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Project Manager
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced team developing advanced space and ground segment solutions. Based in Noordwijk, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on leading complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects in the space and satellite technology sector.
Role Overview: As Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of high-tech engineering projects—from planning and execution to delivery and client handover. You’ll lead internal teams, manage external partners, and ensure all technical, budgetary, and timeline objectives are met, while maintaining strong communication with all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage end-to-end project execution across engineering teams
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource plans
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring expectations are met
- Monitor and manage project risks, issues, and change requests
- Coordinate technical and non-technical stakeholders, both internal and external
- Prepare and deliver regular progress reports, documentation, and review materials
- Support bid preparation and project proposal activities when needed
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry and quality standards
Key Requirements:
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
- 3+ years of project management experience, ideally in the space, aerospace, or high-tech sectors
- Proven ability to manage complex engineering projects with cross-functional teams
- Experience working with ESA/ECSS standards or similar regulatory frameworks
- Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); other European languages are a plus
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in ground segment or satellite systems development
- Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management methodologies
- Experience managing international or multi-partner projects
- Familiarity with contract negotiation and supplier coordination
What’s on Offer:
- The opportunity to lead cutting-edge space technology projects
- Work in an international, multidisciplinary team environment
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible and collaborative work culture in Noordwijk, near ESA’s ESTEC campus
- Clear pathway for career development and leadership growth
If you’re a skilled Project Manager looking to make an impact in the fast-evolving space industry, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to learn more.
Principal / Lead Software Engineer
Are you ready to take the lead in developing cutting-edge embedded software solutions for next-generation Electronic Warfare systems? We’re seeking a Principal / Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving innovative and mission-critical solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on development with leadership, guiding a multidisciplinary team and delivering robust embedded solutions in a high-integrity environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers
- Take ownership of project planning, technical reviews, and reporting
- Drive all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration
- Develop embedded software using RTOSs such as VxWorks or embedded Linux
- Deploy software across multi-core or distributed hardware platforms
- Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams to deliver integrated systems
- Follow standards such as RTCA DO-178C and MISRA C/C++ for airborne software development
- Contribute to design reviews, gate reviews, and agile development ceremonies
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong experience with C++(14 or above)
- Proficiency in UML and Object-Oriented Design techniques
- Deep understanding of the full software lifecycle in regulated environments
- Experience working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum), with tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and GitLab
- Exposure to airborne software standards such as RTCA DO-178C DAL C or similar
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence technical direction
Bonus Skills:
- Familiarity with tools like Matlab Simulink, Cameo, DOORS, or Dimensions
- Previous experience in systems requiring high design assurance and real-time performance
- Capability to operate as a technical authority or team lead
Requirements:
- Degree in Software, Electronics, or another STEM-based discipline
- Must be a UK national and eligible for full UK security clearance
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where you can lead innovative projects, grow technically, and contribute to the future of electronic warfare systems.
Apply now and help shape the next generation of mission-critical defence technology.
Principal / Lead Software Engineer
Are you ready to take the lead in developing cutting-edge embedded software solutions for next-generation Electronic Warfare systems? We’re seeking a Principal / Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving innovative and mission-critical solutions.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to combine hands-on development with leadership, guiding a multidisciplinary team and delivering robust embedded solutions in a high-integrity environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers
- Take ownership of project planning, technical reviews, and reporting
- Drive all phases of the software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, and integration
- Develop embedded software using RTOSs such as VxWorks or embedded Linux
- Deploy software across multi-core or distributed hardware platforms
- Collaborate closely with hardware and firmware teams to deliver integrated systems
- Follow standards such as RTCA DO-178C and MISRA C/C++ for airborne software development
- Contribute to design reviews, gate reviews, and agile development ceremonies
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong experience with C++(14 or above)
- Proficiency in UML and Object-Oriented Design techniques
- Deep understanding of the full software lifecycle in regulated environments
- Experience working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum), with tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and GitLab
- Exposure to airborne software standards such as RTCA DO-178C DAL C or similar
- Ability to communicate effectively and influence technical direction
Bonus Skills:
- Familiarity with tools like Matlab Simulink, Cameo, DOORS, or Dimensions
- Previous experience in systems requiring high design assurance and real-time performance
- Capability to operate as a technical authority or team lead
Requirements:
- Degree in Software, Electronics, or another STEM-based discipline
- Must be a UK national and eligible for full UK security clearance
Join a dynamic, forward-thinking team where you can lead innovative projects, grow technically, and contribute to the future of electronic warfare systems.
