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Nuclear/ Radiation Hardening Engineer

This role involves working on mission-critical technologies for secure military communications satellites, developing resilient systems for demanding environments. Responsibilities include technical planning, system integration, and leading complex engineering challenges with a focus on nuclear and radiation hardening.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer Cambridgeshire- Morgan McKinley

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded software on ARM-based platforms using Embedded Linux (Yocto/PetaLinux), with responsibilities including low-level interfacing via SPI, I2C, UART, and CAN, integration with FPGAs, and working under Low-SWaP constraints for applications in drones and space. The engineer will design robust systems using UML, contribute to algorithm development using Python or MATLAB, and may mentor junior team members. The work is consultancy-based and requires close collaboration on technically challenging, real-world platforms.

eFinancialCareers Cambridge, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior FPGA Engineer Cambridgeshire - Morgan McKinley

This role involves designing and implementing high-performance FPGA solutions for advanced applications in radar, communications, and sensing. You'll work across the full development lifecycle using AMD (Xilinx) Zynq SoC devices, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver robust, integrated systems. The position emphasizes innovation, technical leadership, and client-facing engagement in a consultancy environment tackling diverse, high-impact projects.

eFinancialCareers Cambridge, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior FPGA Engineer | Cambridgeshire

This role involves translating complex customer requirements into robust FPGA implementations, focusing on AMD (Xilinx) silicon and Zynq SoC devices. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, solving high-stakes problems in Radar, Comms, and Sensing, and have the opportunity to broaden your skill set across multiple sectors.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £75,000 – £85,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior RF Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves designing, building, and testing complex RF-based systems for a variety of applications, including autonomous drones, space-based radars, and mission-critical communications. You will work in a multidisciplinary team with access to world-class facilities and take ownership of the RF lifecycle from concept to verification.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £100,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Trainee Aerospace Laminator

This role involves laying up composite materials to technical specifications in an aerospace manufacturing environment. The trainee will work from engineering drawings and process instructions, operate curing equipment, and maintain high-quality standards throughout production. With on-the-job training and a structured progression plan, the position offers hands-on development in a specialist composites workshop on a four-day week schedule.

Rubicon Recruitment Burwell, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £16 ph
On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

This role involves designing precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-performance RF and microwave systems used in demanding sectors like aerospace, defence, and space. The engineer will lead design-for-manufacture initiatives across CNC, die casting, additive manufacturing, and sheet metal processes, while also performing structural and dynamic analysis using finite element methods. Responsibilities include creating 3D CAD models in SolidWorks, overseeing prototype build and testing, and collaborating with test and production teams on tooling and fixtures.

Octagon Group Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £55,000 – £65,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF Senior Electronics Engineer

Design and develop high-frequency RF systems from concept to mass production, working on cutting-edge electronics for real-world applications. Engage in hands-on development, board bring-up, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-moving tech environment. Focus on 10GHz+ RF design with opportunities to influence technical direction and product evolution.

Enterprise Recruitment Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £70,000 – £140,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Project Engineer

This role involves system-level design and integration of Blighter radar systems, working closely with sales, customers, and engineering teams to deliver tailored surveillance solutions. The engineer will define system requirements, conduct field trials, deliver customer training, and support deployments both in the UK and internationally. It’s a hands-on position requiring strong systems thinking, customer engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration in a defence and security technology environment.

Blighter Surveillance Services Ltd Great Chesterford, Essex, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Embedded Linux Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves developing high-integrity embedded systems using C/C++, ARM/STM32 microcontrollers, and Embedded Linux. You will work on diverse projects, turning complex concepts into real-world solutions, and mentor junior engineers.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves taking full ownership of the PCB design process, working with world-class hardware and mechanical engineers on complex integration tasks. You will ensure high-integrity designs from DC to mmWave frequencies, with a focus on RF, digital, analogue, and power PCB design.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent