Jobs in Northampton

Software Engineer

Contributes across the full development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design to system integration, testing and troubleshooting of safety-critical navigation and autonomy software in C++. Works with a multidisciplinary team on real-time embedded systems, hardware/software-in-the-loop testing and flight test activities, producing design documentation and test reports.

Flarebright Bicester £39,000 – £49,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Technical Officer - Drone

Lead drone pilot for the NCA's Technical Operations unmanned vehicle programme, flying UAS and USV platforms and developing innovative technical surveillance capabilities. Responsible for flight planning and clearances, training the drone cadre, engaging with the Civil Aviation Authority and suppliers, and acting as subject matter expert on unmanned vehicles.

National Crime Agency Gillingham £47,049 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechatronics Engineer

Senior engineer focused on mechanical design for drone detection and tracking systems, solving complex challenges, refining concepts and supporting prototyping in workshop and customer settings. Also involved in PCB-level electronics design, overseeing development and integration with mechanical systems within a small, specialised team.

ECM Selection Cambridge £90,000 – £130,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Optical Engineer

Hands-on optical engineering role designing systems with lasers, lenses and cameras, taking products from concept through verification and troubleshooting to production readiness. Works closely with electronics, software and AI colleagues in a multidisciplinary team, integrating optical components with electromechanical systems, ideally using machine learning for machine vision.

ECM Selection Cambridge £55,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Clearance Required

Senior RF Data Research Scientist

Lead applied RF engineering work, advancing signal processing pipelines and developing next-generation prototype technologies for defence and security applications. Day-to-day involves Python data analysis and prototyping (NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch), digital signal processing, SDR frameworks and analysis of wireless protocols. Fully on-site near the Cambridgeshire/Essex border, with security clearance required.

ECM Selection Cambridge £60,000 – £90,000 pa

On-site Clearance Required