We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop advanced, real-time software solutions for complex systems. You will be responsible for delivering software from initial concept through to fully verified solutions, working across the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using best engineering practices
Take ownership of software development from requirements through to verification and validation
Support and enhance existing software in line with evolving project and customer needs
Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, hardware, and test engineers
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Ensure software is developed in line with relevant standards and quality processes
Key Skills
Strong experience in C++ development (ideally modern C++)
Proven experience working across the full software development lifecycle
Experience with GUI UX or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
Experience in real-time, embedded and safety-critical systems
Familiarity with version control, CI and CD, and software testing frameworks
Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline....Read more...
We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop advanced, real-time software solutions for complex systems. You will be responsible for delivering software from initial concept through to fully verified solutions, working across the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software using best engineering practices
Take ownership of software development from requirements through to verification and validation
Support and enhance existing software in line with evolving project and customer needs
Contribute to system architecture, design reviews, and technical decision-making
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, hardware, and test engineers
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
Ensure software is developed in line with relevant standards and quality processes
Key Skills
Strong experience in C++ development (ideally modern C++)
Proven experience working across the full software development lifecycle
Experience with GUI UX or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, or other scripting languages
Experience in real-time, embedded and safety-critical systems
Familiarity with version control, CI and CD, and software testing frameworks
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Satellite Ground Station Systems Engineer required to work at the cutting edge of terrestrial radio facility spacecraft communication systems research, design and development of antennas for in orbit communications.
Requirements
Satellite communications commercial experience of Ground Station system integration including system setup, coding and hardware. Deep experience in one or more of???
Telemetry, Tracking, and Command systems to monitor satellite health, track orbit, and process command uplinks.
Payload Data Downlink signal processing of scientific, imaging and communication data from spacecraft.
Parabolic reception antenna dish, feed horn, waveguide, low noise amplifiers LNAs, space receivers and related.
Ground Stations as a Service GSaaS development of Cloud integrated networks allowing operators to lease antenna time.
You will also have a PhD or MSc in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications systems or similar.
Experience on collaborative projects and bid writing for framework programmes such as IUK, ESA or Horizon.
Experience working on externally funded collaborative projects with external stakeholders or equivalent relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Technical delivery on projects, technical consultancy to businesses, engagement with universities and Research centres on satellite Ground Station Systems. ....Read more...
Satellite Ground Station Systems Engineer required to work at the cutting edge of terrestrial radio facility spacecraft communication systems research, design and development of antennas for in orbit communications.
Requirements
Satellite communications commercial experience of Ground Station system integration including system setup, coding and hardware. Deep experience in one or more of???
Telemetry, Tracking, and Command systems to monitor satellite health, track orbit, and process command uplinks.
Payload Data Downlink signal processing of scientific, imaging and communication data from spacecraft.
Parabolic reception antenna dish, feed horn, waveguide, low noise amplifiers LNAs, space receivers and related.
Ground Stations as a Service GSaaS development of Cloud integrated networks allowing operators to lease antenna time.
You will also have a PhD or MSc in Satellite Communications, Telecommunications systems or similar.
Experience on collaborative projects and bid writing for framework programmes such as IUK, ESA or Horizon.
Experience working on externally funded collaborative projects with external stakeholders or equivalent relevant experience.
Responsibilities
Technical delivery on projects, technical consultancy to businesses, engagement with universities and Research centres on satellite Ground Station Systems. ....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Command & Data Handling Engineer to join a growing spacecraft engineering team developing advanced satellite platforms for complex space missions.
This role offers the opportunity to work across the full spacecraft lifecycle, from early concept and architecture through detailed design, integration, verification, environmental testing and mission support. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will play a key role in shaping the spacecraft avionics architecture and ensuring robust command and data handling capabilities across the platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development and delivery of spacecraft Command & Data Handling (C&DH) subsystems.
- Define, review and maintain subsystem requirements, interface definitions and technical documentation.
- Develop verification strategies, test plans and acceptance criteria for subsystem and spacecraft-level validation.
- Define and manage onboard data handling, processing and communications budgets.
- Support Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Fault Detection, Isolation and Recovery (FDIR) activities.
