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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer Location: Leicestershire (hybrid 3 days per week onsite) Salary: Up to £65k (depending on experience) We re looking for a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge technology company developing next-generation IoT solutions. This is a hands-on role focused on designing, developing, and testing software for embedded systems. If you re an experienced Embedded Software Engineer looking to work on next generation technology, we want to hear from you! About the Role: Develop low-level embedded software, including device drivers, and RTOS/kernel components. Integrate secure IoT communication protocols (e.g., MQTT, BLE). Build automated test frameworks, run HIL testing, and support prototype validation. Collaborate closely with hardware teams and maintain technical documentation. Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and software delivery. About you: Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Strong experience in C/C++, Linux, and Python - scripting (Shell/Bash) a plus. Embedded systems experience with microcontrollers (ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32). Knowledge of low-power design, IoT protocols, and secure data transmission. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Pytest, Unity, Robot Framework) and debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes). Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps). Desirable skills: Yocto, OTA updates, bootloader development, SPI/I2C/UART/GPIO, wireless protocols (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa), TDD/BDD practices, hardware simulation/testing. Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. If interested, please send over an updates CV.

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

Cyber Software Engineer - SC / DV / eDV Cleared New Permanent Opportunity for Cyber Software Engineers in Gloucester with Security Clearance to work on Mission-Critical, National Security projects Role: Cyber Software Engineer Location: Gloucester (hybrid) Clearance: SC, MOD DV or eDV To apply : Email: We are looking for a Cyber Software Engineer to join a team delivering high-assurance cyber capabilities into UK defence and national security environments. This role is focused on operational technology (OT) cyber projects , working close to real systems and real users. You'll be part of a highly cleared engineering team developing secure, robust software where correctness, performance and assurance genuinely matter. What you'll be doing Developing high-assurance software in C++ for cyber and security-critical systems Working on operational technology cyber projects , not just enterprise IT Contributing to secure system design, implementation and verification Collaborating with cyber specialists, systems engineers and end users Supporting software through its full lifecycle in classified environments Essential skills & experience Strong C++ software engineering experience Background in secure / high-assurance systems (defence, cyber, safety-critical or similar) Solid understanding of secure coding practices and software design Comfortable working in on-site, classified environments Active SC, DV or eDV clearance Nice to have Experience with Golang and/or Rust Cyber security qualifications such as CEH, OSCP or similar Vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering experience Exposure to OT environments , embedded systems or low-level development Experience working with MOD or national security customers Why this role Work on genuinely operational cyber projects with real-world impact High-trust, highly technical engineering environment Long-term programmes with stability and purpose Gloucester-based role with a strong on-site engineering culture

Cyber Software Engineer - SC / DV / eDV Cleared New Permanent Opportunity for Cyber Software Engineers in London with Security Clearance to work on Mission-Critical, National Security projects Role: Cyber Software Engineer Location: London (hybrid) Clearance: SC, MOD DV or eDV (must be held or eligible) To apply : Email: We are looking for a Cyber Software Engineer to join a team delivering high-assurance cyber capabilities into UK defence and national security environments. This role is focused on operational technology (OT) cyber projects , working close to real systems and real users. You'll be part of a highly cleared engineering team developing secure, robust software where correctness, performance and assurance genuinely matter. What you'll be doing Developing high-assurance software in C++ for cyber and security-critical systems Working on operational technology cyber projects , not just enterprise IT Contributing to secure system design, implementation and verification Collaborating with cyber specialists, systems engineers and end users Supporting software through its full lifecycle in classified environments Essential skills & experience Strong C++ software engineering experience Background in secure / high-assurance systems (defence, cyber, safety-critical or similar) Solid understanding of secure coding practices and software design Comfortable working in on-site, classified environments Active SC, DV or eDV clearance Nice to have Experience with Golang and/or Rust Cyber security qualifications such as CEH, OSCP or similar Vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering experience Exposure to OT environments , embedded systems or low-level development Experience working with MOD or national security customers Why this role Work on genuinely operational cyber projects with real-world impact High-trust, highly technical engineering environment Long-term programmes with stability and purpose London-based role with a strong on-site engineering culture

