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Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager Location: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham (Minimum 60% Office Attendance Required) Role Overview The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. This is not a purely administrative role; you will be embedded with engineering teams, navigating technical trade-offs, and driving the end-to-back software development lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 1. Hands-on Agile Delivery Team Leadership: Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for software engineering teams on a day-to-day basis. Ceremony Management: Lead high-impact sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives. Flow Optimization: Actively remove blockers, manage scope, and maintain delivery momentum across sustained periods of active build. 2. Technical Engagement & Engineering Quality Direct Collaboration: Work alongside developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to manage modern software engineering lifecycles. Technical Fluency: Confidently engage in discussions regarding technical trade-offs, resilience, security, and recoverability. Modern Standards: Drive delivery within environments utilizing CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and cloud-native services. 3. Stakeholder Influence & Governance Strategic Influence: Challenge and guide senior technical and non-technical stakeholders using evidence-based reporting. Transparency: Build trust through consistent performance metrics and radical transparency regarding delivery health. Change Management: Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g., ServiceNow). 4. Planning & Coordination Backlog Management: Refine prioritized backlogs in partnership with Product Managers and Technical Leads. Risk Mitigation: Proactively manage cross-team dependencies and complex risks. Tooling Mastery: Utilize Jira effectively for tracking and reporting at both the team and initiative level. Mandatory Skills & Experience Software Build Experience: Proven track record in active software product delivery (Cloud migrations or CRM implementations alone are insufficient). Engineering Environment: Recent experience working directly with teams using: Cloud platforms ( AWS or Azure ) Infrastructure as Code ( Terraform ) CI/CD tooling and Automated Testing Agile Expertise: Expert-level application of Scrum/Kanban in a "build" rather than "maintenance" context. Stakeholder Management: Experience influencing at the senior leadership level. Complex Problem Solving: Ability to navigate technical concerns like system security and service resilience. Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role : Senior Agile Delivery Manager Duration : 12 months Day rate : (Apply online only) per day ( inside IR35) Locations : Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham On-site : Minimum 60% office attendance (Hybrid) In this role you would join a newly formed software engineering team focused on a defined backlog of 20-30 items around service security, testability, resilience and recoverability . This is very much a hands-on delivery role - not a coordination-only position. What you would be doing Acting as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team day to day. Leading sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Removing blockers, managing scope, flow and prioritisation to maintain strong delivery momentum. Working closely with engineers, a Senior Technical BA and an Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable. Managing risks, dependencies and complex backlogs, using Jira at both team and initiative level. Providing clear, evidence-based reporting and influencing senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Technical environment (you should be comfortable operating in most of these areas): Cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS as part of software product delivery (not migration-only). CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices. Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform). Automated testing and quality practices. Secure, resilient digital services. What the client is specifically looking for Recent, hands-on agile delivery with software development teams in active build. Experience acting as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager embedded with engineers. Practical experience with version control (e.g. Git), CI/CD and cloud-native or platform-based services. Strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to challenge and influence at senior level. High proficiency in Jira , plus familiarity with delivery governance tools (e.g. ServiceNow is a bonus). Experience focused only on cloud migrations, Dynamics CRM or purely integration/database projects will not be sufficient unless there is clear, recent evidence of end-to-end software product delivery. Why it might interest you Opportunity to lead delivery in a modern engineering setup where agile ways of working are taken seriously. Clear, technically focused backlog around security, resilience and reliability - not a vague transformation brief. Influential position engaging directly with senior stakeholders on a visible digital initiative. If you are within a realistic commute of Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham and this aligns with your recent experience, I would be keen to share more details and understand your availability and expectations.

