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Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 600 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. You will be required to support a mixture of R&D and product development activities within a leading autonomy and unmanned systems company. Blue Bear continuously innovate within core areas such as UAV autopilots, mission systems, ground control stations, and all supporting systems and infrastructure. You will be keen to get involved in all development areas and have a good track history/proven track record in both problem solving and quality software development. Working as part of a team in a multidisciplinary team you will have good communication skills. A can-do attitude and a genuine passion for innovative technology will be advantageous. Development of low-level drivers for UAV for control of effectors, reading instrumentation and integration of novel sensors. Key Responsibilities: Primarily, your role will be the design, implementation and test of real time embedded software to support both experimental activities and product development, ensuring real-time safety, security and redundancy considerations are met. Support the firmware lead with Firmware roadmaps. Be a key member of a skilled team in the delivery of firmware for high-paced projects. The opportunity will enable the successful candidate to gain knowledge of cutting-edge autonomous systems. You will be responsible for delivery, reporting and presentation of technical work and writing and submitting any necessary documentation. Delivery and maintenance of the embedded systems software within the UAV specifically. Support development of automated HWIL test environments. Skills/Experience Minimum 5+ years experience of embedded Linux. Sound understanding of Linux kernel configuration and tuning. Experienced user of Linux OS build toolchains such as Yocto and Buildroot. Programming languages: C, C++, Python, Scripting (including Bash). Ability to work from application code right down to bare metal. Experience with NXP iMX8, NXP S32K3 and larger MPSoC style application processors. Experience of working with core communication interfaces such as UART, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, CAN, PCIe. Experienced at firmware and hardware level debugging and fault finding (e.g. use of JTAG, examining schematics). Able to interpret relevant data from electronic schematics and component datasheets and application notes for the purposes code writing. Experience of Electronics design, development and testing. Awareness of FPGAs and VHDL is beneficial. RTOS coding and debugging. Awareness of assurance frameworks (DO-178C etc.) and secure by design. Conducting code reviews. Familiar with use of version control tools such as Git. Existing SC Clearance would be advantageous. 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

Location: Cambridge Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, flexible / hybrid options available Salary: £65000+ depending on experience Job Reference: 35961 Polytec is seeking is a skilled Hardware Engineer for our Cambridge based client. You will be designing and developing cutting-edge medical and scientific devices. This role involves working on analogue, digital, RF, low-power and embedded systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities: - Design hardware systems including schematics, PCB layout and embedded solutions for battery-powered products - Lead the full hardware development lifecycle including requirements, design, prototyping, testing, debugging and production support - Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., IEC 60601, ISO 13485) - Conduct EMC testing and troubleshoot hardware issues - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated solutions - Maintain accurate documentation and stay current with advancements in low-power and RF technologies Requirements: - Proven experience in medical, diagnostic or scientific device development - Strong background in analogue, digital, RF and embedded systems design - Proficiency in schematic capture, PCB layout and debugging - Expertise in low-power design, signal conditioning BLE and RF systems - Experience with EMC testing and regulatory compliance - Hands-on embedded firmware development - Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Desirable: - Experience with full product lifecycle and NPI processes - Knowledge of quality assurance and documentation best practices. Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