Job Title : Embedded Software Engineer (C++ / Linux) Location : Bristol (2/3 Days Per Week On-Site) Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Note : Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Overview : We are looking for a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to develop, maintain, and optimise Embedded C++ software for Linux-based systems. This role will focus on developing Embedded Software for systems & products used in industrial, aerospace, automotive & manufacturing sectors.A successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, integrating software with hardware and supporting the full product lifecycle of a next generation product. Responsibilities : -Design, implement, and maintain embedded C++ software for Linux platforms- Work closely with hardware, systems and design engineers to integrate software with embedded devices- Debug, test, and optimise software for performance and reliability- Contribute to software architecture, APIs, and technical documentation- Support validation, testing, and product release processes- Collaborate in cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex technical problems Experience Required : - Strong proficiency in Embedded C++- Experience with Linux-based embedded systems- Familiarity with debugging tools, version control, and software development workflows- Experience with device drivers or low-level hardware interfaces- Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Ethernet)- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines

Software Engineer (Rust) Cheltenham / Hybrid / Remote My client is looking for an experienced Software Engineer with strong Rust expertise to join a growing UK technology business delivering secure software and communications solutions into the national defence sector. This is an opportunity to work across live programmes, next-generation product development, and cutting-edge proof-of-concept work, using modern engineering to solve complex real-world challenges. It would suit someone who wants to build secure, high-performance, memory-safe software in an environment where technical quality, innovation, and real-world impact genuinely matter. Benefits £70,000 - £85,000 basic salary Bonus Hybrid working and flexibility Pension Private healthcare Electric car scheme Training and development opportunities Friendly, knowledgeable, peer-sharing culture Career progression The role and responsibilities You will join a team building secure, high-performance software for complex and mission-critical environments. The successful candidate will design, develop, and maintain software components written primarily in Rust, while also contributing to wider engineering decisions, technical direction, and best practice. Responsibilities will include: Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining production-quality software in Rust Building secure, scalable, and memory-safe software components for operationally critical systems Contributing to system architecture and selecting appropriate Rust-based frameworks and design patterns Acting as a technical point of contact for Rust-related engineering decisions within the team Working with asynchronous Rust and networked services in high-performance environments Producing clean, maintainable, well-tested code with a strong focus on reliability and security Participating in code reviews and helping drive engineering quality across the wider software team Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement Working closely with architects, product owners, DevSecOps, cloud, and security engineering teams Producing technical documentation including design specifications, API documentation, and operational runbooks Participating in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement Communicating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders where required Key skills Strong commercial experience as a Software Engineer, Rust Engineer, or Backend / Systems Software Engineer Strong commercial experience developing production software in Rust Strong understanding of Rust ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, and concurrency primitives Experience with asynchronous Rust such as Tokio or async-std Proficiency with Rust tooling including Cargo, Clippy, Rustfmt, and the wider crate ecosystem Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and systems design Experience with version control, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing Strong communication and collaboration skills British citizenship and ability to obtain MOD SC clearance Desired skills Existing SC clearance Experience working in defence, secure technology, or other highly regulated environments Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Experience with Infrastructure as Code, for example Terraform Familiarity with containerisation such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes Understanding of zero-trust architectures, mTLS, and PKI Experience with cross-language FFI such as Rust / C / C++ Exposure to embedded, low-level, or systems-level Rust development Experience building secure networked services or communications-focused platforms Please note: existing SC clearance is advantageous but not essential. Candidates must be British citizens and eligible to undergo MOD SC clearance If you would like more information then please apply via the link. All the best, Charlie Syrett Richmond Square Consulting Ltd Alternative job titles: Software Developer, Rust Developer, C++ Developer, Application Engineer, Application Developer

An Embedded Software Engineer with experience across both Embedded Linux and Real-Time C/C++ development will bring their broad skills to a thriving Technical Consultancy where you ll contribute to the design and build of embedded systems across a wide range of applications. With a strong academic background, you ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support a range projects, whilst liaising closely with customers to find solutions to problems across defence, industrial and medical markets. The ideal Embedded Software Engineer should possess the following: Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors / Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline. Commercial Embedded Linux development experience involving Yocto including knowledge of device trees, user-space and kernel-space and SoC platforms. Commercial Real-Time C/C++ development skills. Experience of at least one high level languages such as Python or C#. Experience of working at the boundary between electronics and software. Good customer facing experience with a desire to work within a Consultancy environment. A competitive salary will be offered depending on your level of experience with Hybrid working (normally 3 days office / 2 WFH), Company Bonus, private Healthcare, generous Pension scheme and much more. Due to the nature of some projects, you should be eligible for basic level UK Security Clearance.

