Advanced Research Engineer

Advanced Research Engineer – Informatics

Are you a Systems Engineer with a passion for infrastructure and innovation? Join the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) as an Advanced Research Engineer in our Informatics team and help shape the future of digital engineering.

As an Advanced Research Engineer, you’ll lead and deliver cutting‑edge projects in the Informatics research area. You’ll work at the intersection of IT and OT, deploying secure infrastructure, managing Linux-based systems, and implementing advanced monitoring solutions.

• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems and virtual environments
• Design and manage secure infrastructure for cybersecurity monitoring
• Develop and integrate systems using Python or similar languages
• Support digital engineering projects with creative problem solving and system design
• Contribute to research proposals and larger bid preparations
• Occasionally manage projects over £50k and support project planning and risk reviews
• Promote MTC capabilities through publications and presentations
• Engage with customers to support business development

• Strong Linux system administration experience
• Virtualization and hypervisor lifecycle management
• Programming proficiency (Python or similar)
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills

• Cybersecurity principles and secure environment design
• IT/OT networking knowledge
• Experience with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases, containerization, and web development
• Understanding of manufacturing systems and technologies

• Opportunity to work on pioneering research in digital manufacturing
• Career development through mentoring, coaching, and training
• Collaborative environment with leading experts and industry partners
• A chance to make a real impact in the UK’s advanced manufacturing sector