As an experienced Senior Electrical Systems Engineer, you will join a highly focussed and passionate team leading the delivery of electrical / electronic engineering across the business. Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Role: You will provide technical support to the delivery of the E&E design. You will support the planning, tracking and status reporting for the E&E deliverables across a number of projects concurrently whilst attending project-based meetings to update on status and delivery. Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Responsibilities: Project planning for E&E deliverables. Ability to plan, monitor and track multiple projects at one time. An up-to-date status for all live projects, with the ability to articulate project plans, challenges and next steps to achieve successful project delivery. Selection of correct hardware platform(s) to deliver the technical solution, considering environmental and cost targets. Thrive in a fast agile environment, developing prototype solutions to validate proof of concept ideas. Creation of software architecture to satisfy delivery of the requirements. Co-ordination of 3rd party support vendors with the creation of requirements and corresponding software architectures. Ensuring robust and reliable ECU communication protocols are followed in line with industry best practice (SAE J1939, Ethernet). Be able to read electronic schematic diagrams and their electrical wiring diagram counterpart. Ensure design for manufacture is considered, both relating to build of the programming and parameter configuration of selected solution. Sound record keeping techniques, of all designs, revisions and related updates. Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Requirements: Strong desire to learn from working on differing system architectures. Familiar with different requirements capturing tools. Knowledge of different CAN bus protocols i.e. CANOpen, J1939, ISO14229, ISO14230. Working knowledge of Software development techniques (V Model and functional safety). Awareness of security impact to achieve secure and resilient systems (hardware and software). Knowledge / experience of system integration testing at a vehicle level does the solution power up, communicate, operate and shut down as intended. Comfortable working with various electronic lab tools i.e. Spectrum analyser, Oscilloscope, Signal Generators, DC power supplies. Essential: Sound base knowledge of electronic and software development. Sound base knowledge of low-level firmware integration i.e. bootloader through to application layer and parameter configuration. Familiar with CAN bus protocols. Happy to use different types of lab equipment to monitor system behaviour i.e. CAN, frequencies, PWM and basic operation. Awareness of functional safety and security impact, on software development. Experience of validation and verification activity planning. Experience taking electronic systems from concept through to delivery. Desired: 5 years experience within Tier 1 or OE sectors (on highway or off highway) within system engineering or software development. Qualified to HND/Degree level in an electronic/electrical based technology discipline or equivalent experience. Validation and verification co-ordination. Experience of Project delivery. Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Benefits: In addition to an excellent salary, career progression and development opportunities, our client offers an excellent company pension scheme, medical insurance and dental care schemes, access to the company s healthy living centre and 33 days annual leave and flexibility around daily start and finish times. You will also have access to the Company s Reward Hub, giving you fantastic savings across a huge range of high street retailers, as well as access to exclusive company perks such as the Cycle to Work Scheme. Senior Electrical Systems Engineer Applications: VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this role This role is fully on-site This vacancy is only available to Candidates with relevant experience as detailed in the job description. Due to volume of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants who do not possess the required skills and experience. Recent Graduates who do not have the required level of industry experience need not apply. Candidates must be authorised to work in the country where this role is located BEFORE making an application.

A growing engineering company based in Surrey is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join its development team. The organisation works on complex embedded systems used in advanced engineering products and is looking for an experienced engineer to contribute to ongoing development projects. The Role You will join an established engineering team responsible for developing embedded software for microcontroller-based systems. The role will involve a combination of new development, improving existing firmware and debugging complex embedded systems. You will work closely with other engineers across software, electronics and systems to support product development. Key Responsibilities Develop embedded software using C Work with microcontroller-based systems Implement and maintain low-level drivers Contribute to new product development Debug and enhance existing embedded software Support testing and verification activities Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience Required Around 5+ years experience in embedded software development Strong experience with Embedded C Experience working with microcontrollers Experience developing low-level drivers Background in automotive, aerospace or other safety-critical industries Desirable Experience AUTOSAR Functional safety exposure (e.g. ISO 26262) Knowledge of MISRA standards Experience working close to hardware For more information, please apply to this role ASAP.

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.

Stevenage At MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within Data Link Systems, working across the product lifecycle from research, the early concept phase, through full product design to production. These roles require a range of knowledge and experience from graduate to experienced engineers. Salary: up to £ 55,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: can vary between 2 to 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: As part of our Data Link Systems team, you will work on the design and implementation of the cutting edge RF communication systems that are key to the success of our weapons systems. Our team has a presence at both our Bristol and Stevenage sites. We collaborate broadly across MBDA with multiple disciplines to create high performance weapons systems for our Armed Forces. We are currently recruiting for the following roles: RF Systems Technical Leads RF Systems Engineers Algorithm / Modelling Engineers Signal Processing Engineers What we're looking for from you: We are interested in talking to RF systems engineers; Systems Engineering team leaders; experienced Systems Engineers with an interest in building their RF communications knowledge; Engineers from the RF domain with an interest in building their Systems Engineering skills; Engineers with modelling experience; Engineers with signal processing experience. We are looking for some of the following skills: RF / Microwave systems knowledge Requirements management and systems design Managing external suppliers with procurement team support Technical leadership of junior engineers Experience participating in, or leading design reviews across the product lifecycle Experience of coordinating the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification System level functionality proving, Software / Firmware integration and proving Familiarity with antenna systems System level RF modelling Familiarity with real-time digital signal processing for high data bandwidth systems Understanding of waveform design and implementation Systems modelling and Autocode generation experience Experience research based on technical publications Good communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customers Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Stevenage Would you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products! Salary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. This role is an SC security clearance role and the successful candidate must also be willing to go through the DV clearance process. What we can offer you: Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more The opportunity: It's a great place to learn about the company's entire product range within a team that is embracing innovative technologies. Key aspects of this role include: The primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support The provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices. Participating in the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects. Conducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies. Supporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, procedures, and guidelines. Generating security reports and metrics to track security-related activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts. In Software Engineering at MBDA you will find: Engineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider appreciation of sophisticated software systems. Working alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us. What we're looking for from you: You'll already have experience developing complex software products in the Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors (or a similar field) Experience of software security with knowledge of industry security standards, and best practices. A natural collaborator who is a technical leader, with good communication and influencing skills, comfortable with problem solving and technical challenges. You'll have an interest in novel and emerging technologies, and the challenges that face the Security community. It would be beneficial to have experience developing embedded software and/or firmware, but not essential You'll have a degree or equivalent experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject or similar, and be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

