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Physicist - Defence Systems - Cambridge
A recently established and growing defence company, located in Cambridge, is currently seeking a couple of Physicists to contribute to the invention and development of cutting-edge technologies used in various capacities to ensure the security of defence, aerospace, telecommunications, and other sectors where security is of paramount importance.
You will collaborate with a team of experts, including electronics, engineering, design, embedded systems, and other physicists, to develop these systems.
Working alongside this expert team will offer you continuous opportunities for skill development.
Given the diverse range of systems and technologies you will work on, we welcome physicists from various fields, such as microfluidics, sensors, optics, acoustics, electromagnetics, thermal physics, and other complex domains.
Ideally, you should be proficient in analytical, numerical, and finite element simulations, as well as hands-on engineering physics for building systems.
With a variety of projects and disciplines to engage in, your work will remain engaging and challenging.
The company is dedicated to enhancing your skills and knowledge, ensuring you are well-equipped to work on cutting-edge technologies and innovate new systems.
As the world increasingly adopts smart technologies and artificial intelligence devices, you may also have the opportunity to work on Machine Learning and AI technologies.
If you have experience or an interest in these fields, it will be advantageous.
Previous experience in defence, aerospace, or telecommunications is not mandatory; we welcome physicists from all sectors.
Given the sectors you will be working in, the ability to obtain Security Clearance is essential.
Typically, this requires being a British citizen without a criminal record or having lived and paid taxes in the UK for more than five consecutive years.
In addition to career development and involvement in complex and innovative projects, you will receive an attractive starting salary, regular pay reviews, bonuses, complimentary meals, free parking, a generous company pension, gym membership, wellness programs, healthcare, dental benefits, and other exceptional perks that are competitive with any UK company.
Due to the complex and inventive nature of the work, we anticipate significant interest in this role.
If you are interested, we recommend submitting your application now to avoid missing out.
For further information, please do not hesitate to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240, or submit an application, and a member of our Newton Colmore team will contact you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company 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. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2026-02-09 09:59:59
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Physicist - Defence Sector Engineering - Cambridge
A growing Defence company, based in Cambridge, offers an exciting opportunity for a Physicist to work on a wide range of cutting-edge technologies that will enhance the UK's defence against external threats, with a focus on defensive technologies rather than offensive ones.
You will be involved in a variety of physics projects, including (but not limited to) thermal, optics, electromagnetics, acoustics, fluidics, chemical, and other scientific technologies.
If you have experience with complex projects in these fields, I recommend providing as much detail as possible on your CV.
We are open to candidates from various sectors; however, it will be highly advantageous if you already have experience in the Defence sector.
As you will be working in the Defence sector, you will need to be able to obtain security clearance or already hold security clearance.
Given the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in various sectors, a keen interest in these areas would be welcomed, as many of your projects will involve work in this field.
In addition to working on complex and cutting-edge technologies, you will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, dependant on experience.
The compensation package includes a bonus, enhanced pension, dental care, gym access, free lunch, and other excellent benefits.
The level of experience sought can range from a PhD holder who has worked in a post-doc role to someone with years of industry experience.
We are looking to recruit several individuals for this team, so if you are in the early stages of your career, you will receive development opportunities, and if you are further along in your career, you will have the chance to mentor junior team members.
This company places a strong emphasis on collaboration, both within the team, with other teams, and with external parties.
Given the anticipated high level of interest in this role, and the company's desire to recruit quickly, I recommend applying immediately if you are interested in this position to avoid missing out.
For more general information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment, and Scientific Recruitment Specialists Newton Colmore, on 0121 268 2240, or submit an application, and one of our team members at Newton Colmore will contact you.
Please note we will not be able to discuss the role specifics until we have a copy of your CV. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2026-02-09 09:49:15
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Software Engineer (C++ | Signal Processing | Algorithms | UML)
Location: Southwest England (hybrid options depending on project)
Sector: Maritime defence and security technology
About the organisation
Holt Engineering is working with an international engineering business that develops advanced maritime systems used by navies worldwide, spanning sonar/hydroacoustics, sensor-to- decision solutions, and command & control capabilities.
Work sits at the intersection of real- world physics, high-performance software, and mission critical reliability.
The role
Youll design and build software that turns complex sensor data into actionable outputs, including detection, classification and tracking of underwater targets.
Youll work in multi- disciplinary teams (software, systems, test, and hardware) and contribute across the full lifecycle: requirements, architecture, implementation, verification, and support.
What youll be doing
Develop C++ components for performance-critical, real-time or near real-time processing pipelines.
Design and document software architecture using UML (e.g., class diagrams, sequence diagrams, state models).
Implement and optimise signal processing and algorithm development for detection/classification/tracking workflows.
Apply strong object-oriented programming principles (SOLID, clean architecture, maintainable patterns).
Write unit/integration tests, support verification activities, and contribute to continuous improvement of coding standards.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering to translate requirements into robust designs and deliverable increments.
Essential skills (must-have)
Strong commercial experience in C++.
Proven signal processing experience (e.g., filtering, spectral analysis, detection theory, estimation, tracking).
Demonstrable algorithm development (from concept to validated implementation, including performance tuning).
Confident use of UML for software design and communication.
Solid OOP fundamentals and experience building maintainable, testable codebases.
Desirable (nice-to-have)
Experience with real-time constraints, multi-threading, latency/performance optimisation.
Familiarity with sensor fusion, tracking (e.g., Kalman/particle filters), classification, feature extraction.
Experience in safety/mission-critical engineering environments (e.g., rigorous V&V, secure development practices).
Linux development, modern build tooling (CMake), Git-based workflows, CI/CD. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Plush,England
Start: 26/01/2026
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2026-01-26 13:04:04
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CFD or Computational Fluid Dynamics Engineer required to join a cutting edge Automotive research, development and manufacturing facilities in vehicle technologies, battery and charging infrastructure.
You will play a critical role in developing and refining vehicle programs by performing advanced CFD simulations and aeroacoustic simulation and analysis.
Skills
BEng and ideally Masters or PhD in Aeroacoustics, CFD, Aerospace or Aerodynamics.
CFD commercial experience in Automotive Engineering.
Simulia PowerFLOW or ANSA experience.
Python coding.
Electric vehicle knowledge.
Role
CFD Simulation and Setup.
Aeroacoustics CFD simulations, offering design recommendations to influence vehicle program progression.
Present CFD results and design recommendations to global program teams, facilitating collaborative development of vehicle projects.
Acoustic wind tunnel tests, assist with data correlation and program development. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Kidlington, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £33000 - £58000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-02 13:16:51
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Research and Development Engineer required to join a cutting edge acoustic Research and Development team.
Requirements
Acoustic and vibration measurement, Audio DSP programming in Matlab, Python, C, C++ etc.
Speaker Design using 3D CAD modelling or understanding of loudspeaker theory
FEA non linear modelling
Degree, MSc or related in Electro Acoustics, Acoustical Engineering, Physics or similar.
Role
Design and develop speaker systems, transducers and headphones.
Acoustic audio research.
Computer modelling, measurement and product development.
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Type: Permanent Location: Maidstone, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £42000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2026-01-01 11:13:26
