Latest Research and Development Jobs

Assembly & Test Specialist

The role involves precision electro-mechanical assembly and automated testing of safety-critical energetic devices such as detonators and safety arming units. The candidate will work within a highly regulated production environment, following strict quality and safety procedures while building and testing components to exacting standards. The position offers opportunities for skill development and career progression within production engineering.

Teledyne FLIR Lincoln, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

HR Business Partner

This HR Business Partner role involves providing strategic people leadership to a major division within Teledyne FLIR's Defense business. The individual will partner with senior leaders globally to drive organizational effectiveness, talent development, and change management, using data-driven insights and AI-enabled analytics. The role requires proactive workforce planning, fostering inclusive culture, and supporting complex employee relations across multiple countries.

Teledyne FLIR United States

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Research Associate in Optoelectronic Devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits (845637)

This role involves the design, microfabrication, and characterisation of photonic components and optoelectronic devices, with a focus on co-packaged solutions for neuromorphic photonics. The researcher will work hands-on in cleanroom and optics lab environments, utilising laser direct writing photolithography and advanced packaging techniques like flipchip and wire bonding. The position is embedded within a leading academic photonics institute and supports collaborative research with industrial and academic partners.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

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Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Novel Semiconductor Synthesis and Characterisation

This role involves conducting multidisciplinary research in the synthesis and characterisation of novel semiconductor materials for next-generation photovoltaics. The project focuses on developing new device architectures, concentrator PV, quantum cutting, hot-carrier collection, and photon transport using metal-halide perovskites, silicon, and low-band-gap chalcogenide-halide semiconductors.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £39 – £47 pa

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C++ Software Engineer - High-Frequency Trading / Low-Latency- Leading Quantitative Trading Firm

Design and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ systems for global quantitative trading. Work across the full stack from market data and execution infrastructure to FPGA/ASIC-based hardware integration. Solve complex performance and scalability challenges in a collaborative, engineering-led environment with direct input into architectural decisions.

eFinancialCareers London, United Kingdom £600,000 pa

Operational Buyer

This role involves managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle for a global manufacturing environment, ensuring on-time delivery of critical materials. The Operational Buyer will proactively manage a supplier base of 70+ companies, resolve supply shortages, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across international sites. Key responsibilities include expediting orders, maintaining SAP data accuracy, driving process improvements, and supporting production continuity in a fast-paced technical environment.

Manpower Cambourne, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £43,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Area Sales Manager

Drive sales growth for FLIR’s Intelligent Transportation Systems across the UK, Middle East, and Nordics by managing partner relationships, leading solution sales, and supporting complex tenders. Engage in technical and commercial negotiations, represent the company at events, and provide market insights to product teams. The role involves up to 50% travel and close collaboration with regional stakeholders and technical teams.

Teledyne FLIR Cannock Chase, United Kingdom

Senior Electronic Design Engineer

Designs and develops safety-critical electronic systems for military and defense applications, including fuzes, ignition devices, and control circuitry. Focuses on end-to-end electronics design from concept to qualification, with strong emphasis on reliability, compliance, and obsolescence management. Works within a regulated, high-integrity environment supporting defense and aerospace programmes.

Teledyne FLIR Lincoln, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

RF Engineer

This role involves designing and developing a wide range of RF components and systems, from simple amplitude measurement and LNAs to complex transceivers and frequency measurement systems. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, driving research into new technologies and ensuring projects meet customer requirements and cost objectives.

Teledyne FLIR Lincoln, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Production Engineering - Electronics

This role involves providing engineering support across the full product lifecycle for RF power electronics, from design and prototyping to production and field support. The engineer will perform component-level fault finding, develop manufacturing processes, ensure design for manufacturability, and lead root cause analysis to resolve production issues. They will also support new product development, manage manufacturing changes, and uphold rigorous safety and quality standards in a high-reliability environment.

Teledyne FLIR Chelmsford, United Kingdom