A dynamic and expanding engineering company, leading the way in advanced technical solutions, is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer. The primary focus of the role is developing C++ code for embedded electronic systems and products. The Role Design and develop robust software in C/C++ for embedded platforms Create and maintain technical documentation to support design decisions Ensure software operates reliably and meets functional specifications Shape the long-term direction of software architecture and capabilities Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative technology within real-world constraints Develop and maintain test suites, including unit and integration tests Implement and troubleshoot hardware interfaces and data protocols (e.g., CAN, UART, TCP/IP) Build and maintain user-facing applications using both commercial and open-source toolkits Work closely with hardware and firmware engineers to align system-level behaviour Assist in scoping projects, breaking down requirements, and mentoring junior engineers The Candidate Strong experience programming in C++ for embedded systems Experienced with testing practices and tools Experience working in Linux-based environments Exposure to platforms like Xilinx or PetaLinux whighly beneficial, but not essential A collaborative team player with an eye for clean, maintainable code The Offer Offering up to 60,000, hybrid working model with flexible working hours, private medical cover and relocation support available.

Contract Embedded DevOps Engineer 12 month contract Glasgow - 3 days onsite Up to 80ph - Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a senior DevOps Engineer to support a growing engineering team working on embedded software and connected hardware systems. This is a hands-on role focused on CI/CD, build and release pipelines, tooling, and test infrastructure for embedded products. You'll work closely with Software, QA and Hardware teams to improve and maintain a robust delivery environment. This opportunity would suit someone with experience in embedded systems, electronics-led environments, hardware-connected software, or HIL / hardware-based test setups. The Role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving the DevOps and tooling environment that underpins embedded software delivery. Key responsibilities Own and improve the CI/CD environment for embedded software delivery Maintain and enhance GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, release and deployment Support build, packaging, artifact management and release processes Help evolve tooling following a migration from Jenkins to GitHub Support deployment and testing across hardware rigs / Raspberry Pi-based environments Work closely with QA and engineering teams on test automation and build reliability Improve code quality, pipeline stability and release traceability Contribute to future improvements across cloud, virtualised or scalable infrastructure What We're Looking For Strong background in DevOps, Build & Release Engineering, or CI/CD Experience supporting embedded software, firmware, or electronics-based products Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Good experience with build tooling, release tooling and artifact management Strong scripting / automation capability Experience working closely with Software Engineers and QA teams Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or physical device-based test environments would be highly beneficial Exposure to AWS / cloud infrastructure would be advantageous Tech Environment GitHub / GitHub Actions Embedded software / electronic devices Raspberry Pi test infrastructure Jenkins to GitHub migration Build, release and quality tooling Potential AWS / virtualised environments This is a great opportunity to join a team where the DevOps capability is already established, but now needs a strong engineer to help support, improve and scale it as the wider engineering function grows. If you have experience in DevOps for embedded systems, hardware-linked software environments, electronics products, or HIL testing infrastructure, we are keen to hear from you.

A Software Engineer with proven experience of developing software tools and scripts for production test and process automation together with strong LabView experience, will join the new Production Engineering team of an award winning Technology Company. The successful Software Engineer will focus on the software aspects of NPI, production test automation, device programming, configuration control and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes. The successful Software Engineer should bring the following: A Degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science or similar. Strong experience using LabView for test automation. Proven experience developing software tools and scripts for production test and process automation. Good understanding of software release processes and configuration control. The ability to troubleshoot software/firmware issues in embedded or hardware-integrated systems. Knowledge of other programming languages such as Python and C/C++ beneficial as is knowledge of manufacturing test systems and automation frameworks. A competitive salary package will be offered depending on your level of experience. You must have full eligibility to work in the UK as no sponsorship available.

