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May 01, 2026  
Test Development Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Development Engineer on an initial 6 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsite.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsite 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)   Test Development Engineer Job Description: 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). Prepare specifications & develop...
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CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 30, 2026  
Test Development Engineer
We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential 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...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, Hertfordshire Contractor
CL
May 01, 2026  
Software Development Test Engineer - Automotive
Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Software Development Test Engineer - Automotive - £58/hr (Inside IR35) - Manchester Centre (hybrid potential) - 12 Months (potential for yearly renewal) Duties: Developing software to test multiple types/categories of software including end-user applications and operating systems/utility software (which provides a platform for running end user applications for external customers). The work includes: - Developing and directing the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, quality assurance plans, procedures, and schedules - Planning and conducting software testing (including using programming languages to write code for use in testing the application/software code), performing analysis of test results, and tracking/reporting risk levels during test execution - Performing regression and ad-hoc testing of software and components potentially affected by system changes - Diagnosing...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
May 03, 2026  
Technical Group Engineer
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Technical Group Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: You’ll be a Technical Group Integration Engineer driving the development of new and existing vehicle architectures. Responsible for driving integration of new technologies into new and existing vehicle architectures. Drive functional and attribute target delivery, acting as the voice of the customer to lead any arbitration required. Responsibilities: The technical arbitrator, integrating and delivering the engineering for a defined group as part of the whole vehicle development whilst ensuring compatibility with GRID, the commodity/system strategies and functional targets. Support group  functional integration for given vehicle, to drive out complexity and deliver the most efficient technical solutions. Work closely with Vehicle Attribute...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Gaydon, Warwick CV35, UK Contractor
CL
May 02, 2026  
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Senior Mechanical Engineer Basildon 6-Month Contract Paying up to £55p/h (Inside IR35 Key Responsibilities Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes. Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards. Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc. Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc. Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T. Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter). Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards. Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales. Essential Skills & Experience Mechanical or Science degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience....
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Basildon, Essex Contractor
CL
May 02, 2026  
Interim Electronic Test Engineer
The Interim Electronic Test Engineer will support and lead all validation programs for electronic components/products, validating to key product specifications, supporting customers in the areas of research and development, new product introduction and VA/VE programs. Client Details The organisation is a well-established entity within the industrial and manufacturing sector, offering innovative engineering solutions. As a mid-sized company, they are committed to maintaining high standards and delivering excellence in their field. Description The interim Electronic Test Engineer responsibilities will include: Support preparation & selection of validation plans for electronic components based on the product specification. Execute multiple, complex, long duration tests designed to stress micro-electronic circuitry both thermally and mechanically. Support root cause analysis when failure mode is detected. Responsible for maintaining and setting up Laboratory tests to company...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Contractor
CL
May 02, 2026  
Brakes Refinement Engineer
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Brakes Refinement Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: The brakes refinement team is responsible for the engineering and delivery of a refined braking system from the pedal to the foundation brake on all vehicle lines to customer expectations. Brakes refinement attributes include squeal, judder, creep groan and wheel honk and brake actuation NVH and EPB sound quality. There is a strong focus on ensuring that our standards satisfy our customers in conjunction with developing efficient methods for delivery of programmes including the use of virtual tools and translation of customer requirements into objective measurements. This role will aim to enhance the customer experience through the design, development, measurement and balance of the brake refinement customer attributes for Jaguar Land Rover...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Gaydon, Warwick CV35, UK Contractor
CL
May 02, 2026  
Battery Test Delivery Engineer
