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Embedded Software Engineer Edinburgh (Hybrid - 4 days per week in office) £50,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy offering technical variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. This company is a well-established leader in software and product design services, delivering innovative embedded solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic development team, contributing throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design to development, testing, and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate directly with clients, providing technical consultation and tailored software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C (C++ desirable), and a solid understanding of 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers such as ARM, PIC, and DSP. Experience with standard communication buses and protocols including I²C and SPI is essential. Knowledge of Linux and Python would be a distinct advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically varied and autonomous role within a forward-thinking design environment. The Role: Full lifecycle development of Embedded and Real-Time Systems (C/C++) Design, development, and delivery of client projects Provide technical consultancy and guidance to customers Hybrid working - 4 days per week in the Edinburgh office The Person: Strong commercial experience with Embedded Software in C/C++ Proficient with microcontrollers and standard communication buses/protocols (ARM, PIC, I²C, SPI) Desirable experience with Linux and/or Python Reference Number: 264492 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Embedded Software Engineer Edinburgh (Hybrid - 4 days per week in office) £50,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Pension + Holiday Excellent opportunity for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to join a specialist product design consultancy offering technical variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on cutting-edge technology across multiple industries. This company is a well-established leader in software and product design services, delivering innovative embedded solutions to clients across a wide range of sectors. In this role, you will be an integral part of a dynamic development team, contributing throughout the full product lifecycle - from concept and design to development, testing, and delivery. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate directly with clients, providing technical consultation and tailored software solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience developing embedded software in C (C++ desirable), and a solid understanding of 16- and 32-bit microcontrollers such as ARM, PIC, and DSP. Experience with standard communication buses and protocols including I²C and SPI is essential. Knowledge of Linux and Python would be a distinct advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer seeking a technically varied and autonomous role within a forward-thinking design environment. The Role: Full lifecycle development of Embedded and Real-Time Systems (C/C++) Design, development, and delivery of client projects Provide technical consultancy and guidance to customers Hybrid working - 4 days per week in the Edinburgh office The Person: Strong commercial experience with Embedded Software in C/C++ Proficient with microcontrollers and standard communication buses/protocols (ARM, PIC, I²C, SPI) Desirable experience with Linux and/or Python Reference Number: 264492 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

**INSIDE IR35 £284 P/D, 2 DAYS ONSITE IN GLASGOW** * Technical Troubleshooting * Continuous Learning Software * Design Strategic Thinking * Change and Transformation * Digital and Technology * Computer Programming Teamwork * Secure Coding Practices * Test Automation Communication * Business Acumen Problem Solving * Tools Risk and Controls Additional Information for role: To be successful as an AVP Java developer, you should have experience with: * Core Java development * Test-driven development * Linux Scripting * Reviewing of other people's and AI-generated code * data engineering project Some other highly valued skills may include: * AI Prompt Engineering for code generation * Docker / Kubernetes * Hadoop (HDFS, HBase, Kafka, Spark etc) LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Project Manager Software / Hardware (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite , Tuesdays & Thursdays ) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + 5% Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH - 264173 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

At CGI, we empower our people to shape the future of industries by building lasting partnerships and delivering meaningful change. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in expanding our presence across Scotland’s Local Government sector, forging strong networks, and driving long-term opportunities that help councils deliver more efficient, citizen-focused services. You will be at the forefront of building new relationships, working alongside a collaborative team, and contributing to innovative strategies that strengthen CGI’s role as a trusted partner in public service transformation. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Ideally you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Whilst this is a hybrid position there is an expectation that you will need to travel around Scotland to visit clients and CGI Offices.

