https://enigmapeople.current.jobs/All of the latest vacancies from Enigma People.en-gbWed, 15 Apr 2026 22:39:42 GMTwww.firefishsoftware.comEnigma People Solutions is excited to recruit a Sales Manager to help our growing Laser R&D client in Edinburgh.   
This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on the fortunes of the business by winning new clients globally. 

 The role 

 To further support the growth and development of the business by working alongside an established sales and marketing team on targeted campaigns within niche sectors. You will facilitate discussions with new leads, negotiate deals, and generate and close direct sales to new and existing industrial and academic customers. On offer is the opportunity to become an impactful and integral part of an ambitious and expanding business. 

 Responsibilities 

 
	 Develop and maintain the customer database 
	 Manage the overall relationship with customers; negotiate sales contracts, maintain forecasts, and oversee scheduling and service queries 
	 Develop sales reporting processes and documentation 
	 Report monthly to the Board of Directors on sales, sales forecasts and scheduling matters 
	 Work alongside the CEO in formulating the Company’s sales strategy 
	 Develop and maintain good relationships and rapport with distributors: negotiate discounts, manage sales contracts, maintain forecasts, and oversee scheduling and answer service queries 
	 Identify new products and business development opportunities 
	 Travel nationally and internationally to build and maintain customer relationships and represent the Company at conferences 
	 Effectively contribute to the overall performance of the Company 
 

 Requirements 

 
	 3+ years’ experience of growing sales of a Photonics related or similar technical product 
	 Excellent communication and organisational skills 
	 Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise deadlines 
	 Skilled at collaborating effectively with different departments, including engineering teams 
	 Self-motivated and resourceful - able to assess a situation and independently take action to address the issue 
 

 This is a full time position that is expected to be carried out in person in office with hybrid working an option  

   

  https://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/sales-manager-lasers-1421.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/sales-manager-lasers-1421.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/sales-manager-lasers-1421/apply.aspxWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMThttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/sales-manager-lasers-1421/apply.aspx1421Sales Manager - Lasers927PermanentPhotonicsScotlandEdinburghWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTCompetitive salary with annual sales bonusBenet Hanley50000.0080000.00Per YearGBPUnited KingdomSoftware Engineer – Enigma People Solutions 

 Enigma People Solutions is partnering with a leading engineering firm to recruit talented Software Engineers to work on a variety of high profile projects across multiple industries. 
Join a collaborative team that is focused on delivering innovative products. Apply your skills in a fast-paced, technically challenging environment, developing products from proof-of-concept through to full production . Many of the projects involve embedded software , Linux-based systems, and increasing demand for C++ development , giving you the chance to work across a wide range of exciting technologies. The role also includes customer-facing elements, providing exposure to real-world applications of your work. 

 Key Responsibilities 

 
	 
	 Develop embedded and real-time software for technically demanding projects. 
	 
	 
	 Work with Linux systems (Yocto, Debian) and 16/32-bit microcontrollers (ARM, PIC, MSP430, DSP). 
	 
	 
	 Implement standard buses and protocols such as Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, and SPI. 
	 
	 
	 Develop embedded control for wireless modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC). 
	 
	 
	 Write high-quality code and adhere to best coding practices. 
	 
	 
	 Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues efficiently. 
	 
	 
	 Create customer-facing documentation, reports, and test results . 
	 
	 
	 Investigate, develop, and integrate new techniques, processes, and tools. 
	 
 

 
 Essential Technical Skills 

 
	 
	 Clear commercial experience in embedded/real-time system development . 
	 
	 
	 Strong C++ and C programming skills in a commercial environment. 
	 
	 
	 Experience with Linux system development . 
	 
	 
	 Hands-on experience with 16/32-bit microcontrollers . 
	 
	 
	 Familiarity with buses/protocols (Ethernet, USB, RS232, I2C, SPI). 
	 
	 
	 Experience with embedded wireless module control (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LoRa, NFC). 
	 
	 
	 Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable code . 
	 
	 
	 Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. 
	 