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Battery Test Delivery Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. The Opportunity: Using state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll provide the power behind our vehicles working in our Engineering Operations Powertrain team. The company has made a major investment in new testing capability to ensure future Powertrain development can take place and meet the business requirement to develop new and exciting products. The Battery Test Operations Team is part of Powertrain Test Operations within Product Engineering Operations. The team maintains productive test workflow for HV Battery development at our internal test labs at ABE Lyons Park (Coventry) and BatLab (Gaydon), delivering high quality electrical characterisation and performance data at cell, module and pack level. The team also supports HV battery activity at other internal...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Gaydon, Warwick CV35, UK Contractor
CL
May 01, 2026  
Facilities Engineer
Order Ref: (phone number removed) Position Title: Facilities Engineer Duration: Contract Location: Whitley £29.72 per hour INSIDE of IR35 (Umbrella) Applicants MUST HAVE proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time and travel within the UK About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in West Midlands, who are looking for a Facilities Engineer to join their team. Duties: This role sits within the Cross Functional Test Facilities Team, which is part of Engineering Operations (E O). The team delivers facilities support to the Test Operations team which is part of E O and has as its objective achieving 'timely, quality' product releases through supporting the overall Product 'cycle plan'. In this role you will work within the Cross Functional Test Facilities based in Whitley with potential support for other sites (Gaydon, Ansty Park and Lyons Park). Supporting E O activities under the control of EO-10026 for...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Coventry, West Midlands Contractor
CL
May 01, 2026  
Missile Test Architect
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...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
May 01, 2026  
Senior Systems Engineer
Senior Systems Engineer £87.83 per hour (Inside IR35) Mostly remote - 1-2 days per month on site, Barrow or Sheffield 12 months Senior Systems Engineer reporting to the Systems Engineering Function Lead within the Weapon Systems Engineering function. The role requires a good understanding of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Requirements management, Interface Management, Integration, and V&V stages of the Engineering Lifecycle. They should be experienced in working withal stakeholders including the internal project team, external customers, and the various design teams (S/W, Mech, Elec etc.). They should also be experienced in managing the engineering design stages: from the initial concept; design and development; testing and qualification; through to final manufacture and implementation of a new product or sub-system. Elicitation of user needs from internal/external customers. Elicitation of stakeholder needs across internal/external stakeholders. Elicitation of...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library United Kingdom Contractor
CL
Apr 30, 2026  
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Filton Contract Length: 12 Months (Likely Extension) Hours: 35 per week (4 days between 7am-7pm) Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by the Client's Security Team), Rate: £50ph Umbrella / £37.38ph PAYE IR35: Inside (Off‑Payroll Working Rules Apply) About the Role Our Client is seeking an experienced Fluid Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Test Centre team and act as the technical lead on an exciting R&T project focused on exploring auto‑ignition temperatures for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). You will join at the conceptual architecture definition stage and lead the project through detailed design, build, and commissioning - delivering a complete end‑to‑end test rig development project. This role sits within a multi‑disciplinary engineering environment, working alongside Test Means Architecture & Integration teams to deliver a safe, high‑quality technical solution. Key Responsibilities Lead the team through detailed design...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Filton, Gloucestershire Contractor
CL
Apr 30, 2026  
Java 8 Software Engineer | £500 – £550 | Inside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid Remote
Java 8 Software Engineer | £500 – £550 | Inside IR35 | 6 Months | Hybrid Remote   We’re recruiting for experienced Java Engineers with strong experience working with Legacy Java versions (Ideally Java 8). This 6-Month contract is determined as Inside IR35 and is offered on a Hybrid remote basis requiring 1/2 days per week of onsite work in Swindon or London.   Key Requirements Strong commercial experience with Java 8 or similar legacy Java frameworks Solid skills in SQL, Spring Boot, and Hibernate development practices Proven ability to build microservices and reliable RESTful APIs Hands‑on experience applying TDD and BDD testing approaches Good understanding of clean coding principles, SOLID, and cloud technologies Previous experience in the Finance/Fintech Industry is beneficial Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and thoroughly test new enhancements across the platform Lead feature development from initial concept through to final delivery Produce high‑quality software...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library London, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 28, 2026  
Senior Software Test Engineer
