and users to support DEX position and reputation as an enabler of the environment Ensuring service availability levels of the environment and services within the environment are achieved meeting the customer need Governance of the SyOps process within the environment ensuring policies are being met by DEX and DEX suppliers Act as a point of contact for all service related issues to the business unit and users and assist with queries, questions and escalations Lead and manage software and hardware life cycle management including upgrades and refreshes, capacity and performance management Governance of vulnerability management and patching schedules within the environment Skillset/experience required: DV clearance required. Broad level of knowledge of VDI environment/technology and Windows OS.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 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). Rate: £68.00 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 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 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. Responsibilities: We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Ada software engineer (see expectations below) to join a small talented team to develop Middleware solutions for the next generation of advanced missile systems. Developing solutions targeting a large range of problems from hardware drivers to web services. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. 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, and provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. Skillset/experience required: A solid background in software engineering, ideally with development experience in a regulated software safety context eg Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear or Medical applications. Experience with Ada (preferred) or good experience with C or C++. Whilst this position is for Ada development, we welcome applicants with experience in other software languages such as C, C++ or Rust, as we have found that Ada can be mastered by capable and willing software engineers. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets. Knowledge of software design differences between Real Time OSs and Hypervisors would be beneficial, as well as experience using Linux operating systems. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting with integration.
01/07/2026
Contractor
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit an ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 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). Rate: £68.00 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 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 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. Responsibilities: We are looking for a capable, adaptable and inquisitive Ada software engineer (see expectations below) to join a small talented team to develop Middleware solutions for the next generation of advanced missile systems. Developing solutions targeting a large range of problems from hardware drivers to web services. This role provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. 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, and provides a great opportunity for someone wanting to be involved in many differing areas of software. Skillset/experience required: A solid background in software engineering, ideally with development experience in a regulated software safety context eg Defence, Aerospace, Rail, Nuclear or Medical applications. Experience with Ada (preferred) or good experience with C or C++. Whilst this position is for Ada development, we welcome applicants with experience in other software languages such as C, C++ or Rust, as we have found that Ada can be mastered by capable and willing software engineers. A passion for software engineering, with the ability to innovate and think critically to solve complex software problems with a willingness to develop software skillsets. Knowledge of software design differences between Real Time OSs and Hypervisors would be beneficial, as well as experience using Linux operating systems. Comfortable working with a team in a collaborative environment, communicating and contributing to design and implementation decisions, and supporting with integration.
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect 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 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. Its an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processingarchitecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will: Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required: Technical experience required: electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however, experience within other engineering industries will also be considered. Experience within these other areas are also of interest but not essential: defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE) JBRP1_UKTJ
01/07/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect 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 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. Its an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processingarchitecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will: Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required: Technical experience required: electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however, experience within other engineering industries will also be considered. Experience within these other areas are also of interest but not essential: defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE) JBRP1_UKTJ
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect 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 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. Its an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processingarchitecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will: Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required: Technical experience required: electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however, experience within other engineering industries will also be considered. Experience within these other areas are also of interest but not essential: defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE) JBRP1_UKTJ
01/07/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect 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 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. Its an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processingarchitecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will: Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required: Technical experience required: electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however, experience within other engineering industries will also be considered. Experience within these other areas are also of interest but not essential: defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE) JBRP1_UKTJ
Systems Engineer Tempest and EMC Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 Systems Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. Youll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover Requirements for Tempest and EMC. EMC/TEMPEST test plans Modelling, validation and verification The Individual Were looking for people who can show: Familiarity with TEMPEST standards & EMC Standards Knowledge of TEMPEST & EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data EMC requirements analysis System-level EMC design, development and solutions EMC Equipment selection Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference Electrical safety certification Previous exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC Verification, Validation & integration The Benefits: Hourly rate of circa £70 ph via Umbrella company Training and Development 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
01/07/2026
Full time
