Akkodis is launching a new technical delivery team to drive a UK national programme in collaboration with key partners, designed to transform and future-proof the central government’s workforce. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a comprehensive SaaS-based platform, this programme will create an advanced, candidate-centric experience tailored to meet tomorrow’s public sector skill demands.
This high-impact initiative offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to building a scalable, data-driven recruitment ecosystem. Through redesigning, building, and rolling out a sophisticated Big Data system, our diverse roles span across architecture, project management, data analytics, development, and technical support, giving you the chance to shape a dynamic, next-generation digital infrastructure.
Role: The cloud security engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud security controls to protect the organisation’s cloud infrastructure, applications, and data. This role involves working with security frameworks, compliance standards, and automation tools to ensure secure cloud deployments.
Requirements : 3-7 years of experience in cloud security, cybersecurity or DevSecOps roles AWS Security Services (GuardDuty, Shield, WAF) Azure Security Centre Strong understanding of cloud security best practices including identity & access management and data protection Implementation of Zero Trust Architecture and micro-segmentation Conduct thorough security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and audits to ensure compliance with governmental cyber standards Hands-on experience with SIEM tools (AWS Security Hub, Azure Sentinel, Splunk) Utilise Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM Templates, or CloudFormation to establish repeatable and secure deployment patterns. Ability to analyse security alerts, logs, and threats in cloud environments Familiarity with EDR, IDS/IPS and forensic analysis Cloud Monitoring (CloudWatch, Azure Monitor) Incident response and mitigation for cloud-based security threats Knowledge of security frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI-DSS, HIPAA Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Security integration in CI/CD pipelines and scripting skills for security automation Responsibilities : Security control automation: Identify, design, deploy, and automate security measures in complex Cloud environments (AWS and Azure) Develop and embed cloud-native security solutions, leveraging experience in threat modelling and architecture reviews to strengthen security frameworks Provide advice and guidance, conduct reviews, and raise awareness on cloud security for engineering teams, ensuring adherence to standards Incident response: Collaborate and support the shared service centre team to respond to major security incidents and threats Monitor security alerts using SIEM tools (AWS Security Hub, Azuree Sentinel, Splunk) Support the architecture team to design and enforce least privilege access policies using AWS IAM, Azure RBAC, and conditional access Implement Zero Trust Architecture and cloud-native security controls Automate security configurations using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and ARM templates Embed security within CI/CDS pipelines (GitHub actions, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins) to ensure secure deployments Develop custom security scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for vulnerability scanning and compliance enforcement Work closely with development, data/technical architecture and infrastructure teams to integration security best practice Support, compliance, and advocacy: Assist with risk and compliance initiatives, optimise cloud costs, identify platform enhancements, and champion cloud security across the organisation Support with the bid process: Provide subject matter expertise in bids involving cloud security Recommeded qualifications: AWS Certified Security – Specialty AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (nice to have) Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) (nice to have)
Engineering Manager Location: Multiple locations are available, Crawley, Stockport or Somerset. Hybrid working: 3 days on site per week
About the role The Hardware Engineering Manager is responsible for managing engineering tasks within defined parameters of cost, schedule, performance, and quality commitments. This role focuses on the design, development, and production of a specialised hardware solution currently manufactured abroad. A key challenge is aligning the technical documentation with local manufacturing capabilities and resolving cross-border communication bottlenecks to ensure seamless production and delivery.
What you'll be doing
Lead both UK and non-UK based engineering teams. Oversee coordination between mechanical design engineers, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, and track task completion timelines. Hold daily stand-ups to align teams and resolve issues efficiently. Manage the accuracy and feasibility of mechanical designs for production abroad. Collaborate with engineers to ensure mechanical tolerances meet the necessary specifications for local manufacturing. Focus on improving response times to queries from the overseas team. Streamline communication between both teams, ensuring faster feedback loops and technical issue resolution. Identify and address gaps in the existing Data Pack, working to modify or redesign components where necessary to better align with foreign production requirements. Lead hardware engineering packages from requirements through design, development, and IVVQ, ensuring alignment with project milestones. Tailor engineering processes to meet company and project-specific needs. Maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure that client requirements are met during procurement and implementation, particularly with respect to the challenges posed by cross-border manufacturing. Prepare monthly engineering dashboards for reviews and support the Work Package Manager by defining work package descriptions in alignment with plans, cost, and budget.