Firmware Engineer Salary: £50,000.00 to £60,000.00 Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join our client as a Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join their team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our client s Firmware Engineer, you will: Test software: Ensuring comprehensive automated test coverage of your code, writing automated tests, GUIs, and utility apps in languages such as Python and C#. Libraries and apps: Creating software libraries and demo apps in C-compatible languages such as C#, C++, or Rust to control their firmware subsystems. Technical strategy: Executing and collaborating on their strategy for highly reliable, mission-critical hardware and firmware. Validation and debugging: Implementing and improving their device test plans, debugging, and validating upcoming firmware and software. Quality assurance: Promptly analysing and correcting quality issues. Project management: Taking ownership of firmware and software projects from start to finish. Firmware and Software Development: Designing, developing and maintaining embedded software in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux. Applying best practices in embedded software architecture and testing. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 4+ years of experience in software development in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Rust. 4+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. Strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. An understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics. A collaborative and supportive team player contributing actively to shared goals and supporting colleagues across disciplines. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. About Our Client They are proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Their innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Their values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change resonate in everything they do. Our Client s Inclusive Culture They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on their technology for effective communication. Our Client s Commitment to Sustainability They not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. They aim to minimise their carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining them, you'll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting their sustainability efforts. Our Client s D&I Commitments They prioritise diversity and inclusivity in their work environment. Here's how they do it: Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with them. They believe in adding to their culture, not just fitting in. Their diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of their users and customers. Rewards and Benefits Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days. Ready to Make a Difference? Join our client and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to try to recruit directly from the market rather than engage support from an agency.

Senior Firmware Engineer Location: Bristol; Hybrid Join our client as a Senior Firmware Engineer! Are you a passionate Firmware Engineer wanting to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech? Our client is looking for a dedicated individual to help improve the lives of people with disabilities. Your Impact As our client s Senior Firmware Engineer, you will: Technical Project Delivery: Deliver multi disciplinary projects, meeting scope, time, budget and quality requirements, and coordinating others as needed. Firmware Architecture and Lifecycle: Develop reliable, portable firmware with a long-life cycle. Firmware Development: Design, develop and maintain embedded firmware in C for Zephyr RTOS and Embedded Linux, including board bring up, drivers and HALs. Code Quality and Standards: Set and uphold coding, documentation and review standards, ensuring best practices in architecture, modularity, fault tolerance and testability. Test strategy and Automation: Apply strong automated testing practices following the Test Pyramid, including unit, component, contract and hardware in the loop tests, with CI automation to prevent regressions. Test Software and Tooling: Build and maintain automated test harnesses, GUIs and utility tools (e.g. Python, C#) to support development, validation and manufacturing. Libraries and Developer Experience: Create libraries and demo applications in C compatible languages (C#, C++) to support subsystem validation and cross team integration. Verification and Validation: EAD verification through lab testing, user trials and real world use, ensuring documentation supports regulatory compliance. Quality Assurance: Analyse and resolve quality issues promptly, feeding insights back into designs and processes to drive continuous improvement. Technical Strategy: Contribute to strategy for reliable, mission critical firmware, clearly communicating trade offs and enabling strong decision making. Mentoring and Leadership: Mentor Engineers, provide coaching and support, and help foster a positive, collaborative team culture. Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience: Degree or equivalent experience in an engineering subject (Electronics, Computer Science, Software), Physics, Mathematics, or another scientific subject. 8+ years of experience in embedded software development in C. A strong knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis. A strong grounding in embedded software architecture, with a focus on maintainability, modularity, fault-tolerance and testability. Confident and experienced with automated testing, including unit, integration and system tests, mocking and automation frameworks. A strong understanding of API design and the creation of clear, stable abstractions for hardware / firmware interaction. Skilled at debugging in constrained environments and using hardware / software debugging tools. A proven track record of innovation and quality software development throughout the entire software product lifecycle. Ability to solve complex technical problems in elegant and maintainable ways, demonstrating systems thinking across hardware, firmware and application layers. Experience with embedded platforms (for example: Embedded Linux, Arduino, STM32, Nordic, Zephyr RTOS). A passion and drive for excellence in software craftsmanship. Linux, Bash / shell, CI (Continuous integration) experience. Ability to read electronics schematics and collaborate effectively with Hardware Engineers during bring-up and debugging. Technical leadership through influence able to guide architecture and standards, mentor others, and improve team-wide practices. Practical, proactive mindset comfortable taking initiative and working through ambiguity in a fast-moving team. Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels. Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams. About Our Client They are a leader in assistive communication technology, with products used globally by people with diverse needs. Their values, passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together and enabling change, guide everything they do. Our Client s Inclusive Culture They believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining them means joining a diverse, collaborative team and supporting a community that relies on their technology. Our Client s Commitment to Sustainability They prioritise sustainability, aiming to reduce their environmental impact. By joining them, you ll help support a more inclusive and sustainable future. Our Client s D&I Commitments They are a Disability Confident Employer and a Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday. Their recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier free, with adjustments available throughout the process and your career. They believe in adding to their culture. Their diverse team shapes products that reflect their users. Rewards and Benefits Explore competitive salary, private medical insurance, hybrid working, wellness benefits and paid volunteering days. Agencies Please respect that at this current time, our client wishes to recruit directly and are not seeking agency support.

