Senior Software Engineer Location: Surrey (hybrid working available) Security Clearance: Eligible for SC/DV clearance required Our client, a highly respected UK engineering organisation operating within the Defence sector, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-integrity systems, delivering innovative software solutions that meet demanding customer and regulatory requirements. As a senior member of the software function, you will lead and contribute to the development of high-quality software products and systems for mission-critical applications. You will be responsible for translating system requirements into robust architectural and detailed software designs, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timescales and budgets. Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will also work closely with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Act as technical lead for software work packages, ensuring quality and compliance with defined standards. Estimate, plan and monitor software activities in line with project schedules. Define software architecture and detailed designs within a wider system context. Collaborate with electronics and firmware teams to ensure seamless system integration. Present design solutions internally and to customers at all project stages. Ensure compliance with company procedures, standards and contractual requirements. Lead, mentor and supervise a team of software engineers. Support system integration, verification, validation and customer acceptance activities. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience in software architectural and detailed design. Strong C++ development and testing experience to industry standards. Experience using industry-standard IDE tools on Linux and Windows platforms. Familiarity with version control tools and structured development processes. Experience in structured verification and validation against contractual requirements. Demonstrated software team leadership experience with strong mentoring capability. Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience using structured design tools (e.g. UML-based tools such as Enterprise Architect). Experience in one or more of the following areas: Acoustic signal processing software Embedded and real-time systems System integration and acceptance testing Containerised software environments (e.g. Docker) Qualifications & Eligibility Degree qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related discipline (or equivalent industry experience). Eligible to obtain UK SC or DV security clearance. Sole UK nationality. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to undertake occasional UK travel as required. What s on Offer Exposure across the full project lifecycle with strong career progression opportunities. Paid overtime or time off in lieu (with the potential to accrue additional annual leave). Flexible working hours with defined core hours. Competitive employer-matched pension scheme. Private medical cover. Ongoing training and professional development support. Salary sacrifice schemes (including bike and technology schemes). Gym benefits (including access to onsite facilities). Company-provided technology and home office equipment. Relocation support package available. Christmas holiday shutdown period.
20/02/2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer Location: Surrey (hybrid working available) Security Clearance: Eligible for SC/DV clearance required Our client, a highly respected UK engineering organisation operating within the Defence sector, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-integrity systems, delivering innovative software solutions that meet demanding customer and regulatory requirements. As a senior member of the software function, you will lead and contribute to the development of high-quality software products and systems for mission-critical applications. You will be responsible for translating system requirements into robust architectural and detailed software designs, ensuring successful delivery within agreed timescales and budgets. Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will also work closely with the Project Manager and multidisciplinary engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Act as technical lead for software work packages, ensuring quality and compliance with defined standards. Estimate, plan and monitor software activities in line with project schedules. Define software architecture and detailed designs within a wider system context. Collaborate with electronics and firmware teams to ensure seamless system integration. Present design solutions internally and to customers at all project stages. Ensure compliance with company procedures, standards and contractual requirements. Lead, mentor and supervise a team of software engineers. Support system integration, verification, validation and customer acceptance activities. Required Experience & Skills Proven experience in software architectural and detailed design. Strong C++ development and testing experience to industry standards. Experience using industry-standard IDE tools on Linux and Windows platforms. Familiarity with version control tools and structured development processes. Experience in structured verification and validation against contractual requirements. Demonstrated software team leadership experience with strong mentoring capability. Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience using structured design tools (e.g. UML-based tools such as Enterprise Architect). Experience in one or more of the following areas: Acoustic signal processing software Embedded and real-time systems System integration and acceptance testing Containerised software environments (e.g. Docker) Qualifications & Eligibility Degree qualified (BSc or equivalent) in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related discipline (or equivalent industry experience). Eligible to obtain UK SC or DV security clearance. Sole UK nationality. Full UK driving licence. Willingness to undertake occasional UK travel as required. What s on Offer Exposure across the full project lifecycle with strong career progression opportunities. Paid overtime or time off in lieu (with the potential to accrue additional annual leave). Flexible working hours with defined core hours. Competitive employer-matched pension scheme. Private medical cover. Ongoing training and professional development support. Salary sacrifice schemes (including bike and technology schemes). Gym benefits (including access to onsite facilities). Company-provided technology and home office equipment. Relocation support package available. Christmas holiday shutdown period.