Apply now and help shape the next generation of mission-critical defence technology.
Principal Systems Engineer
Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Radar systems? Our partner are growing their systems engineering capability and currently hiring at multiple levels – Senior, Lead, and Principal Systems Engineers – to support the development of advanced defence technologies.
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team driving the development of next-generation electronic systems and contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition to system verification.
UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Define and manage system and sub-system requirements using industry-standard tools (e.g., DOORS)
- Develop and implement requirements management and verification plans
- Ensure traceability from high-level system requirements to sub-system level
- Support the generation and review of verification evidence and compliance documentation
- Collaborate across disciplines including software, hardware, and systems teams
- Contribute to the design and integration of advanced RF, radar, and electro-optic systems
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle
- Strong skills in requirements definition, flow-down, and verification
- Expert-level or proficient in DOORS and requirements configuration
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as Atlassian suite, Cameo Systems Modeler, or MATLAB
- Understanding of EW, RF, Radar, or electro-optical system design
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering teams
Opportunities Across Levels:
- Senior Systems Engineers – Contribute technically and support project delivery
- Lead Systems Engineers – Provide technical direction and mentor junior staff
- Principal Systems Engineers – Drive system architecture, strategy, and technical leadership
Join a team at the forefront of defence technology innovation, where you can take ownership of challenging projects, collaborate with experts, and grow your career at the level that suits your experience.
Apply today and be part of building tomorrow’s defence capabilities.
Systems Engineers Multiple Levels & UK Sites
Opportunities at multiple UK sites (hybrid working): Somerset, Midlothian, Lincolnshire, Essex, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Tyne and Wear.
Are you ready to shape the future of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare and Radar systems? Our partner are growing their systems engineering capability and currently hiring at multiple levels – Senior, Lead, and Principal Systems Engineers – to support the development of advanced defence technologies.
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team driving the development of next-generation electronic systems and contribute across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition to system verification.
UK citizenship and eligibility for full security clearance required.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Define and manage system and sub-system requirements using industry-standard tools (e.g., DOORS)
- Develop and implement requirements management and verification plans
- Ensure traceability from high-level system requirements to sub-system level
- Support the generation and review of verification evidence and compliance documentation
- Collaborate across disciplines including software, hardware, and systems teams
- Contribute to the design and integration of advanced RF, radar, and electro-optic systems
What You’ll Bring:
- Proven experience in systems engineering across the full lifecycle
- Strong skills in requirements definition, flow-down, and verification
- Expert-level or proficient in DOORS and requirements configuration
- Familiarity with engineering tools such as Atlassian suite, Cameo Systems Modeler, or MATLAB
- Understanding of EW, RF, Radar, or electro-optical system design
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across engineering teams
Opportunities Across Levels:
- Senior Systems Engineers – Contribute technically and support project delivery
- Principal Systems Engineers – Drive system architecture, strategy, and technical leadership
- Lead Systems Engineers – Provide technical direction and mentor junior staff
Join a team at the forefront of defence technology innovation, where you can take ownership of challenging projects, collaborate with experts, and grow your career at the level that suits your experience.
Apply today and be part of building tomorrow’s defence capabilities.
Senior Software Engineer
Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a passion for innovation and real-world impact? Join a growing engineering team working on world-class ground surveillance technologies used in over 35 countries. This is an opportunity to help shape the software behind advanced radar systems that protect borders, monitor perimeters, and secure critical infrastructure.
