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RF Design Engineer required, ideally Senior level to work on defence, military and avionics communications for long range real time video new product design and development.
You will join a successful RF and Hardware Design team and work across the full product lifecycle from requirements through design, test, release and support of RF systems.
Requirements
British citizen eligible for security clearance
Radio Frequency System Architecture
RF Simulation
Altium Electronics Schematic capture, PCB Layout and Footprint or symbol Creation
Real time long range data link knowledge
High resolution video transfer understanding.
RF inhibitor exposure.
Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or related subject.
Role
RF Design for New Product Introduction or NPI and the evolution of existing world class RF systems for defence and aviation.
RF System Architecture exploiting the latest RF components and technologies.
RF Simulation using tools such as LabVIEW.
Schematic capture and PCB Design Layout in Altium.
Linear high power wide band RF amplifiers up to 200 Watts using for example GaN or LDMOS.
RF filter design.
Radio Transmitter and Receiver Design.
LNA, Down converter and Upconverter design.
Antenna design.
Use of oscilloscopes, analysers and signal generators.
Cadence AWR Microwave Office.
Ansys HFSS.
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Type: Permanent Location: Brackley, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £62000 - £75000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-12-11 10:06:47
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Engineer to join a leading provider of advanced flight simulation technology.
You will develop real-time software used in state-of-the-art Full Flight Simulators and Fixed Training Devices that replicate the form, fit, and function of real aircraft flight decks.
This role sits at the heart of a major transformation programme and is ideal for someone who is hands-on, motivated, and eager to implement change in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop real-time software for flight simulators, from control systems to graphical user interfaces.
- Support integration, testing, fault finding, and problem resolution on simulated systems.
- Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to customer acceptance and post-delivery support.
What Youll Bring
- Strong C programming skills.
- Practical understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and/or Software Development Lifecycle.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team, with minimal supervision.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Degree in engineering, mathematics, science, or equivalent experience within aviation/aerospace engineering.
Desirable Skills
- Experience with safety-critical systems in aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
- Knowledge of C#, C++, web technologies (JavaScript, HTML), and Windows application development (Visual Studio).
- Familiarity with ARINC, AFDX, or CAN bus protocols.
- Experience using the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
Benefits
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
- Private medical insurance (with 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.
- Subsidised staff restaurant and on-site parking with electric vehicle charging.
Why Join
- Challenging Projects: Work on cutting-edge flight simulators used by global aerospace organisations.
- Collaborative Environment: Partner with experts across systems, hardware, and software engineering.
- Innovative Technology: Develop next-generation simulation solutions, including avionics hardware and advanced control systems.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a forward-thinking, global industry.
Eligibility: 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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Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex,England
Start: 28/11/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-11-28 09:29:38
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Were looking for an experienced Engineering Delivery Manager with a strong background in software development, integration, and delivery to take charge of complex work packages for next-generation flight simulators.
This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of flight simulation, leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring that advanced software-driven systems are delivered on time, to specification, and in compliance with aerospace standards.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have proven success managing technical software projects, and are passionate about shaping the future of aerospace training, this role is for you.
What Youll Do
- Lead cross-functional engineering teams with a strong emphasis on software development, testing, and integration.
- Take full ownership of software-related work packages, ensuring delivery against scope, budget, and timelines.
- Oversee the delivery of software components for flight simulators, ensuring seamless integration with hardware and systems.
- Implement robust technical governance frameworks to ensure compliance with aerospace software standards.
- Drive risk management throughout the software development lifecycle, mitigating issues before they impact delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external customers to align on requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
- Provide regular reporting on software progress, risks, and key technical decisions.
- Support process improvements to strengthen software delivery capability across engineering teams.
What Were Looking For
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Work Package Owner, Delivery Manager, Programme Manager, or Technical Lead within software-heavy aerospace or simulation projects.
- Strong understanding of software engineering lifecycles, including development, verification, validation, and integration.
- Knowledge of aerospace software standards (e.g., DO-178C or similar) highly desirable.
- Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams with a significant software engineering focus.
- Excellent project management, technical governance, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Background in flight simulation, avionics, or complex aerospace software systems is highly advantageous.
Why Join?