Working within the Electronics Team to support new product testing development for battery solutions. Electronics Test Engineers will design and develop custom automated test equipment, maintain and improve existing systems, work closely with test technicians, and collaborate with other departments on NPI and PFMEA processes for new products. Responsibilities: Design and execute test plans for new battery products. Develop test specifications in line with customer requirements. Conduct failure mode analysis. Design, develop, and validate new test equipment. Manage version control of compiled firmware. Requirements: Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BEng) or equivalent relevant qualification/experience. Previous experience in a similar test engineering role within electronics/ manufacturing. Strong programming skills in LabVIEW. Experience using SQL databases. Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting ability.

Senior Systems Engineer - Ultrasound Technology Newton Colmore is working with a highly regarded medical technology company in Cambridge, assisting them with their search for a Systems Engineer to work on their latest surgical ultrasound innovation. The Challenge - Where physics meets surgery; The organisation works on some of the most technically demanding problems in medical technology - intelligent surgical instruments, embedded sensing systems, robotic-assisted surgery, and real-time intraoperative imaging. Ultrasound sits at the intersection of all of it. You won't be applying existing solutions, you will be inventing new ones. Projects run from early feasibility through hardware prototyping, firmware, signal processing algorithms, and regulatory sign-off. You will own the ultrasound thread end-to-end in this newly created role. What you will be working on; Electronics and transducer architecture. Lead design and evaluation of ultrasound transducers and the high-speed analogue/digital front-end electronics that drive them - including transmit beamforming, low-noise receive chains, and high-bandwidth ADC integration. Signal processing and algorithm development Develop real-time signal processing pipelines - from raw RF data through envelope detection, beamforming, and image reconstruction - with strong software implementation alongside the DSP theory. Embedded software and system integration Write firmware and embedded software to control ultrasound hardware, manage data acquisition, and interface with wider surgical system architectures. Comfort across C/C++, Python, and MATLAB is expected. What you will need for this role; You'll need a strong grounding across ultrasound systems, with recognised depth in at least one of the areas below ideally. The electronics stack and software implementation are central to this role. High-speed electronics Transducer design Image segmentation Signal processing What they can offer you: The company have invested in created an environment that champions innovation, with both mentoring and autonomy for expert engineers who want to do great work. On offer is a tailored salary, based on a series of factors, as the seniority of the role can be flexible from someone who has just completed a PhD, all the way up to a senior appointment. This comes with a bonus programme, and a market-leading pension contribution. If you would like to know more about this exciting role then make a confidential application or reach out to Matt Lowdon, and more details can then be sent over.

