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Embedded Software Engineer required to join a team responsible for building embedded computers for defence, aviation, automotive, medical or other high end applications.
The idea candidate will be a Software Engineer who is interested in computer hardware such as GPU, memory systems and processors or CPUs.
Perhaps you have done some Arduino or Raspberry PI builds in your spare time or similar systems build.
Requirements
Degree level or above in Computer Science or similar subject.
Embedded Software Development commercial experience in Defence, Avionics, Automotive, Medical or comparable industries.
Embedded Computing experience of GPUs, Memory, Processors, communication protocols, Networking, Secure BOOT and writing low level code for Drivers, I2C, SPI, CAN, Ethernet, USB, Serial bus and replated ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Letchworth, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £60000 Per Annum Full Package
Posted: 2025-04-02 12:53:34
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The Job
The Company:
For over 90 years, my client has been pioneering innovative sanitary and hardware solutions that blend high-quality materials with the principles of Architecture.
With products that are crafted for durability, accessibility and aesthetics, ensuring long-lasting performance even under intensive use.
With a focus on barrier-free design, hygiene, and modern functionality, we continue to shape the future of architecture and product innovation.
Experience the perfect balance of tradition and progress—where thoughtful design meets everyday needs.
The Role of the Junior Specifications Sales Manager
As a Junior Specifications Manager, your primary role will be to learn, develop, and progress into a fully-fledged Specifications Manager.
You will be responsible for supporting projects involving sanitary adaptations, working closely with architects, designers, and construction teams to bring product specifications to life.
You will manage projects from inception to completion (cradle to grave), primarily within hotels, care homes, education, healthcare facilities, and pod manufacturers.
Over the course of a one-year training programme, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of the role, supported by both internal and external professionals to ensure your success.
Benefits of the Junior Specifications Sales Manager
£30k - £35k
Car fully electric
Bonus
Holidays 28 days plus Bank holiday
Training programme
The Ideal Person for the Junior Specifications Sales Manager
We are looking for driven individuals with a basic understanding of the specification process—whether through previous experience or a strong interest in learning.
It would be a significant advantage if you have sold bathrooms, sanitary ware, or adaptations, but we are open to candidate’s construction sector.
Confident in presentations, able to engage and influence key stakeholders.
A strong relationship builder, comfortable with networking and business development.
Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects from inception to completion.
You must Live on patch: East Midlands, and north London.
If you think the role of Junior Specifications Sales Manager is for you, apply now!
Consultant: Sarah Dimmock
Email: sarahd@otrsales.co.uk
Tel no.
0208 397 4114
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
About On Target
At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector.
We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, Milton Keynes, North London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Full-Time
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £35000 Per Annum Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-04-01 16:34:32
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Principal Electromechanical Hardware Design Engineer - Medical Devices - Oxford
A growing and well-funded scale-up Medical Devices company, based in Oxford, is currently hiring a Senior or Principal Electromechanical Hardware Design Engineer.
You will help with the development of a new and exciting Medical Devices that will continue to push the sector forward.
Main focuses in this role will be leading the design and development of complex electronic circuits, specifically to Medical Devices standards, including ISO 13485 and IEC 60601.
You'll be working on the hardware design and electronics design of Medical Devices.
This work will also include testing and validation of the completed Medical Devices, this will include developing and running testing rigs to make sure the Medical Device is safe for use on humans.
Another important part of the role will be working alongside the manufacturing and process engineering teams to make sure the transition from development to production is as smooth as possible.
We need principal and senior-level candidate, someone who has worked on Medical Devices for several years, while also mentoring and developing junior engineers.
This is a growing company, who have secured funding for a number of years, including funding for ambitious growth plans.
This means career development is possible for the right person.
Consequently, it would be ideal if you have previously worked for a start-up/scale-up Medical Devices company and know what it's like to wear multiple hats when needed.
The technology you will be working on will save lives.
I can provide more details once you have made an application.
Most candidates I have spoken with find the work rewarding due to the impact this work will have on lives.
It is expected that you would hold a degree and a masters in a related Medical Devices, Electronics Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant scientific subject that led you into a Systems Engineer role.
You will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, pension, life assurance, private medical, income protection, equity scheme, and other benefits, plus future career development as the company grows while also working in an interesting field on a product that could help a lot of people.
As this is an exciting role, joining a scale-up company at the beginning of their journey, I'm expecting a lot of interest in the role.
So, if you are interested, please apply straight away or risk missing out to someone else.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery recruitment specialists, Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240 or submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will be in touch with you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Oxford, England
Salary / Rate: bonus, pension, income protection
Posted: 2025-04-01 10:49:42
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Firmware Engineer - Electronics Hardware Integration - Defence - Cambridge
We have an important Firmware Engineer role for a growing Defence Sector organisation, aimed at contributing to the development of new technologies that will enhance the defence of the UK and other allied nations, with a focus on defensive technologies rather than offensive.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with an electronics engineering background who can leverage their Firmware Engineering experience along with knowledge of electronics hardware integration.
It's preferable if you have a proven track record of successfully completing complex projects resulting in launched devices.
Some of the project you will be involved in will be focus on the advancing new technologies, pushing boundaries, and doing things that no one has done before.
This means you won't get bored in this role and will continue to develop your careers and skills.
While prior experience in the Defence sector is ideal, we are open to consider candidates from other complex fields.
You will need to hold a degree in a software or electronics field that led you into a Firmware Engineer career.
Given the nature of this role in the Defence sector, it will be essential for you to be able to obtain security clearance.
