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We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. 2 years minimum of experience in a software engineer role. This role is based onsite at our Bristol office (UWE Future Space) and requires regular in-person attendance. Job Title: Software Engineer Location: Bristol (UWE Future Space), with occasional travel to other project sites as required Position Type: Full-time About HVN Labs HVN Labs Ltd develops advanced drone swarm systems for live light shows and other applications. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective drone platforms that enable creative performances at scale, while also building capabilities that extend into adjacent industries such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, and live event technology. We combine expertise in aerospace engineering, software development, and control systems to push the boundaries of what autonomous drones can achieve. Role Overview We are seeking a versatile Software Engineer to join our growing development team and contribute to the evolution of our Drone Swarm Platform. This role focuses on building Swarm Control & Coordination Software and the Operations & Control Software that underpins real-time planning, monitoring, and safe execution of large-scale drone operations. You'll work across multiple layers of the platform-from distributed swarm coordination logic and telemetry pipelines to intuitive real-time pilot interfaces and post-flight analysis tools. The role would suit an engineer who enjoys solving complex systems challenges, thrives in collaborative environments, and wants to build technology that has both creative and mission-critical impact. Key Responsibilities Swarm Control & Coordination Software: Design and maintain core systems that enable large-scale, synchronised drone flight-including mission planning, fleet coordination, safety features, and the real-time pilot interface. Data & Telemetry: Develop systems for robust logging, telemetry monitoring, and replay, supporting compliance and performance optimisation. Systems Integration: Connect and integrate external SDKs, APIs, and protocols (e.g. MAVLink, GNSS services, visualisation or lighting frameworks) into cohesive solutions. Reliability & Safety: Implement scalable and fault-tolerant designs, with automated testing and redundancy in mind for safety-critical use cases. Deployment & Tooling: Contribute to DevOps practices, including containerisation, SITL (Software in the Loop) test environments, and automated CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers, flight operators, and creative teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that bridge drones and human operators. Agile Practices: Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Innovation & R&D: Explore emerging technologies (AI-assisted flight optimisation, distributed networking, advanced operator interfaces) and contribute to R&D prototypes. Required Skills & Qualifications BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience). Proficiency in Python, particularly for scripting, data processing, or system integration. Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing workflows. Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and structured approach. Excellent teamwork and communication skills, comfortable working across hardware, software, and creative disciplines. Highly organised, dependable, and detail-oriented in both code and documentation. Desirable (but not required) Skills Familiarity with drone software stacks (e.g. ArduPilot, PX4). Experience with telemetry protocols like MAVLink. Awareness of cybersecurity practices in distributed systems. Exposure to machine learning in robotics, optimisation, or anomaly detection. Experience in safety-critical or high-reliability systems engineering. Knowledge of containerisation and cloud deployment (Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP). What We Offer The opportunity to work on cutting-edge drone swarm technology with global applications. A role where your contributions directly influence live aerial performances and future product lines. Hands-on collaboration with experts across aerospace, robotics, AI, and creative industries. Access to live flight testing, simulators, and advanced development tools. A supportive culture of learning, experimentation, and professional growth, with opportunities for mentorship and career progression.

