Optical Systems Development Engineer - MedTech
Newton Colmore is working with a medical technology company in Cambridgeshire and we are assisting them in their search for a highly skilled optical systems designer/engineer.
As an Optical Systems specialist you will be applying your sound engineering and physics experience to the design of highly complex devices and hardware, all aiming to provide a step-change in patient care and outcomes.
Your work will involve coming up with new ideas and inventions around advanced technologies and you will take your ideas from initial concept all the way through to manufacturing. In particular your focus will be on simulation, prototyping, and testing of device components and systems ranging in size and complexity.
This role is at the intersection of mechanical design, physics and electronics and you will be joining a team of engineers and scientists who love solving complex problems with their work.
This is a vital role for the team as they enhance their design capabilities and so the seniority of the role is flexible and can be tailored to the right person.
To be considered for this role we are looking for candidates who have the following;
Proven experience with the design and development of optical systems.
Strong academics and fundamentals, ideally in physics or mechanical engineering.
Hands-on knowledge of optical design tools such as ZEMAX or OSLO etc.
It would be ideal to have prior medical devices knowledge or experience within a regulated industry.
In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a tailored salary and package which includes monetary performance bonuses, a highly competitive pension contribution, plus a mix of other benefits. You will also be joining a company has had worked hard to provide an environment that encourages new ideas.
For more information, please call Matthew Lowdon of Newton Colmore Consulting on 0044 121 268 2240 or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore is a highly specialist search firm and we help companies find best-in-class engineers and scientists to work on technologies and science that creates impact.
Key words: Optics, physics, optical physicist, science, research, engineering, design, Cambridge
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Optical Systems Engineer – Medical Devices - Cambridge
We are working with a leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge to recruit an Optical Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the development of industry disrupting and lifesaving/improving Medical Technologies.
This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll be designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies. From early feasibility through to product launch, you’ll be involved in every stage of development, helping to shape devices that improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes across a range of clinical applications.
You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on projects that demand precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of how optics interact with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems. Your work will span simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and real-world usability.
We’re looking for someone with a solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands-on experience in optical design and analysis. You should be confident using industry-standard tools and have a track record of delivering robust solutions in regulated environments. Experience in medical devices is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a passion for healthcare innovation.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life. You’ll be encouraged to explore new approaches, contribute to system-level thinking, and help shape the future of medical technology.
In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240. Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.....Read more...
Senior Design Engineer required for an leading precision engineering company, serving industries such as Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage and Chemical Processing with critical components from multiple global locations including 4 UK sites.This opportunity is based in Huddersfield, meaning the successful Senior Design Engineer will be able to commute from surrounding areas.Key Responsibilities of the Senior Design Engineer will include;
Interpret technical specifications for designs that meet both contractual obligations and service performance requirements.
Select appropriate materials and perform engineering calculations to accurately size valve components
Review and verify the design work produced by other team members to ensure accuracy and quality
Prepare comprehensive design reports and offer technical input to support sales and tender processes
Contribute to the development of new products and the integration of emerging technologies
For the role of Senior Design Engineer we are keen to receive applications from individuals who have;
Experience as Senior Design Engineer or similar within an Engineering or Manufacturing environment - Ideally 3–5 years’ experience
Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
Experience tracking financial elements of a project
knowledge of design standards (API, ASME; ASME III desirable)
Relevant project management related qualifications
Salary & Benefits on offer for the successful Senior Design Engineer;
Competitive salary (depending on experience)
26 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
Up to 8% employer contributions
Mon – Thur 8am – 4.30pm
Fri – 8am – 1pm
Enhanced company sick pay
Optical vouchers, employee assistance, Discounts, cash back and offers
To apply for the Senior Design Engineer position, please click “Apply Now” and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.....Read more...
