Advanced Research Engineer – Informatics
Join the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) as an Advanced Research Engineer in our Informatics team and help shape the future of digital engineering.
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
What We’re Looking For
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, containerization, 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 and respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. MTC’s engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC’s engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. The MTC has world‑class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK’s High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.
Reference Checks and Security Checks
Due to the nature of our business, all employment is subject to satisfactory references being obtained alongside a level of security clearance checks.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Research Services
Job Location
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
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