Senior Agile Delivery Manager (Contract) Duration: 12 Months Contract Type: Inside IR35 Day Rate: Up to 600/day via Umbrella + Expenses Location: Leeds, Newcastle or Birmingham (60% Onsite Requirement) Opportunity Overview A large, complex organisation is seeking a Senior Agile Delivery Manager to support the delivery of a newly formed software engineering team. This team will focus on a defined backlog of critical improvements across service security, resilience, testability, and recoverability. This is a hands-on delivery role, not a coordination position. You will operate as an embedded Scrum Master within an active engineering team, working closely with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers to drive high-quality software delivery. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring backlogs are technically ready, prioritised, and executable, working in close partnership with architecture and business analysis functions. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager within a live software engineering environment Lead core agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives Actively remove blockers and manage delivery flow, scope, and prioritisation Maintain consistent delivery momentum across sustained build activity Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work closely with engineers across development, testing, and DevOps Operate effectively within modern software delivery lifecycles Engage confidently in technical discussions, trade-offs, and challenges Support delivery across complex areas such as security, resilience, and recoverability Senior Stakeholder Engagement Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders Provide clear, evidence-based reporting on delivery progress Build trust through transparency and consistent performance Planning, Coordination & Governance Collaborate with Product Managers and technical leads to maintain prioritised backlogs Proactively manage risks, issues, and cross-team dependencies Utilise Jira for detailed planning, tracking, and reporting Support governance and change processes where required Essential Skills and Experience Recent, hands-on experience delivering software within agile engineering teams Proven track record operating as a Scrum Master or Delivery Manager in active build environments Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices, including: Version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines Cloud-native or platform-based architectures Experience working directly with developers, testers, and DevOps engineers Ability to manage complex delivery risks, dependencies, and backlogs Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at a senior level High proficiency in Jira for team and programme-level delivery Demonstrable experience aligned to senior capability (e.g. SFIA Level 6 equivalent) CV evidence must clearly outline delivery outcomes, technical context, and problem-solving approach Technical Environment Cloud platforms (e.g. AWS and/or Azure) within active software delivery environments Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices Automated testing and quality engineering approaches Secure and resilient digital service delivery Desirable Experience Experience working with platform or data engineering teams Exposure to large-scale, regulated or public sector environments Familiarity with service management or change tools (e.g. ServiceNow) Location & Working Pattern Primary locations: Newcastle, Leeds, or Birmingham Minimum 60% on-site presence required Candidates must live within a realistic commuting distance (approximately 90 minutes) for sustained attendance What's on Offer 12-month contract engagement Competitive day rate via umbrella Opportunity to work within a high-impact, delivery-focused engineering environment Exposure to complex, large-scale digital services Application Process For further information or to apply, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Principal Electronics Hardware Engineer High Wycombe Hybrid £72,000pa plus benefits: Are you a Senior or Principal Electronics Hardware Engineer who has a scientific or engineering mind? Would you like to own and manage the electronics hardware development of a world-leading scientific instrumentation product? Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years. Their ground-breaking products are used worldwide and as they go from strength to strength, they are looking for a Principal Electronics Hardware Engineer to join their highly talented electronics engineering team. On a day-to-day basis, your focus will be the design and development of electronics hardware for a specific product line. You will become the subject matter expert for this product, coordinating design reviews, testing to validate systems, and support the product with any customer queries. Please note that your specific product is manufactured in Santa Barbara, so there may be some international travel to California in the US. About you: Ideally an Electronics or Scientific degree Extensive practical experience in the design and development of electronics systems including analogue, digital and power supply circuitry and experience with writing embedded software both in C and assembler. Experience with low noise electronics design and the ability to model electronic systems to predict noise performance. Ability to write efficient, well-structured and annotated VHDL for targeting FPGAs. Ability to simulate designs and build appropriate test harnesses. Strong debug skills and knowledge of associated tools. Experience of designing complex SMT multilayer pcbs of 500 components or more. Design and testing for EMC, electrical safety, reliability and minimising environmental impact. Systems overview, with good appreciation of thermal and mechanical design issues. Ideally - Experienced with Mentor schematic capture and pcb layout. Xilinx Vivado / Planahead. Functional test development, Embedded Linux, application level development in Windows using C# for the construction of test harnesses Ideally Experienced with analytical instrumentation, ARM processors, Ethernet, PIC, Zynq, Xilinx FPGA, IEEE 1394, Infineon 16x, Motor drives Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. If you re a Senior or Principal Electronics Hardware Engineer who has worked on analytical instrumentation or similar, please get in touch for information on the client, role, products, career development, benefits etc. Please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).