Fabric Maintenance Engineer - Days only - Knightsbridge, London – £42,000 per annum My client is seeking a Fabric Maintenance Engineer to join a busy commercial building in Knightsbridge, London. This is a client-facing role, so the ideal candidate will not only be technically skilled but also presentable with strong communication skills. You’ll be joining an established maintenance team that has recently taken on a new member, so we’re looking for someone confident who can hit the ground running. Benefits + Hours£53,350 per annumMonday to Friday - 08:00am - 17:00pmSeason Ticket Loan (after 6 months’ service)Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)Rewards Gateway platformAuto Enrolment PensionPrivate Medical Insurance – including Dental, Optical & AudioDeath in Service (x2 salary)Internal progression & training opportunitiesKey ResponsibilitiesMonitor and maintain building systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and occupant comfort.Perform regular inspections and troubleshoot issues related to HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, ventilation, fire safety, and building automation systems.Implement preventive and corrective maintenance activities.Oversee the installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.Conduct system testing, commissioning, and performance validation to ensure proper functionality.Identify and resolve technical issues during construction phases.Ensure building systems comply with local regulations, codes, sustainability standards, and client requirements.RequirementsCity & Guilds level 2 Carpentry, painting and decoratingIf interested, please contact Dylan Briggs at CBW Staffing Solutions.....Read more...
Senior DevOps Engineer – FinTech SaaS Scale-Up – London / Remote
(Tech Stack: DevOps Engineer, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Istio, Terraform, Helm, Go, Python, C#, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Ansible, Concourse, Nexus, SonarQube, Cloud, DevOps Engineer)
We’re looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm) to join one of the UK’s most ambitious FinTech SaaS scale-ups — a company building cloud-native platforms that are transforming the global investment and data management space.
If you thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where ownership, innovation and delivery matter, this is the perfect opportunity to make a tangible impact. You’ll join a team that values bold thinking, hands-on engineering, and DevOps excellence.
You’ll design and build scalable infrastructure, automate everything, and help drive best practice across the engineering organisation. This role suits someone who can code, lead, and deliver under pressure — an engineer who wants to shape culture, not just follow it.
Our client is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with experience in: AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Istio, Terraform, Helm, Go, Python, C#, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Ansible, Concourse, Nexus, SonarQube, Cloud, DevOps Engineer.
If you’re missing one or two areas, don’t worry — training and mentorship are provided to bridge any gaps.
Expect to work in a highly collaborative environment, solving complex challenges at scale and delivering cloud-native solutions using a modern stack — including AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Istio, Terraform, Helm, Go, Python, C#, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Ansible, Concourse, Nexus, SonarQube.
Your day-to-day will involve working on Kubernetes and Terraform projects, automating cloud infrastructure, and improving CI/CD systems. You’ll code in Go, Python, or C#, monitor performance with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK, and collaborate closely with developers to evolve a best-in-class DevOps environment.
This is your chance to join a company where DevOps is truly central — operating across AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker, Linux, Istio, Terraform, Helm, Go, Python, C#, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Ansible, Concourse, Nexus, SonarQube, Cloud — and where your leadership and technical depth will shape the platform’s future.
All Senior DevOps Engineer positions come with the following benefits:
• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Private healthcare (including dental, optical, and mental health cover)
• Pension scheme
• Flexible and remote working options
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Annual training and certification budget
• Cycle-to-work scheme and discounted gym memberships
Location: London, UK / Remote Working
Salary: £90000–£140000+ Bonus + Pension + Benefits + Bonus
Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available.
To apply for this position please send your CV to Lina Savjani at Noir.
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We are seeking an exceptional Principal Systems Engineer to join a pioneering team developing next-generation in-space systems. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex space missions, including full spacecraft lifecycle development from concept through prototyping, detailed design, integration, testing, launch, and operations.
About the Role
As Principal Systems Engineer, you will provide expert insight, practical problem-solving, and technical leadership across multiple flight development programmes. You will work closely with colleagues and partners across Europe to establish robust system architectures, define clear requirements, and enable innovative satellite servicing missions.
You will draw on your breadth of experience developing complex systems within budget and on schedule, bringing passion for space systems engineering, whether across large or small space missions, or other technically challenging projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Define system architecture for spacecraft, interfacing with all subsystem leads, external partners, and key suppliers
- Perform analysis and modelling of spacecraft systems
- Manage development schedules, system requirements, and design budgets
- Guide systems engineering processes and facilitate technical trades across disciplines
- Control and trade-off platform systems budgets (mass, power, data, fuel)
- Perform top-level mission analysis and support the development of internal tools
- Produce mission-level test and verification plans, FMECA, and FDIR
- Coordinate rapid feasibility studies into different scenarios and architectures
- Maintain configuration control of systems work and documentation
- Support proposal writing from a systems engineering perspective
Qualifications & Experience
- 9+ years of systems engineering experience across the full spacecraft lifecycle
- Proven leadership and collaboration with space systems engineering teams
- Experience generating verification and validation plans and executing qualification campaigns
- Deep knowledge in one or more of the following:
- Spacecraft systems & avionics
- Sensors and optical systems
- Flight software development
- Orbital mechanics
- Structures and mechanisms
- Propulsion systems and fluid components
- Spacecraft operations
Desirable Skills
- Experience in startup or high-growth environments
- Experience on European-wide missions with multinational consortiums
- Understanding of the spacecraft supply chain
- Experience with both low and high budget space system development
Benefits
- Stock options
- Private healthcare (for you and your family)
- Bespoke learning & development fund
- Hybrid & flexible working
- & much more!