Electronics Test Engineer Portland Permanent 37.5 hours On-site Relocation package available with lots of training and development. An established engineering organisation supporting the Defence sector is seeking an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to join its production and test team in Portland. This role supports engineering and manufacturing teams by delivering high-quality electronic products and systems. The position focuses on production inspection, testing, and fault-finding of electronic modules, units, systems, and spares, supporting a high-profile project with demanding deadlines. Key Responsibilities Carry out IPC-level inspection of electronic assemblies prior to and during the production cycle Execute formal test procedures and accurately record results, including hardware, software, and firmware configurations Use standard electronic test equipment to take measurements and validate performance Identify and feedback discrepancies in test documentation Maintain accurate and timely test records and defect logs Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and maintain a clean working environment Deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines Adhere to company quality standards, policies, and procedures Requirements Minimum 3 years experience in an electronics manufacturing or test environment Experience working to high quality standards and deadlines Experience working closely with engineering teams IPC inspection certification BTEC Electronics qualification (ONC / HNC / HND) or equivalent Defence project experience (desirable) Additional Information Office-based role (5 days per week) UK national from birth BPSS clearance required to start (SC desirable) Relocation support may be available
20/02/2026
Full time
Electronics Test Engineer Portland Permanent 37.5 hours On-site Relocation package available with lots of training and development. An established engineering organisation supporting the Defence sector is seeking an experienced Electronics Test Engineer to join its production and test team in Portland. This role supports engineering and manufacturing teams by delivering high-quality electronic products and systems. The position focuses on production inspection, testing, and fault-finding of electronic modules, units, systems, and spares, supporting a high-profile project with demanding deadlines. Key Responsibilities Carry out IPC-level inspection of electronic assemblies prior to and during the production cycle Execute formal test procedures and accurately record results, including hardware, software, and firmware configurations Use standard electronic test equipment to take measurements and validate performance Identify and feedback discrepancies in test documentation Maintain accurate and timely test records and defect logs Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and maintain a clean working environment Deliver high-quality work to agreed deadlines Adhere to company quality standards, policies, and procedures Requirements Minimum 3 years experience in an electronics manufacturing or test environment Experience working to high quality standards and deadlines Experience working closely with engineering teams IPC inspection certification BTEC Electronics qualification (ONC / HNC / HND) or equivalent Defence project experience (desirable) Additional Information Office-based role (5 days per week) UK national from birth BPSS clearance required to start (SC desirable) Relocation support may be available
Our client a small-medium enterprise and thriving independent UK defence organisation specialising in the design, development, integration and through-life support of Communications and Electronic Systems. They have a proven track record for the rapid realisation of demanding defence industry design tasks combined with high quality manufacturing. As an experienced Firmware Engineer you will work within a team of skilled design engineers, to supply high quality products and systems to the Defence Industry. The successful candidate will be experienced in translating system requirements to innovative firmware design solutions, leading to successful customer acceptance within project timescales and budget. You will need Architectural and detailed design of firmware. Coding in VHDL to industry and company standards. Use of synthesis and timing analysis tools. Use of version control tools in accordance with company procedures. Use of test bench code and simulation tools. Use of in system test tools. At least a BSc Degree in Engineering, Maths or Science subject or equivalent experience. Ability to attain SC and DV UK security clearance. Full driving licence. Sole UK Nationality from birth. Ability to ad-hoc travel within the UK. The role involves Production of a design concept to meet customer requirements. Defining architectural firmware designs at the system level. Working with the engineering team to define firmware interfaces to electronics and embedded processors. Presentation of designs at all stages within the project teams and to the customer. Defining detailed firmware designs at the module level. Design implementation in VHDL. Design verification using test bench code and simulation tools. In system design proving and integration. What's on offer Full engineering lifecycle with vertical exposure: Choose the direction of your career Paid overtime or time off in lieu: Gain up to 24 additional holiday days per year Flexible working: We operate on core working hours of 09 00 & 14 00 Role-specific allowances: You won t be out of pocket Holiday closedown Pension scheme: Competitive employer contribution scheme Private medical care: Access a network of 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide Training and upskilling: We are committed to your personal and professional development Salary sacrifice schemes: Save money on new gadget, bicycle and cycling accessories, Microsoft Office subscriptions, electric cars, and many more Company tech: Laptops, mobiles, and home office equipment Relocation package: Spend less time traveling and more time living