 

 
 Desirable Skills 

 
	 
	 RTOS experience (e.g., FreeRTOS) 
	 
	 
	 Object-oriented design 
	 
	 
	 Windows development and C# 
	 
	 
	 Cryptography/security and TLS stack implementation 
	 
	 
	 Android or iOS app development 
	 
	 
	 DSP algorithm development 
	 
	 
	 Video or still image capture and processing 
	 
 

 
 Qualifications 

 
	 
	 Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related subject.https://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineer-1441.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineer-1441.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineer-1441/apply.aspxWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMThttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineer-1441/apply.aspx1441Embedded Software Engineer138PermanentElectronicsEmbeddedScotlandLivingstonWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTCompetitive salary plus benefitsBenet Hanley60000.0075000.00Per YearGBPScotlandEnigma People Solutions recruits experienced electronics engineers to bring impactful hands-on experience and skills across a range of product areas. The engineers our clients are interested will be consultative problem solvers who are comfortable with an element of customer facing technical consultancy. 

 We are always looking for enthusiastic and experienced Senior Electronics Engineers to develop innovative products for our clients in markets ranging from Smart Metering, Oil & Gas, to Life Sciences and Medical. These are high-profile opportunities to demonstrate your talent in complex technical environments. 

 Experience of developing electronic designs including proof-of-concept to prototype to full production is essential along with working as the technical point of contact with customers both internal and external. You will work on technically demanding projects with the opportunity to remain hands on developing ideas into tangible products in short timescales. 

 Typically, you will be required to lead the prototyping and testing activities on your projects while also be coaching and supporting the more junior engineers in those activities. You will help generate accurate cost estimates, write proposals and support pitch meetings for new electronics design and development projects. A clear understanding of both technical and commercial limitations is required. You may also be asked to support business development activities at trade shows, conferences etc and identify new business opportunities on behalf of the company. 

 Essential Technical skills: 

 
	 Significant demonstrable commercial experience of developing electronic systems 
	 Schematic capture, PCB design, simulation 
	 Microcontroller system design 
	 Flexibility to interpret a variety of datasheets, protocol documents, design specifications 
 

 
	 High level of competence to reliably deliver prototype and production designs that meet or exceed specifications 
	 Investigate, develop and utilise new technologies, components and techniques, processes and tools 
	 Be comfortable creating customer-ready documentation and reports 
	 Regularly use your analogue and digital electronics skills to design, build and test complex electronics modules and systems 
	 Able to identify and clearly communicate technical issues, come up with solutions to minimise impact on project timelines. 
	 Proficient in using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analysers, and other test equipment to troubleshoot and validate electronic designs 
 

 The following skills are an advantage: 

 
	 Design experience with system interconnects RS232, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet etc. 
	 Power supply design 
	 High speed digital design 
	 Wireless modules/RF experience (e.g. Wifi, BLE/Bluetooth, RFID) 
	 Design experience with FPGAs, CPLDs and DSPs 
	 Verification of prototypes and transfer to manufacture 
	 EMC testing, failure analysis 
	 Experience of highly regulated development processes, e.g. medical devices, ATEX 
	 Proficient in using design tools like Altium and Orcad 
	 Advanced user of MS applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word 
 

 Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering or related subjecthttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/seniorprincipal-electronics-engineers-1430.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/seniorprincipal-electronics-engineers-1430.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/seniorprincipal-electronics-engineers-1430/apply.aspxWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMThttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/seniorprincipal-electronics-engineers-1430/apply.aspx1430Senior/Principal Electronics Engineers56PermanentElectronicsHardwareScotlandWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTBenet Hanley0.000.00Per YearGBPEnigma People Solutions recruits Laser Design Engineers for some of the leading manufacturers and developers of Laser products in across the UK. 

 Our clients develop laser systems that are used in a wide variety of markets including renewable energy, microelectronics, fundamental research, life sciences and medicine. 

 The engineers sought tend to be highly collaborative and detail-oriented engineer who are keen to be vital performers in excellent R&D teams and who are keen to lead cutting-edge laser systems design. 

 The roles typically include involvement through the entire product lifecycle from feasibility experiments to production. 

