1525 Next jobs in Leicester

• Lead the definition and architecture of advanced avionics systems for new aircraft programs.
• Oversee the design, development, and integration of hardware and software components within the avionics suite.
• Develop system requirements, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs).
• Manage the execution of system integration, testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with aviation standards (e.g., DO-178C, DO-254) and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, including software, hardware, and flight controls.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of avionics engineers.
• Conduct system performance analysis, trade studies, and risk assessments.
• Develop and manage system test plans and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system integration issues.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging avionics technologies and industry trends.
• Contribute to the development of long-term avionics strategy.

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in avionics systems engineering within the aerospace industry.
• Proven experience leading complex avionics development programs.
• Deep understanding of avionic system architectures, communication protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, AFDX), and airborne computing.
• Strong knowledge of embedded software development and verification processes for safety-critical systems.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies (e.g., SysML, Cameo).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, remote-first environment.
• Experience with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Knowledge of certification processes for civil or military aircraft.

Business Analyst - Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)

Location: Leicester (2 days/week on-site)
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 months)
About the Role

REED Technology are working with a client who are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a strategic Curriculum Management (CM) Project . This role will play a key part in procurement, supplier onboarding, and agile delivery setup, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Support: Collaborate with procurement and IT leads to define requirements, review tender documents, assess supplier fit, and facilitate selection workshops.
• Business Analysis: Conduct workshops, interviews, and research to identify business needs, define improvements, and produce "To Be" business process models.
• Agile/Sprint Support: Define sprint structures, support sprint ceremonies, track progress, and maintain sprint documentation.
• Documentation: Create Project Mandates, Business Cases, Requirement Specs, Options Appraisals, and user stories (Epics, Features).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with diverse university stakeholders to gather insights and secure buy-in.
• Analysis & Reporting: Apply prioritisation techniques, assess supplier responses, perform impact assessments, and report progress/issues.
• Values & Compliance: Ensure alignment with institutional values, equality, sustainability, and health & safety standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in procurement and tender processes .
• Strong business analysis skills including BPM, requirements gathering, and impact assessments.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint planning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• High-quality documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in Higher Education or public sector projects (desirable).

If you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply using the link provided.

Business Analyst - Fixed Term Contract (6 Months)

Location: Leicester (2 days/week on-site)
Salary: 40,000 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term (6 months)
About the Role

REED Technology are working with a client who are seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support a strategic Curriculum Management (CM) Project . This role will play a key part in procurement, supplier onboarding, and agile delivery setup, ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement Support: Collaborate with procurement and IT leads to define requirements, review tender documents, assess supplier fit, and facilitate selection workshops.
• Business Analysis: Conduct workshops, interviews, and research to identify business needs, define improvements, and produce "To Be" business process models.
• Agile/Sprint Support: Define sprint structures, support sprint ceremonies, track progress, and maintain sprint documentation.
• Documentation: Create Project Mandates, Business Cases, Requirement Specs, Options Appraisals, and user stories (Epics, Features).
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with diverse university stakeholders to gather insights and secure buy-in.
• Analysis & Reporting: Apply prioritisation techniques, assess supplier responses, perform impact assessments, and report progress/issues.
• Values & Compliance: Ensure alignment with institutional values, equality, sustainability, and health & safety standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in procurement and tender processes .
• Strong business analysis skills including BPM, requirements gathering, and impact assessments.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and sprint planning.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• High-quality documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Experience in Higher Education or public sector projects (desirable).

If you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply using the link provided.

Why do we have this role?

We provide software products and services that are already improving the operational delivery of rail services. Our vision is to create a truly connected rail network, using our deep technology expertise and rail industry experience to deliver game-changing solutions that improve the quality of transport across the UK and beyond. We are a company that is excited by the possibilities offered by technology and are driven by improving experiences for passengers globally.

We have consistently innovated to create best in class software products, delivering high levels of automation into complex operational environments. We continue to evolve and offer our own integrated Traffic Management System; an operational and technical first. Our service offer continues to grow, taking advantage of technological advancements including cloud and data analytics.

To make this happen, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about technology, to take our products into service and then provide the quality of support that together with great design and development, will see our systems used and loved by our customers.

You will play a pivotal role in defining the software solution for our clients/product stakeholders by analysis of the relevant business models and requirements, processes, work-streams and flows of data - capturing and agreeing the requirements for translation into specifications for incremental delivery.

What are the key objectives?

• Collaborate with product stakeholders and development teams to elicit and analyse requirements for complex software projects using diverse techniques, including interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, and storyboards.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, detailed project narratives, ensuring alignment across engineering and product functions.
• Define and document the who, what, and why of each requirement, including acceptance criteria, information flows, business processes, and data structures, to address both functional and non-functional needs.
• Conduct root cause analysis on problem areas, engaging cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle to gather insights and shape effective solutions.
• Refine project narratives into comprehensive technical specifications using use cases, behaviour-driven development (BDD) scenarios, process flows, business rules, and data elements.

Requirements

Personally, we are looking for:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences, fostering shared understanding and alignment.
• Naturally curious and inquisitive, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driven by a passion for evolving solutions and tackling complex technical challenges.
• A confident and dynamic contributor who can thoughtfully challenge assumptions, navigate diverse perspectives, and ensure clarity around business objectives, customer needs, and the value of delivery.
• Detail-oriented and big picture thinker, able to maintain focus on the broader delivery goals while managing tasks and commitments with precision and organisation.
• A collaborative team player who embraces adaptability, willingly steps beyond their defined role, and is eager to learn and grow in new areas
• Someone who is genuinely passionate about leveraging technology to solve pressing challenges in the UK rail industry
• Proven experience working in a structured and iterative delivery environments

Technical Experience

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct complex challenges and think systematically about interdependencies and downstream impacts.
• Proficient in facilitation and cross-functional collaboration, with experience managing analysis activities, deliverables, and ensuring traceability and effective change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Well-versed in business analysis frameworks, including benefits management, process modelling, requirements elicitation, and functional decomposition.
• Experienced in Agile Business Analysis, supporting initiatives from business case development through to delivery across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Benefits

So that you can thrive both in and out of work we offer the following benefits on top of a competitive salary that rewards you for the value you bring:  

• Flexible working with a minimum requirement of one day in the office each week
• 27 days annual leave in addition to public holidays
• 3 additional discretionary days assigned by the company (normally around Christmas / New Year)
• Pension plan with matched contributions from 5%-8%
• Private Healthcare that covers you and your immediate dependents 
• Group Income Protection cover  
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption policies
• Monthly divisional days that bring the whole team together
• Tailored and supported training and development to further your career

This role could be based in Derby, Milton Keynes, or London. We have a flexible, hybrid approach to work and work location - so please talk to us about your preferences and how these could work for both you and the team.  We do require everyone to be in one of our offices at least once a week. We provide this flexibility to enable you to work most effectively.