Senior Software Engineer Salary: 70,000 - 80,000 Location: Southampton - Hybrid on site 40% Sector: Defence and National Security You will join a leading defence and national security consultancy, working on software for products in the RF communication and sensors domain. You will be responsible for the detailed design, implementation and testing of components of the product software, working with an agile team. There is a degree of flexibility as to the agile tasking within the agile software team, depending on your expertise, the role can flex to focus either on Modern UI design and implementation or Embedded software development. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Software Engineer your responsibilities will include: Detailed design of components of the product software Implementation and testing of software as part of an agile software team Gaining understanding of existing system products and future development agendas. Your skills and experience: BEng/BSc and/or master's degree in an appropriate engineering, computer science, information systems or related subject. Knowledge of Sensor and Communication systems. Software engineering experience from R&D concept through to the full product development lifecycle Modern software architecture practices Experience of some kind of scientific application/DSP, including algorithm implementation Capability in multiple languages and switching between languages rapidly, e.g. C++/C#/Python Comfortable with modern agile development practices e.g. Scrum/Kanban Comfortable with modern software tooling e.g. Gitlab, Git, VS Code Ideally you will have experience in some of the following: Experience of modern UI design. Embedded software development (cross-compiling, deployment). Linux OS and tools, kernel drivers DevOps (Gitlab CI/CD scripting, pipelines, Docker) Team Leadership or Line Management experience Benefits: As well as a competitive salary you will enjoy access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection and Life, Leisure and Entertainment. Security Information : Due to the nature of this position, we require you to be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, the candidate should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see (url removed)>

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these Sound understanding of safety concepts and design Able to interface directly with customers Able to act as a technical authority Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Able to estimate work content and duration Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects Able to mentor and develop junior engineers Ability to delegate tasks Able to manage resources and budgets Practical understanding of standards and application of standards Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: C++ Javascript Python XML JSON HTML CSS Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) Web Sockets Docker TCP-IP / UDP SQL or other databases Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc ) Databases Cyber Security Desirable: Exposure to IP video and video routing Familiarity in design and testing of control software Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets Use of DDS and interfacing with it Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Contract) Cambridge Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite) We are working with an innovative technology company developing advanced hardware systems used in cutting-edge scientific and research applications. They are looking to bring in a Senior Embedded Software Engineer on a contract basis to support a critical and time-sensitive project. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in maintaining project continuity, working closely with electronics and hardware teams to develop and enhance embedded software on complex systems. SKILLS REQUIRED Strong embedded C STM32 experience RTOS experience (ThreadX or similar preferred) Experience working with physical hardware and PCBs If you are on the market and looking for your next contract assignment then please apply online today.

The role requires close collaboration within an agile software environment, applying strong technical expertise and domain knowledge while communicating effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders. Depending on individual strengths and experience, the role may focus on either modern user interface design and implementation or embedded software development. For candidates with leadership or line management experience, the position may also include responsibility for managing and supporting team members, reporting on performance, and assisting with resourcing and development. Responsibilities: Producing detailed designs for product software components Implementing and testing software as part of an agile development team Developing a strong understanding of existing electronic warfare, sensor, and communications products, as well as future development plans Contributing to system architecture and continuous improvement initiatives Candidates should demonstrate: A BEng/BSc and/or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline Knowledge of sensor and communication systems Experience across the full software development lifecycle, from research and concept through to product delivery Understanding of modern software architecture practices Experience with scientific or signal processing applications, including algorithm development Proficiency in multiple programming languages, such as C++, C#, and Python, with the ability to switch between them effectively Familiarity with agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban Experience using modern development tools, including Git, GitLab, and Visual Studio Code Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Software Engineer- Larne- Full time on site I am working with an industry leader in advanced Embedded and imaging systems who are consistently pushing the boundaries in SDK development, hardware integration, and user-focused tools. We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in SDK architecture, GUI design, and driver integration to lead the development of robust, scalable, and developer-friendly solutions. What You'll Do Architect, design, and implement a cross-platform SDK for internal and external developers Define coding standards, API guidelines, and best practices to ensure usability and maintainability Integrate and optimise 3rd-party hardware drivers (USB3, CoaXPress, CameraLink, GigE) Design and deliver intuitive GUIs for R&D debug, production QC, and customer demos What You Bring Proven experience designing and maintaining SDKs in C, C++, and C# Strong knowledge of API design, modular architectures, and cross-platform development (Windows/Linux) iBackground in GUI development with modern design principles Solid understanding of design patterns, CI/CD, version control, and automated testing Key Benefits Work with cutting-edge technology in surveillance, sensors, space, and defence Influence the full product life cycle from concept to field deployment High autonomy and visibility in a small, close-knit team Flexible working hours with shorter Fridays 30 days holiday, performance-based bonus, life cover, and pension provision If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please send your CV to (see below) and I will be in touch if you have been shortlisted.