Job title: Senior Software Engineer in Test (D) Location: Manchester Duration: 11 Months (rolling) Hourly rate: £57.00ph INSIDE IR35 (Via Umbrella Solutions) POSITION DESCRIPTION: A Senior Software Engineer in Test with a passion for quality, and proven experience of automated software testing, is required for a variety of digital projects being delivered for Luxury Automotive client based in Manchester. We are looking for great engineers who have a passion for innovative problem solving, quality-first coding and practicing Continuous Integration. Would you thrive in an exciting, dynamic and creative start-up environment, but also enjoy the security, resources and influence of an established and successful organisation? Would you excel within a world-class and passionate team that loves what they do? Are you passionate about mentoring and sharing your skills with fellow engineers? You will form part of a collaborative, iterative and agile process in a multi-disciplined team helping...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Manchester, Greater Manchester Contractor
CL
Apr 25, 2026  
Senior Powertrain Engineer
Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for a Senior Powertrain Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour. Duties: Lead the development of a strategic approach to powertrain integration between TCS Racing and EP technical communities, defining an operating model to support the objectives of; accelerated EV technology development, body of knowledge advancement & on-track competitive advantage. Technical project management working with stakeholders across TCS Racing and EP groups to identify alignment on key technologies supporting common commodity strategies, developing ED&T programs to advance technology readiness for both race and road application. Lead the integration of Motorsport led, powertrain activities into Off-Cycle agile structure, with the vision of using Formula E as a Research Platform for maturation of emerging technologies. This role is ideal...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Gaydon, Warwick CV35, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 21, 2026  
General Engineering Workshop Technician Engineer
Location: Stafford – Full Time Onsite Contract Length: Until 15 August 2026 IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay: £21.52 per hour via Umbrella Key Responsibilities * Perform testing, diagnostics, repair, maintenance, modification, calibration, and manufacture of equipment down to module or component level using approved engineering documentation and techniques. * Carry out planned and ad-hoc advanced repairs using technical documentation, Approved Source Information (ASI) and OEM data. * Support the surveying, refurbishment, and maintenance of Ground Support Equipment (GSE). * Undertake reverse engineering and development activities, including producing engineering documentation and test procedures where required. * Hold responsibilities for self-certification, over-signing, and conditioning of equipment (serviceable, unserviceable, or scrap). * Support the supervision, training, and mentoring of junior technicians and apprentices....
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Stafford, Staffordshire Contractor
CL
Apr 18, 2026  
C++ Application Software Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x C++ Application Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.     This role requires: Strong experience in C++ application development. A strong background in software engineering, its realisation and system wide impact. Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Docker. Experience of developing software for virtual environments.  Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine).  There may be some scope for hybrid working (project dependent). 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)...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 18, 2026  
Embedded Software Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.     Rate: £68.00 per hour Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite – a compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday is fine) 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: One stage Video Interview Embedded Software Engineer Job Description: We are a world leader in missile and missile systems, seeking a highly capable and adaptable Embedded Software Engineer to join our Development Facility in Bristol. As part of our growing dynamic Software team, you will develop the latest...
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CV-Library Bristol, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 17, 2026  
Embedded DSP SW Engineer – Software Defined Radio Datalink
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...
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Inside IR35

CV-Library Stevenage, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 17, 2026  
Functional Safety Systems Engineer
RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to support their team. Position Description: Rate: £29.59 (via Umbrella PAYE) – increasing to £38.38 after 12 weeks under AWR’s (Agency Worker Regulations) Our client is seeking a Functional Safety Systems Engineer to join their core team in the Essex. You will be a key player in ensuring complex, distributed technologies including powertrain, infotainment, and active safety meet the highest safety standards. Using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), you will bridge the gap between research and production, turning "what if" into "what’s next." As a key member of an exciting team leading Functional Safety activities in Product Development, this role involves working with technology subject matter experts to conduct Functional Safety analysis using efficient model-based systems engineering (MBSE / SysML) tools. Additionally, you will...
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CV-Library Basildon, Essex Contractor
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