Your experience Proactive leadership in both team and technical management. Strong background in mechanical design, systems engineering, and design lifecycle management. Excellent skills in team collaboration, communication, and problem-solving. Ability to manage risk and challenges across geographically dispersed teams. Experience in requirements management, problem-solving, and ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.
You will have the following Experience within Systems, Hardware, or Mechanical Engineering in a highly regulated environment, managing multi-disciplinary teams. Experience with Engineering Lifecycle Management, including technical leadership, design tolerances, and lifecycle reviews (PDR, CDR). Knowledge of Engineering Tools: Familiarity with Primavera P6, Chorus2, DDQS, JIRA, or other lifecycle management tools.
About us Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.
This is a great opportunity, joining our existing project teams working and supporting our Landing Gear work packages. You will work with a consultative approach while building strong relationships with our customers as a team, communicating with stakeholders at a variety of seniority levels and provide a high standard of System Engineering.
All our consultants are adaptable and open to work across multiple sectors while being part of the team here at Akkodis.
Responsibilities Evaluation of design solutions to meet current and future programme requirements, Supporting Landing Gear System integration through maturation of system/sub-system interface documents Landing Gear system/sub-system Qualification and Certification (Q&C) activities Definition and oversight of Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities, including physical test and modelling/simulation campaigns in support to Landing Gear system/sub-system Compliance Verification. Project control activities, including the generation and maturation of project plans and schedules Support to legacy military types as required, including the progression of: Operator Queries, Landing Gear system Defect Reports, Problem Investigations and Operational Occurrence Reports
Qualifications A basic awareness of Aircraft and Aircraft System Qualification and Certification. Process optimisation and organisational skills Planning and reporting experience Development and study of different Landing gear systems. Verification & Validation. Analysing the results from lab and flight test. Design of experiment (DOE). Creating test cases. Aerospace (Fuel Systems) environment background Catia V5, MSC ADAMS, MATLAB, Simulink or IBM DOORS.
Job title: Electrical Engineer Location: Multiple locations available. Stockport, Crawley and Templecombe Security Clearance: SC clearance required/must be able to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance.
About the role Akkodis have an opportunity for an experienced Electrical Engineer where you'll play a key role in focusing on the designing of maritime electrical systems for safety and reliability and developing new designs while maintaining and upgrading existing in-service installations.
What you will be doing Developing and agreeing on a development plan with the team leader and following it proactively. Delivering electrical aspects of ISR system design, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Designing and integrating complex electrical and electronic systems, incorporating COTS, MIL-COTS, and electronic automation solutions. Defining constructive and mechanical interfaces for system integration. Collaborating with other engineering disciplines, production, and procurement to develop cost-effective, manufacturable solutions. Ensuring technical requirements at product and sub-system levels meet customer needs and can be successfully verified and validated.
About You You will possess extensive experience in electrical design, particularly within a secure environment. This experience should encompass the design and development of Electrical/Electronic components.
You will have the following experience: Strong experience in electrical/electronic design. Electronics packaging and associated cabling. Platform installation design within a maritime/aerospace/defence environment.. Creating system and sub-system production test specifications. Designing to meet CE marking and EMC requirements. Knowledge of low-voltage directive compliance. Interconnection design
About us Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.
With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.
Job title: PCB Design Engineer Location: Multiple locations available - Crawley and Templecombe Security Clearance: SC clearance required/must be able to attain a minimum level of UK security clearance.
About the Role: PCB Electronics Design Engineer
We are seeking a PCB Electronics Design Engineer to take ownership of the full lifecycle of electronic system development, from concept to design, validation, and manufacturing. This role will focus on power electronics, PCB layout, compliance with industry standards, and integration into defence, maritime, or aerospace platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Design mixed-signal and power electronic systems for harsh environments. Develop PCB layouts with a focus on signal integrity, minimising noise and crosstalk. Evaluate whether to design bespoke power supplies or integrate COTS solutions. Ensure compliance with EMC and LVD standards, integrating environmental considerations. Work closely with procurement and production teams to optimise manufacturability and cost. Provide technical expertise on projects involving defence, maritime, aerospace, or other demanding environments.