- Collaborate with systems engineering and other subsystem teams to develop Concept of Operations (ConOps), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and verification plans.
- Plan and execute subsystem and system-level verification activities, including electrical and environmental testing.
- Review electronic circuit and PCB designs to ensure suitability for spacecraft applications.
- Support supplier selection, technical trade studies and design reviews throughout the equipment procurement lifecycle.
- Define, implement and validate telemetry and telecommand interfaces between onboard systems and the ground segment.
- Contribute to spacecraft avionics architecture, including processor selection, data bus architecture, redundancy concepts and fault-tolerant design.
- Work closely with flight software engineers to define onboard software interfaces and data handling functionality.
- Support anomaly investigation, root-cause analysis and corrective actions during integration, test and mission operations.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years' experience developing Command & Data Handling systems for spacecraft.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft avionics architectures and onboard data handling systems.
- Experience working with industry-standard spacecraft interfaces including CCSDS, SpaceWire, CAN, I²C and RS422.
- Experience developing and executing spacecraft subsystem verification and test programmes.
- Good systems engineering knowledge with experience managing requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Desirable Experience
- Spacecraft integration, verification and environmental testing.
- Flight hardware handling within cleanroom environments.
- GNSS timing and synchronisation for spacecraft.
- Radiation tolerance analysis and radiation assurance for space electronics.
- Digital spacecraft electronics and avionics architectures.
What\'s on Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge spacecraft programmes.
- Hybrid working with flexible hours and optional 9/75 working pattern.
- Private healthcare and life assurance.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Modern engineering and laboratory facilities.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment with genuine technical ownership.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced spacecraft avionics engineer looking to take ownership of Command & Data Handling architecture while working on innovative space missions within a highly skilled engineering team.
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Datacoms Technician required for the Enterprise Engineering team of a global organisation with HQ in Redhill, Surrey.
You will be responsible for a variety of services offered to their customers.
These include:
- Bespoke hardware/software developments to provide customers with the ability to better manage their remote site traffic, and user experience
- Meeting with external customers to design on-board vessel and land networks for fleets and remote sites, including bespoke designs, traffic prioritisation, integration into existing infrastructure, and ongoing support.
- Finding off the shelf products/developing in-house products/system design and integration to best suit the needs of business and their clients, testing/evaluating updates/releases, and adding them into the Product Portfolio
- The design and management of the Global infrastructure and Customer networks, including requirements capture, traffic shaping, traffic acceleration, VoIP and systems management.
This role is to provide expertise on all types of data communications ranging from single email applications to complex computer networks and involving the use of devices including firewalls and routers.
To support the Enterprise Engineering team by providing technical support, in a professional manner to the customer and supporting solutions.
Existing solutions - you will be involved as part of a team in supporting/maintaining include our in-house product ranges incorporating VoIP platforms, email services, file replication, hotspot solutions, software distribution, web filtering, firewalling, virtualisation, high-availability and video entertainment services
Key Tasks · Work as a team member within Enterprise Engineering to support the smooth running of Customer projects and participate proactively in all team responsibilities · To own, investigate and resolve escalated engineering service issues, providing accurate and timely technical information/analyses ·
To provide support as part of the Enterprise Engineering team in the build, implementation, test commissioning and installation of customer networks both at HQ and at remote sites ·
Create, develop and maintain project documentation methods for all Enterprise/Customer projects and solutions · To assist Enterprise Engineering with product, application and service evaluation based on requirements from customers, sales, marketing and Product Management ·
To mobilise at short notice to survey, install or configure customer networks ·
To keep abreast of new developments in the IT & communications industry which are applicable to their markets ·
If required, to participate in the Enterprise Support Engineer shift rota
Qualifications:
· Degree (2:1) or HND/HNC in IT/Electronics/Computer Science or related area
· CISCO / MS qualifications
Mandatory:
· Good knowledge of TCP/IP networking concepts including Routing, Switching, Firewalling, including Layer 7 firewalls
· Ability to diagnose complex faults, document, communicate and follow up corrective actions
· Good experience with modern digital satellite communications &/or IT systems.
