13 jobs found in Royston

FPGA Engineer - 6-Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: Cambridge, UK (Office-based) Rate: £60 - £80 per hour We are seeking an experienced FPGA Engineer to join a pioneering technology consultancy in the defence and security sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, developing and implementing FPGA-based solutions that have real-world impact. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams on projects ranging from proof-of-concept prototypes through to working systems, covering the full product lifecycle from design to delivery. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement FPGA firmware (VHDL/Verilog) using toolchains such as Vivado or Quartus Contribute to design, testing, and documentation of FPGA-based systems Support the creation of prototypes and working hardware for advanced technology projects Apply knowledge of DSP/system modelling, embedded software, or communications applications where relevant Collaborate with engineers and...

Engineering Project Manager 12 Month Contract Based in Stevenage - Hybrid Offering £60ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Project Manager? Do you have experience managing electronic products? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Engineering Project Manager, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Some of what you will be involved in: Deliver complex and priority projects to time, cost, and quality Drive the design, development, and delivery of complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production Your skillset may include: Experience in Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance...

This role is preferably based out of Stevenage. Bristol or Bolton might be considered. Your role as a Senior Engineering Project Manager (SEPM) is to deliver our most complex and priority projects to time, cost and quality; to drive the design, development and delivery of our highly complex electronic sub-systems, from concept through into full production. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a senior member of the project management team; someone who will contribute to our delivery strategy. Skillset/experience required: Someone with drive, passion and commitment who has: * Experience of Project Management best practice: Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Compliance Management, Configuration Management and Earned Value Management. * Experience of delivering significant project/programmes on time and to cost. * Experience of project management across the various phases; from project conception and initiation through manufacture and qualification to customer delivery. * A...

Configuration Manager Stevenage 12 Month Initial Contract   Overview of department: Configuration Management is pivotal to success in developing and delivering engineered products to our customers and frontline users. Through the controlled application and compliance of processes, we give our programmes confidence and assurance in all products that we produce.   Description of the Role Experienced Configuration professional with an ability to provide technical support to the Configuration Management team. Your ability to build networks and foster strong relationships with the team to review, develop and deliver Configuration Management processes and procedures, as well as supporting and technically coaching project Configuration Managers to deliver technical excellence contributing towards the overall success of our business programmes.   What we’re looking for A proven track record of experience within engineering organisations or operational domains, with a strong technical...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a SAP Security Support Administrator Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home.   Rate: £22.63ph (Umbrella) Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be predominantly working from home… one day per week onsite.  Also, a condensed 4 day working week of Monday to Thursday is OK too. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   SAP Security Support Administrator Job Description: The SAP Security Support Administrator plays a key role in supporting documentation, refinement and execution of General IT Controls...

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 is currently looking to recruit 5x Embedded Software V&V Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  Skills in C, C++ or ADA are beneficial.  A defence or aerospace industry background would also be great.   Rate: £70.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: Full time on site (occasional work from home day) (The company are happy with a 4 day 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) Interview process: 1 stage video interview   Embedded Software V&V Engineer Job Description:   The department create the complex, highly reliable real-time software that powers missile systems and their components, ensuring that they provide the performance and functionality our users require when they...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a remote PERL Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Job Title:  PERL Software Engineer Rate: £77 - £84 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a remote based role – with just 1 visit to the Stevenage site per month. 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) PERL Software Engineer Job Description: The Software department are looking for a software developer with experience in the PERL programming language. We require someone who can create and update text-based templates used in Technical Publications authoring and publishing tasks. Knowledge of the Technical Publications publishing process would be an advantage but not a requirement. Assistance in updating and in some cases,...

Configuration Engineer Stevenage – Hybrid Working 6 12 Month Plus Contract Working with a Globally known Manufacturing Company within the Defence industry. They are actively seeking a Configuration Engineer on a 6 - 12 month plus contract within the Stevenage area.   Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project.  Skillset/experience required: Knowledge of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit 8x SOC Threat Detection Analyst subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     This role can start on an SC Security Clearance basis, however DV Clearance will be required down the line.   This role would suit someone from a Cyber Security Analyst, SOC Analyst or Threat Detection Analyst background.   Hourly Rate: £45ph - £85 per hour.  There are 8 positions being recruited across the mid-senior level.  Overtime rate of time and a quarter.   Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and long-term thereafter.   Shift pattern:   28 day Cycle Sat to Tue - Earlies (Apply online only) Wed to Sun - Off Mon to Fri - Lates (Apply online only) Sat to Tue Off Wed to Sun - Nights (Apply online only)   (The type of shift rotates along the pattern through, so the start of the next 28 day cycle they start with lates -> Nights -> earlies then next cycle: Nights -> earlies -> lates)...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an FPGA Design Engineer Subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   Rate: £90.00 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 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   FPGA Design Engineer Job Description:    For this role, we are seeking an experienced FPGA design and verification engineer (~4+ years), to support the development of our growing portfolio of complex FPGA projects. The current portfolio ranges from advanced signal processing systems (ImageRadio), core embedded processing systems, through to safety & security critical systems. Responsibilities: The role involves working at all phases of the FPGA...

Job Title: Contract Applications Developer - C++/Windows Location: Cambridge Rate: We know rate transparency matters. While we can’t list a figure on this advert, we are more than happy to disclose immediately upon application Employment Type: Contract - 6 Month Contract  Working Arrangements: Hybrid working (3 days on site, 2 from home) A contract opportunity for an experienced Contract Applications Developer - C++/Windows to join a high‑performance engineering team in Cambridge, working on motor control, embedded systems, and cross‑platform development across Windows and Linux. This is an initial 6‑month contract with strong potential for extension. You will develop and enhance software that drives complex motor‑control systems used in advanced engineering environments. The work involves low‑level control, real‑time performance, and robust cross‑platform implementation. Collaboration with electronics, firmware, and systems engineers is central to the role. Key...

Quality Assurance Officer (6‑Month Contract) - Pharmaceuticals - Bedford Smart4 Sciences is working with a respected pharmaceutical supplier to recruit a Quality Assurance Officer. This full‑time 6-month contract role sits within a close‑knit QA team and offers hands‑on involvement in GMP compliance, quality systems, and key operational processes. This position is ideal for candidates with GMP experience in pharmaceuticals who are keen to strengthen their QA expertise and gain exposure across a broad range of compliance activities. Role Overview As a Quality Assurance Officer, you will play a central role in maintaining GMP standards and supporting the company's Quality Management System. You will oversee PQS trackers, review and update SOPs, manage deviations, CAPAs, complaints, and change controls, and ensure timely resolution of quality issues. The role also involves conducting investigations, supporting audits, responding to MHRA notifications, and driving continuous...