Required Experience:
Proven experience in mixed-signal or power electronics design. Practical knowledge of PCB layout techniques and design constraints. Experience working within defence, maritime, or aerospace industries or similar sectors. Hands-on experience with compliance standards such as EMC and LVD. Understanding of manufacturing constraints and design-for-manufacture principles.
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of the engineering development lifecycle and project planning. Proficiency in mixed-signal and power electronics design. Expertise in PCB layout and signal integrity considerations. Ability to design for manufacturability and cost efficiency. Knowledge of compliance requirements, including EMC and LVD.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer looking to apply their expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Emissions Certification Engineer
About the Role Akkodis is seeking an Emissions Certification Engineer to support emissions certification for EU, UK, and UN ECE markets . This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with global regulations, working closely with internal teams and external authorities.
Key Responsibilities Manage emissions certification processes and timelines. Support emissions testing at third-party facilities. Handle fleet emissions compliance for EU, UK, and RoW markets. Develop worst-case agreements with type approval authorities. Ensure accuracy of test vehicle documentation.
Skills & Experience Essential: Experience in EU + UN ECE emissions certification testing and evaporative emissions testing . Preferred: Experience with regulatory authorities, test vehicle preparation, and electrified vehicle testing (HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) .
Qualifications Essential: Degree (or equivalent) in a technical discipline. Preferred: Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Design Engineering .
Job title: Onboard Software Engineer Location: Stevenage, UK
About the role Akkodis have an opportunity for an experienced Onboard Software Engineer to work on onboard spacecraft software. You will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and validation of onboard software for spacecraft systems. This includes working in compliance with ESA and ECSS standards, supporting hardware-software integration, and ensuring rigorous software testing.
What you will be doing Contribute to the design, development, and validation of onboard software for spacecraft systems. Support UML-based design and documentation in accordance with ECSS standards. Develop code in C/C++, with future potential to evolve towards Rust. Collaborate using Linux-based development environments and JIRA for task tracking, participating in Agile-style delivery. Support hardware-software integration, understanding the limitations and constraints of embedded systems and single-core/multi-core transitions. Participate in onboard software testing, ensuring compliance with ESA practices and engineering discipline.
You will have the following experience: Proven software development experience, ideally covering the full lifecycle. Strong experience in onboard software development, preferably for critical systems Hands-on knowledge of ECSS standards (DO-178 knowledge is beneficial but not applicable here). Experience working close to hardware and understanding performance constraints. Experience designing in UML and managing software lifecycles in collaborative teams.
About us Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.
With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.
Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.
Scope: Akkodis is launching a new technical delivery team to drive a UK national program in collaboration with key partners, designed to transform and future-proof the central government’s workforce. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a comprehensive SaaS-based platform, this program will create an advanced, candidate-centric experience tailored to meet tomorrow’s public sector skill demands. This high-impact initiative offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to building a scalable, data-driven recruitment ecosystem. Through redesigning, building, and rolling out a sophisticated Big Data system, our diverse roles span across architecture, project management, data analytics, development, and technical support, giving you the chance to shape a dynamic, next-gen digital infrastructure. You’ll be integral to our mission of crafting a seamless, powerful platform that empowers the public sector with the talent to navigate an evolving digital landscape.
Role: As part of this mission, the Data Migration Specialist role focuses on the planning, execution, and management of data migration projects. Data Migration Specialists are responsible for transferring data from legacy systems to new platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to data integrity standards.
Analyse existing data structures and understand business requirements for data migration. Design and implement robust data migration strategies. Develop scripts and processes to automate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. Work closely with stakeholders, including business users and IT teams, to ensure data requirements are met, and migrations proceed without disruption to business operations.
Responsibilities: Plan, coordinate, and execute data migration projects within set timelines. Design and build ETL solutions, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the migration process. Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues promptly to minimise disruption. Collaborate with various teams to align migration processes with organisational goals and regulatory standards.
