15 jobs found in Dunfermline

Senior RF Engineer Edinburgh 12-month contract Paying up to £80p/h (Inside IR35) The Opportunity Our client is looking for Senior RF Engineers to join a leading defence technology organisation developing cutting-edge radar systems for modern fighter aircraft, as well as advanced maritime and airborne surveillance platforms. Key Responsibilities As an RF/Microwave Engineer, you will: Support the full hardware lifecycle from system concept through design, prototyping, test, verification, integration and production support. Develop high-quality RF PCB and module designs using modern microwave technologies. Create test prototypes to validate and verify designs. Carry out detailed design activities from requirements capture through to verification. Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and reports under configuration management. Prepare manufacturing data packs and support subcontractors and manufacturing teams. Work closely with systems, electronics and test...

Job Title: RF Design Engineer Location: Edinburgh - 3 days per week Role Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: £65.00 - £75.00 per hour Inside IR35 Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced RF Design Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team working complex aerospace radar systems. UK citizenship is mandatory to be able to clear the background checks and obtain SC clearance. What the role of the RF Design Engineer entails: Creating high-quality and robust RF/ Microwave circuit designs Documenting and recording deliverables Supporting integration & verification activities at hardware and system level Keeping designs under configuration control Providing progress reports The successful candidate may be required to supervise other less experienced RF / Microwave engineers working on the same project. What experience you need to be the successful RF Design Engineer: Microwave PCB materials & design techniques Microwave...

Principal Firmware Engineer Location: Edinburgh, Bristol or Luton. Duration: 12 months Rate: £102ph UMBRELLA INSIDE IR35 Clearance: Must be eligible for SC We are looking for a Firmware Engineer at Senior or Principal Level to join our team in Edinburgh as an experienced Firmware/FPGA Engineer, you will work with the support of experts in their field, using world-class facilities to deliver Firmware for complex digital systems that meet challenging future customer requirements. You will use or develop team leading experience to support the delivery of work from several engineers. Your expertise will also be key to enhance processes and ways of working across UK wide FPGA/Firmware delivery teams. Key Skills : • Creating innovative VHDL based FPGA designs • Advanced verification techniques using either VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM • Current FPGA technologies from either Xilinx, Altera or Microsemi and their tools • Model Driven Engineering tools including...

Principal Firmware Engineer Edinburgh 12-month contract Paying up to £75p/h (inside IR35) The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior or Principal Firmware Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team delivering advanced digital systems within the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sector. At Senior or Principal level, you will also provide technical leadership, supporting the delivery of work across multiple engineers while contributing to process improvement and best practice development across FPGA/Firmware teams. Key Responsibilities Design and develop innovative VHDL-based FPGA architectures Apply advanced verification techniques using VHDL or SystemVerilog / UVM Work with currentFPGA technologies from: Xilinx Intel (Altera) Microsemi (semiconductor manufacturer) Develop and integrate high-speed interfaces, including PCIe, DDR3, Ethernet and JESD Analyse system-level documentation to derive detailed firmware requirements Adopt a structured, methodical approach to...

RF Test Technician 12 months Inside IR35 – Glenrothes (on site work) – BPSS only You’ll carry out functional testing, tuning, and diagnostics on a range of electronic and RF products, including both new-build units and repairs. The role involves component‑level fault‑finding, maintaining accurate test documentation, supporting maintenance activities, and working closely with engineering and production teams to improve product quality, cost efficiency, and overall test performance. Main Duties * Perform functional testing of electronic assemblies in line with contractual, quality, and schedule requirements. * Diagnose faults on boards and units down to component level and recommend appropriate corrective actions. * Identify and resolve test equipment–related issues. * Execute preventative maintenance and calibration activities for test equipment. * Maintain accurate test records and produce yield and failure reports when required. * Support engineering teams...

Senior Product Test Engineer Glenrothes - 6 months Inside IR35 – BPSS Required – 37 hours A leading defence and high‑reliability electronics manufacturer is seeking a Senior Product Test Engineer to support a wide range of complex electronic test activities across production programmes. This role blends hands‑on electronic test engineering with diagnostic expertise, data analysis, and technical leadership, ensuring products meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. The position is ideal for an experienced electronics professional who enjoys deep technical problem‑solving, working to component level, and supporting the full test lifecycle within a demanding manufacturing environment. Job Responsibilities * Supporting production test activities across a range of high‑reliability electronic products, ensuring robust performance and on‑time delivery. * Performing diagnostics, fault‑finding, and debug down to component level, resolving complex issues...

Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer Glenrothes - 6 months Inside IR35 – BPSS Required – 37 hours A leading defence and high‑reliability electronics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer to strengthen technical stewardship, improve product quality, and drive efficiency across Unit Build and CCA manufacturing operations. This role is highly product‑focused and requires deep involvement in a functional test environment, supporting both current production and future capability development. Job Responsibilities * Enhancing technical support to customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring robust product performance and responsive issue resolution. * Driving continuous improvement in test quality, throughput, and diagnostic efficiency across Unit Build and CCA manufacturing. * Taking full life‑cycle ownership of test costs, test efficiency, and test performance, ensuring solutions remain effective and scalable. * Analysing yields, test...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Glenrothes – 6 months Inside IR35 – BPSS clearance – 37 hours A leading defence and high‑reliability electronics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing production, NPI activity, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing cells. This role is suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving processes, and working closely with cross‑functional engineering teams. Job Responsibilities * Driving improvements in product performance and manufacturing processes, ensuring robust, repeatable, and efficient production. * Delivering reporting, analysis, and data‑driven insights to support engineering and operational decision‑making. * Providing technical support to internal teams and external customers, helping resolve product or process‑related issues. * Supporting innovation and engineering development, contributing to new ideas, methods, and technologies that...