In addition to career development and interesting projects, you will also receive an excellent starting salary (dependant on experience level), bonuses, a pension, free lunches, healthcare, on site gym access and other excellent benefits typically associated with larger organisations.
Collaboration is the key focus within this company, operating within a flat structure where peers help develop your knowledge as you contribute to theirs, all while working on some of the most fascinating projects you can imagine.
If this sounds like the kind of work you want to be involved in, I recommend submitting an application now 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 that 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: 2025-04-01 10:49:15
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Biotech Mechatronics - Cambridge
A spin-out Biotech company, based in Cambridge, is currently hiring several Senior Mechanical Engineers to join them and help accelerate the proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of a novel life-saving biotech manufacturing device.
Your focus will be accelerating the proof of concept, design, development, building, and testing of the hardware of this new biotech device, collaborating with some excellent Medical Devices Physicists, Scientists, Electronics Engineers, and Design Engineers.
This role involves working on the design and development of this biotech manufacturing device, using 3D CAD.
Therefore, specific CAD experience will be essential, ideally SOLIDWORKS.
We need senior-level candidates, someone who has worked on mechatronics, automation, robotics, precision devices or another complex electro-mechanical technology.
Due to the size of this company, you will be exposure to other areas of the business, including third-party meetings and attending Biotech, Medical Devices and Science conferences and trade shows.
Consequently, it would be ideal if you have previously worked for a start-up/scale-up company or worked for a Medical Devices/Biotech/Scientific Design Consultancy and know what it's like to wear multiple hats when needed.
Experience in Medical Devices, Scientific or Biotech companies is not essential; we can also look at candidates from other complex sectors.
The technology you will be working on will save lives.
I can provide more details once you have made an application.
Most candidates I have spoken with find the work rewarding due to the impact this work will have on lives.
It is expected that you would hold a degree and a masters in a related Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or another relevant scientific subject that led you into a Mechanical Engineer role.
You will also be rewarded with an excellent starting salary, enhanced pension, bonus, healthcare, other benefits, and future career development as the company grows while also working in an interesting field on a product that could help a lot of people.
As this is an exciting role, joining a start-up company at the beginning of their journey, I'm expecting a lot of interest in the role.
So, if you are interested, please apply straight away or risk missing out to someone else.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery recruitment specialists, Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240 or submit an application, and a member of our team at Newton Colmore will be in touch with you. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: bonus, enhanced pension
Posted: 2025-04-01 10:43:50
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Software Development Engineer - London - £65,000 + Car Allow.
+ Bonus + Ex.
Benefits - Permanent
Primary Purpose:
The primary purpose of this role is to design, develop, and maintain software for bespoke power transmission equipment, ensuring it meets mission-critical requirements for critical infrastructure communication systems.
This involves interfacing with hardware design teams, implementing robust solutions, and maintaining high system availability in addition to testing, documenting, and supporting the software to optimise system performance.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, an excellent package and hybrid working.
Work on cutting-edge, mission-critical technology for global communication systems.
Join a collaborative small team with opportunities to impact legacy and new, next generation product development.
Collaborate with a skilled teams in software and hardware for mentorship and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse and Scale Specifications: Understand technical requirements, participate in architectural decisions, and estimate development timelines.
Software Design: Develop robust software solutions that meet functional and system constraints.
Prototyping: Conduct prototyping on target hardware to address technical uncertainties.
Testing and Validation: Perform unit and pre-integration testing, ensuring compliance and performance.
Collaboration: Work closely with hardware engineers, developers, and validation teams to ensure system compatibility.
Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation to explain technical solutions and decisions.
Version Control and Maintenance: Maintain rigorous version control of software and suggest improvements to internal tools.
Requirements:
Degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline.
Proficiency in C, JavaScript and HTML required.
Experience with VxWorks, Linux, FreeRTOS, or SafeRTOS operating systems.
Familiarity with Git for version control and tools like Eclipse, Visual Studio, or Visual Code.
Knowledge of communication protocols (RS232/424, SPI, CAN Bus, USB, Ethernet).
Ability to understand complex systems, translate requirements into software solutions, and troubleshoot effectively.
Capability to work closely with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
A proactive, self-starting approach to addressing challenges and learning new systems quickly.
How to apply: To apply for this excellent opportunity, please send your CV to Rob Hutchings.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £65000 per annum + + Car Allow. + Bonus + Ex. Benefits
Posted: 2025-03-28 10:39:45
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Digital/Firmware based in Kent to join this world leader in Photonic Engineering and Manufacturing Services.
Operating globally this Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Digital/Firmware will be based at their UK Centre of Excellence in Kent and join their dynamic, multidisciplined engineering team working on cutting edge medical and life science devices and instruments.
You will be responsible for the electronics and firmware design of products from concept through to production.
Hybrid working available.
Sponsorship opportunities for the right candidate.
Key skills and experience required :
Significant experience with high speed digital / analogue electronics and firmware design
DSP, Embedded programming, C, FPGA / VHDL
System architectural design
Schematic capture and PCB Layout for multi-layer PBC's
Ideally qualified to a degree level in a related discipline
This is a unique opportunity to join a leader in their market who can offer the opportunity for career progression and personal development.
To apply for Senior Hardware Design Engineer - Digital/Firmware, based in Kent, please send your CV and covering letter to skhuttan@redlinegroup.Com quoting SKK117.
For more information contact Sophie Khuttan on 01582 878817 or 07961158586. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £70000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 2025-03-28 09:52:42