Required Skills: Proficiency with tools such as MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, or custom scripting languages (Python, SQL) for data extraction and transformation. Strong analytical skills to assess data quality, identify inconsistencies, and troubleshoot data migration issues. Understanding of database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL) and SQL query optimisation. Ability to plan and execute data migration projects, manage timelines, and coordinate with stakeholders. Precision in handling large volumes of data and ensuring accuracy during migration processes. Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts and updates to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
Required Experience: Proven experience in data migration, data management, or ETL development. Experience working with ETL tools and database management systems. Familiarity with data integrity and compliance standards relevant to data migration.
Required education Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
About the Company Akkodis is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market, and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate.
About the Role In this role, you will be working on major programs within the Systems Engineering team. You will be delivering performance and dynamic analysis for the mechanical, hydraulic, and occasionally basic electrical systems as they relate to the operation of aircraft, landing gear, shock absorption, extension/retraction, and steering. You will be able to understand and derive requirements and how these impact the validation and verification of the product utilizing standardized methods and tools. Possessing good knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic system products, you will help guide product development to ensure the performance and dynamics of the integrated system meet the program requirements.
Responsibilities Build computational models and run simulations Calculate static and dynamic loads Conduct performance and frequency response analyses Conduct stability, shimmy, modal analysis, and failure case analyses Correlate and validate computational models Write and validate performance and dynamics requirements Define and document simulation cases and pass/fail criteria Optimize design solutions in conjunction with other engineering disciplines Define test requirements and analyze and interpret test results Adherence to the program schedules
Qualifications Degree qualified in an engineering discipline is required or with the relevant experience to be successful in the role.
Required Skills DBS clearance required Multi-body dynamic modeling and simulation Landing gear extension/retraction analysis Shock absorber performance analysis Recoil analysis Shimmy and stability analysis System loads generation Model Integration Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, MSC ADAMS, MSC EASY5, and AMESim
Preferred Skills Knowledge of nose-wheel steering analysis, vibration analysis, electrical systems engineering, airworthiness requirements, and aircraft systems certification Experience on requirements management and DOORS
Mission Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Akkodis is a commercial brand under which both AKKA and Modis entities operate.
Scope Applications are invited for the position of Systems Engineer - Safety and Reliability. You will perform this varied role as part of the System team and will require you to work with reliability teams across all sites. To strengthen the Safety and Reliability capability and to develop our systems integration team the engineer will be required to provide reliability and Safety support and expertise to a number of IPTs developing landing gears and landing gear systems for large aircraft. The engineer will be required to perform reliability and safety analyses to include FMEA and FTA. The engineer will make assessments of hydro-mechanical and electrical designs and system architectures and identify areas for improvement. The engineer will be able to interpret customer requirements and understand impact upon the design. You will be able to support the systems team in requirement management in order to validate requirements and define verification activities. You will be responsible for recording and managing the reliability data monitoring for landing gear equipment. Close involvement with the Customer service department and IPT.
Responsibilities Calculation of reliability and safety data Focal point for the reliability monitoring Data collection on in-service events Produce corresponding reports and documentation Participate in Systems architecture definition Participate in technical reviews with suppliers and customers during the project life cycle Perform reliability and safety analysis and assessments of hydro-mechanical and electrical design Perform reliability and safety analysis : Perform failure mode and effect analysis and fault tree analysis Problem investigation
Required Skills Knowledge of landing gear systems. Knowledge of mechanical engineering and hydraulics. Knowledge of systems and electrical engineering. Knowledge of airworthiness requirements and certification. Knowledge of systems engineering theory together with a familiarity with ARP4754 and ARP 4761 Knowledge of requirements management, validation, verification and preferably DOORS Ability to write technical reports clearly and accurately. Ability and willingness to communicate and work with all disciplines of engineering. Good verbal and written communication skills and general computer literacy
Key Behavioural Competencies Required: Communication skills Influencing Team working Attention to detail Decision making Problem solving
Preferred Skills Degree qualified in an engineering discipline is required or with the relevant experience to be successful in the role.