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer hybrid onsite in Scotstoun Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer to add to their talented, hardworking team in Scotstoun on a 12 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. The package: Senior Mechanical HVAC Engineer Scotstoun - hybrid 1-2 days per week UMB £40.64 per hour inside IR35 Initially 12 months likely to extend The role The Senior HVAC Engineer will lead the design, integration, and technical assurance of numerous HVAC systems across a complex marine platform. Duties * Preparing specifications and developing HVAC system designs in accordance with...

Test Design Engineer Location: Glasgow, Cheadle, Crawley, Templecombe  Duration: 6 months Rate: £61.84 ph Umbrella Inside IR35 SC Clearance required We are looking for Labview Test Design Engineers who have experience in working with development project teams to develop and deliver test solutions. This can range from a simple test box through to complex fully automated solutions and will require involvement throughout the lifecycle of the solution from concept to completion. You will have an opportunity to influence product design requirements, develop equipment for both product verification and manufacturing phases, and introduce new technologies and ways of working. Each successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of Test Solution Engineering and will ideally have experience interfacing with external customers as well as internal stakeholders. The candidate should be able to demonstrate knowledge in some or all of the following key areas: Specifying,...

NES Fircroft have partnered with an industry leading Power Cabling client who require CV’s for review in preparation to fulfil the role of Site Manager for the onshore scope of their high profile cabling project based in Dunbar. Site Manager Initial 12-month Contract Location: Dunbar The Site Manager is responsible for civils and cabling elements of the project. Monitoring the site to ensure the project is running efficiently and within HSE parameters Please note this has been assessed as inside IR35 (PAYE or Umbrella only) Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Responsible for the delegated budget from Project Manager. Within a given delegation, ensure delivery of an installation scope as part of a customer project. Responsible for installation risks and promote a transparency and to reach agreement with the Project Manager, to best manage risks within the business in its entirety Responsible for all work within the installation part of the project (start up,...

Senior Mechanical Engineer x 2 Inside IR35 12 months £53.90 per hour 2 days per fortnight on site (Lakes) As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the design and development of submarine systems. This includes system-level design, technical responsibility, supplier engagement, and the opportunity to steer design architecture across a major submarine programme. Lead design activities of Hydraulic / Mechanical systems, sub-systems and equipment for the next generation Royal Navy submarines. Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis. Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications. Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers. Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team. Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews. Your skills and experiences: Essential: Strong experience...

Role Title: Shopify Engineer Duration: contract to run until 29/05/2026 Location: Remote Rate: up to £460 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary The Shopify Engineer will be responsible for architecting, developing, optimising, and maintaining high‑performance Shopify storefronts across multiple markets. This engineer will work closely with MarTech, Digital product to deliver scalable, high‑quality commerce experiences. 5-7 years of hands‑on development with Shopify (Liquid). Strong experience with Shopify Plus (checkout extensions, scripts, functions). Solid expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript/TypeScript. Experience building custom Shopify apps (Node.js/React). API integration experience (Wehooks, REST/GraphQL, Shopify Admin API, Storefront API). Understanding of E‑commerce architecture, caching, APIs, and modern cloud environments. Experience with React, Remix/Hydrogen, and modern JS frameworks will be added advantage All profiles will be reviewed against...

Principal Digital Electronics Engineer 12 months £84.55 per hour (inside IR35) Hybrid working (Portsmouth) About the Opportunity We are seeking a Principal Digital Electronics Engineer to help deliver advanced electronic solutions across some of the most complex and high-profile defence and security programmes in the UK. This is a technical leadership role where you will shape digital hardware architectures, influence system-level design decisions, and mentor engineers across the full product lifecycle - from concept through to production and in-service support. What You'll Be Doing Lead the architecture, design and development of complex digital electronic systems Define and review FPGA, SoC, and high-speed digital designs Oversee requirements capture, design documentation, and verification strategies Provide technical authority and governance across multiple projects Support system integration, validation, and qualification activities Collaborate with systems,...

An inside IR35 contract role is available for a Setting out Site Engineer to support the delivery of a major £300 million reinforced concrete package on a cutting-edge carbon capture facility in Teesside. The position involves providing engineering expertise across several key structures, including the turbine hall, condenser plant, and carbon capture unit. Reporting to the Section Engineers, your key responsibilities will be to -   Work safely and in line with approved systems, raising any concerns around safety, environment, or quality. Proactively challenge unsafe practices and carry out safety observations when needed. Perform accurate setting out for complex concrete structures, earthworks, roads, and utilities. Support the Senior Engineers/Section Engineers with material take-offs, stock control, and order scheduling. Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensure they’re followed, and brief relevant team members. Liaise with the materials team to monitor...