This role sits at the heart of Lightfoot's vehicle compatibility programme. The Vehicle Systems Engineer is responsible for acquiring, researching, and reverse engineering the latest EV and commercial vehicles to extract the key data that underpins Lightfoot's driver behaviour and efficiency platform, enabling full functionality of in-cab Lightfoot products. They will support these responsibilities through automating processes and tooling. The role requires a methodical, proactive approach to building and maintaining a vehicle integration pipeline, delivering a growing portfolio of integrated vehicles. It also demands strong stakeholder relationships with vehicle OEMs, builders, and fleet operators. This role is remote; however, we ideally seek candidates based in or around the Birmingham area who can travel to vehicle suppliers, OEM partners, and customer fleet sites. Main Duties and Responsibilities Vehicle Acquisition and Connectivity: Source and acquire target vehicles for integration based on the vehicle integration roadmap Identify and access vehicle data through interfaces such as OBDII, proprietary connectors, inductive sensors, and direct vehicle loom access Capture and log raw vehicle data in a structured and contextualised format enabling analysis and simulation Decode and map signals to derive meaningful parameters such as speed, battery state, torque, and fault codes Document integrations for usage by Field Installation Engineers and customer self-installers Automation and Tooling: Optimise integration processes through automation and enhanced tooling Own and continually improve vehicle data simulator(s) for process optimisation and integration testing Delivery Pipeline and Roadmap: Drive a high cadence of vehicle integrations, ensuring new vehicle support reaches production at pace Contribute to the vehicle integration roadmap, prioritising own work accordingly Track progress against integration targets and proactively flag risks or blockers Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain close relationships with vehicle OEMs and bodybuilders to obtain technical documentation and early access to new platforms Coordinate field research and testing of new integrations with Field Installation Engineers Act as the technical point of contact for vehicle compatibility queries from internal teams and Field Installation Engineers Collaboration and Support: Work closely with the Embedded & Vehicle Systems team to translate findings into firmware and application updates Contribute to root cause analysis for vehicle compatibility issues raised in the field Support pre-sales and account management with vehicle compatibility assessments where required Creativity & Innovation Proactively identify new approaches to vehicle data acquisition as OEM architectures evolve Contribute ideas to improve integration tooling, documentation practices, and testing processes Stay current with EV platform developments and emerging vehicle communication standards Levels of Responsibility Accountable for delivery cadence Works with a high degree of autonomy, reporting progress to the Head of Embedded & Vehicle Systems Represents Lightfoot externally with OEMs and fleet stakeholders Working Conditions 37.5 hours a week, across Monday - Friday Regular travel to vehicle suppliers, OEM partners, and customer fleet sites Hands-on work with physical vehicles required Key Skills Supports and embodies Lightfoot's core values: To Care, To Deliver, To Innovate Strong programming skillset, including Python and C/C++ Experience of vehicle systems, including diagnostics and electrical architecture Deep technical knowledge of diagnostic standards (e.g. SAE J1939, SAE J1979) Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail Proactive planner who can manage a broad workload and maintain momentum Confident communicator with internal teams, OEMs, and fleet customers Commercially aware and outcome-focused Comfortable working with physical vehicles and diagnostic hardware REF-(Apply online only)

Salary: Circa 40,000 Hours: Full time (37.5) Contract: Permanent Location: Stockport Closing date for applications: 30th April, 2026 At Park Signalling we utilise our specialist engineering skills and knowledge to deliver products and services including consultancy and projects. We deliver design and development, application engineering, prototype manufacture, repair and consultancy at any stage in the life-cycle of a system or product. We design, manufacture and supply a range of products for the needs of the world-wide railway signalling, telecommunications and industrial control system industry. As a signalling consultancy, we are unique in the product knowledge that we hold. This know-how is current, relevant and easily transferable to all types of fail-safe control systems and products. We are now recruiting for a Firmware/Software Tester to join our team in Stockport. This role will primarily be responsible for the planning and execution of test activities, as required, to assure the high quality of our ongoing projects. Where necessary, you will also help develop requirements and technical documentation for railway signalling products. You will have an opportunity to work in many areas of the systems life cycle, expanding your capability in many new, diverse and exciting projects. Key responsibilities of the role include: Code development Programming and testing Documentation and code verification Ownership of test and integration plans and specifications Support in standards compliance where applicable Candidates must be qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in an electrical engineering related subject (i.e. computer science/software engineering/electrical engineering) and be able to discuss their prior experiences. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), time management skills and the ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative are also essential. Previous experience of working in the Railway Industry would be an advantage. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate skills and experience in the following: Demonstrable experience of all aspects of testing high quality software/firmware in complex systems Significant commercial experience in testing application software (.NET/ C#) Significant commercial experience in testing embedded software Experience in unit and functional testing Experience in using Doors or similar requirements management tooling for requirements capture and verifying traceability Maintaining and upgrading test environments Working to safety standards e.g. EN50128 Actively contributing to reviews Proficient in the use of source control tooling (SVN, Git) Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Inter-personal skills, in particular, the ability to work with staff and customers at all levels and generate positive, open relationships Attention to detail Demonstration of IEng competency levels Industry related continual professional development Does this sound like you? If so, please get in touch. You may have experience in the following: Firmware Test Engineer, Software Test Engineer, Embedded Software Tester, Embedded Firmware Tester, Software QA Engineer, Software Tester, Systems Test Engineer, Verification Engineer, Validation Engineer, Test Analyst, QA Analyst, Railway Software Tester, Control Systems Tester, Electronics Test Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, Test Engineer, Software Quality Engineer, .NET Tester, C# Tester, Git Tester, QA Specialist. REF-(Apply online only)