An Embedded Linux Engineer with experience across both Embedded Linux and Real-Time C/C++ development will bring their broad skills to a thriving Technical Consultancy where you ll contribute to the design and build of embedded systems across a wide range of applications. With a strong academic background, you ll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support a range projects, whilst liaising closely with customers to find solutions to problems across defence, industrial and medical markets. The ideal Embedded Linux Engineer should possess the following: Minimum of 1st / 2.1 Bachelors / Masters Degree in an Engineering discipline. Commercial Embedded Linux development experience involving Yocto including knowledge of device trees, user-space and kernel-space and SoC platforms. Commercial Real-Time C/C++ development skills. Experience of at least one high level languages such as Python or C#. Experience of working at the boundary between electronics and software. Good customer facing experience with a desire to work within a Consultancy environment. A competitive salary will be offered to the successful Embedded Linux Engineer depending on your level of experience with Hybrid working (normally 3 days office / 2 WFH), Company Bonus, private Healthcare, Life Assurance, generous Pension scheme (employer 10% / employee minimum 5%), car lease scheme, long service awards and more. Due to the nature of some projects, you must be eligible for basic level UK Security Clearance.

Contract Role - Security Architect Location: Hybrid - Wokingham or Warwick (1-2 days onsite per week) Contract: 6 Months (likely extension) IR35: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Role Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Security Architect to support a major internal programme responsible for delivering capabilities that underpin critical infrastructure operations. This role will embed within an agile delivery programme while also contributing to the wider Security Architecture Community of Practice, working alongside enterprise and domain security architects to strengthen security architecture practices across the organisation. The successful candidate will provide security architecture leadership for an internal application within the programme, ensuring security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle using secure-by-design and shift-left principles. You will work closely with engineering, architecture, and delivery teams to ensure security risks are identified early, appropriate controls are designed, and systems are resilient against evolving threats. Key Responsibilities Programme Security Architecture Own the security architecture for an internal application supporting critical infrastructure programmes. Embed secure-by-design and shift-left practices within agile delivery teams. Work closely with engineers and product teams to ensure security is integrated into design and development activities. Provide architectural guidance across agile sprints and feature releases. Security Risk & Threat Analysis Conduct threat modelling independently across application and platform designs. Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and architectural weaknesses. Design appropriate security controls, including identifying where compensating controls may be required. Provide security architecture input into release planning and technical decision making. Security Architecture Governance Ensure solutions align with organisational security policies, regulatory obligations, and industry best practice. Maintain clear and accessible security architecture documentation. Support security-related incident response activities where architectural insight is required. Community of Practice Contribution Contribute to the Security Architecture Community of Practice, supporting the maturity of the clients security architecture capability. Help identify capability gaps and support the development of consistent approaches across teams, including: Threat modelling frameworks Secure development lifecycle practices Security architecture standards Provide ad-hoc security architecture support across other programmes where needed. Essential Skills & Experience Active SC Clearance (recently lapsed clearance may be considered for exceptional candidates). Strong experience as an application or Software Security Architect. Demonstrable experience embedding security within agile development environments. Proven ability to conduct threat modelling independently. Strong experience in designing security controls (architectural level rather than hands-on implementation). Strong expertise in containerised services and container security. Experience working with DevSecOps practices and secure SDLC frameworks. Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience supporting systems operating within regulated or high-assurance environments. Desirable Experience Experience within the energy, utilities, or similar highly regulated sectors. Experience supporting systems related to critical infrastructure operations. Familiarity with large-scale enterprise transformation programmes. Working Model This role follows a hybrid working model, with 1-2 days per week onsite in either: Wokingham Warwick Attendance onsite may vary depending on team collaboration needs and programme milestones. Interview Process The recruitment process consists of two stages conducted via Microsoft Teams: Stage 1 - Informal / Cultural Fit Interview Discussion around experience, approach to security architecture, and team fit. Stage 2 - Technical Competency Interview Panel interview assessing practical capability in areas such as: Threat modelling Secure architecture design DevSecOps practices Security risk management We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me

