495 jobs found in Harpenden

Are you a RD&T Software Engineer? Do you have experience working directly with RD&T technology? Are you confident developing software tools for tolerance analysis, variation simulation, and robust design? If so, a market leader is currently looking for an RD&T Software Engineer on an Outside IR35 contract basis! RD&T Software Engineer OUTSIDE IR35 Contract Monday to Friday (Days) Leamington Spa RD&T Software Engineer Job Description: Develop and maintain software tools for tolerance analysis, variation simulation, and robust design, enabling engineers to evaluate product performance under real-world variability. Implement statistical models and algorithms (e.g., Monte Carlo simulation, Design of Experiments) to analyse variation, predict risk, and support data-driven design decisions. Integrate RD&T solutions with CAD and PLM systems Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and quality engineering to translate requirements...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Are you an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? Do you have strong experience using CATIA V5 and a background in machinery or rotating equipment? If so, this 12-month contract could be a great fit for you. Our client, a leading engineering organisation, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to support ongoing projects. The successful candidate will bring proven design experience, strong CAD capability, and ideally experience working with rotating machinery. Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) 12-month contract Rate: Dependant on experience Monday to Friday on-site Luton Mechanical Design Engineer (Contract) Job Description • Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA V5 • Produce detailed 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings • Work on machinery projects, with a focus on rotating equipment where possible • Ensure designs meet...

EUC Platform Engineer Location: Dunstable (Hybrid Role) Job Type: Contract (Six Months) Rate: £450 - £500 Per Day Inside IR35 Job Description I am currently working with one of the world's largest solutions companies to recruit an EUC Platform Engineer to join their technology team. This role sits at the heart of the end user computing environment and will focus on the engineering, support, and continuous improvement of EUC platforms across both corporate and frontline environments. This is a hands-on engineering role with responsibility for platform stability, security, compliance, and ongoing technical improvement. Responsibilities Act as the senior escalation point for complex EUC incidents and platform issues Engineer, maintain, and continuously improve the endpoint environment across Intune and SCCM Deliver reliable application packaging, deployment, and support across corporate and retail environments Support and enhance identity-integrated EUC services across Active...

The Quality Engineer will be primarily responsible for supporting the daily responsibilities within the Quality department and maintaining the company's QMS standards. This includes involvement in internal/external Audits, FAIRs, calibration, inspection plans, APQP, PPAPs, and collaboration with both suppliers and customers to ensure quality requirements are met. The role demands flexibility to support a growing business, with increasing quality needs. In addition to these core responsibilities, the role will also intersect with supplier quality initiatives. Supporting robust supplier quality processes, contributing to supplier audits based on risk analysis, and assisting in the resolution of complex quality issues. Core Responsibilities Support continual improvement of quality processes to meet AS9100, NADCAP, and customer standards. Conduct internal and supplier audits aligned with the QMS. Lead problem-solving from containment to root cause for internal and external...

Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer Location: Stevenage Contract: 12 months + Rate: £55 per hour Industry: Space / Aerospace Overview We are seeking a Satellite AIT Electrical Systems Engineer to support spacecraft system testing across functional and environmental test campaigns. You will develop, debug and execute automated test sequences, support anomaly investigations, and contribute to spacecraft verification activities. Key Responsibilities Interpret electrical and functional test requirements Develop, debug and execute automated test sequences Provide first-line support during spacecraft test operations Investigate faults and support anomaly resolution Prepare test procedures and produce test reports Support environmental testing (TVAC, EMC, Magnetic) Contribute to test reviews and non-conformance investigations Ensure compliance with engineering standards and procedures Required Experience Experience writing test sequences/scripts for spacecraft testing...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Performance Modelling Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. The role can be worked on a 4 day week basis (Monday to Thursday) but due to the nature of the work, the position will need to be based onsite.     This role would be suitable for a Simulation and Modelling Engineer (Matlab / Simulink) ideally from the defence or aerospace industry.   Rate: £80.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: The role will based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35...

We require a contract Embedded DSP Software Engineer focused on Software Defined Radio datalink. You will develop, integrate, and test embedded C software within a small, dynamic team, working independently with proactive collaboration across functions. Responsibilities include writing test requirements and scripts for unit, subsystem, and system testing on host and target, running tests and analysing results using debuggers, probes, logic analysers, and oscilloscopes, documenting and designing in UML, integrating with ARM multi-core platforms, FPGA subsystems, and RF transceivers, supporting real-time TX/RX data processing and optimisation, and contributing to SDR datalink system integration and verification. Essential skills: Digital Signal Processing, C, ARM-based testing, SPI/UART/Ethernet/PCIe, DOORS, LDRA or equivalent, SysML/UML, RTOS knowledge (PikeOS or FreeRTOS), DMA, interrupts, shared memory. Desirable: wireless modulation or waveform processing, FPGA or SDR systems....

Systems Performance Modelling Engineer is required for a long term contract assignment based out of Stevenage or Bristol 4 day compressed week available. Skillset / experience required: Tools: Simulink Matlab Skills: Modelling for auto-coding Assessing suitability of algorithms in the model Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model (desirable) Familiarity with Radar and Control Systems (desirable) Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable) RF experience (desirable) Experience in C (not essential) Technical report writing Model delivery experience Overview of department: We are looking for a modeller to produce models of the seeker RF Radar. The model includes the seeker hardware, digital processing and target environment. The modelling team is responsible for developing the model, producing auto-code, generating seeker performance predictions and interfacing the seeker model into the missile dynamic reference model. Responsibilities (to...

