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Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge
A growing spinout security technology company, based in Cambridge, is currently seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to assist with the development, modification, and enhancement of various security technologies.
Your focus will span across radio, satellite, communications, radar, sensors, and other complex technologies used in the defence, aerospace, telecommunications, and other cutting-edge sectors, where you will contribute to the development of new technologies.
You will collaborate with a team of experts, including electronics design engineers, software engineers, mechanical engineers, physicists, and other specialists.
You won't necessarily need prior experience in the specific sector, as this is trainable, but you should have substantial experience in developing embedded systems using C/C++ programming languages.
This company provides bespoke products and services for clients, ensuring that your projects will always be unique, presenting their own set of problems and challenges to keep you engaged.
In addition to client projects, you will be involved in developing new versions of existing technology and improving current versions, offering a diverse and engaging role that will keep you interested for the long term.
While experience in telecommunications, aerospace, scientific, radar, radio, or other complex technologies that involve communication between devices would be ideal, it is not essential.
Your experience as an Embedded Software Engineer is more crucial than the specific sector.
Certain roles may require security clearance, typically necessitating a British passport with no criminal record or a history of residing in the UK and paying taxes for several years (also with no criminal record).
This role has arisen due to the company's growth.
They take pride in investing in their staff by providing continuous training to support your career development.
They have received awards for their commitment to staff development.
In addition to award-winning training, career growth, and varied and unique work, you will receive a competitive starting salary, bonuses, pension contributions, medical insurance, life assurance, free parking, and other excellent benefits.
There are currently several openings for Embedded Software Engineers within the company, so they will consider candidates with different levels of experience, from those early in their careers to senior candidates with years of experience.
Salary will be determined based on experience, and there may be new roles approved in the future.
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: 2026-05-13 10:27:00
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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: 2026-05-13 10:21:32
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£34,500 12-month contract commencing September 2026
Keating Chambers is a leading commercial set specialising in high-profile construction, engineering, IT, telecommunications, and energy related disputes, which typically involve issues relating to the law of contract, tort, and restitution.Chambers has an impressive specialism in disputes over building projects, from skyscrapers to power plants, representing clients like BT, E.ON and Transport for London.
Chambers also undertakes a broader range of work including professional negligence, public procurement and competition law, planning law, environmental and other regulatory work.
Recent award successes include Chambers UK Bar ‘Construction Set of the Year' 2025; Legal 500 UK Bar ‘Arbitrators Set of the Year 2025'; Legal 500 'English Bar in the Middle East: Construction Set of the Year' 2025 and Legal Cheek ‘Chambers of the Year' 2024.Keating Chambers are involved in various initiatives to improve diversity and inclusion at the Bar.
We are a founding partner of Bridging the Bar (BTB), one of the first sets to sign up to the 10,000 Black Interns programme and, more recently, joined Bringing [Dis]ability to the Bar's mini-pupillage scheme.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Chambers launched a new social mobility scholarship with Gray's Inn in 2022, designed to support Bar Course students from backgrounds under-represented at the Bar.
At the 2024 Chambers & Partners Awards, Keating Chambers were nominated for the Outstanding Set for Diversity & Inclusion award.About the RoleThe Legal Assistant position does not require any prior specialist knowledge of construction law or experience of the construction industry.
However, the role will be very demanding.
As well as assisting Members of Chambers with research for ongoing or contemplated proceedings, the successful candidate will assist in preparing presentations, seminars and articles relating to Chambers' principal practice areas. The candidate will also assist in books and other publications that members of Chambers are involved in.
Applicants should be motivated, able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, and manage several projects at any one time.
Previous appointees have completed the BVS/BTC or equivalent and this is regarded as highly desirable for the role.
The ability to understand and analyse complex legal issues and to communicate clearly is essential.
So too is a high level of competence with both online research tools (including Westlaw, Lexis, i-law, Justis, Lawtel, BAILII and Construction Law Reports) and paper sources (such as Halsbury's Laws/Statutes).In return, Keating Chambers offers the successful applicant a salary of £34,500 p.a.
and an interest-free loan to cover travelling expenses to and from work (if required) and pension scheme.