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with buy/sell options)
- Private medical insurance (with family cover options)
- Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Life assurance (4x salary, up to 10x available)
- Group income protection
- Flexible benefits including dental, healthcare cash plan, gym membership & cycle to work
- Wellbeing and mental health support (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV charging
- Excellent learning & development opportunities
- A collaborative environment where your expertise in software delivery will shape the future of flight simulation
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
If youre passionate about aerospace software delivery and ready to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects, apply today!
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Type: Permanent Location: West Sussex,England
Start: 26/11/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-11-26 08:46:13
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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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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 24/11/2025
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2025-11-24 14:36:09
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About the Role
We're looking for a highly skilled Senior Mission Systems Engineer to join a team developing advanced onboard computing solutions for a cutting-edge aerospace programme.
You will work on secure, resilient systems, contributing to designs that directly impact critical mission systems.
You'll collaborate with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, helping to define system architectures, integrate hardware and software solutions, and ensure designs meet technical, operational, safety, and security requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Support system-level design and architecture for onboard computing solutions.
Collaborate across internal and external teams, including international partners, to ensure designs are robust and aligned with programme objectives.
Develop, simulate, and verify digital logic using VHDL as a core part of system modeling and design.
Provide mentorship and guidance to less experienced team members.
Apply systems engineering principles to support safety, security, and regulatory compliance in complex aerospace or mission-critical systems.
Represent the team in meetings with stakeholders, contributing to effective collaboration and problem-solving.
Required Skills and Experience
Degree (or equivalent) in a STEM discipline.
Proven experience in Systems Engineering and the engineering lifecycle, ideally in aerospace, avionics, or complex computing systems.
Strong VHDL experience is essential; Verilog or Simulink experience is also desirable.
Experience with hardware/software integration, modeling, and simulation.
Familiarity with Integrated Modular Avionics (IMA), system safety, security, or complex platform integration is highly desirable.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience working on high-security or classified projects is advantageous.
Why Join?
You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-looking team delivering mission-critical systems in aerospace.
You'll have the opportunity to apply your VHDL expertise and systems engineering skills to innovative solutions, working with leading engineers nationally and internationally.
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Type: Permanent Location: Lytham St. Annes, England
Posted: 2025-11-12 16:22:35
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A leading space engineering organisation is seeking an Embedded Flight Software Engineer to join its growing flight software team, developing real-time embedded software for next-generation orbital missions.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on technically challenging and high-impact projects, developing onboard flight software for spacecraft and contributing to missions designed to enable safe and sustainable space operations.
Youll take ownership of key aspects of flight software design, definition, integration, and validation, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across spacecraft systems, GNC, and avionics.
For this role we can consider visa sponsorship and relocation support.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and validate real-time embedded flight software for satellite onboard computers.
- Define software architecture, ICDs, and development and verification plans.
- Collaborate with systems and subsystem teams to identify software requirements and deliver solutions.
- Perform integration, verification, and validation activities on target and in simulation.
- Support mission testing and simulation campaigns.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across projects and global teams.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant engineering discipline.
- Proven experience developing software for real-time embedded systems (C/C++).
- Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (e.g.
VxWorks, RTEMS).
- Experience implementing equipment drivers and ICDs.
- Proficient with Git version control and modern software development workflows.
- Experience developing and executing test plans and debugging software both in simulation and on target.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work proactively with minimal supervision.
Desirable Skills
- Experience developing software for space systems or other high-reliability environments.
- Experience with VxWorks and familiarity with PowerPC architecture.
- Knowledge of communication protocols such as CCSDS, CAN, and SpaceWire.
- Understanding of software standards such as MISRA and familiarity with ECSS standards.
- Experience with NASA cFS framework.
- Proficiency with Linux, shell scripting, build systems, and Python.
- Experience across the full mission lifecycle from concept to operations.
Whats on Offer
- Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and diverse international team.
- Flexible working around core hours with a hybrid setup.
- Optional compressed working pattern (9/75).
- 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and long-term sick pay.
- Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship (where applicable).
- State-of-the-art office and cleanroom facilities.
- Supportive, collaborative environment with regular social and professional development events.
If youre passionate about developing software that powers real-world space missions and want to contribute to the future of sustainable space operations, wed love to hear from you.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 07/11/2025
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Hybrid & flexible working, 9/75 work pattern, private healthcare, & more!
Posted: 2025-11-07 08:49:04