 Responsibilities will include: 

 
	 Conducting technical feasibility studies in the design ultrashort pulse fibre lasers and their use in laser systems. 
	 Building, assessing, and qualifying prototypes based on these feasibility studies. 
	 Troubleshooting laser performance issues. 
	 Providing detailed and technically thorough reports/presentations to the engineering team. 
	 Providing technical support to the laser manufacturing teams. 
	 Working within a multi-disciplined engineering team to design laser systems. 
	 Collaborating with local and international experts 
	 Defining specifications and sourcing of laser parts and components 
 

 Education and Experience: 

 Essential Skills 

 
	 Degree or higher or equivalent in a solid state or fibre laser-based area or demonstrable experience of working in a laser manufacturing or development environment.  
	 Initiative to seek innovative solutions to problems 
	 Excellent communication and people skills with ability to work closely and collaboratively with colleagues 
	 Clear understanding of the principles of optics and lasers 
	 Demonstrable practical ability in the creation of breadboard laser systems or of assembling and optimising laser systems in a manufacturing environment.  
	 Experienced in the use of test equipment, both optical (power meters, spectrometers, auto-correlators, etc.) and electrical (oscilloscopes, signal generators, spectrum analysers, etc.).  
	 Experienced in the use of optical modelling software packages (for example Zemax) and/or the development of optical models via custom code.  
	 General understanding of electronics and control systems.  
	 Ability to work on multiple tasks and manage priorities.  
	 Ability to work from general instructions for new assignments either in isolation or as part of a wider team.  
 

 Additional Skills 

 
	 A knowledge of ultrashort laser pulses, mode-locking techniques, optical nonlinearities, and dispersion is desirable   
	 Ability to program in Python for data analysis and for modelling systems 
	 A knowledge of control systems and a familiarity with circuit diagrams to debug complex system issues 
	 Experience of leadership through an R+D project 
 

  https://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-laser-design-engineers-1431.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-laser-design-engineers-1431.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-laser-design-engineers-1431/apply.aspxWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMThttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-laser-design-engineers-1431/apply.aspx1431Experienced Laser Design Engineers56PermanentPhotonicsLaserScotlandWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:53 GMTBenet Hanley0.000.00Per YearGBPEnigma People Solutions recruits Embedded Software Engineers for a wide range of companies, from 30 billion USD corporation to SME start up with 5 people, we find the right match.  If you want to join forward thinking and successful businesses offering technical challenges within supportive cultures, please make contact for a free consultation. 
  
 About You  
You are an embedded software developer with a background in electronics and software product development. You are a highly motivated individual who is quick to learn and able to manage working on multiple projects with limited supervision. You are able to speak with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand their requirements and explain technical concepts. You document your designs to a high level of quality. Experience in Zephyr, FreeRTOS, iOS or Android App development, or experience in the development of medical products or products for a similar regulated environment, will be a bonus.  
  
 About the Role  
Our clients are often looking to strengthen their electronics and software capability and are looking for people who will fit in and enhance existing or new build electronics hardware and software engineering teams. 

 Priorities include but are not limited to: 

 •    Deliver software for interdisciplinary projects involving electronics, software and mechanics  
•    Work to define detailed software and electronics product requirements  
•    Work to scope, define, implement and test software for electronics products  
•    Integrate product software around digital systems, sensors and interconnects  
•    Implement embedded software for prototypes / test circuits and products  
•    Review the work delivered to ensure it meets functional and quality requirements  
•    Support full-lifecycle product development  

 Opportunities to develop the role and the team, taking on technical and personnel leadership is expected.  
  
 Your Background:  
•    Degree level qualification in Electronics, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent  
•    3+ years of industry experience  
•    Expertise in embedded software system design  
•    Good skills in Embedded C and/or C++  
•    Experience with microcontrollers e.g. ARM, MSP430, PIC etc  
•    Working knowledge of operating systems (RTOS / Linux / Windows)  
•    Strong reviewing rigor  
•    Testing / Debugging / Troubleshooting of designs Good understanding of Software Lifecycles and development methodologies  
•    Highly competent at MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)  

 Desired Technical Skills     
•    Experience of other programming languages (e.g. C#, Python, Swift, Java)  
•    Experience with Embedded Systems / Single Board Computers / Modules  
•    Familiarity with software design documentation approaches such as UML  
•    Wireless connectivity (for example Bluetooth / BLE)  
•    Serial communications (for example USB, RS232, SPI, I2C or 1-Wire)  
•    Familiarity with analogue & digital sensors and interfacing to acquisition electronics  
•    Data acquisition and analysis techniques  
  

  https://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineers-1432.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineers-1432.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineers-1432/apply.aspxWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:52 GMThttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/embedded-software-engineers-1432/apply.aspx1432Embedded Software Engineers56PermanentElectronicsEmbeddedScotlandWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:52 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:52 GMTBenet Hanley0.000.00Per YearGBPEnigma People Solutions recruits experienced Project Managers for our clients who range from technical product design companies to multinational semiconductor design companies covering a range of client/customer markets from power, automotive, life sciences, medical and many more. 

