Belcan
About the Company
Belcan, a Cognizant company is a global supplier of engineering, manufacturing & supply chain, workforce and government IT solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense, commercial vehicles & automotive, industrial, and private sector. We engineer better outcomes for our customers – from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, automobiles, and cybersecurity.
Taking a partnering approach to provide solutions that are adaptable, integrated, and value added, we have been earning the trust of our customers for over 60 years and counting.
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- Company Name
- Belcan
- Job Title
- Senior Embedded Software Engineer
- Job Description
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Milton Keynes
Onsite Working
Permanent position
Are you a Software Engineer looking to accelerate your career? We have an opportunity for you to join a fast-growing team as part of the pioneering development of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms.
What will you do?
Use your C programming skills to produce low-level and high-level software through all phases of the development process.
Contribute to key projects including Linux-based single-board computers and high-reliability microcontroller systems.
As a proactive programmer with a problem-solving mindset, you will be responsible for software designs from concept through production, including product roadmaps, block diagrams, detailed design and coding, analysis, test, qualification, and in-orbit support.
You will already have development experience at nearly every level of the software stack, including microcontrollers, low-level drivers, board support packages (BSP), end-use applications, and user interfaces.
As a Senior Software Embedded Engineer, you will be involved in the designing, coding, testing, and debugging (mostly in C). You will also be reviewing code and analysing code for efficiency & stability. Integrating and validating new product designs is an important part of the role and you will be expected to interface with design and development engineers.
Skills and Experience
Happy to be part of a small team that’s about to grow exponentially, you need to have a number of years of software development and troubleshooting under your belt already.
Programming experience in C is essential.
Knowledge of real-time system coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces and hardware subsystems.
Experience with real-time Linux is desirable.
Why else should you join?
As well as all the growth opportunities available when joining a new and rapidly expanding international company, you will have an excellent compensation package including pension, health assurance, fantastic holiday allocation, relocation help if needed and much more.
Please apply immediately and a recruiter will contact you to discuss the role and your career.
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
On site
03-04-2025
- Company Name
- Belcan
- Job Title
- Mechanical CAD Engineer
- Job Description
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Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a Mechanical CAD Engineer to join our client near Reading. This 6-month position, with potential for extension, offers potential hybrid working and is inside IR35. Candidates must meet UK Security Clearance criteria; unfortunately, dual nationals are not eligible.
Role Overview: The Mechanical CAD Engineer will support CAD, BIM, Surveying, Compliance, Data Analytics, Handover & Tooling. Reporting to the Process Plant & Equipment (PP&E) Manager or Project Manager, the role involves utilising Autodesk Inventor for design and CAD support, presenting designs at reviews, and managing models with Autodesk Vault.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the quality and detail of Mechanical CAD information produced meets client standards.
Follow approved processes for integrating record information into a configured baseline.
Organise models, parts, and data using hierarchical assembly structures, ensuring consistency.
Deliver project outputs and integrate modelling information effectively.
Collaborate with project resources to identify solutions to issues concerning working model datasets.
Stay updated with the latest technologies in model/drawing production and verification.
Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent formal training.
Advanced knowledge of CAD techniques, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
Understanding of manufacturing techniques, hierarchical assembly data, and PLM.
Familiarity with common data environments and Electronic Data Management Systems like Autodesk Vault and Teamcenter.
Ability to engage with stakeholders, collate relevant information, and present data effectively.
Willingness to complete security clearance, potentially up to DV level.
Technical Skills:
Proven product design experience, especially in production support areas.
Practical experience with machine tools, production activities, and processes.
Knowledge of pressure systems, piping systems, electrical systems, and cabling.
Competence in writing technical reports and presenting technical information clearly.
Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure, and collaborate within a team.
Professional demeanour, self-motivated, and able to lead by example.
This role is ideal for a Mechanical CAD Engineer looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic team.
Reading, United Kingdom
On site
03-04-2025
- Company Name
- Belcan
- Job Title
- Principal Communication Systems Engineer
- Job Description
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Join Our Client’s Cutting-Edge Team as a Principal Communication Systems Engineer!
Our client is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. Their dynamic and cross-functional work environment fosters learning, development, and engagement.
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a Principal Communication Systems Engineer. If you enjoy working in a start up environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge phased array antennas and radios for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Define requirements, integrate technical parameters, and ensure compatibility of all interfaces.
Support proposal reviews and lead trade studies to optimize system architecture.
Develop space system requirements and interfaces.
Lead the development of space architecture concepts, sub-system design, payload design, and risk reduction.
Conduct analyses for affordability, safety, reliability, and other quality factors to ensure mission success.
Develop system engineering processes for requirements management and traceability.
Qualifications:
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering.
9+ years of experience in space communications.
Strong background in communication theory and RF concepts.
Experience with FPGA, modern vector processing engines, and satellite-communications standards.
Proficiency in Python and C++.
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to manage large projects and work well under pressure.
Strong team collaboration skills.
Why join our client’s team?
Be part of a team pushing the boundaries of space technology. Work on innovative projects that impact the future of space communications. Their collaborative culture ensures every team member can contribute and grow professionally.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Communication Systems Engineer to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site based working in Milton Keynes.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on 07776 854 634 or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
On site
03-04-2025
- Company Name
- Belcan
- Job Title
- Principal Power Electronics Engineer
- Job Description
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Join Our Client’s Cutting-Edge Team as a Principal Power Electronics Engineer!
Are you ready to revolutionize the future of space systems? We’re seeking a Principal Power Electronics Engineer to lead the charge in designing and owning cutting-edge projects. If you thrive in a start up environment and have a passion for developing innovative power electronics, we want to hear from you!
In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of power electronics, shaping circuits and systems throughout the development process and you will be:-
Diving into two exciting areas: optimized point-of-load converters for RF and digital modules (ranging from 1W to 50W) and standalone dc-dc converter modules (20W to 500W).
Tackling isolated and non-isolated DC-DC converters, solar power converters with maximum power point tracking, magnetics design, system-level power management, and more.
As a principal engineer, you’ll own hardware designs from concept to production. Think product roadmaps, block diagrams, PCB layouts, and in-orbit support and you can share your expertise with the team, serving as a technical and professional mentor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
9 years of industry or research experience in power electronics design, analysis, and troubleshooting.
Proven success in designing, testing, and deploying power electronics products.
Proficiency in Altium and PCB layout for power circuits.
Hands-on experience with lab instruments like oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers.
Stellar written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experience:
Space electronics design and qualification.
Knowledge of EMI/EMC design and mitigation techniques.
This is a fantastic opportunity to design and own new cutting-edge products in a fast-paced, innovative environment and benefits from a competitive salary and benefits and site based working in the Milton Keynes area.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the space industry, please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Apply Now link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
On site
03-04-2025