Configuration Controls Manager

Lead Atlassian Cloud Platform Engineer

Graphcore

At Graphcore, we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor, software and AI experts, with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group, backed by significant long-term investment, we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem.To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity, Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world.We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems, in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company, our products and the future of artificial intelligence. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Atlassian Cloud Platform Engineer to own our Atlassian Cloud ecosystem. This includes multiple sites and environments used for cross-company collaboration.  This role is responsible for maintaining the architectural integrity, security stance, and scalable expansion of the Atlassian platform. An important part of this position involves creating and managing a configuration-as-code environment. In this setup, platform settings are handled via APIs, pipelines, and source control instead of manual management, which guarantees consistency, traceability, and adherence across all locations.  You will serve as the primary platform owner, setting standards, ensuring governance, and promoting self-service features that help teams work efficiently while keeping security and configuration intact.  Collaborating with Project Managers, engineering teams, and partners, you will build scalable workflows. You will also guide platform growth and ensure the Atlassian environment adapts to the organisation’s changing requirements. This role begins with an active role that includes daily support, configuration, and onboarding efforts. At the same time, it involves growing the Atlassian platform team and setting up scalable processes.  THE TEAM You’ll be joining a multi-disciplinary team with strong technical skills and a very encouraging culture. We work closely together, regularly share knowledge, and your skills will make a direct impact on our business. It’s an exciting and pivotal moment for us right now, with plenty of new projects ahead. If you're looking to solve interesting problems and see your work deliver real-world results, this is the team for you! RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES * Manage and maintain multiple Atlassian Cloud sites, ensuring secure collaboration spaces that span different companies * Act as the authoritative decision-maker for Atlassian configuration, preventing configuration drift and ensuring architectural consistency in all builds * Define and enforce governance standards aligned with audit, compliance, and security requirements * Establish and maintain a configuration-as-code operating model, ensuring all configuration is provisioned and managed through source control, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines * Build and maintain automated identity and access provisioning, coordinated with Azure AD (or equivalent), ensuring access follows established rules and is auditable * Lead automation efforts for project provisioning, workflows, permissions, and scheme management * Develop and evolve self-service capabilities to standardise project setup and reduce administrative overhead * Define and maintain best-practice configuration patterns across Jira and Confluence * Ensure secure separation of internal and third-party collaboration environments, with awareness of data governance, export controls, and security boundaries * Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on platform and workflow issues and implement preventative improvements * Act as the final point of contact for complex Atlassian issues and provide enterprise-level support * Deliver professional advice to Project Managers and engineering teams across diverse workflows and delivery models * Provide direct assistance when needed, including collaborating with Project Managers and teams to set up projects and workflows, ensuring they align with platform standards and governance * Coordinate identity and access integrations and drive automation of administrative processes through scripting and tooling * Build, mentor, and grow the Atlassian platform team, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and methods of collaboration * Proactively identify improvement opportunities and drive solutions. CANDIDATE PROFILE Essential: * Extensive experience coordinating Atlassian Enterprise Cloud * Proven experience operating as a lead or primary Atlassian platform owner * Strong automation expertise (Jira Automation, REST APIs, scripting) * Demonstrated experience implementing configuration-as-code approaches for SaaS platforms * Experience automating project configuration and enforcing standardisation at scale * Strong understanding of access control based on user identity and automated provisioning models * Experience connecting Atlassian with Azure AD (or a similar IdP) * Experience working in audit-controlled or governance-heavy environments * Experience crafting secure multi-tenant or cross-company collaboration environments * Solid understanding of data governance, security boundaries, and compliance considerations * Proficient scripting abilities (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Go) and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines * Strong collaborator management and consultancy skills * Proven ability to operate independently, set direction, and deliver outcomes DESIRABLE * Atlassian certifications * Experience building internal self-service platforms * Experience directing large-scale collaboration efforts across multiple companies * Familiarity with DevOps tooling and infrastructure-as-code concepts * Experience defining enterprise-wide workflow standards We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Senior Certification Manager