 Our clients look for enthusiastic and experienced Project Managers to drive the development of the next generation of innovative solutions for their businesses. The roles offer customer contact and technically demanding projects that cover the entire product lifecycle, from early concept development, detailed design, implementation and test, through to manufacture. These are high-profile opportunities in fast-paced technical environments. 

 Essential Skills: 

 
	 Demonstrable project management experience in a commercial environment 
	 Experience of customer and supplier relationship management 
	 Good technical and commercial judgement 
	 Detailed understanding of the embedded systems product development process, from concept through to manufacture 
	 Knowledge of a variety of engineering development processes, from waterfall through to agile 
	 The ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams 
	 Project estimation and planning, Microsoft Project 
	 Excellent communication skills, both customer facing and internal 
	 Flexibility to interpret a variety of datasheets, protocol documents, design specifications 
 

 The following skills are an advantage: 

 
	 Strong background in digital and analogue system design, microcontroller system design 
	 Experience of project financial management and techniques, e.g. earned value analysis 
	 Knowledge of highly regulated development processes, e.g. medical devices, ATEX 
	 Experience of preparing detailed proposals, helping to negotiate and win new contracts 
 

 Qualifications 

 
	 Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or closely related subject 
 

  https://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/project-managers-1433.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/project-managers-1433.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/project-managers-1433/apply.aspxWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:52 GMThttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/project-managers-1433/apply.aspx1433Project Managers56PermanentElectronicsProject/Programme ManagerScotlandWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:52 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:52 GMTBenet Hanley0.000.00Per YearGBPEnigma People Solutions is recruiting highly experienced electronics engineer to bring impactful hands on experience customer facing consultancy skills across a range of product areas to work in a highly reputable design services consultancy. 

 Job Description: 

 This role is for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Electronics Engineer to develop innovative products for our client’s customers, in markets ranging from Smart Metering, Oil & Gas, to Life Sciences and Medical. This is a high-profile opportunity for to demonstrate your talent in a fast-paced technical environment. 

 Our client delivers electronic design solutions, including proof-of-concept to prototype to full production. Working in design services the role sits as the technical point of contact with customers and involves a broad range of technically demanding projects with the opportunity to remain hands on developing ideas into tangible products in short timescales. 

 Essential Technical skills: 

 
	 Significant demonstrable commercial experience of developing electronic systems 
	 Schematic capture, PCB design, simulation 
	 Digital and analogue system design 
	 Microcontroller system design 
	 Flexibility to interpret a variety of datasheets, protocol documents, design specifications 
 

   

 Criteria: 

 
	 Enjoy problem solving and working in a fast-paced, team-based technical environment 
	 Possess strong communication skills; both internal and customer facing 
	 Investigate, develop and utilise new technologies, components and techniques, processes and tools 
	 Be comfortable creating customer-ready documentation and reports 
	 Regularly use your analogue and digital electronics skills to design, build and test complex electronics modules 
 

   

 The following skills are an advantage: 

 
	 Altium schematic capture and PCB layout 
	 Design experience with system interconnects RS232, USB, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet etc. 
	 Power supply design 
	 High speed digital design 
	 Wireless modules/RF experience (e.g. Wifi, BLE/Bluetooth, RFID) 
	 Design experience with FPGAs, CPLDs and DSPs 
	 Verification of prototypes and transfer to manufacture 
	 EMC testing, failure analysis 
	 Experience of highly regulated development processes, e.g. medical devices, ATEX 
 

   

 Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related subject.https://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-electronics-engineer-livingston,-scotland-1425.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-electronics-engineer-livingston,-scotland-1425.aspxhttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-electronics-engineer-livingston,-scotland-1425/apply.aspxWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:51 GMThttps://enigmapeople.current.jobs/job/experienced-electronics-engineer-livingston,-scotland-1425/apply.aspx1425Experienced Electronics Engineer - Livingston, Scotland138PermanentElectronicsHardwareScotlandEdinburghWed, 08 Apr 2026 11:14:51 GMTWed, 22 Apr 2026 11:14:51 GMTCommensurate with experienceBenet Hanley60000.0095000.00Per YearGBPScotland