Ensera Design is a world-class user centred innovation and product development consultancy, specializing in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia. We are currently seeking an Embedded Software Engineer in Test to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. You'll join a multidisciplinary team developing a greenfield medical device from the ground up. Day to day, your focus will be building structured testing strategies and processes for embedded systems and shaping the automation approach as it takes its form. You'll work closely with the embedded, Linux, UI and connectivity teams to make code testable from the start. You'll have a team of Senior Software Engineers around you who'll mentor you throughout. Due to the nature of Ensera Design's work, you'll have the opportunity to either branch out into other specialisms or go deeper into the one you're already in. About you You enjoy working on and improving complex safety critical systems through designing effective test strategies. You'll have a strong background in test automation and have a real passion for improving how testing is done in complex engineering environments. You'll be a strong collaborator and communicator who's happy to work closely with developers in C++ and Python environments. You'll be interested in the full development lifecycle and in working to standards like IEC 62304. What you'll do Design and implement test strategies for embedded software Build and maintain automated test frameworks Contribute to testing approaches for assigned subsystems and interfaces Work with development teams to ensure software is testable and verifiable Support requirements based testing and traceability Investigate failures, support root cause analysis, and verify corrective actions Contribute to continuous integration and automated test execution Share knowledge and mentor more junior members of the team Your skills and experience You don't need to tick every box but if you hit most of the essentials, we'd love to hear from you. Around 3-5 years' experience in software testing for embedded and/or Linux based systems Experience building automated test frameworks and infrastructure Understanding of embedded software architectures and constraints Experience with system level or hardware in the loop testing Experience working in regulated or quality controlled environments Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded or system software Python or C++ development experience Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools Experience testing communication protocols (UART, CAN, TCP/IP) Exposure to software lifecycle standards (e.g. IEC 62304) The salary for this role is up to £53,000, in line with our Consultant band (£40,800 to £53,000). Please note we ask you to provide your expected salary within the band as part of your application - this helps us understand how you view your experience against the role's scope. Why work with us? Performance related company wide bonus Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon-Thu, 9:30 am-12:00 pm & 2:00 pm-4:00 pm; Fri, 9:30 am-12:00 pm) Private healthcare for you and your family Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary exchange pension scheme 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes Death in service (x4 gross salary) Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge sharing sessions A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company wide meeting Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team organised activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more

Ensera Design is a world class user centred innovation and product development consultancy, specialising in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia. We are currently seeking an embedded Software Engineer to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. You'll join a multidisciplinary team developing a greenfield medical device from the ground up. Day to day, your focus will be designing and implementing microcontroller based systems in embedded C/C++. You'll sit alongside hardware, Linux, UI and test engineers and have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to a medical device project. You'll have a team of Senior Software Engineers around you who'll mentor you throughout. Due to the nature of Ensera Design's work, you'll have the opportunity to either branch out into other specialisms or go deeper into the one you're already in. About you You're an engineer who has worked across safety critical systems and/or medical devices in the past with a desire to develop using embedded C/C++ targeting STM32 ARM microcontrollers or similar platforms. You'll be a strong communicator with a desire to share knowledge and mentor junior members of the team - you'll also be mentored by experienced engineers who have grown with the business. You'll be interested in working on safety critical applications across the full development lifecycle and in accordance with safety and reliability standards such as IEC 62304. What you'll do Design and implement MCU firmware in line with agreed system and security architecture Support MCU subsystems and components Develop embedded C/C++ code for real time systems Collaborate with hardware, Linux, UI, connectivity, and test teams on integration topics Define and maintain coding standards and design patterns for MCU software Support fault investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Share knowledge and mentor more junior members of the team Your skills and experience You don't need to tick every box but if you hit most of the essentials, we'd love to hear from you. Around 3 5 years' experience developing embedded firmware on MCUs (ARM Cortex M or equivalent) Solid C and/or C++ skills Experience with RTOS based systems Understanding of hardware-software interfaces and peripheral drivers Experience working in quality controlled or safety critical development environments Experience with STM32 or similar MCU families Bootloader, firmware update, or secure startup experience Familiarity with MISRA or similar embedded coding standards Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I C, CAN) Exposure to cybersecurity considerations at MCU level The salary for this role is up to £53,000, in line with our Consultant band (£40,800 to £53,000). Please note we ask you to provide your expected salary within the band as part of your application, this helps us understand how you view your experience against the role's scope. Why work with us? Ensera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team. We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team. We offer: Performance related company wide bonus. Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am-12:00pm). Private healthcare for you and your family. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Salary exchange pension scheme. 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform. Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes. Death in service (x4 gross salary). Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge sharing sessions. A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company wide meeting. Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team organised activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more. At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values - pull together, find a way, and care - guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for. We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application - whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people first design.