1. Design, implement and troubleshoot Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. 2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define IoT project requirements and specifications. 3. Integrate and onboard IoT devices onto the Network using DNA Center for seamless connectivity and ensuring optimal functionality. 4. Integrate sensors, actuators, and communication modules into IoT systems. 5. Implement security measures to safeguard IoT devices and data. Strong working experience with Cisco SD Access, DNA and VxLAN is must. 6. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to IoT hardware and software components. 8. Conduct feasibility studies and evaluate the performance of various IoT solutions. 9. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for the projects. 10. Develop and execute network strategies using DNAC to isolate and secure IoT traffic. 11. Knowledge of designing networks that can efficiently scale to accommodate a future growth of IoT devices. 12. Document design specifications, system architecture, and troubleshooting procedures. Requirements: 1. Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 2. Proven experience in IoT development, including firmware and software development. 3. Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Python, and Java. 4. Strong understanding of various communication protocols used in IoT, such as MQTT, CoAP. Thread, etc. 5. Familiarity with cloud platforms for IoT, such as AWS IoT or Azure IoT. 6. Knowledge of security best practices for IoT devices and networks. 7. Experience with hardware design and integration of sensors and actuators. 8. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. 9. Effective communication and collaboration skills. 10. Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. 11. 7 + years of relevant experience LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.

Southampton (Hybrid) - Embedded Firmware Engineer - 40k- 60k My client is a leading commercial and industrial electronics producer that is looking for an embedded firmware/software engineer to join their highly motivated team as a result of growth. You will be working on exciting and groundbreaking projects bringing products through the entire development life cycle. Main duties: Embedded C, PCB design Collecting data and sending across on mobile networks Modifying existing products for improved efficiency Skills and Experience Required: 3-5 years experience in embedded C or bare metal software experience Experience with ARM cortex Microcontrollers Wireless IoT experience, some telecommunications cellular network knowledge Full Product life cycle experience The competitive salary is between 40,000 - 60,000 with additional benefits. This client is really looking for someone to grow with the company and stay long term. If you feel like you have the right skills and experience for this role, then please apply with a copy of your updated CV.

Bristol We are seeking a highly capable Electronic Systems Engineer to lead and support the system-level design, equipment breakdown, and interconnection of complex electronic systems. Job Title: Electronic Systems Engineer Salary: Circa £52,500 - £57,000 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We're looking for a systems-focused electronics engineer who thrives on turning complex functional requirements into fully integrated hardware solutions, from early concept through to production and deployment. In this role, you'll take ownership of system-level electronic design, defining architectures, flowing down requirements, and breaking down equipment and subsystems into clearly defined functions, interfaces, and responsibilities. You'll shape how everything connects, managing interconnects between subsystems and external equipment, and producing high-quality system schematics, wiring diagrams, and interface control documentation that form the backbone of robust, reliable designs. Collaboration is at the heart of this position. You'll work closely with mechanical, firmware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration, guiding designs through validation, acceptance testing, and into operational use. From hands-on system integration and root cause analysis to ensuring compliance with safety, EMC, and regulatory standards, you'll play a key role in delivering dependable electronic equipment solutions. What we're looking for from you: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Strong experience in system-level electronic design and integration Proven ability to define equipment architectures, interconnects, and interfaces Solid understanding of analogue and digital electronics Ability to read and produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and technical documentation Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills Experience with systems design tools (e.g. DOORS, Rhapsody, MATLAB Simulink) Desirable but not essential skills Experience with power distribution and grounding strategies Knowledge of communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, HDLC, SPI, I C, UART) Familiarity with EMC/EMI mitigation at system level Experience in regulated industries (automotive, aerospace, rail, medical, defence) Experience with SPICE simulator software Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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.