Vertical Aerospace

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect As our Senior Project Certification Manager, you’ll lead the certification programme from the early stages of design all the way through to type certification. You will be the key liaison between engineering, suppliers, and regulatory authorities globally. Reporting to our Head of Airworthiness, you will play a key part in our certification efforts as we seek to certify the novel Valo design. What you'll do * Defining the certification basis and means of compliance, negotiating with civil aviation authorities * Leading development of certification plans, test proposals, verification/validation (V&V) strategy, and inspection & qualification campaigns. * Ensuring compliance in all technical domains (software, hardware, structural, systems, interiors, propulsion) with industry standards and regulations. * Managing physical inspections, flight tests, environmental tests and other verification activities. * Overseeing configuration management, design changes, and maintaining traceability of certification requirements. * Leading and mentoring a team of certification, compliance, and technical specialists. * Proactively identifying risks, resolving threats to schedule, and could-be obstacles to certification. * Collaborating with suppliers to ensure their parts, processes and documentation satisfy certification requirements. * Supporting continued airworthiness post-certification and managing modifications or changes. What you'll bring * 10+ years of experience in aircraft type certification or major modification/STC/major regulatory engagements in aerospace, preferably with highly regulated domains. * Strong foundation in regulatory/airworthiness standards (e.g. equivalent to CS/FAR Part 23/25/27/29 or their global analogues), software & hardware compliance standards (DO-178C / DO-254), environmental qualification (DO-160 or equivalent), and systems safety & reliability (ARP4754A, ARP4761 or equivalents). * Proven experience in interacting with aviation authorities internationally, negotiating technical requirements/methods of compliance, and delivering projects through audit or authority review. * Leadership & management experience: building teams, mentoring engineers, managing cross-disciplinary stakeholder interfaces. * Strong project planning, risk management, configuration control, and problem-solving skills. * Excellent communication: able to translate complex technical/certification issues into program-level strategy and reports. * Adaptability, bias for action, and able to thrive in fast-paced aerospace R&D / certification environment. What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.  Our benefits Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials. * 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday * 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell) * 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership * Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits * Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand) * Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance * Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee * Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it * Breakfast on us, every day We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility. Disclaimer Statement We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.

Electronics Lab Technician

Graphcore

ABOUT US Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute. It is developing hardware, software and systems infrastructure that will unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. Together, they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone. Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists, silicon designers, software engineers and systems architects, Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.   JOB SUMMARY As an Electronics Laboratory Technician, you will support the day-to-day operation of Graphcore’s Bristol laboratories, helping to ensure that facilities, equipment, tools and processes are ready to support engineering activity. Working as part of the Laboratory team, you will help maintain a safe, organised and reliable electronics lab environment, supporting cross-functional teams with equipment setup, preventative maintenance, asset control, ESD checks and technical documentation.   THE TEAM The Laboratory team supports the installation, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic systems, cables and equipment within Graphcore’s laboratories. The team works closely with engineering groups to help set up test benches, troubleshoot routine lab issues and ensure that equipment is safe, available and operating reliably. The team also maintains technical documentation, manages tools, assets and test equipment, and contributes to efficient, high-quality laboratory operations.   RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES · Support the installation, setup and calibration of electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analysers, power supplies and related laboratory equipment. · Carry out preventative maintenance activities to help keep laboratory equipment available, safe and reliable. · Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment in line with health and safety requirements. · Check and maintain ESD countermeasures, escalating issues where corrective action is required. · Support asset management activities, including tracking tools, equipment and laboratory assets. · Manage goods in/out processes for laboratory equipment, components and related materials. · Support engineering teams with test bench setup, equipment configuration and technical readiness for hardware bring-up, validation and characterisation activities. · Help create and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions and technical guidance for laboratory users. · Provide practical support to laboratory users, including guidance on safe equipment use and routine lab processes. · Support engineering teams with board, cable and wire modifications, following agreed procedures and quality expectations. · Maintain accurate records for equipment, maintenance activity, assets and laboratory processes. · Identify routine laboratory issues and work with colleagues to resolve or escalate them promptly.   CANDIDATE PROFILE ESSENTIAL: · Experience working in an electronics laboratory or similar technical environment. · Strong practical understanding of electronic test equipment, including setup, calibration and basic troubleshooting. · Awareness of ESD controls and safe working practices in an electronics lab environment. · Ability to follow technical procedures accurately and maintain clear records. · Practical experience supporting equipment maintenance, lab organisation or asset tracking. · Good attention to detail, with a focus on quality, safety and reliability. · Clear communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering and operations teams. · A proactive and organised approach to managing tasks and supporting laboratory users. DESIRABLE · Experience supporting hardware bring-up, validation or characterisation activities. · Experience with soldering, rework, cable assembly or board-level modifications. · Familiarity with calibration processes, asset management systems or goods in/out processes. · Relevant technical qualification in electronics, electrical engineering or a related discipline. · Experience working in a semiconductor, electronics, computing hardware or high-technology R&D environment. · Familiarity with laboratory quality processes, equipment documentation or standard operating procedures. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------