26/08/2025
Full time
Our client a small-medium enterprise and thriving independent UK defence organisation specialising in the design, development, integration and through-life support of Communications and Electronic Systems. They have a proven track record for the rapid realisation of demanding defence industry design tasks combined with high quality manufacturing. As an experienced Firmware Engineer you will work within a team of skilled design engineers, to supply high quality products and systems to the Defence Industry. The successful candidate will be experienced in translating system requirements to innovative firmware design solutions, leading to successful customer acceptance within project timescales and budget. You will need Architectural and detailed design of firmware. Coding in VHDL to industry and company standards. Use of synthesis and timing analysis tools. Use of version control tools in accordance with company procedures. Use of test bench code and simulation tools. Use of in system test tools. At least a BSc Degree in Engineering, Maths or Science subject or equivalent experience. Ability to attain SC and DV UK security clearance. Full driving licence. Sole UK Nationality from birth. Ability to ad-hoc travel within the UK. The role involves Production of a design concept to meet customer requirements. Defining architectural firmware designs at the system level. Working with the engineering team to define firmware interfaces to electronics and embedded processors. Presentation of designs at all stages within the project teams and to the customer. Defining detailed firmware designs at the module level. Design implementation in VHDL. Design verification using test bench code and simulation tools. In system design proving and integration. What's on offer Full engineering lifecycle with vertical exposure: Choose the direction of your career Paid overtime or time off in lieu: Gain up to 24 additional holiday days per year Flexible working: We operate on core working hours of 09 00 & 14 00 Role-specific allowances: You won t be out of pocket Holiday closedown Pension scheme: Competitive employer contribution scheme Private medical care: Access a network of 50+ private clinics and hospitals nationwide Training and upskilling: We are committed to your personal and professional development Salary sacrifice schemes: Save money on new gadget, bicycle and cycling accessories, Microsoft Office subscriptions, electric cars, and many more Company tech: Laptops, mobiles, and home office equipment Relocation package: Spend less time traveling and more time living
As an experienced Software Engineer, you will work within/lead a team of skilled design engineers, to supply high quality products and systems to the Defence Industry. The successful candidate will be experienced in translating system requirements to innovative software design solutions, leading to successful customer acceptance within project timescales and budget. The successful candidate will have experience in a software team lead role, defining, supervising and mentoring the work of other engineers. What you ll do Responsible to the project technical design authority for the quality of work produced by the team. Responsible to the Project Manager (PM) for estimating, monitoring and meeting project timescales. Defining architectural and detailed software designs as part of the wider system definition. Working with the multi-disciplinary engineering team to define interfaces to firmware and electronics to ensure that overall system requirements are met. Presentation of designs at all stages within the project teams and to the customer. Monitoring software compliance with project and company, procedures and standards. Day to day management of the software team, in conjunction with the PM, to ensure the best use of available resources and efficient completion of assigned work packages. What you ll need Architectural and detailed design of software. Implementation and test of software in C++ to industry and company standards. Experience of industry standard IDE tools on Linux and Windows platforms. Use of version control tools in accordance with company procedures. Experience of structured software verification and validation against a contractual requirement set. Software team leadership possessing the technical experience and soft skills required to lead, mentor and supervise a team of software engineers. Ability to produce clear and precise technical documentation and to communicate effectively within the project team and with customers and senior management. Use of structured design tools, particularly Enterprise Architect, for expressing structured UML based design. Experience of the implementation and test of software for acoustic signal processing. Experience of embedded and real time application software. Experience of system integration and acceptance activities. Experience of software implementation using Docker containers or similar. Presentation of designs at all stages within the project teams and to the customer. Monitoring software compliance with project and company, procedures and standards. Day to day management of the software team, in conjunction with the PM, to ensure the best use of available resources and efficient completion of assigned work packages. Qualifications, Skills & Experience At least a BSc Degree in Engineering, Maths or Science subject or equivalent experience. Ability to attain DV or SC UK security clearance. Full driving license. Sole UK Nationality Ability to ad-hoc travel