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Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Continental Shift - Moorgate, London – £55,000 per annum My client is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy commercial building that has 36 stories in Moorgate, London. The ideal Candidate has experiance with tenants and feels confidnet to work on their own and occasionaly with a team. Salary & Benefits£55,000 per annumSeason Ticket Loan (after 6 months’ service)Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)Rewards Gateway platformAuto Enrolment PensionPrivate Medical Insurance – including Dental, Optical & AudioDeath in Service (x2 salary)Internal progression & training opportunitiesShift Pattern Continental Shift:4 nights, 4 off, 3 days, 3 nights, 6 off, 4 days07:00 – 19:00 / 19:00 – 07:00Key ResponsibilitiesPlanned and reactive maintenance across mechanical plant and building servicesWork on chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motorsGeneral plumbing and pipework maintenanceWater treatment and temperature checksFault-finding and resolution on a range of mechanical systemsBMS monitoring and adjustmentsSupport electrical and general building services tasks where requiredEscort specialist subcontractors when neededMaintain high standards of service delivery in a client-facing environmentRequirementsMechanical qualifications (C&G / NVQ or equivalent)Strong experience in commercial building services maintenanceKnowledge of chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors, and plumbingMulti-skilled with a proactive approach to fault finding and maintenanceExcellent communication and customer service skillsMust be able to start early for 07:00 shiftsIf you’re interested, please get in touch with Dylan Briggs at CBW Staffing Solutions!....Read more...
Mechanical Engineer - Split Shift - Knightsbridge, London – Internal progression - £45,000 per annum My client is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a 11 story commercial building in Knightsbridge, London. This is a client-facing role, so the ideal candidate will not only be technically skilled but also presentable with strong communication skills. You’ll be joining an established maintenance team that has recently taken on a new member, so we’re looking for someone confident who can hit the ground running. Salary & Benefits£45,000 per annumSeason Ticket Loan (after 6 months’ service)Cycle to Work Scheme (after probation)Rewards Gateway platformAuto Enrolment PensionPrivate Medical Insurance – including Dental, Optical & AudioDeath in Service (x2 salary)Internal progression & training opportunitiesShift Pattern Split shift:Monday – Friday / 07:00-16:00 and 09:00-18:00 on a weekly rotation.Key ResponsibilitiesPlanned and reactive maintenance across mechanical plant and building servicesWork on chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and motorsGeneral plumbing and pipework maintenanceWater treatment and temperature checksFault-finding and resolution on a range of mechanical systemsBMS monitoring and adjustmentsSupport electrical and general building services tasks where requiredEscort specialist subcontractors when neededMaintain high standards of service delivery in a client-facing environmentRequirementsMechanical qualifications (C&G / NVQ or equivalent)Strong experience in commercial building services maintenanceKnowledge of chillers, cooling towers, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, motors, and plumbingMulti-skilled with a proactive approach to fault finding and maintenanceExcellent communication and customer service skillsIf interested, please contact Dylan Briggs from CBW Staffing Solutions. ....Read more...
The Instrumentation Calibration Services (ICS) department has the responsibility of calibration, maintenance, managed collection, storage and delivery of test & measurement equipment to support the Barrow site & external commercial customers. Equipment maintained includes Electrical, Mechanical, Dimensional & Optical, Temperature, Gas, Fixed Plant and Ionizing Radiation test and measurement equipment.
The core duties may include:
Calibration, maintenance and repair of test and measurement equipment
Working with subject-matter experts to support and provide advice on critical measurement activities to ensure equipment meets specifications
Use of cutting-edge metrology hardware and software, providing the opportunity to be involved with developing the automation of equipment and laboratory standards
Calibration of on-site equipment and supporting specialist measurement projects
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business, there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
