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Contract Space Systems Engineer – Robotics

June 17, 2026/in Contract /by Chris Oddy

Contract Length: 6 months initially
Location: Luxembourg – On site
Rate: Up to €93.50 per hour
Start: As soon as possible

We are recruiting on behalf of a space technology company based in Luxembourg for an experienced Space Systems Engineer to join their engineering team on an initial six month contract. This role carries a strong possibility of extending or transitioning into a permanent position as new programmes come online.

The successful candidate will be embedded within the systems engineering team, supporting two active robotic space programmes across different stages of their lifecycle – one approaching final verification and testing, one at the early requirements definition phase.

Key Responsibilities

Requirements capture, validation and traceability management across all programme phases
Development and review of test plans and procedures in line with ECSS standards
System architecture definition, including CONOPS and technical trade-off analysis
System verification and validation oversight
Technical risk identification, mitigation, and resolution throughout the project lifecycle
Primary technical interface between engineering teams and customers
Comprehensive programme documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Essential Requirements

Minimum 4 years’ experience in space systems engineering – candidates without direct space sector experience will not be considered
Full V lifecycle systems engineering experience, Phase A through to E
Strong working knowledge of ECSS standards and systems engineering processes
Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama or DOORS
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline

Desirable Skills

Robotics or mechanisms engineering knowledge (actuators, motion control systems)
Experience with Jama, SolidWorks, or Altium
Model-Based Systems Engineering (SysML)
Python or C/C++ programming
Knowledge of Lean Design and Manufacturing

Additional Information

This is an on site position based in Luxembourg. The client operates an international team and is open to candidates outside Luxembourg who are willing to relocate or commute weekly for the duration of the contract.

To Apply

Please submit your CV via the apply button. Only candidates with demonstrable space systems engineering experience will be contacted.

Contract DevOps Engineer – Embedded

April 2, 2026/in Remote Working, Scotland Contract /by Chris Oddy

12 month contract | Glasgow – 3 days onsite | Up to £80ph – Inside IR35

We’re recruiting for a senior DevOps Engineer to support a growing engineering team working on embedded software and connected hardware systems.

This is a hands-on role focused on CI/CD, build and release pipelines, tooling, and test infrastructure for embedded products. You’ll work closely with Software, QA and Hardware teams to improve and maintain a robust delivery environment.

This opportunity would suit someone with experience in embedded systems, electronics-led environments, hardware-connected software, or HIL / hardware-based test setups.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for supporting and improving the DevOps and tooling environment that underpins embedded software delivery.

Key responsibilities

Own and improve the CI/CD environment for embedded software delivery
Maintain and enhance GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, release and deployment
Support build, packaging, artifact management and release processes
Help evolve tooling following a migration from Jenkins to GitHub
Support deployment and testing across hardware rigs / Raspberry Pi-based environments
Work closely with QA and engineering teams on test automation and build reliability
Improve code quality, pipeline stability and release traceability
Contribute to future improvements across cloud, virtualised or scalable infrastructure

What We’re Looking For

Strong background in DevOps, Build & Release Engineering, or CI/CD
Experience supporting embedded software, firmware, or electronics-based products
Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Good experience with build tooling, release tooling and artifact management
Strong scripting / automation capability
Experience working closely with Software Engineers and QA teams
Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or physical device-based test environments would be highly beneficial
Exposure to AWS / cloud infrastructure would be advantageous

Tech Environment

GitHub / GitHub Actions
Embedded software / electronic devices
Raspberry Pi test infrastructure
Jenkins to GitHub migration
Build, release and quality tooling
Potential AWS / virtualised environments

This is a great opportunity to join a team where the DevOps capability is already established, but now needs a strong engineer to help support, improve and scale it as the wider engineering function grows.

If you have experience in DevOps for embedded systems, hardware-linked software environments, electronics products, or HIL testing infrastructure, we are keen to hear from you.

Contract Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer (Through‑Hole PCBA)

March 12, 2026/in South Contract /by Chris Oddy

Rate: up to £55 per hour (outside IR35)
Location: Crawley, West Sussex
Contract: 6 months (extension likely)
Start: ASAP

A contract opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer with strong knowledge of through‑hole PCBA assembly. You’ll support the development, optimisation, and configuration of electronics manufacturing processes, focusing on how boards are built and how equipment is programmed.

What you’ll be doing
• Define assembly sequences for through‑hole PCBAs
• Configure and program semi‑automatic placement equipment
• Support programming of wave soldering machines
• Develop and refine processes for conventional leaded components
• Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement across the electronics assembly area

This is an engineering and process definition role, not hands‑on board assembly.

Skills and Experience required:
• Experience in electronics assembly / PCBA manufacturing
• Strong understanding of through‑hole components and processes
• Background with semi‑automatic placement machinery
• Knowledge of wave soldering
• A process‑driven mindset and practical approach to optimisation

Electronics Engineer – Contract

January 21, 2026/in Remote Working, Scotland Contract /by Chris Oddy

Contract Electronics Engineer – Product Test & Development

Rate: Up to £70 per hour (Outside IR35)
Location: East Glasgow – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Contract: 6 months initially (likely to extend)

A medical electronics company is looking to hire a Contract Electronics Engineer to join an established engineering team. This role covers the full electronics product lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on electronics testing, characterisation and verification, rather than brand new electronics design.

You’ll work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment alongside electronics engineers, mechanical engineers, embedded software engineers and scientists, helping to understand and improve complex medical systems.

The role

Work across the full electronics product lifecycle, from design review through to test and verification
Lead and execute electronics testing, characterisation and system level investigations
Develop and run test plans to assess performance, limits and system interactions
Review schematics and PCB designs and contribute to design discussions
Collaborate daily with mechanical, software and scientific teams
Support systems involving fluidic control mechanisms and optics

This role suits an Electronics Engineer who enjoys hands on hardware work and understanding how systems behave in the real world.

Skills required

Strong experience as an Electronics Engineer, covering both design and test
Solid electronics fundamentals with the confidence to challenge designs
Hands on experience with electronics testing and characterisation
Able to communicate clearly with non-electronics specialists
Curious, practical mindset and interest in electronics

Years of experience are flexible. The focus is on capability, attitude and the ability to contribute quickly.

Tools & environment

Schematic and PCB design using Altium
On site lab and test facilities
Close collaboration with other electronics engineers and wider engineering teams

If you’re an electronics engineer who enjoys testing, problem solving and working on real products, this is a great contract opportunity.