Senior Firmware Engineer - Wireless / DSP Bedfordshire Hybrid You'll be working on a deployed wireless system used in real-world environments - taking live cellular signals and turning them into something usable. This isn't lab-based or simulation-heavy. The challenge is making complex RF systems work reliably in the real world. The Role You'll work across the embedded stack: Embedded C firmware Cellular protocol layers (MAC/RLC) DSP implementation where required Integration with RF hardware, DSPs and FPGA systems The Environment You'll be part of a 20-person engineering team covering RF, DSP, FPGA, hardware and software. Each engineer is trusted to: Self-manage their work Collaborate directly with domain experts Solve problems without layers of approval or micromanagement Why This Role Work on real-world wireless systems, not controlled environments Broad technical exposure across the stack High ownership in a small, experienced team Unique company ownership structure - the employees are shareholders What Matters Embedded C experience Exposure to cellular systems (protocol layers preferred) Comfortable working close to hardware Able to operate with autonomy Package £75,000 - £85,000 base 15% profit-related bonus 7% non-contributory pension Hybrid working (typically 3 days onsite) Yoh Solutions Ltd, a Day and Zimmerman Company, are Electronic Engineering recruitment specialists, sourcing high-calibre permanent and interim engineering experts across the globe.

This is a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer position offering involvement across the full product lifecycle. You will work on a mix of firmware development, electronics design, and real-world system integration, with your work deployed directly into vehicles. Key responsibilities include: Developing embedded firmware in C Implementing and working with CAN bus communication systems Designing schematics and contributing to PCB layouts Debugging and testing at both hardware and software level Supporting deployment and troubleshooting in live environments Contributing to new features and product improvements What We're Looking For Essential Skills Strong experience with embedded C programming Proven, hands-on experience with CAN bus systems Experience building or working on real embedded devices/products Understanding of electronics design (schematics and PCB) Ability to work independently and take ownership Strong debugging and problem-solving skills Desirable RTOS (e.g. FreeRTOS) STM32 or similar microcontrollers ESP32 or similar platforms Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Automotive diagnostics (OBD-II, UDS) Python for tooling or automation Git or other version control systems Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge automotive technology Be part of a close-knit, high-impact engineering team Gain exposure to the full development lifecycle Take real ownership of your work and see it deployed in real-world systems

Senior Software Engineer - C++ Role : Senior Software Engineer Location : Powys / SY15 Onsite / Hybrid role Salary: Up to £70k plus benefits JOB OPPORTUNITY! Our client is a specialist engineering / manufacturing company who operate globally. This role will have responsibility for designing and developing new software within an engineering and manufacturing setting using C++ / C and embedded software. Senior Software Engineer role - Designing and developing software in C++/ C for hard, real-time embedded products as well as products using real-time Linux. Writing and reviewing requirements for both complete products and software components. Undertake code reviews of other people's work. Act as a technical mentor for more junior team members. Occasionally lead projects as required, taking on both design and planning responsibility when required. Plan own work and that of other junior engineers Perform software test including automated and manual test. Senior Software Engineer - Degree Qualified in an Engineering Discipline (or equivalent experience) Capable of working within team environments. Excellent communication skills Experience of mentoring juniors If the Senior Software Engineer role sounds interesting to you; please APPLY & get in touch with Vicky Heard on or for more information. Please note, only UK based candidates can be considered Greenfield IT Recruitment are specialists in the IT & Digital sector. Providing permanent and contract recruitment solutions across the UK.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Public Safety Solutions Business Unit. The Information Security Manager is accountable for the organisation's information security strategy, governance, and compliance, ensuring the protection of systems and data that support UK public sector and emergency service operations. The role is critical in ensuring that services remain secure, resilient, and available, recognising the operational importance and potential impact on frontline emergency response. Key Responsibilities: Security Leadership & Assurance Own and be accountable for the organisation's overall security posture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and public sector expectations. Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the ISMS in line with ISO/IEC 27001. Maintain Cyber Essentials Plus certification, ensuring ongoing compliance with technical controls. Develop and maintain the Security Management Plan, with a focus on resilience, availability, and service continuity. Provide regular assurance reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders. Risk Management & Compliance Own and maintain the Security Risk Register, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and managed in line with organisational risk appetite. Conduct and support risk assessments, internal audits, and external certification activities. Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulatory and security requirements, including GDPR and guidance from the National Cyber Security Centre. Work with internal teams and suppliers to implement proportionate and effective security controls. Security Operations & Incident Management Act as the primary point of contact for security incidents, leading or coordinating response activities. Take a hands-on role in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and remediation. Ensure that incident response processes are aligned to the operational needs of emergency service environments, including timely escalation and communication. Oversee vulnerability management, security testing, and remediation activities, engaging third parties where required (e.g., CHECK providers). Service Resilience & Operational Security Ensure security is embedded in the design and operation of services supporting emergency response. Work closely with operational and technical teams to maintain high levels of system availability and resilience. Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning, testing, and continuous improvement. Security Awareness & Culture Develop and deliver targeted security awareness and training programmes. Promote a strong security culture, ensuring all staff understand their responsibilities in protecting critical services. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, operational teams, and external stakeholders. Support engagement with public sector customers, providing assurance on security controls and practices. Collaborate with suppliers and partners to ensure security requirements are met across the supply chain. Qualifications & Skills: Proven experience in an information security role within a UK-based organisation, ideally supporting public sector or critical services. Practical experience with security monitoring and incident response tooling (SIEM/XDR) Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and experience maintaining an ISMS. Practical experience with Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus certification. Experience managing security risks, incidents, audits, and compliance activities in operational environments. Ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on delivery in a small organisation. Strong understanding of service resilience, availability, and risk in mission-critical systems. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders. By submitting an application to Saab UK, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Senior Software Engineer Defence Technology Chertsey, Surrey Hybrid (2 days on-site) Up to 80,000 + Package The Company A well-established, specialist defence and technology business based in Chertsey, Surrey. Operating as a flat, agile SME, the company delivers high-quality systems and products into the defence sector, offering genuine exposure across the full engineering lifecycle. You will be working in a technically driven environment where individual contribution has real impact on the business and its customers. The Role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work within and lead a team of design engineers, delivering innovative software solutions into complex defence programmes. You will be responsible for translating system requirements into robust software architectures, managing delivery against project timescales and budget, and mentoring junior engineers within the team. Key Responsibilities Define architectural and detailed software designs as part of the wider system definition Lead and mentor a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis Work cross-functionally with firmware and electronics engineers to ensure system-level requirements are met Monitor software compliance with project and company standards Present designs at review stages both internally and to customers Manage estimation, planning and progress against project milestones What You'll Need Strong C++ development experience, ideally to industry standards on Linux and/or Windows platforms Experience in acoustic or RF signal processing (essential) Familiarity with structured UML-based design tools (e.g. Enterprise Architect) Experience of software verification and validation against contractual requirements Exposure to embedded or real-time application software Experience with Docker containers or equivalent containerisation Strong technical documentation and stakeholder communication skills Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science or a related STEM subject (or equivalent experience) Eligibility to obtain UK SC security clearance Sole UK National from birth (required for security clearance purposes) Full UK driving licence What's On Offer Up to 80,000 base salary plus package Paid overtime or time off in lieu (up to 24 additional days per year) Flexible core hours (09:30-12:00 and 14:00-16:00) Competitive employer-matched pension Private medical care Onsite gym access Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, tech) Structured training and career development Holiday closedown over Christmas/New Year Relocation package available Candidates must hold Sole UK Nationality from birth.