Systems Engineer Tempest and EMC Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. 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 Systems Engineersomeone ambitious and ready to make an impact. Youll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. Youll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Designing a compliant equipment installation design with associated test plans and compliance evidence. All aspects of the system lifecycle from initial design through installation to customer handover Requirements for Tempest and EMC. EMC/TEMPEST test plans Modelling, validation and verification The Individual Were looking for people who can show: Familiarity with TEMPEST standards & EMC Standards Knowledge of TEMPEST & EMC test specifications, test procedures, test setups, and test data EMC requirements analysis System-level EMC design, development and solutions EMC Equipment selection Practical knowledge of the installation of electrical equipment, including rack installation and compliant cabling practices Understanding of the effects of electrical equipment (and cabling) interference, and methods for mitigating interference Electrical safety certification Previous exposure to generating test plans for sign-off of electrical equipment installation, preferably with TEMPEST and/or EMC Verification, Validation & integration The Benefits: Hourly rate of circa £70 ph via Umbrella company Training and Development 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
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect 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 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. Its an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processingarchitecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will: Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required: Technical experience required: electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however, experience within other engineering industries will also be considered. Experience within these other areas are also of interest but not essential: defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE) JBRP1_UKTJ
01/07/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect 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 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote. Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter. Missile Electronic Architect Job Description: Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. Its an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions and characteristics between subsystems/equipment power architecture, including power budget and power profiles data communication and processingarchitecture requirements for EMC, bonding, grounding and screening signal safety, including routing of safety related signals Supporting test and fault-finding activities during compatibility checks, risk reduction, system proving/qualification and integration Reviewing and authoring reports, guidelines and processes Design assessments and analysis Working to defence/industry standards Attending and supporting design reviews Alternatively, acting as the Equipment Manager (RMO) for specific electrical/electronic equipment(s) that are part of a missile or launcher system you will: Project manage the equipment(s) on behalf of the project during development, qualification and manufacture Own the requirements on behalf of the project for the equipment(s) Produce Statement(s) of Work for the associated design authority for the equipment(s) Create and update plans showing activities for the equipment(s) Manage internal & external design authorities for delivery of the equipment(s) hardware, software and deliverables to schedule, cost, quality and performance Hold regular progress reviews with the design authority for the equipment(s) Review qualification verification evidence Track and find resolution to equipment non-compliances Attend and support design reviews Skillset/experience required: Technical experience required: electrical/electronics interface definitions knowledge of defence/industry standards, etc. degree level qualification in a related subject systems engineering writing reports Ideally this would be within a defence related background, however, experience within other engineering industries will also be considered. Experience within these other areas are also of interest but not essential: defence weapon systems power supplies actuators data communication sensors EMC Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) Model Based Engineering (MBE) JBRP1_UKTJ
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit 4x Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronics/Electrical subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Looking for somebody with substantial test engineering experience. Diagnosis of test failures Testing experience down to component level The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with Electronics, RF, Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £37.00ph (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development and Production Test Engineer Electronic / Electrical Job Description: Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations. Support Test Facility introduction and ensure that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions. Support to testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with diagnosis of production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level. Identification of remedial and corrective actions, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme. Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements. Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications): HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage. JBRP1_UKTJ
01/07/2026
Full time
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit 4x Development and Production Test Engineer - Electronics/Electrical subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. Looking for somebody with substantial test engineering experience. Diagnosis of test failures Testing experience down to component level The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with Electronics, RF, Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £37.00ph (Umbrella). Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development and Production Test Engineer Electronic / Electrical Job Description: Technical support to the manufacturing test of weapons sub-systems in production and development test and diagnostics of complex weapons at system and Subsystem level. Provide Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through to Production Readiness Review and release to Operations. Support Test Facility introduction and ensure that configuration control of equipment and facilities is in place prior to use, including generating supporting test specifications and operator instructions. Support to testing of electrical/electronic weapon systems and sub-assemblies, with diagnosis of production test failures down to circuit card and potentially component level. Identification of remedial and corrective actions, in a timely manner allowing Manufacturing to continue production in line with programme. Evaluation of technical problems in order to develop proposals for test equipment investigations and corrective actions, including process improvements. Test Engineering representative at Defect Review Board meetings to ensure efficient progress of equipment and quality notifications towards corrective action. Role requirements (skills, training and qualifications): HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good level of experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and test. A good understanding of measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. An understanding of the typical CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. An understanding of RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. An understanding of Environmental testing (including ESS) would also be an advantage. JBRP1_UKTJ
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.
