260 jobs found in Hitchin

Job title: Principal Technical Officer - Rail Track Type: Contract Location: Hitchin Rate: Dependant on experience Role You will be expected understand all Permanent Way aspects of construction and associated works with the other disciplines and to deliver construction work safely to the level of quality expected by the company and the Client; to budget and in line with all relevant standards, processes and procedures. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Undertaking the role of a PTO on a projects across the route Hand back/close out engineering experience Stressing S+C and plain line track work Controlling all onsite technical activities and quality control.Essential requirements: Education to HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent suitable experience. Comprehensive understanding of permanent way and related engineering principles, including interfaces between disciplines. Safety Management training. Good knowledge and understanding of track...

Tradefield is currently looking for an experienced electrical improver to join our client on a contract basis for a minimum of three months. The role will involve working on commercial and light industrial projects, specifically assisting with the installation of air handling units. Previous experience working with air handling units would be beneficial, but is not essential. To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements: * Hold a valid ECS card * Have a minimum of five years’ experience as an electrical improver * Own your own tools * Have your own vehicle and be able to commute reliably * Hold appropriate insurances Due to the location of the work, candidates must live within one hour of Letchworth. This is a great opportunity to secure consistent work with a reputable client on a well-run project. Please apply for more information or to discuss the role further

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;...

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.         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 - Military Packaging Design 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 teams, to develop...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Principal Structural Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension.  The role will be onsite 4 days per week.     Candidates with a FE / FEA background ( Structural Engineer / Structural Analysis / Stress Engineer ) ideally from the Defence / Aerospace industry would be suitable for this position. Rate: £50.00 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 working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week.  a 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Principal Structural Engineer Job Description: The Mechanical Analysis Group are looking for a Principal...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference)   Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks 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) Missile Test Architect Job Description: The department are looking for experienced test equipment engineers that want to use their knowledge in a system/sub system management role. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Systems Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.  The department are looking for Systems Engineers ideally from the defence / aerospace background.  Previous experience of DOORS is required. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella).  Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bristol or Stevenage (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 2-3 days per week (this could reduce once up to speed in the role). A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday).  Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Airborne Launcher Functional Systems Engineer Job Description: Analyse high level design documentation to elaborate and capture...