Carbon60

About the Company

With ambitious people at our heart, we’re driven by our ability to facilitate positive change. Connecting engineering specialists with the right talent, we go the extra mile to create bespoke solutions and powerful collaborations that support and accelerate the ever-evolving engineering industry, today and tomorrow.

Carbon60 is powered by Impellam, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. To learn more about Impellam Group, visit: www.impellam.com.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Carbon60

Job Title

Systems Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Systems Engineer Role Summary: Provide advanced systems engineering support for UK Military Satellite Communications (Milsatcom) programmes. Define architecture across space, control, and ground segments, liaise with internal and external technical leads, and drive system requirement traceability, verification, and validation. Expectations: - Deliver on architectural definitions for end‑to‑end digital telecommunications systems within defence priority programmes. - Execute technical trade‑offs, cost‑estimation and scheduling to meet programme milestones. - Actively support contracting activities, including proposals, reviews, and bidding teams. Key Responsibilities: - Capture and define system requirements, ensuring full traceability and verification. - Conduct Verification, Validation & Test (VV&T) support. - Develop ground‑system architectural definitions and perform technical trade‑offs. - Collaborate in integrated working groups with engineering leads and industry partners. - Provide technical input for proposals, internal and customer reviews. - Offer technical guidance to bidding teams. - Contribute to planning, scheduling and cost‑estimation activities. - Communicate progress and resolve technical issues with stakeholders. Required Skills: - Systems Engineering for end‑to‑end digital telecommunications (Milsatcom experience preferred). - Proficiency in Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). - Knowledge of satellite platforms, payloads, mission control and network control. - Strong written and presentation communication. - Ability to engage effectively with customers, partners and engineering teams. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or a related field. - SC Security Clearance (British Eyes Only). - Enterprise Architect knowledge beneficial.

Portsmouth, United kingdom

On site

22-12-2025

Company Name

Carbon60

Job Title

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer Role Summary Lead full-cycle electrical design of a complex avionics control bench for a high‑precision hydromechanical test installation. Manage architecture, detailed design, build, verification, and service entry while coordinating with multi‑disciplinary teams and stakeholders. Expectations • Deliver complete electrical design solutions from concept to operational system. • Lead technical design, risk, and milestone management (FCR, FDR, PDR, CDR). • Oversee build, installation, and assembly activities to meet schedule and quality standards. • Drive V&V activities and validate system readiness for service entry. Key Responsibilities • Lead electrical design and architecture of the control bench. • Create detailed schematics, drawings, and technical specifications. • Manage design risks, milestones, and documentation. • Oversee manufacturing support, assembly, and test. • Conduct V&V and ensure successful transition to service. • Interface with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure delivery targets. • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on integration and system performance. Required Skills • Proven experience leading medium‑to‑large avionics or electrical control bench projects. • Expertise in electrical design tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, KiCad). • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, design principles, and testing methodology. • Experience with avionics data buses (A429, CAN, AFDX) and hardware interfaces (discrete, analogue). • Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems. • Aerospace or regulated engineering experience preferred. • Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management, and team collaboration. Required Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Avionics, or Aerospace Engineering. • Relevant certifications (e.g., EASA, SOLIDWORKS/AutoCAD) preferred but not mandatory.

Filton, United kingdom

On site

Senior

22-12-2025

Company Name

Carbon60

Job Title

Business Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Business Project Manager Role Summary: Support operational management, project delivery, resource planning, and team development for engineering teams, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and project commitments. Expactations: Demonstrate expertise in business/project management, autonomous decision-making, risk mitigation, and fostering continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: - Ensure adherence to business/project management processes within engineering teams. - Oversee workload, resource, and financial planning, aligning with customer needs. - Coordinate internal/external supplier activities per company policies. - Monitor and report risks, opportunities, and workload changes. - Collate and analyze performance metrics for management review. - Mentor teams on best practices and deputize for leadership in governance reviews. - Onboard and coach new hires. - Drive cross-team harmonization and efficiency initiatives. Required Skills: - Proven business/project management experience. - Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills. - Analytical capabilities and digital literacy. - Autonomy, adaptability, and independent workload planning. - Resilience and problem-solving under pressure. Required Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field. Engineering sector experience preferred but not mandatory.

Filton, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-12-2025

Company Name

Carbon60

Job Title

Process Planning Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Process Planning Engineer **Role Summary:** Experienced engineering professional responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing manufacturing processes to meet takt time and maximize efficiency in aerospace and manufacturing production environments. Acts as a bridge between industrial requirements and design/supply‑chain teams while driving continuous improvement on the shop floor. **Expectations:** - Deliver accurate PERT charts, line‑balancing data, and production pace control metrics. - Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions. - Maintain Standard Time Value (STV) databases and adhere to STV golden rules. - Support digital tool development for STV/SLB and coach end users on process standards. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and update PERT charts, Standard Line Balancing (SLB) and Production Pace Control (PPC). - Analyze manufacturing performance; perform white/red‑space and VA/NVA assessments. - Reduce efficiency losses through data‑driven analysis and process optimisation. - Translate industrial requirements to Design and Supply Chain functions; assess impact of modifications. - Maintain STV databases, enforce golden rules, and contribute to digital tool enhancements. - Provide coaching and support to shop‑floor personnel on tooling, methodologies, and process standards. **Required Skills:** - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, lineside engineering, or production support. - Expertise in sequence planning and line balancing. - Demonstrated record of delivering continuous‑improvement projects. - Proficient with SAP (essential). - Ability to work effectively in both office and shop‑floor settings. **Required Education & Certifications:** - NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in engineering or related discipline. - Relevant engineering qualifications or certifications desirable (e.g., Chartered Engineer status, Six Sigma).

Broughton, United kingdom

On site

26-01-2026