Job Description

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.

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

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) was established in 2010 as an independent Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with the objective of bridging the gap between academia and industry - often referred to as 'the valley of death'.


It represents one of the largest public sector investments in UK manufacturing and, after four years of planning and a 16 month build, the facility opened at Ansty Park in Coventry at the end of 2011.


In December 2011, there were 16 industrial members, 44 staff and just a few key pieces of equipment in the 'workshop'.


Over the following seven years the MTC's rapid growth has seen the expansion of our campus with the construction of three more facilities, including the opening of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre and the National Centre for Additive Manufacturing.


Our role has also increased to cover not only R&D but also Training, Advanced Manufacturing Management and Factory Design.


We now have over 700 talented employees working with us.


During this time we have helped hundreds of companies across a range of industries and over 100 of them have become members of the MTC.