Job Title: Senior Firmware Engineer (Hardware Bias) Location: Northwest Salary: Up to £60k (depending on experience) We re seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join a multidisciplinary R&D team developing advanced electromechanical products for regulated environments. You will play a key role in the design, development, and validation of embedded firmware for next-generation products while also improving existing systems. The role involves close collaboration with software, electronics, mechanical, and quality teams and requires strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges. Key Responsibilities Design and develop embedded firmware in C/C++ for microcontroller-based systems. Architect software for complex electromechanical products operating in regulated environments. Develop both embedded and desktop software solutions. Investigate and enhance existing firmware including motor control, battery management, and user interface functionality. Develop software test systems and validation protocols. Support internal testing and external certification processes where required. Utilise lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, environmental test systems, and test rigs. Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Contribute to engineering documentation and change management processes. About You Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. 5+ years experience in embedded firmware or electronics development. Strong experience with C/C++ embedded firmware development. Experience with bare-metal or RTOS-based microcontroller systems. Knowledge of networking or cloud-connected devices. Familiarity with engineering tools for design, simulation, testing, and measurement. Experience developing products within regulated or safety-critical environments (IEC 62304 / IEC 60601). Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for the role. If interested, please send over an updated CV.

Flight Software Engineer Up to 65,000 Competitive Benefits Package Remote Working Permanent Candidates must be eligible to obtain a SC clearance. Candidates must have right to workin the Uk, no sponsorship is offered. We are looking for a talented Flight Software Engineer to join a fast-growing AI and robotics safety start-up. The business is expanding its engineering team as it continues to build cutting-edge assurance systems for AI-enabled robotics and autonomous systems . The company is developing advanced safety and assurance technology designed to ensure autonomous systems operate safely, predictably and with optimal performance. Their solutions focus on robotics and AI applications where reliability and safety are critical. You will play a key role in developing software components that enable safe and reliable operation of autonomous robotic systems within the company's robotics platform. Working closely with cross-functional teams across embedded systems, AI/ML and systems architecture, you will help design, develop and validate robotics software that meets high performance and safety standards. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a startup environment and is motivated by solving complex technical problems. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology while helping shape products from an early stage. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and implement robotic software components and algorithms across perception, planning, control and decision-making systems Collaborate with embedded engineers, AI/ML specialists and system architects to integrate software into the wider robotics platform Conduct testing, optimisation and validation to ensure software meets safety and performance requirements Contribute to improving development processes, tooling and methodologies for robotics systems Stay up to date with advancements in robotics software, algorithms and frameworks and apply them within the product Mentor junior engineers and support knowledge sharing across the engineering team Key Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline Proven experience developing software for robotic or autonomous systems Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS, Gazebo or MoveIt Strong understanding of robotics algorithms including perception, planning, control and decision-making Experience with modern software development practices such as Agile, CI/CD and Test-Driven Development Excellent analytical, debugging and problem-solving skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Desirable Skills Experience working on safety-critical or mission-critical systems Familiarity with safety standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262 or IEC 61508 Experience working in robotics, autonomous systems or aerospace environments Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers What you get in return: Salary Up to 65,000 Generous Holiday Allowance Salary Sacrifice Pension with 5% matched company contribution EV Car Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI, robotics and safety technologies in a fast-growing start-up environment This company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Interested? Please submit your CV to Chrissie Rehman at DCS Recruitment via the link provided. Alternatively email me on or call on (phone number removed). DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Software Engineer with advanced security clearance to join their cutting-edge team. This permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative solutions that redefine defence technology. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement and test solutions to complex customer problems across the development lifecycle Develop software for a range of areas including bare-metal MCU, signal processing, Embedded Linux, and GUI development on Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms Utilise various programming languages such as Rust, C/C++, Python, and web development frameworks Work with FPGAs, electronic design, and mechanical design Collaborate closely with team members in an agile environment to balance requirements, schedule, and cost Produce comprehensive documentation from requirements to design and testing materials to support developments Ensure compliance with Government regulations by managing the security of information as defined in the Security manual Job Requirements: Degree in an engineering, mathematical, or science-based subject or equivalent experience Experience in at least one of the following areas: Embedded Linux application, kernel, and/or driver development C/C++ or Rust programming Proficiency in best practice software development processes/lifecycles Experience in Object-Oriented Design and Design Patterns Knowledge of software testing and design for test Desirable Experience, Skills and Qualifications: GUI development frameworks such as eGUI, GTK, Tauri Yocto, Petalinux, and uBoot Python, Jupyter Notebooks, or Matlab Web development languages (HTML, Javascript, Typescript, React) IOS/Android development Experience with communications protocols - TCP, QUIC, WiFi Knowledge of GNU Radio and Software Defined Radios Experience with FPGAs and exposure to hardware UML design and tools such as Enterprise Architect Security Clearance: Must hold DV (UKDV or MOD DV) security clearance If you are an experienced software engineer seeking a challenging role within the defence sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team.

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Cambridge Salary: £45,000 to £57,000 basic + benefits Embedded Software Engineer A long established leader in real time communication technologies is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its engineering team. This organisation develops advanced wired and wireless communication systems used across a range of industries. Its engineering teams are known for delivering reliable, scalable and high performance solutions that support mission critical communication. This role is based in a modern engineering office within the Cambridge Research Park. Hybrid role offered 2-3 days WFH on a typical week. About this Embedded Software Engineer role You will work as part of an Agile development team, contributing to the design, development, analysis and testing of their products. The position suits someone who is comfortable taking a project from initial requirements through to final delivery, and who enjoys working across a range of platforms. Key Responsibilities - Embedded Software Engineer Design and develop embedded software using C & C++. Participate in code reviews and contribute to functional specifications. Work within Agile and LEAN methodologies as part of a scrum team. Develop on Linux platforms, from drivers to applications, networking and debugging tools. Maintain and enhance existing features across multiple product lines. Skills and experience - Embedded Software Engineer Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Experience with object oriented analysis and design. Proficiency in embedded C & C++ development. A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. High attention to detail and motivation to work in a fast paced environment. Nice to have skills: Experience with networking technologies. Experience with multi-threading. Experience using AI in your day-to-day role to either help increase your output/productivity or to aid proficiency in languages you are less familiar with. Javascript, Typescript - They have web interfaces built into some of their products. Good understanding of hardware and/or things like Raspberry Pi. What You Can Expect Opportunities to design, implement and test software and custom hardware A chance to build on existing features and contribute to new product development Collaboration with skilled engineers across multiple time zones A supportive environment that values knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Manufacturing Futures seek to appoint a Principal Embedded Software Engineer working predominantly in embedded C. It's a really exciting time to join a market leader in a rapidly growing industry with an ever growing customer base. You will take the lead on your own projects as part of an inter-disciplinary engineering team, regularly liaising with mechanical and electronics engineers. This Principal Embedded Software Engineer role is a hands-on design position developing embedded software but it would be beneficial if you had previous experience supervising a team. Career progression can be rapid and the potential for growth is huge. You'll be joining an excellent team with market leading products and technologies. Principal Embedded Software Engineer - Skills & Abilities - C, C++, C#, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Electronics Degree qualified in Electronics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Computer Science preferred Proficient in C with at least five years industry experience Experience with Microcontrollers / Microprocessors RTOS software experience Principal Embedded Software Engineer, C, C++, C#, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Firmware, Electronics Please do not hesitate to apply for this role if you feel that your experience is relevant for this vacancy. You don't want to miss out!