26/08/2025
Full time
As an experienced Software Engineer, you will work within/lead a team of skilled design engineers, to supply high quality products and systems to the Defence Industry. The successful candidate will be experienced in translating system requirements to innovative software design solutions, leading to successful customer acceptance within project timescales and budget. The successful candidate will have experience in a software team lead role, defining, supervising and mentoring the work of other engineers. What you ll do Responsible to the project technical design authority for the quality of work produced by the team. Responsible to the Project Manager (PM) for estimating, monitoring and meeting project timescales. Defining architectural and detailed software designs as part of the wider system definition. Working with the multi-disciplinary engineering team to define interfaces to firmware and electronics to ensure that overall system requirements are met. Presentation of designs at all stages within the project teams and to the customer. Monitoring software compliance with project and company, procedures and standards. Day to day management of the software team, in conjunction with the PM, to ensure the best use of available resources and efficient completion of assigned work packages. What you ll need Architectural and detailed design of software. Implementation and test of software in C++ to industry and company standards. Experience of industry standard IDE tools on Linux and Windows platforms. Use of version control tools in accordance with company procedures. Experience of structured software verification and validation against a contractual requirement set. Software team leadership possessing the technical experience and soft skills required to lead, mentor and supervise a team of software engineers. Ability to produce clear and precise technical documentation and to communicate effectively within the project team and with customers and senior management. Use of structured design tools, particularly Enterprise Architect, for expressing structured UML based design. Experience of the implementation and test of software for acoustic signal processing. Experience of embedded and real time application software. Experience of system integration and acceptance activities. Experience of software implementation using Docker containers or similar. Presentation of designs at all stages within the project teams and to the customer. Monitoring software compliance with project and company, procedures and standards. Day to day management of the software team, in conjunction with the PM, to ensure the best use of available resources and efficient completion of assigned work packages. Qualifications, Skills & Experience At least a BSc Degree in Engineering, Maths or Science subject or equivalent experience. Ability to attain DV or SC UK security clearance. Full driving license. Sole UK Nationality Ability to ad-hoc travel
We're seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to a diverse range of cutting-edge projects. This role offers the chance to work across the full systems development lifecycle on complex technologies involving advanced sensors, electronics, signal processing firmware, and software. As a key member of the Systems function, you'll be actively involved in the design, development, implementation, integration, and testing of sophisticated systems and sub-systems. You'll help drive projects from concept through to customer acceptance, ensuring all performance and design requirements are met. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and executing system-level design and development activities Generating and reviewing key design documentation and artefacts Hands-on system integration and qualification testing Contributing to technical meetings and design reviews Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions If you're looking for the opportunity to make a real impact at one of the UK's most agile and innovative engineering firms in the defence sector we d love to hear from you.
26/08/2025
Full time
We're seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to a diverse range of cutting-edge projects. This role offers the chance to work across the full systems development lifecycle on complex technologies involving advanced sensors, electronics, signal processing firmware, and software. As a key member of the Systems function, you'll be actively involved in the design, development, implementation, integration, and testing of sophisticated systems and sub-systems. You'll help drive projects from concept through to customer acceptance, ensuring all performance and design requirements are met. Your responsibilities will include: Planning and executing system-level design and development activities Generating and reviewing key design documentation and artefacts Hands-on system integration and qualification testing Contributing to technical meetings and design reviews Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance solutions If you're looking for the opportunity to make a real impact at one of the UK's most agile and innovative engineering firms in the defence sector we d love to hear from you.