About the role Ensera Design is a world class user centred innovation and product development consultancy, specialising in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia. We are currently seeking an embedded Software Engineer in Test to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. You'll join a multidisciplinary team developing a greenfield medical device from the ground up. Day to day, your focus will be building structured testing strategies and processes for embedded systems and shaping the automation approach as it takes its form. You'll work closely with the embedded, Linux, UI and connectivity teams to make code testable from the start. You'll have a team of Senior Software Engineers around you who'll mentor you throughout. Due to the nature of Ensera Design's work, you'll have the opportunity to either branch out into other specialisms or go deeper into the one you're already in. About you You enjoy working on and improving complex safety critical systems through designing effective test strategies. You'll have a strong background in test automation and have a real passion for improving how testing is done in complex engineering environments. You'll be a strong collaborator and communicator who's happy to work closely with developers in C++ and Python environments. You'll be interested in the full development lifecycle and in working to standards like IEC 62304. What you'll do Design and implement test strategies for embedded software Build and maintain automated test frameworks Contribute to testing approaches for assigned subsystems and interfaces Work with development teams to ensure software is testable and verifiable Support requirements based testing and traceability Investigate failures, support root cause analysis, and verify corrective actions Contribute to continuous integration and automated test execution Share knowledge and mentor more junior members of the team Your skills and experience You don't need to tick every box but if you hit most of the essentials, we'd love to hear from you. Essential Around 3 5 years' experience in software testing for embedded and/or Linux based systems Experience building automated test frameworks and infrastructure Understanding of embedded software architectures and constraints Experience with system level or hardware in the loop testing Experience working in regulated or quality controlled environments Desirable Experience with CI/CD pipelines for embedded or system software Python or C++ development experience Familiarity with requirements management and traceability tools Experience testing communication protocols (UART, CAN, TCP/IP) Exposure to software lifecycle standards (e.g. IEC 62304) The salary for this role is up to £53,000, in line with our Consultant band (£40,800 to £53,000). Please note we ask you to provide your expected salary within the band as part of your application, this helps us understand how you view your experience against the role's scope. Why work with us? Ensera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team. We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team. We offer: Performance related company wide bonus. Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon-Thu, 9:30am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm; Fri, 9:30am-12:00pm). Private healthcare for you and your family. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. Salary exchange pension scheme. 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform. Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes. Death in service (x4 gross salary). Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge sharing sessions. A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company wide meeting. Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team organised activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more. About us We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state of the art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we're just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick's Markets. We are proud of our values: Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what's needed to get things done and exceed expectations. Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward. Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet. Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics. Do we sound like a good match for you? If you'd like to discuss the role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to make your application, we'd love to hear from you. If you think you might be the right person for us but want an informal chat first then get in touch via . Please note we intend to shortlist applications as they come in. We look forward to hearing from you! At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values - pull together, find a way, and care - guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for. We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application - whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people first design.

About the role Ensera Design is a world class user centred innovation and product development consultancy, specialising in the medical and consumer health sectors with offices in Bristol, Colorado and New Jersey. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia. We are currently seeking an embedded Software Engineer to join our talented team and contribute to delivering exceptional solutions for our clients. You'll join a multidisciplinary team developing a greenfield medical device from the ground up. Day to day, your focus will be designing and implementing microcontroller based systems in embedded C/C++. You'll sit alongside hardware, Linux, UI and test engineers and have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution to a medical device project. You'll have a team of Senior Software Engineers around you who'll mentor you throughout. Due to the nature of Ensera Design's work, you'll have the opportunity to either branch out into other specialisms or go deeper into the one you're already in. About you You're an engineer who has worked across safety critical systems and/or medical devices in the past with a desire to develop using embedded C/C++ targeting STM32 ARM microcontrollers or similar platforms. You'll be a strong communicator with a desire to share knowledge and mentor junior members of the team - you'll also be mentored by experienced engineers who have grown with the business. You'll be interested in working on safety critical applications across the full development lifecycle and in accordance with safety and reliability standards such as IEC 62304. What you'll do Design and implement MCU firmware in line with agreed system and security architecture Support MCU subsystems and components Develop embedded C/C++ code for real time systems Collaborate with