Cambridge (UK)•Posted: Jul 17•Deadline: Aug 16
COMPANY PROFILE
Location: Waterbeach, UK
Department: Engineering (NPI)
Reports to: Production Engineering Manager
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and
augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70
countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions
that perform in the toughest environments.
Due to increasing market opportunities and an ever-growing product range, Thermoteknix is expanding its engineering capacity by
creating a New Product Introduction (NPI) team within R&D.
ABOUT YOU
As a member of the new NPI team, you will be responsible for leading the software driven automation and test aspects of
transitioning products from development into scalable, repeatable manufacturing. You will work closely with R&D, manufacturing,
and quality teams, drawing upon your existing software knowledge to implement comprehensive automated testing and validation
protocols.
Additionally, you will contribute to the enhancement of existing software to boost production test speed and ensure that products
are thoroughly tested and validated.
Key Responsibilities
* Support software and test design processes, ensuring DFT principles are applied throughout the product development lifecycle
* Support software and test workstreams within NPI projects, ensuring readiness for build and scale, and supporting the
transition of products through to customer delivery
* Define and implement robust processes for firmware programming, product configuration, calibration data handling and version
control in production builds
* Define, develop, and document automated test processes during product development for new products and assemblies
* Work with mechanical and electronics engineers within the NPI team to design automated electromechanical test systems that
optimise production throughput and ensure product quality
* Drive improvements in manufacturing readiness by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline production test and
build times
* Provide hands-on support during NPI builds, troubleshooting software, automation, and hardware-integrated system issues within
the ECN framework
* Work with the quality department to support non-conformance investigations and product quality improvements during NPI phases
* Contribute to the development of the new NPI team’s standards and processes
Required Skills & Experience
* Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline
* Experience developing software tools for production test and process automation
* Strong experience in C#, using WPF and MVVM methodologies
* Understanding of software release processes and configuration control
* Ability to troubleshoot software issues communicating with embedded hardware-integrated systems.
* Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
* Experience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system
* Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience supporting NPI from prototype through to volume manufacture
* Familiarity with embedded firmware programming tools.
* Knowledge of manufacturing test systems, calibration workflows, and automation frameworks
* Experience with additional programming languages such as LabVIEW, and C/C++
* Understanding of engineering change control, ISO9001 environments, and traceability requirements
* Exposure to thermal imaging products, or real-time embedded systems
* Experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or electronic test equipment
Personal Attributes
* Hands-on, proactive, and solution-focused mindset
* Strong communication skills with engineering and production stakeholders
* Comfortable working across both design and manufacturing environments
* Driven to improve processes and deliver manufacturing excellence
* Adaptable and motivated to help shape a new team and function
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa
sponsorship for this role.
WHY US?
* Opportunity to join and shape a newly formed Production Engineering team.
* A key role bridging cutting-edge R&D and real-world manufacturing.
* Collaborative environment working on advanced thermal imaging technologies.
* Career development and growth within a high-technology engineering organisation.
* Training and career development opportunities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Cambridge (UK)•Posted: Jul 17•Deadline: Aug 16
COMPANY PROFILE
Location: Waterbeach, UK
Department: Production
Reports to: Operations Director
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and
augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70
countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions
that perform in the toughest environments.
ABOUT YOU
Thermoteknix is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Manufacturing Manager to lead and develop all manufacturing and
production operations across the business. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality and scalable
production of advanced thermal imaging and sensing systems, supporting both current programmes and future growth.
The successful candidate will oversee production planning, manufacturing, assembly, test operations, supply chain coordination,
quality performance and continuous improvement initiatives. They will play a key leadership role in delivering operational
excellence within a high-technology, regulated manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership
* Lead daily production activities to achieve delivery, quality and efficiency targets.
* Ensure manufacturing schedules are executed effectively to meet customer demand.
* Coordinate cross-functional teams to support smooth production operations.
* Drive accountability and performance across all production areas.
* Support new product introduction and transition into manufacturing.
Manufacturing & Operations
* Oversee manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production.
* Oversee purchasing and supplier coordination to maintain continuity of supply.
* Ensure ERP/MRP systems are effectively utilised to support operations.
* Identify and mitigate operational risks affecting delivery or product quality.
* Monitor operational KPI’s and implement corrective action where required.
Quality & Compliance
* Maintain compliance with quality, regulatory, and health and safety standards.
* Ensure manufacturing processes meet ISO and customer quality requirements.
* Support audit readiness and continuous compliance across operations.
* Promote a culture of quality and process discipline throughout manufacturing.
Continuous Improvement
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
* Drive lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
* Improve production flow, capacity utilisation, and on time delivery performance.
* Analyse operational data to support informed decision-making and improvement actions.
* Lead change initiatives that support business growth and scalability.
* Support automation and digital manufacturing initiatives where appropriate.
People Management
* Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing and operational teams.
* Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance working environment.
* Support employee development through coaching and performance management.
* Ensure effective communication across departments and operational teams.
* Promote employee engagement and adherence to company values.
Commercial & Strategic Contribution
* Contribute to operational strategy and long-term business objectives.
* Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives across manufacturing.
* Collaborate with the leadership team to support growth and investment planning.
* Align manufacturing capability with customer and commercial requirements.
* Provide operational insight and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
* Liaise with commercial teams to align manufacturing capacity with customer demand forecasts.
Required Experience
* Proven leadership experience running a manufacturing environment with highly configurable products.
* Strong understanding of production planning, purchasing, and supply chain operations.
* Experience managing operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Knowledge of quality systems, compliance, and manufacturing best practices.
* Extensive experience working with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs.
* Experience leading multidisciplinary production teams.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experience working within ISO-regulated environments.
* Engineering or technical degree qualification.
Desirable Experience
* Experience within defence, aerospace, electronics, or high-technology manufacturing.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
* Experience managing low-volume, high-complexity production environments.
* Experience in evaluating, selection and implementation of a new ERP/MPR system.
* Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction).
* Familiarity with regulated or export-controlled manufacturing operations.
* Engineering or technical manufacturing background preferred.
WHY US?
What We Offer
* Opportunity to lead manufacturing operations within an innovative and globally respected advanced technology business.
* Significant scope to shape manufacturing capability, manufacturing systems, and future production strategy.
* Exposure to cutting-edge thermal imaging, sensing, and defence technologies.
* Competitive senior-level salary, performance-related bonus, pension contribution, and benefits package.
* Professional development and long-term career growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving technology environment.
Cambridge (UK)•Posted: Jul 17•Deadline: Aug 16
COMPANY PROFILE
Location: Waterbeach, UK
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Company Profile
Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and
augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70
countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions
that perform in the toughest environments.
ABOUT YOU
Role Overview
The Senior Electronics Engineer will take technical ownership of electronic hardware design across new and existing Thermoteknix
products. The role will involve leading the design, development, verification, and support of complex electronic systems, working
closely with firmware, software, mechanical, production, and project teams.
This is a hands-on senior engineering role suited to someone with strong electronic design experience, sound technical judgement,
and the ability to take products from concept through prototype, verification, and transfer into manufacture. The successful
candidate will be expected to contribute both as an individual designer and as a technical lead within the R&D team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and development of electronic hardware for new and existing products.
* Take ownership of electronic design activities from concept through to production release.
* Design analogue, digital, power, video, embedded, and mixed-signal electronics for compact and ruggedised products.
* Produce schematics, design calculations, PCB layout guidance, bills of materials, and supporting technical documentation.
* Review and approve electronic designs, ensuring they meet technical, commercial, manufacturability, and reliability
requirements.
* Work closely with firmware and software engineers to integrate electronics with FPGA, microcontroller, sensor, display, video,
and communication interfaces.
* Lead prototype bring-up, board-level debugging, system integration, verification testing, and fault finding.
* Support EMC, environmental, reliability, and compliance testing where required.
* Contribute to technical architecture decisions for new products and product improvements.
* Support design reviews, risk assessments, requirements capture, and development planning.
* Mentor and support junior engineers, providing technical guidance and design review input.
* Work with production and test teams to support transfer into manufacture, including test procedures, production documentation,
and troubleshooting.
* Investigate and resolve complex technical issues across development and production hardware.
* Support component selection, obsolescence management, alternative part qualification, and supplier engagement.
* Maintain high standards of design control, documentation, configuration management, and engineering best practice.
Required Skills & Experience
* Degree or equivalent experience in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Significant experience designing electronic hardware for commercial, industrial, defence, aerospace, scientific, or other
high-performance products.
* Strong knowledge of analogue, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit design.
* Experience taking electronic designs from concept through to prototype, verification, and production release.
* Experience with schematic capture and PCB design processes.
* Practical experience with electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and power supplies.
* Ability to debug complex electronic systems at board and system level.
* Experience of embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGA interfaces, or sensor integration.
* Experience designing for reliability, manufacturability, and testability.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Experience with imaging systems, thermal cameras, night vision, displays, or electro-optical products.
* Knowledge of video interfaces, MIPI, LVDS, USB, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, CAN, or similar communication protocols.
* Experience with low-power electronic design.
* Experience with battery-powered or portable products.
* Knowledge of EMC design principles and environmental testing.
* Experience with Altium Designer or similar PCB design tools.
* Familiarity with defence, aerospace, or ruggedised product development.
* Experience supporting products through prototype build, qualification, and production release.
* Understanding of component lifecycle management and obsolescence control.
Personal Attributes
* Practical, hands-on, and comfortable working with real hardware.
* Strong problem-solving mindset with good attention to detail.
* Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a wider team.
* Comfortable working in a fast-moving engineering environment with changing priorities.
* Curious, technically driven, and keen to develop new skills.
* Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to completion.
* Able to balance innovation with manufacturability, reliability, and commercial requirements.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa
sponsorship for our roles.
WHY US?
* Opportunity to work on advanced thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems.
* Involvement in the full product development lifecycle from concept to production.
* A varied and technically challenging role within a specialist UK engineering company.
* Training and career development opportunities.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
