Jobs in Cambridge

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Software Engineer

The Software Engineer will work on the complete development lifecycle of flight safety and navigation systems, from concept and algorithm design to system integration and testing. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-performance solutions, maintain high-quality code, and produce comprehensive documentation.

Flarebright Bicester £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Embedded Software Engineer - Security Clearance - Cambridge

Develops, modifies and enhances embedded systems for security technologies spanning radio, satellite, communications, radar and sensors, working in C/C++ alongside electronics, software, mechanical and physics specialists. Projects are bespoke client work plus new versions of existing products, with training provided and security clearance required for some roles.

Newton Colmore Cambridge

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Design precision mechanical components and assemblies for high-frequency RF and microwave products, from concept through volume production. Work spans SolidWorks CAD, thermal CFD and FEA structural analysis, waveguide and cooling architectures, plus manufacturing support with CNC, die-casting and additive processes. Based at the Cambridge Science Park site within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Filtronic Cambridge

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Designs, develops and integrates embedded software and firmware for advanced RF and communications products across the full lifecycle, from concept to volume manufacture. Strong focus on Zephyr-based development alongside embedded Linux, Yocto, bare-metal firmware, networking and secure communications, working closely with RF, FPGA, hardware and systems engineers.

Filtronic Cambridge

Hybrid Permanent

Quality Technician (Impact Testing Equipment)

Inspect precision-engineered parts and supplied materials through visual and dimensional checks, deciding on acceptance or rejection before manufacturing. Help develop quality plans and interpret technical documentation during rejection stages. Based on-site Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:30, supporting impact testing equipment for aerospace, automotive and rail.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Huntingdon £30,000 – £35,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Production Operative - Aerospace Manufacturing

Packing and palletising safety-critical cartridge sets and rocket motors in a specialist aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, following engineering instructions and strict quality procedures. Duties include preparing, labelling and dispatching products, checking incoming materials, maintaining stock records in SAP and supporting 5S and continuous improvement. Starts on a 37-hour day shift before moving to a 4 on / 4 off pattern.

Syntech Recruitment Oxford £28,500 – £34,500 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior RF Engineer

Lead the design, simulation and development of RF and mmWave circuits, components and subsystems, including system analysis, performance optimisation and troubleshooting. Carry out measurements, characterisation and validation of prototypes and production hardware, and support the transition from concept through prototyping into volume manufacturing. Works closely with electronics, mechanical, software and systems engineers, and contributes technical input to RFQs, proposals and customer engagements.

Filtronic Cambridge

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Electronics Systems Engineer

Design and develop analogue, digital and mixed-signal electronic systems across the full product lifecycle, from concept to volume manufacture. Work in a multidisciplinary team with RF, software, firmware and mechanical engineers on telecoms, space, defence and high-altitude platform products, owning system-level architecture, integration, verification and EMC/safety compliance.

Filtronic Cambridge

Hybrid Permanent

Engineering Technician

Hands-on laboratory and workshop role supporting RF, electronics and mechanical development, from setting up measurements with network analysers and signal generators to soldering, PCB rework and cable assembly. You will run and tweak Python test scripts, build fixtures with 3D printing and CNC, and help move prototypes into production alongside RF, software and mechanical engineers.

Filtronic Cambridge

On-site Permanent