hardware, Linux, UI, connectivity, and test teams on integration topics Define and maintain coding standards and design patterns for MCU software Support fault investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions Share knowledge and mentor more junior members of the team Your skills and experience You don't need to tick every box but if you hit most of the essentials, we'd love to hear from you. Essential About 3 5 years' experience developing embedded firmware on MCUs (ARM Cortex M or equivalent) Solid C and/or C++ skills Experience with RTOS based systems Understanding of hardware software interfaces and peripheral drivers Experience working in quality controlled or safety critical development environments Desirable Experience with STM32 or similar MCU families Bootloader, firmware update, or secure startup experience Familiarity with MISRA or similar embedded coding standards Experience with communication protocols (UART, SPI, I C, CAN) Exposure to cybersecurity considerations at MCU level The salary for this role is up to £53,000, in line with our Consultant band (£40,800 to £53,000). We ask you to provide your expected salary within the band as part of your application. Why work with us? Ensera Design offers interesting and varied work combined with a supportive team culture to provide a stimulating environment where you will have the opportunity to develop and learn from others. We offer flexible working policies where working patterns are agreed with our line managers, taking into account the role, needs of the individual, and the team. We recognise that we are only as good as our people and we know how important it is to support our team. Benefits Performance related company wide bonus Flexible hybrid working in line with our core hours (Mon Thu, 9:30 am-12:00 pm & 2:00 pm-4:00 pm; Fri, 9:30 am-12:00 pm) Private healthcare for you and your family Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Salary exchange pension scheme 25 days of annual leave, plus the option to purchase up to one working week and additional days for length of service Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and digital wellbeing platform Cycle to Work & Electric Vehicle Lease schemes Death in service (x4 gross salary) Training and development opportunities, including dedicated learning days and regular knowledge sharing sessions A free lunch the first Monday of every month alongside our company wide meeting Free breakfast every Wednesday, and plenty of opportunities to socialise, including team organised activities, summer and Christmas parties, and more About us We are based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state of the art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we're just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick's Markets. We are proud of our values: Our values Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what's needed to get things done and exceed expectations. Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward. Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet. Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics. At Ensera Design we believe that designing for people means including all people, starting with the team behind the work. Our human centred design ethos is rooted in empathy, and our values - pull together, find a way, and care - guide us in building a team that reflects the diversity of the world we design for. We know that different perspectives lead to better ideas, stronger collaboration, and more meaningful outcomes. If you meet the skills and experience for this role, we welcome your application - whatever your background, identity, or path into design. What matters to us is that you share our belief in purposeful, people first design.

Responsibilities Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, the Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and focus on technical excellence within the Engineering Department. This will principally involve oversight of Integrated Project Teams responsible for the development, manufacture and support of technical solutions that meet customer, business, regulatory, safety and human factors requirements. This position is a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team and Site Airworthiness Board and requires the position holder to possess the relevant experience to be appointed as a Company Design Signatory, responsible for both initial and continued airworthiness. In doing so, they must assume the correct level of maturity, competence and integrity to execute these duties effectively. A key part of this role is to provide the interface with external certification authorities, approval bodies and the Site Production Organisation. The systems engineering team work with customers and certification authorities to define requirements and architecture for safety critical equipment and work with electronics, software and mechanical engineers to ensure equipment meets customer needs. As a member of the systems engineering team, you will be required to implement structured engineering solutions across the whole development lifecycle in accordance with regulatory, customer and business needs delivering against agreed technical, quality, cost and schedule requirements. Role Summary Main duties Ensure product safety and compliance with legislative, regulatory and customer requirements (including environmental and physical requirements) Reviewing high level product documentation for compliance to process, and to certification demands, and signing as the accountable engineer for airworthiness. Including DDPs. Crucial role in the Airworthiness Board, meeting at regular intervals and ad-hoc as required. Taking time-sensitive actions necessary resulting from the AWB to issue notifications to operators and regulators where there is any safety implication Chairing Change Control Board meetings Chairing and dispositioning Product Development Reviews, and judging pass/fail vs standard business process preset conditions Reviewing Engineering Problem Reports, acting as the chair for Problem Review Boards to agree resolutions and subsequent actions Ensuring Engineering processes comply with the relevant civil aviation regulations Chairing or co-chairing the Engineering Continuous Improvement Steering Committee Coordinating training in key systems and safety industry standards. Supporting STEM activities Supporting development of early-career engineers towards professional registration Supporting university engagements, both from both a technology development and capability, and a recruitment channel standpoint Working with auditors to demonstrate compliance against AS9100 Essential experience required in order to be considered for this role: Knowledge of ED-79B, ED-12C and ED-80 and ability to plan a system development lifecycle Knowledge of ED-135 and able review system safety documentation Knowledge of product certification in aerospace. Able to act as the point of contact with the allocated UK CAA certification manager, and coordinate communication both internally and externally; be the one voice of the company from a certification standpoint. Able to present certification plans and certification artifacts to regulators/customers and resolve certification issues Knowledge of UK civil certification regulations (CS-ETSO, CS-23/25/27/29, GM and AMC) Knowledge of change and configuration control, and the kinds of systems used to maintain such control Ability to assess and validate system requirements, identify conflicting demands and constraints and review in the context of the products certification plans Ability to apply engineering principles, analytical methods, system modelling to assess a design for strengths and weaknesses Ability to critically review systems architecture documentation Experience of system testing and DO160G qualification testing Experience of diagnosing faults and implementing corrective actions In addition to the above, the following criteria are also desirable: 15+ years' experience in avionics systems certification Experience of product certification with regulators such as UK CAA, EASA or FAA Chartered Engineer (CEng) What We Offer Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include: Funded membership of a professional body Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution Income protection scheme Life Assurance x4 basic salary Share buying scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days) Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing Free on-site car parking Employee Referral Scheme An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food Employee Perks - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.

Responsibilities Reporting to the Site Engineering Manager, the Chief Engineer will provide technical leadership and focus on technical excellence within the Engineering Department. This will principally involve oversight of Integrated Project Teams responsible for the development, manufacture and support of technical solutions that meet customer, business, regulatory, safety and human factors requirements. This position is a key member of the Engineering Leadership Team and Site Airworthiness Board and requires the position holder to possess the relevant experience to be appointed as a Company Design Signatory, responsible for both initial and continued airworthiness. In doing so, they must assume the correct level of maturity, competence and integrity to execute these duties effectively. A key part of this role is to provide the interface with external certification authorities, approval bodies and the Site Production Organisation. The systems engineering team work with customers and certification authorities to define requirements and architecture for safety critical equipment and work with electronics, software and mechanical engineers to ensure equipment meets customer needs. As a member of the systems engineering team, you will be required to implement structured engineering solutions across the whole development lifecycle in accordance with regulatory, customer and business needs delivering against agreed technical, quality, cost and schedule requirements. Role Summary Main duties Ensure product safety and compliance with legislative, regulatory and customer requirements (including environmental and physical requirements) Reviewing high level product documentation for compliance to process, and to certification demands, and signing as the accountable engineer for airworthiness. Including DDPs. Crucial role in the Airworthiness Board, meeting at regular intervals and ad-hoc as required. Taking time-sensitive actions necessary resulting from the AWB to issue notifications to operators and regulators where there is any safety implication Chairing Change Control Board meetings Chairing and dispositioning Product Development Reviews, and judging pass/fail vs standard business process preset conditions Reviewing Engineering Problem Reports, acting as the chair for Problem Review Boards to agree resolutions and subsequent actions Ensuring Engineering processes comply with the relevant civil aviation regulations Chairing or co-chairing the Engineering Continuous Improvement Steering Committee Coordinating training in key systems and safety industry standards. Supporting STEM activities Supporting development of early-career engineers towards professional registration Supporting university engagements, both from both a technology development and capability, and a recruitment channel standpoint Working with auditors to demonstrate compliance against AS9100 Essential experience required in order to be considered for this role: Knowledge of ED-79B, ED-12C and ED-80 and ability to plan a system development lifecycle Knowledge of ED-135 and able review system safety documentation Knowledge of product certification in aerospace. Able to act as the point of contact with the allocated UK CAA certification manager, and coordinate communication both internally and externally; be the one voice of the company from a certification standpoint. Able to present certification plans and certification artifacts to regulators/customers and resolve certification issues Knowledge of UK civil certification regulations (CS-ETSO, CS-23/25/27/29, GM and AMC) Knowledge of change and configuration control, and the kinds of systems used to maintain such control Ability to assess and validate system requirements, identify conflicting demands and constraints and review in the context of the products certification plans Ability to apply engineering principles, analytical methods, system modelling to assess a design for strengths and weaknesses Ability to critically review systems architecture documentation Experience of system testing and DO160G qualification testing Experience of diagnosing faults and implementing corrective actions In addition to the above, the following criteria are also desirable: 15+ years' experience in avionics systems certification Experience of product certification with regulators such as UK CAA, EASA or FAA Chartered Engineer (CEng) What We Offer Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth, and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include: Funded membership of a professional body Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution Income protection scheme Life Assurance x4 basic salary Share buying scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days) Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing Free on-site car parking Employee Referral Scheme An on-site restaurant and Starbucks offering subsidised food Employee Perks - offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services Equal Employment Opportunity Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.