Electrical Systems Test Engineer - Satellite AIT An opportunity to shape the performance and reliability of next‑generation spacecraft Location: Onsite (UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Clearance Required Rate: £55.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Role Overview This role places the Electrical Test Engineer at the centre of satellite Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT). The engineer will design, develop, and execute complex electrical and functional test sequences that ensure spacecraft are fully prepared for the challenges of launch and the space environment. They will work hands‑on with flight hardware, support live test operations, investigate anomalies, and contribute to the technical reviews that determine spacecraft readiness. This position is ideal for someone who thrives on precision, problem‑solving, and the excitement of seeing their work contribute directly to a mission in orbit. Reports to: Satellite AIT Electrical Test Engineering Manager...

Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer Location: On‑site (UK Eyes Only) Clearance: SC Clearance Required Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella, Inside IR35) Hours: 37 per week Step into a role at the heart of spacecraft innovation. As a Satellite AIT EGSE Engineer, you'll be the technical authority behind the electrical ground support equipment that powers spacecraft build, integration, and test. This is your chance to work on mission‑critical systems, solve complex engineering challenges, and directly contribute to the success of space missions. What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of the electrical test racks and EGSE systems that keep spacecraft development moving. Your day‑to‑day will include: Maintaining, validating, and fault‑finding on advanced electronic and RF test racks Administering and configuring computer systems and networks across Windows and Linux environments Setting up and securing local networks, including firewall configuration Supporting environmental and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Codification Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 1-2 days in office, rest of the week remote.   Candidates from the following fields would be well suited to this role: Configuration Engineer, Engineering Data Engineer, Engineering Data Analyst, Technical Data Engineer, Product Configuration Engineer, ILS Engineer (Integrated Logistics Support Engineer), Supportability Engineer, Defence Logistics Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer (Defence), Codification Engineer, NATO Codification Specialist, NSN Codification Engineer, PLM Engineer, SAP Master Data Engineer, and Configuration/Data Management Specialist within engineering or manufacturing environments. Rate: £45 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote...

Codification Engineer required for a long term contract based out of Stevenage 1 to 2 days per week on site. Essential: Ability to use judgement based on the analysis of factual information provided by the team and other stakeholders to derive positive and compliant results Ability to prioritise multiple complex issues Knowledge of how supporting functions work e.g. ILS, GFE, ITAR, Configuration Management, Commercial, Engineering Knowledge and experience of how Engineering, Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams integrate to develop a product Understanding of the legal and regulatory environment into which we operate and function and consideration of MoD codification processes, existing and updates that may influence codification of components Desirable: Background in MOD NATO qualifications What you'll be doing: To support company UK projects in the NATO Stock Number (NSN) codification process of codifying assemblies and components in accordance with the MoD process standards...

Electronics Engineer 12 Month Stevenage   World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Engineer  on initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Responsibilities: We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment (STTE . These tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis.   You will be working within an experienced team of Calibration & Maintenance Engineers supporting complex test platforms in the manufacture and test of complex missile systems. You will be trained to calibrate and support special to type factory test equipment using a range of technologies, DC to Microwave.   What we’re looking for from you: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics...

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Electronics Engineer to join them on an initial 12-month basis. As Electronics Engineer you will join the Calibration & Maintenance Team, to service Electrical and Electronic Test Equipment, including Special to Type Test Equipment. Some of these tasks include fault finding and repair of test equipment, supporting routine calibrations, commissioning of Test Equipment and drift analysis. Role: Electronics Engineer Pay: £32 -£35 per hour via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: 12 months (possible extension) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Clearence needed however can start on BPSS Skillset/experience required: Minimum qualification: HNC/HND in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. Experience and knowledge in the calibration of test equipment and maintenance of test systems to component level. Able to utilise instructions, handbooks, drawings or specifications to provide technical advice/guidance. Able to use...

Role Name: Laboratory Technician Site location: Stevenage, UK Hourly Rate: £16 per hour via PAYE Duration of contract: 6 months initially, possibility for extension. Weekly hours: 37.5 hours LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (CHEMISTRY R&D) STEVENAGE Help us improve access to life-changing therapies that can transform human health A global provider of technologies and services that advance and accelerate the development and manufacture of therapeutics. Formerly part of GE Healthcare, we have a rich heritage tracing back hundreds of years, and a fresh beginning since 2020. Our customers undertake life-saving activities. These range from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, biologic drugs, and novel cell and gene therapies. Our job is to supply the tools and services - the pots, pans, soups, and sauces - they need to work better, faster, and safer, leading to better patient outcomes. We are looking for an organized, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid of working from home and being onsite 2 days per week (flexibility on this).    Please Note – this role requires a very strong Electronics background or a background of working on electronic focused/biased projects.  The position will be managing detailed design of electronics product / engineering development   Job Title: Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Number of positions: 2 Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite (flexibility on this) Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Senior Electronics Engineering Project Manager Job Description: We are Electronics Engineering. We are...

Senior Configuration Engineer Stevenage (Sector: Defence & Aerospace) Contract Type: 12 Month Contract   The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join our world-class team of over 30 specialists. In this role, you will be the guardian of product definition, ensuring the technical integrity of life-critical systems across multiple international projects.   The Role Supporting the Project Configuration Manager, you will take ownership of the design structure for major product sections. You will act as the bridge between engineering innovation and controlled execution, managing complex product variants through every stage of the lifecycle—from development and production to in-service support.   Key Responsibilities: Manage and reflect engineering input into the design structure using our PLM tool, Windchill. Lead the engineering change process, reviewing, accepting, or rejecting changes to ensure business approbation controls are strictly met. Maintain...

Project Engineer 12 Month Contract Stevenage £50 per hour Umbrella   Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.   Responsibilities: Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between WSSE and Manufacturing Working with Project Leads and development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time. You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment. The role requires you to deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...