In addition, the role will provide unrivalled exposure to areas of Chambers' work and to leading practitioners involved in high profile work.Equality, Diversity and InclusionKeating Chambers is committed to (1) promoting and advancing equality and diversity in all its dealings, in particular in the provision of its services to its clients, the recruitment and retention of all Members, pupils and staff and fair access to work; and (2) providing a work environment in which all individuals, clients and the public are treated with dignity and respect.
At the 2024 Chambers & Partners Awards, Keating Chambers were nominated for the Outstanding Set for Diversity & Inclusion award.The selection procedure for this role (and all other roles) is operated without discrimination, that is to say without regard to irrelevant considerations such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, or age.If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please inform us and we will endeavour to accommodate your needs.
Our website provides additional information on the accessibility of our building.
Please contact us if you require further clarification.How to ApplyPlease provide a completed application form and a covering letter by midday on Wednesday 13th May 2026.
Each application should name two academic referees who will be contacted prior to any offer being made.
Incomplete applications will not be progressed.It is anticipated that first round interviews will take place remotely and second round interviews will take place in Chambers.
Dates for these will be announced in due course but we aim to complete the recruitment process by mid July 2026.
Employment will commence early September by arrangement. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: City of London, England
Start: 01/09/26
Duration: 12 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £34500.00 per annum + 12 month contract
Posted: 2026-05-08 14:27:59
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Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing
Location: Maine, USA
An opportunity has arisen for a Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing to lead the US operations of a specialist engineering manufacturer developing RF antenna feeds and antenna system components used across communications infrastructure, satellite communications and defence applications.
The organisation is part of an international engineering group with multiple global sites.
The US operation functions as a specialist manufacturing and engineering facility focused on the design, development and production of custom RF antenna feed systems and waveguide transmission components used within larger communications and antenna platforms.
The business operates with a lean engineering and manufacturing team, generating multi-million-dollar annual revenues.
It specialises in highly engineered, low-volume RF products, taking projects from customer requirements through RF design and development to precision machining, assembly and RF performance testing.
Products are custom designed and built to order, used within communications systems where RF signals are transmitted through waveguides and emitted via antenna feeds into larger antenna or satellite dish systems.
This role forms part of a planned leadership succession following a successful business transformation.
The incoming Managing Director will maintain operational performance while supporting the next phase of growth, including expanding US-based manufacturing capability to support programmes requiring domestic production.
The position suits an experienced technical leader comfortable operating hands-on within a small engineering-led organisation, bringing strong commercial, operational and leadership capability.
Main Responsibilities of the Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing (Maine, USA):
Lead the overall performance and strategic direction of the US business
Take full P&L responsibility, ensuring financial stability and sustainable growth
Manage engineering, operations, sales and finance functions within a lean organisation
Oversee manufacturing activities including machining, assembly and RF testing
Maintain and develop key customer relationships across communications, defence and infrastructure markets
Support business development activities and strategic growth initiatives
Expand US engineering and manufacturing capability to support future programmes
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and corporate governance requirements
Drive operational improvements and organisational performance
Work closely with international leadership teams to align the US business with global strategy
Provide structured reporting on financial performance, operational delivery and strategic objectives
Requirements of the Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing (Maine, USA):
Engineering degree is essential
Proven senior leadership experience within an engineering or manufacturing organisation
Strong P&L leadership experience and commercial management capability
Experience managing engineering, manufacturing or operational teams
Ability to operate effectively within small, technically focused organisations
Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strategic mindset combined with hands-on operational capability
Desirable Experience:
Background in RF engineering, antenna systems or microwave technology
Experience within defence electronics, telecommunications infrastructure or satellite communications sectors
Exposure to international engineering organisations or multi-site operations
Working Pattern & Benefits:
Full-time on-site leadership role based in Maine, USA
Approximately 25-30% travel, primarily across the United States to customer locations
Opportunity to lead a specialist engineering and manufacturing organisation
High-autonomy leadership role with responsibility for a complete business unit
Exposure to international operations and senior group leadership
To apply for this Managing Director - RF & Antenna Technology Manufacturing role, please send your CV to Kishan Chandarana:
Kchandarana@redlinegroup.Com
01582 878 830 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maine, USA
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2026-05-08 13:59:58
