151 jobs found in Bedford

We're looking for talented Systems Engineers to support a major defence engineering programme focused on complex, software intensive systems and advanced platform integration. If you thrive in high integrity environments and enjoy solving multi-faceted technical challenges, this contract offers a compelling opportunity. Location Ampthill, Bedfordshire On-site presence required Mondays and Tuesdays Contract Details Duration: 12 months Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4?day week (Mon-Thurs) with flexible arrangements Rate: Competitive per hour (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS to start; SC required later Eligibility: Sole UK nationals only (due to programme requirements) Role Overview You'll join a growing engineering function supporting multiple business areas, including platform systems and special projects. These roles are driven by increased demand across complex system integration activities, including work on next generation turreted systems and other mission critical...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role does require the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience.  This vacancy does also require the candidate to have a FLT License.      Job Title: Manufacturing Controller Rate: £26.12 per hour Location: Henlow  Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at time and a quarter (25% increase) Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control /...

Lead Technical Architect – Networking Datacentre Design 6 Month Contract | £790/day Inside IR35 3 Days OnSite (Milton Keynes Area) DV Cleared Site We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Architect with strong networking expertise and endtoend datacentre design experience to support a secure government programme. This role sits within a high;security environment and requires candidates who hold or can obtain DV clearance (sole British nationals only). You will lead the design and governance of secure, scalable, and resilient architectures across on;premise, private cloud, and multi;cloud environments, while guiding a team of architects and shaping long;term technical roadmaps. Key Responsibilities Design and govern secure network architectures across VMware private cloud, Microsoft on;premise, and Azure/AWS. Lead creation of scalable, resilient LAN, WAN, hybrid cloud, and datacentre solutions. Translate business/security needs into conceptual, logical, and physical...

We're looking for an experienced Interim Strategic Sourcing Manager to join a team and play a pivotal role in shaping effective sourcing strategies, delivering commercial value, and enabling strong supplier partnerships. If you're commercially minded, analytical, and confident advising stakeholders at all levels, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact. Client Details The employer is a large organisation operating within the public sector, committed to delivering high-quality services and optimising resources. The company fosters a professional environment and focuses on impactful procurement and supply chain management. Description Key responsibilities include: Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with business goals and long‑term market conditions. Analyse market trends and data to advise on future changes, risks and opportunities. Identify required goods and services, evaluate potential suppliers and explore suitable markets. Forecast...

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...

Finance Administrator Luton £16.81 - £17.79per hour (Inside IR35 / Umbrella Company) 3 Month Contract 25.00hours per week / 3 days per week at 8 hours per day / 5 days per week at 5 hours per day Are you a Finance Administrator, looking to work for an industry-leading Engineering company on an immediately available, days based contract where you will be working 25 hours per week and start anytime between 07:00am - 09:00am and finish between 13:00pm - 15:00pm? In this role you will be working as a Financial Administrator where you will be working on a variety of different tasks, including Processing Invoices onto Portals, Filing Documents, Reviewing Accounts, Data Entry & more. This role would suit a Financial Administrator who is looking for a part-time, immediately available, days based contract role where you will be working 25 hours per week for an industry leading engineering company . The Role Financial Administrator working 25 hours per week with flexibility...

Quality Inspector Afternoons - Flexible on start and finish times (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton £28 - ​​​£30 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CMM Inspector to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 3- 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £28 - £30 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery - Hexagon CMM’s using PCDMIS * Hours: Afternoons * Flexible on start and finish times Key Responsibilities: *...

We are recruiting for a Test Engineer Design Engineer on contract to work for our client who specialise in Defence, the role is based 2 days in their Stevenage office and 3 remotely. The Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability group is a function home to the engineers working as part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), within Electronic Engineering (EE) Directorate. The EE Directorate is part of the wider Operations Directorate and forms part of Greater Engineering (Engineering, Operations and Programmes Directorate). Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all standards are maintained. Define & specify test approaches; identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes. Carry out team planning, risk management and...

We are recruiting for a RF Designer on contract for our client who is in the Defence industry. The role is based in their Stevenage office. The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink 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. Collaborative working with other functions of the business, in particular Software & Firmware Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production and Future Systems. Skillset/experience required: Individuals will be able to demonstrate a significant number of the following attributes: Proven relevant RF electronics design experience (likely to be the design of 3 or 4 complex RF electronic items using the latest...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded DSP Software Engineer – Software Defined Radio Datalink subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.     This role would suit a candidate who comes from a mobile communications industry or from the aerospace / defence field. Other industries will be considered too.   Rate: £70 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 based onsite.  A compressed 4-Day week of Monday to Thursday is possible 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 process   Embedded DSP Software Engineer – Software Defined Radio Datalink Job Description:   Join our growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team 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...

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...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Workforce Planning and EVP Advisor subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Rate: £36.28 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 2-3 days per week onsite 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) Workforce Planning and EVP Advisor Job Description: FCAS (Future Combat Air System) is one of the largest, most exciting, and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future Combat Air Programme for the RAF in record time. The key cornerstone of FCAS is the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which sees the UK working with our international partners Italy and Japan.  FCAS and GCAP combined present a unique opportunity to influence the design of the platform and wider system to reflect a new...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 5x C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.  Desktop C# is the expertise the department are looking for; with some experience with C++ but doesn’t need to be overly extensive. Job Title: C# / C++ Software Engineer Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of 3 or 4 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description: WSSE are integral in the development of weapon 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...

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;...