· A professional and flexible approach with a proactive "can do" attitude
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and independently on your own projects
Desirable:
· Project planning and delivery experience
· Good Server Operating System knowledge (Linux, Windows)
· Asterisk/VoIP platforms
· Programming knowledge (Perl, bash)
· Hardware and Software systems development and design experience
Monday-Friday, 09:00am-17:30pm.....Read more...
Signal Processing Engineer – Radar Systems
Solve the problems others can’t. Work at the edge of what’s possible.
Newton Colmore is partnered with a research-led engineering organisation working on some of the most complex and mission-critical challenges in defence. This is an opportunity to join a deeply technical, multidisciplinary team tackling cutting-edge problems in radar and advanced sensing systems.
If you’re motivated by first-principles thinking, enjoy modelling complex real-world systems, and want to see your work deployed in high-impact environments, this role offers a rare platform.
You will work on highly complex, often ambiguous technical challenges, developing novel approaches to radar signal processing and advanced sensing problems. This is a role all about innovation, experimentation, and proof-of-concept development at the frontier of technology.
The main responsibilities of the role include;
Develop advanced models and simulations of radar and sensing systems
Design and validate signal processing algorithms under realistic constraints
Explore system-level interactions across RF, sensing, and processing domains
Build and test proof-of-concept solutions using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, and Python
Contribute to hardware-integrated and real-time systems, including test benches and HIL setups
You’ll be trusted with difficult problems and given the autonomy to solve them, supported by a team of exceptional engineers and scientists.
The company are interested in individuals with deep technical curiosity and strong fundamentals, who can operate across disciplines and tackling unfamiliar challenges.
Ideally, they are looking for people with some of the following attributes;
Radar or sensor modelling, simulation, or system design
Signal processing algorithm development and validation
Complex system modelling and multi-domain interactions
Simulation environments or test bench development
Hardware-in-the-loop or real-time systems
The company offer tailored packages to secure the right people, with a full suite of benefits, including market-leading bonuses and pension contributions and much more. The have meticulously created a working environment that promotes autonomy, calculated risk taking, and ingenuity, which favours bold ideas and innovation.
If you are interested to learn more about this role then make a confidential application now and a member of our team will be in touch with more detail.....Read more...
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer, focussed on Integration & Test, to join a team developing advanced flight simulation systems used by pilot training operations around the world.
You will play a key role in system integration, verification, and validation, ensuring these complex simulators meet rigorous operational standards and customer requirements. This is a hands-on position at the heart of a major transformation programme, ideal for someone who is highly motivated, customer-focused, and eager to implement change.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the integration of hardware and software subsystems into cohesive flight simulation systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute integration procedures.
- Diagnose and resolve integration issues, optimizing system configurations for performance and reliability.
- Define and execute test plans to verify functionality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and conduct test procedures to validate the accuracy and reliability of flight simulation systems.
- Respond to issues identified during testing or customer feedback.
- Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and technical support to resolve complex system problems quickly.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace, Electrical, or Systems Engineering, or a related field (Masters a plus).
- Proficiency in system integration, hardware/software interfaces, and performance testing.
- Experience with simulation tools and platforms (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, RTOS).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical/problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Private medical insurance (optional family cover).
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
- Life assurance (4x salary, flexible up to 10x).
- Group income protection.
- Flexible benefits including healthcare cash plan, dental cover, gym membership, critical illness cover, and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Employee assistance programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
- Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging stations.
Additional Information
- Primarily office-based (four days a week) with regular lab and simulator facility interaction.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to next-generation flight simulation technology, working with cutting-edge systems that enhance pilot training and aviation safety worldwide.
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Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy focused on developing innovative technologies for multinational clients across the medical industry.
The business has expanded its global capability while maintaining a reputation for exceptional engineering, strong project leadership, and delivery within regulated and safety-critical markets. This role sits within a rapidly growing technical team developing complex electromechanical products from concept through to manufacture.
This position is ideal for an experienced electronics or electromechanical product development engineer looking to step into a principal-level role, lead multidisciplinary teams, and take ownership of full product architectures while contributing to business growth and client development.