You’ll work across a full software stack, from embedded radar processing to user-facing control systems, helping integrate cutting-edge technology with third-party surveillance platforms and enhancing the user experience. If you’re creative, collaborative, and excited about pushing the limits of software engineering, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design and develop software for radar systems and external interfaces
- Improve system integration with third-party surveillance and security platforms
- Enhance UI/UX for end-users and develop intuitive control systems
- Contribute to continuous improvement of software engineering practices
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Solid background in object-oriented software design
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- A collaborative mindset and experience working in cross-functional teams
It’d Be Great If You Also Have Some Of The Following:
- A degree in software, engineering, or a related technical field
- Experience with C++, Python, or other scripting languages
- Knowledge of SQL databases and GIS data manipulation
- Experience with UI/UX best practices
- Familiarity with embedded Linux or real-time systems
- Background in security/defence command & control systems
- Exposure to machine learning or statistical analysis
Additional Info
- Occasional project-related travel may be required (UK & international)
- Driving licence and passport required
Ready to make a real impact on global security technology? Apply now and join a team that’s defining the future of surveillance systems.
Software Engineer
Looking to build software that powers real-world security systems? Join a forward-thinking team developing next-generation radar technology used in over 35 countries for border surveillance, perimeter protection, and critical infrastructure security.
You’ll work on everything from embedded radar software to advanced control interfaces, developing new capabilities, improving user experiences, and integrating with third-party surveillance platforms. This is a great opportunity for a curious and capable software engineer ready to take on exciting technical challenges in a multidisciplinary environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Design and develop software across a range of radar systems and interfaces
- Build integrations with third-party surveillance and security platforms
- Enhance system usability and improve user experiences
- Help evolve the team’s engineering practices and techniques
What We’re Looking For:
- 2+ years’ experience in software development
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Problem-solver with a creative, analytical mindset
- Comfortable engaging with end users and stakeholders
It’d Be Great If You Also Have Some Of The Following:
- Degree in software, engineering, or a software-focused science field
- C++, Python, or similar programming languages
- Experience with SQL databases, GIS data, or UI/UX best practices
- Familiarity with real-time systems, embedded Linux, or machine learning
- Background in security/defence or command & control software
- Willingness to travel for occasional project work (UK & international)
If you’re ready to make a direct impact on cutting-edge surveillance technologies and work alongside a team of expert engineers, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
FPGA Design Engineer
Calling all FPGA Design Engineers! – We have a fantastic opportunity to work on cutting edge surveillance projects.
Our Client designs and sells electronic-scanning ground radar systems for national border security, counter-drone, perimeter security, wide area surveillance and coastline security. Their radars have a reputation for performance and reliability, protecting lives and critical assets worldwide. They are able to develop and adapt designs quickly in response to user requirements. Based just south of Cambridge, they are easy to reach by car and only two minutes’ walk from the nearest rail station.
The Role
- Currently going through a major product update to extend the family of radars, they are introducing enhanced performance and new capabilities that includes updates to FPGAs and other programmable logic devices across the entire radar family.
- You will be part of a small and highly skilled multidisciplinary engineering team with full responsibility for digital signal processing. This will include modelling, coding, verification, testing, and deployment of new FPGA designs for our latest advanced radar products.
- Close teamwork and communication is essential to the design, development and delivery of their radar systems, and therefore they offer hybrid working to allow a mix of collaborative working and engineering focus.
Key responsibilities
- Take the lead on DSP system design and architecture.
- Design, develop and verify FPGA code (VHDL or Verilog), using Xilinx design tools.
- Design software for test and verification of FPGA code.
- Take the lead on field trials of signal processing performance.
- Generate design documentation for communication and dissemination across the engineering team.
Qualifications, experience and skills
- Engineering or other technical degree (or equivalent combination of experience and education).
- Development experience using Xilinx design tools such as Vivado, targeted at Zynq MPSoC or similar.
- Experience of implementing signal processing algorithms with high-speed I/O in FPGA.
- Understanding of the design of high-speed digital circuits for real-time systems.
- Experience of design verification by both simulation (SystemVerilog or similar) and hardware testing.
