Advanced Research Engineer

MTC Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research and development organization in Coventry seeks an Advanced Research Engineer to drive innovative projects in Informatics. With a focus on Linux systems and cybersecurity, this role offers career growth through collaborative work with industry experts. Ideal candidates will have strong programming skills and a passion for digital manufacturing. Attractive development opportunities await.

Benefits

Career development through mentoring, coaching, and training

Collaborative environment with leading experts

Opportunity to work on pioneering research in digital manufacturing

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Linux systems and virtual environments.
• Ability to develop and integrate systems using Python or similar languages.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Linux-based systems and virtual environments.
• Design and manage secure infrastructure for cybersecurity monitoring.
• Contribute to research proposals and manage projects over £50k.

Skills

Strong Linux system administration experience

Virtualization and hypervisor lifecycle management

Programming proficiency (Python or similar)

Excellent report writing and presentation skills

Job description

Advanced Research Engineer – Informatics

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About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Essential Skills

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

Desirable Skills

• Cybersecurity principles and secure environment design
• IT/OT networking knowledge
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, containerisation, and web development
• Understanding of manufacturing systems and technologies

What You’ll Gain

• 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

About the MTC

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing. MTC’s engineers, scientists and technicians work with world‑class equipment in a supportive and collegiate environment, developing and demonstrating new technologies on an industrial scale.

Reference and Security Checks

All employment is subject to satisfactory references and an appropriate level of security clearance checks.