We are looking for an experienced and motivatedSenior Java Engineer to join our team as we approach our next exciting period of growth. This exciting new role will contribute to our product development, taking responsibility for specific areas of functionality within our product suite, and being the driver of design and development in those areas. Our team is focused on the development of new Bright Ascension software products, as well as supporting the maintenance of legacy products, and building on our internal tooling which enables our product development. As part of the team, you will primarily be contributing to the development of new products and getting involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle as part of that work. Our teams use agile processes and work closely together to create a cohesive suite of software products, and underlying tooling. We see this role as being full time, although this is negotiable. This is a hybrid role in principle, though fully remote will be considered for exceptional candidates. What you will do As a member of the Product Engineering team, reporting to the Head of Product Development, your key responsibilities would be: Design, development, and testing elements of our ground software. Taking ownership of larger portions of work, able to break down complex tasks into manageable chunks. Working with the team to produce high-quality, reliable software that conforms to best practices. Collaborating with other teams to ensure seamless integration of ground software products within the wider product suite. Implementing bug fixes, and providing support both internally, and externally. Mentor junior engineers asrequired. Essential skills & experience We see experience with the following as essential to the job: Strong Java experience and knowledge, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a professional environment. Experience with development and debugging of high-quality code, and adherence to best coding practices. Experience in planning and executing all stages of software engineering, from design to documentation according to a specified development process. Strong experience with software architecture and design. Personal skills We're especially looking for someone who: Enjoys problem solving in a range of programming languages, with an interest in learning new languages and frameworks. Works well both independently and in a team, respecting the opinions of others as part of a fast-paced technical environment. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, both for internal, and external customer facing interactions. Is diligent, creative, and attentive to details. Wants to make a strong contribution to the business, financially but also in terms of team culture and values. You enjoy making an impact and shaping how the business operates. Is consistently curious, interested in learning new skills, and open to new ideas and ways of working. Has some experience mentoring more junior engineers, helping to grow knowledge overall within a team. Is a ble to adapt easily to new and complex systems. We think that the following skills would definitely be valuable in this role: Knowledge of, or exposure to, space systems in either a commercial or academic context. Experience operating as part of a collaborative Agile team. Experience of model-based and/or component-based software engineering. Experience in performing requirements analysis and elicitation based on formal and informal inputs. Use of version control such as Git or Mercurial. Familiarity with DevOps concepts and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with Apache Maven. Understanding of database schemas and query languages. What we can offer you A competitive salary in the range of £40k-£60k depending on experience, with regular reviews. A fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative, employee-centred business pushing boundaries in the space industry. Flexible hours and hybrid working, enabling you to create your ideal work life balance. 36 days paid holiday per annum. Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Long-Term Sickness cover. A Health Cash Plan to cover costs such as dental, physio and optical. Life Assurance cover (x4 salary). As a member of the Bright Ascension team you would have a stake in the business through our Employee Benefit Trust. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Opportunities for international travel for exhibitions and trade shows. Investment in you and your skill development and the opportunity to attend relevant events and conferences to aid career / skill development. Company events and regular activities for social engagement and team building. An open, supportive, inclusive environment where you can explore your ideas and make a big difference to the product and business.