- Experience of software design using C/C++, Python, or Rust.
- Proficient using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, signal generators, etc.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to allow efficient hybrid office/home collaborative working.
Additional desirable requirements
- Knowledge of radar, sonar, or similar sensor systems.
- Understanding of radar signal processing techniques.
- Embedded Linux C/C++ development.
- Familiarity with Yocto and/or Petalinux build systems.
- Familiarity with Xilinx HLS.
The Rewards
In return, there is an excellent package on offer and a stimulating environment that will encourage you to perform to the best of your ability. Salary and job title will be based on experience and expertise. We shall provide the training, professional development and support that you need to effectively complete your projects.
Senior DSP Engineer
We have an exciting opportunity for a DSP Engineer to work on cutting-edge telematics and stolen vehicle recovery solutions for police forces, insurers, fleet managers, OEMs, and consumers worldwide. This role can be Permanent or Contract.
The Role
We are looking for a Communications Engineer well versed in SDR design and DSP algorithms for a cost-optimised distributed RDF system project.
Knowledge and experience of the following is highly desirable:
- High dynamic range broadband radio receiver design
- SDR and hybrid analogue/SDR design
- DSP (including FPGA)devices and algorithms
- Signal search and identification
- Radio propagation
- Radio noise and interference
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will
- be very familiar with both the analogue and DSP aspects of receiver design
- have at least ten years’ experience in RF, DSP, and comms design
- have fluency and currency in at least one DSP methodology or language
- have a degree/HND from a relevant course and institution
The Rewards
In return, there is an excellent salary and employee benefits, including a Hybrid working model. There is a real interest in your development. All the training, professional development and support that you need to complete our development projects is provided.
We are based just south of Cambridge with easy road and rail routes to the city centre. We provide a friendly and supportive working environment including regular on-site and off-site social events.
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Are you a mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation, rugged electronics, and delivering real-world solutions? An exciting opportunity has opened for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a high-performing Hardware team focused on the development of advanced video and imaging processing products. This role is central to designing and delivering mechanical and thermal solutions for ruggedised, high-performance computing systems used in demanding environments.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Take ownership of mechanical and thermal design for rugged computer and video tracking products.
- Use SolidWorks 3D CAD software to develop enclosure and packaging designs.
- Lead mechanical engineering activities within small, multidisciplinary project teams.
- Perform engineering analyses including stress, fatigue, thermal, and vibration assessments.
- Conduct lab testing for design verification and validation.
- Produce detailed engineering reports for product design, failure investigations, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with electronic and systems engineers to integrate components and subsystems.
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation including BOMs, ECRs, and design data.
- Support production, test, and field teams through design handover and troubleshooting.
- Work closely with project managers and sales teams to estimate and deliver on project goals.
- Assist with technical input for proposals, bids, and customer documentation.
What You’ll Bring: Essential:
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks 3D CAD.
- Experience designing enclosures for electronic equipment.
- A strong foundation in mechanical principles and a creative mindset.
- Demonstrated experience across the full product development lifecycle.
- Understanding of DFM, machining, casting, moulding, and fabrication techniques.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to lead technical work and deliver to deadlines.
Desirable:
- Experience designing for harsh or rugged environments.
- Background in defence, scientific equipment, or specialist machinery.
- Familiarity with document control systems (e.g., Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE).
- Skilled in engineering calculations and Microsoft Office tools.
Benefits & Perks:
- Flexible hybrid working options
- 28 days annual leave + holiday purchase scheme
- Friday lunchtime finish
- Group pension with matched contributions
- Income protection and life assurance
- Remote GP, mental health support, and physiotherapy services
- Share incentive plans and EV salary sacrifice
- Employee rewards platform and social events
- Onsite parking and wellbeing initiatives
- Training and development opportunities
Additional Information: Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance. This includes proof of identity, right to work in the UK, and five years of UK residency.
Ready to make an impact with cutting-edge hardware in a high-performance environment? Apply today and help shape the future of rugged technology.