Main Responsibilities of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):
Develop electronics and embedded software (C/C++) for diverse and technically complex new products
Lead the integration of electromechanical product designs through to manufacture and production transfer
Take technical ownership of product architecture from concept generation through to launch
Deliver technical progress to clients and, over time, lead multidisciplinary project teams
Contribute to requirements definition, specification development, schematic capture, PCB layout, hardware bring-up, debugging, and product validation
Support project planning, resourcing, and leadership activities
Build strong client relationships and support the conversion of new opportunities into commercial contracts
Requirements of the Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer (Cambridge):
Proven industry experience designing, prototyping, and testing electronic circuits and systems, including embedded software development in C/C++
Strong practical electronics skills including soldering, PCB rework/modification, wiring, and use of common laboratory test equipment
Experience across the electronic product development lifecycle from concept through to prototype and manufacture
Ability to work effectively within cross-disciplinary teams, with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
A First or 2:1 degree in Engineering from a leading university (UK top 10 or equivalent)
Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)
Experience in project planning, leadership, or team coordination would be advantageous
Working Pattern & Benefits:
Full-time, permanent role
Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
Career development support including mentoring and personal training budgets
Opportunity to work on innovative, safety-critical products in regulated international markets
Exposure to multinational clients and potential travel opportunities
Ethical working environment focused on improving lives through engineering excellence
To apply for this Principal Electronics & Software Product Engineer role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana:
Kchandarana@redlinegroup.Com
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PhD-level Inventor – Optics and Acoustics
Are you a recent or upcoming PhD graduate who is interested in the development of new technology? Newton Colmore is working with a market-leading tech company who is looking for a talented engineer/physicist to work on next generation imaging technology.
Within this company, you will be working on highly complex imaging research, involving image segmentation hardware, signal processing techniques, transducer design and optical systems development. This role will be at the front end of research and development and will give you an opportunity to work on brand new ideas and run with them through the experimental phase and readying the product for launch. This will include building your own prototypes, experiments, test rigs, and more, as you make meaningful progress through the development lifecycle.
The company will offer you support and mentoring as you make your transition from academia into industry and you will be joining a well-established team of inventors, who will provide everything you need to make a success of this role.
This is a great opportunity to join a company that loves to innovate and push technological boundaries.
To be considered for this role we are looking for people who have either recently finished a PhD or post-doc role which focused on imaging and optical technology. The company are considered people from different backgrounds, as long as you have a passion for high impact technology, so it could be defence applications through to medical device work that you have gained exposure to throughout academia. Any knowledge of image segmentation, transducer design, electronics or metrology technology is highly desirable to complement your strong physics foundation.
In return for your hard work the company offer a highly competitive salary, with a bonus, and comprehensive benefits package as well providing excellent career progression opportunities and the chance to work on novel technologies.
For more information make a confidential application now and a consultant at Newton Colmore will be in touch with more details.
Newton Colmore is a specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the medical devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors throughout Europe and the US.
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An exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join an established engineering organisation developing complex systems for highly regulated applications.
Youll work within a multidisciplinary engineering team, developing and maintaining real-time embedded software while supporting system integration, commissioning and customer-facing technical activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop software from requirements and design through to coding, integration and testing.
- Develop and maintain C/C++ real-time embedded software.
- Work closely with Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
- Maintain software requirements, technical issues and documentation.
- Develop robust software with a focus on fault management, reporting and system health.
- Support customer integration, commissioning and problem resolution.
- Contribute to system requirements, technical decisions and project planning.
- Identify and manage technical risks and provide input to project reviews.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong experience developing C/C++ real-time embedded software.
- Good understanding of embedded hardware.
- Experience developing user interfaces.
- Strong technical problem-solving skills.
- Experience maintaining and enhancing existing software.
- Experience with RS-232, RS-422, UART, TCP/IP and UDP.
Desirable:
- VxWorks or another RTOS.
- C#/.NET and Windows application development.
- Git or SVN.
- Jira and Confluence.
- Unit testing and static code analysis.
Benefits
- Hybrid and flexible working
- 37.5-hour week with Friday lunchtime finish
- 28 days annual leave + Christmas closure
- Pension, life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Employee discounts and rewards
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work, successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance, including demonstrating at least five years of UK residency.
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