Graduate Embedded Software Engineers Location: Bristol, UK Salary: Up to £35,000 + Discretionary Bonus & Benefits Type: Full-Time, Permanent We re currently recruiting on behalf of a leading technology company based in Bristol, who are looking to hire three Graduate Embedded Software Engineers to join their growing development team from May 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to join a collaborative and innovative engineering environment, working on cutting-edge embedded systems and ARM-based technologies. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C and assembler Collaborate with hardware engineers on embedded systems design Work with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) on ARM processors Assist in testing, debugging, and integrating embedded solutions Follow structured development processes and contribute to code reviews What We re Looking For: Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline Solid understanding of C programming and familiarity with assembler Exposure to embedded systems design, either through academic projects or industry placement Experience or understanding of real-time operating systems Knowledge of ARM architectures (e.g., Cortex-M or Cortex-A) Enthusiasm for low-level development and problem-solving in constrained environments What s On Offer: Competitive starting salary of up to £35,000, depending on experience Discretionary annual bonus Comprehensive benefits package including: Pension scheme Private healthcare 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible working options Ongoing training and professional development Career progression opportunities in a high-growth, high-tech environment

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.

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

Job Title : Embedded Software Engineer Location : St Ives, Cambridgeshire (On-Site Working) Salary : £50,000 - £60,000 (Depending on Experience) Note : Only candidates with permanent, unrestricted UK working rights will be considered, as visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Overview : Zenovo are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our client in St Ives, Cambridgeshire who designs and manufactures electronic test and measurement equipment, which are sold and recognised globally. This client is looking to grow their R&D Team which currently sits at 20 heads, to support increasing workloads due to new projects. Key Experience Required : - Strong proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems. - Deep understanding of microcontrollers and low-level communication interfaces such as SPI, I C, and UART, with proven hardware software integration skills. - Experienced in system-level design, performance optimisation, fault tolerance, and developing reliable real-time systems (e.g., FreeRTOS). - Background in safety-critical environments and compliance standards, with strong analytical problem-solving abilities and familiarity with modern tools such as Git, CI/CD, and static analysis. Please apply with your latest CV and you will be contacted with full JD & Business Information

We are looking for a skilled Rust/Python Software Engineer with exposure to embedded systems development to join an engineering team. In this role, you will design and build reliable, high-performance software that runs close to hardware-as well as applications level development using rust & python You will work on systems where performance, safety, and efficiency are critical, using Rust to deliver robust solutions for embedded platforms. Key responsibilities Develop and maintain software written in Rust/Python for front end/ embedded and systems-level applications. Work with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and systems engineers. Design efficient, safe, and maintainable code for resource-constrained environment s . Integrate software with hardware peripherals and low-level interfaces. Contribute to architecture decisions and code reviews. Debug and optimise performance on embedded targets. Support testing, validation, and deployment of firmware/software components. Required Skills and Experience Professional experience with Rust and Python programming . Knowledge or experience working with embedded systems or firmware development. Understanding of low-level programming concepts (memory management, concurrency, hardware interfaces). Knowledge of microcontrollers, RTOS, or bare-metal environments. Knowledge of debugging tools and performance optimisation techniques. Desirable Skills Experience with embedded Linux or cross-compilation toolchains. Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (SPI, I C, UART, CAN, etc.). Exposure to safety-critical or real-time systems . Experience contributing to open-source Rust projects . What We Offer Opportunity to work on challenging low-level and hardware-integrated systems. Collaborative engineering environment with a focus on quality and performance. Competitive salary Flexible working arrangements where possible.