Senior / Lead Electronics Design Engineer Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) Very Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Private Healthcare + Relocation Support + 5% Pension + 30 Days Holiday + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + Sponsorship Available Excellent opportunity for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join a pioneering laser systems company, renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology to global markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, life sciences, and fundamental research. This company designs and manufactures advanced laser systems used in a wide variety of industries, providing products with superior reliability and performance. They are an industry leader with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and making a positive impact through photonics technology. In this role, you will take responsibility for the design, development, validation, and production release of electronic systems within complex laser products. You will work across the full product lifecycle - from concept and schematic design to testing, documentation, and production support - while leading projects and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analogue and digital circuit design, microcontroller-based systems, and mixed-signal electronics, along with proven experience managing designs from prototype through to volume manufacture. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior or Lead Electronics Design Engineer to join a global technology leader and play a key role in shaping the next generation of high-performance laser systems. The Role: Full product lifecycle ownership from concept through design, validation, and production release Design and develop analogue and digital circuits, including mixed-signal interfaces Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and design using Altium and other design tools Develop and integrate SPI, I²C, CAN, and Ethernet interfaces within embedded control systems Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate electronics within complete system designs Provide on-site production support when required to ensure smooth transfer to manufacture The Person: Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Proven experience in mixed-signal and microcontroller-based circuit design Skilled in schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or similar tools Strong understanding of communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, CAN, and Ethernet Reference Number: BBBH - 264680 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Project Manager Software / Hardware (Hybrid -2 days per week onsite , Tuesdays & Thursdays ) Very Competitive Salary + 32 Days Holiday + Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Healthcare Scheme + Income Protection + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + 5% Pension Excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a growing and innovative R&D organisation, renowned for its supportive culture and investment in cutting-edge product development. This company is a well-established, international technology specialist developing advanced test and measurement solutions used by telecoms and network operators across the globe. With continued growth in product portfolio and capability, this is an ideal time to join and make a real impact on the future success of the business. In this role you will lead multi-disciplinary Engineering teams in the delivery of next-generation hardware and software solutions. You will be responsible for planning, budgeting and executing product development projects, working closely with Product Management to shape the roadmap and reporting progress to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to influence product direction and help shape the next generation of innovative solutions. The Role: Lead Electronics, Mechanical and Software Engineering teams through the product development lifecycle Plan, budget and manage complex new product introduction projects Work closely with Product Management to define and refine product requirements and roadmap Provide leadership, direction and support to Engineers, including line management responsibilities The Person: Degree in Electronics, Software Engineering or related subject Strong project management experience delivering combined hardware and software products Proven ability to organise, prioritise and deliver in a dynamic environment Demonstrates a pragmatic and commercially aware approach to decision making Reference Number: BBBH - 264173 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Senior / Lead Electronics Design Engineer Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days per week in office) Very Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Share Incentive Plan + Private Healthcare + Relocation Support + 5% Pension + 30 Days Holiday + Life Assurance + Flexible Working Hours + Sponsorship Available Excellent opportunity for an experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join a pioneering laser systems company, renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology to global markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, life sciences, and fundamental research. This company designs and manufactures advanced laser systems used in a wide variety of industries, providing products with superior reliability and performance. They are an industry leader with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and making a positive impact through photonics technology. In this role, you will take responsibility for the design, development, validation, and production release of electronic systems within complex laser products. You will work across the full product lifecycle - from concept and schematic design to testing, documentation, and production support - while leading projects and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analogue and digital circuit design, microcontroller-based systems, and mixed-signal electronics, along with proven experience managing designs from prototype through to volume manufacture. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Senior or Lead Electronics Design Engineer to join a global technology leader and play a key role in shaping the next generation of high-performance laser systems. The Role: Full product lifecycle ownership from concept through design, validation, and production release Design and develop analogue and digital circuits, including mixed-signal interfaces Perform schematic capture, PCB layout, and design using Altium and other design tools Develop and integrate SPI, I²C, CAN, and Ethernet interfaces within embedded control systems Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to integrate electronics within complete system designs Provide on-site production support when required to ensure smooth transfer to manufacture The Person: Degree (or equivalent) in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline Proven experience in mixed-signal and microcontroller-based circuit design Skilled in schematic capture and PCB layout using Altium Designer or similar tools Strong understanding of communication interfaces such as SPI, I²C, CAN, and Ethernet Reference Number: BBBH - 264680 To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Rise Technical Recruitment. This vacancy is being advertised by Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd. The services of Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd are that of an Employment Agency. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer Location: Prestwick - Onsite What you'll be doing Completion of allocated software requirements, detailed design and implementation. Testing of completed functionality, both at desktop and target hardware level. Generation of software level safety requirements and hazard analysis, supporting system certification. Accurately reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership. Supporting System Test and Integration Activities. Production of appropriate technical documentation, documenting traceability between design, code and test results. Participation in peer reviews of own and others' work products. Robust configuration of completed work. Use of extensive domain knowledge to troubleshoot issues efficiently, and embed technical and process improvements. Securing a formal software technical authority delegation, in order to authorise design and certification artefacts Your skills and experiences Essential: Degree or equivalent in Software Engineering/Computer Science. Excellent Software Engineering skills, with a solid foundation in one of C/C++/C#/Ada Practical experience of developing embedded software Demonstrated understanding of the full software development lifecycle One or more of the following key skills: - Experience of requirements capture and traceability e.g. DOORS - Experience of Software designs using an appropriate design tool/methodology e.g. UML, Artisan, Statemate, Rhapsody etc. - Programming in high level programming languages and experience of related software development environments e.g. GPS (GNAT), Greenhills AdaMulti - Scripting languages such as MATLAB or Python - Experience developing software test solutions with a view to providing formal qualification evidence to customers. - Experience in HMI design and graphics Software eg VAPS Desirable Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge Use of Jira to manage software tasks or any other task management system General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Typhoon Displays & Controls Software Team Would you like to write software for the UK's frontline Eurofighter Typhoon? We currently have a number of vacancies for Senior Software Engineers at our site in Prestwick. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be working on world beating aircraft products, creating cutting edge software for our hardware systems and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with systems and test engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th October 2025

Job Title: SME/Software Team Leader Location: Prestwick - Onsite What you'll be doing Completion of allocated software requirements, detailed design and implementation. Testing of completed functionality, both at desktop and target hardware level. Generation of software level safety requirements and hazard analysis, supporting system certification. Accurately reporting on progress and providing feedback to team members and leadership. Supporting System Test and Integration Activities. Production of appropriate technical documentation, documenting traceability between design, code and test results. Participation in peer reviews of own and others' work products. Robust configuration of completed work. Management of a team of software engineers, supporting and promoting professional development. Helping to define software development strategy within the wider team, discharging workload to ensure delivery to programme, quality and cost Your skills and experiences Essential: A demonstrated STEM degree in a relevant subject e.g. Software Engineering. Expert knowledge of the software engineering lifecycle with a solid foundation in one of Ada/C/C++/C# Practical experience of developing embedded software We are seeking experienced capable software engineers with a proven track record of delivering complex software integration programmes and products with experience of delivering to schedule and cost Experience of managing a team is essential One or more of the following key skills: - Hardware software integration in a real time embedded environment. - DO-178, Multi Core Processors and other industry standards. - Toolset and process specialists. - Experienced software team leaders with experience of delivering change programmes - Experience in HMI design and graphics Software eg VAPS Desirable Avionics/Mission systems domain knowledge Use of Jira to manage software tasks or any other task management system General Military aircraft domain knowledge and interest Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Typhoon Displays & Controls Software Team Would you like to write software for the UK's frontline Eurofighter Typhoon? We currently have a number of vacancies for Software SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) Software Team Leaders at our site in Prestwick. In this role you will be working on world beating aircraft products, creating cutting edge software for our hardware systems and be involved in the entire lifecycle of a product, from design and development to integration. Working closely with systems and test engineers, you will enable the development of complex real-world systems that have to perform perfectly every time, as they will be used in real world combat. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 17th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Our client is looking for a AWS/DevOps Developer for one of their customers based in Glasgow. This role would be working two days a week onsite in Glasgow and rest remotely. This role is Inside IR35. Critical/Mandatory Skills: * Firm understanding of DevOps / CI / CD in an enterprise context with proven experience on PaaS and Cloud deployment options * Knowledge and experience of software development life cycle ideally with Java or Go based development teams * Proven experience with tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab, SonarQube, Docker and platform like OpenShift, Kubernetes , AWS * Infrastructure as Code experience with CloudFormation or Terraform * Passionate to improve developer experience by leveraging latest tools, technologies and industry trends in DevOps landscape Desirable Skills: * An automation mind-set * An exposure to test automation, test driven development (TDD) and agile delivery practices * Understanding of monitoring and observability tools such as AppDynamics, ELK, AWS CloudWatch, AWS XRay etc * Strong communication, verbally and in writing, able to tailor messages appropriately to the audience Roles & Responsibilities: * Collaborating with development and operations teams to identify and address bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle. * Designing and implementing automation tools and frameworks for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment. * Strive to embed consistency and reuse in our Devops estate and gain insight and understanding into the customer contact end to end services and solutions * Work with the wider technology teams across all services and directly support the wider contact centre services/teams and technologies * Continually improve your own skills and knowledge, keeping up LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.