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Careers At MI5

Careers At MI5

📍 London, UK

2 Open Positions
1 Active Location
Posted
Top Employer

About Careers At MI5

MI5 develops and implements electronic systems for national security and intelligence operations in the UK. The organization focuses on counter-terrorism, cyber security, and protecting the UK from threats, utilizing advanced technology to support its mission. Engineering roles at MI5 involve designing and maintaining electronic systems, ensuring they meet rigorous security standards. Engineers work on a variety of projects that require expertise in electronics, software development, and systems integration, contributing to the safety and security of the nation.

Current Job Openings

2 jobs

All Careers At MI5 Job Openings

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    R&D Engineer, Firmware/固件软件工程师

    @ Careers At MI5

    📍Fuzhou, Fujian, China, China 🇨🇳
    📊 senior
    ⏱︎ full-time
    FPGA C C++
    View R&D Engineer, Firmware/固件软件工程师
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    Hardware Engineer

    @ Careers At MI5

    📍Shanghai, Shanghai, China, China 🇨🇳
    📊 mid-level
    ⏱︎ full-time
    Analog Digital Mentor
    View Hardware Engineer
  • Previously posted positions that may provide insight into Careers At MI5's hiring patterns

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    Technical Operations Electronics Engineer

    @ Careers At MI5

    📍London Area, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
    📊 mid-level
    ⏱︎ full-time
    electronics RF networking
    View details
    View Technical Operations Electronics Engineer
  • Expired
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    Technical Operations Electronics Engineer

    @ Careers At MI5

    📍London Area, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
    📊 mid-level
    ⏱︎ full-time
    electronics RF network
    View details
    View Technical Operations Electronics Engineer
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Company Info
Type Non-profit
Glassdoor 4.2
Connect
Active Hiring Locations
📍 Fuzhou, Fujian, China, China 🇨🇳 1
📍 Shanghai, Shanghai, China, China 🇨🇳 1
Top Roles
Embedded Software Engineer (1) Hardware Engineer (1)
Key Skills
electronics RF troubleshooting FPGA C C++ Assembly NIOS
Seniority Levels
senior (1) mid-level (1)
Work Arrangement
On-site (2)

About Careers At MI5

MI5 develops and implements electronic systems for national security and intelligence operations in the UK. The organization focuses on counter-terrorism, cyber security, and protecting the UK from threats, utilizing advanced technology to support its mission. Engineering roles at MI5 involve designing and maintaining electronic systems, ensuring they meet rigorous security standards. Engineers work on a variety of projects that require expertise in electronics, software development, and systems integration, contributing to the safety and security of the nation.

Careers At MI5 Career Opportunities

Careers At MI5 currently has 2 active embedded systems positions in 1 location. All positions are on-site, typical for hardware-focused roles requiring lab access and equipment. Recognized as a top-tier employer (85.0/100), Careers At MI5 offers competitive compensation and strong career development paths in embedded engineering.

Careers At MI5 Hiring Trends

* Data represents job posting activity over the past 6 months: Jan 2026 through Jun 2026

Hiring momentum at Careers At MI5 is currently increasing, with 2 openings posted this month compared to 1 last month. This upward trend often signals product development acceleration, team scaling, or new project initiatives.

Over the past 6 months, Careers At MI5 averaged 0.7 job postings per month, with peak hiring in Jun 2026 (2 openings). For embedded systems roles, hiring activity typically correlates with product development cycles, especially for firmware teams during pre-production phases and hardware engineers during prototyping.

Current Month
2 jobs

📈 +100% growth

6-Month Average
0.7 jobs/month

Consistent hiring velocity

Peak Activity
2 jobs

Jun 2026

Required Skills at Careers At MI5

electronics is the most in-demand skill at Careers At MI5, appearing in 50% of all job listings (past and present). This skill is important but not universal, indicating diverse technical needs across different product lines or teams.

Careers At MI5's technology stack spans 17 distinct skills and tools, reflecting the multifaceted nature of embedded systems development. The broad technical diversity (17 technologies) suggests work on complex, multi-domain projects requiring both hardware and software expertise.

electronics
50% of roles
50%
RF
50% of roles
50%
troubleshooting
50% of roles
50%
FPGA
25% of roles
25%
C
25% of roles
25%
C++
25% of roles
25%
Assembly
25% of roles
25%
NIOS
25% of roles
25%
Analog
25% of roles
25%
Digital
25% of roles
25%
Mentor
25% of roles
25%
PCB
25% of roles
25%

Engineers joining Careers At MI5 should combine depth in key areas with adaptability. The mix of hardware skills (PCB design, schematics) and firmware expertise (RTOS, embedded C) indicates full-stack embedded development where engineers work across the hardware-software boundary. Candidates with adjacent skills (version control, testing frameworks, communication protocols) typically advance faster by contributing across the development lifecycle.

Engineering Roles at Careers At MI5

Careers At MI5 is building across 2 distinct engineering specializations, reflecting varied technical needs. This diversity suggests cross-functional projects where firmware engineers, hardware designers, and systems architects collaborate on integrated solutions.

Embedded Software Engineer
1 position (50%)
1
Hardware Engineer
1 position (50%)
1

Experience level distribution: 50% of openings target senior-level engineers.

Where Careers At MI5 is Hiring

Careers At MI5 operates across 2 countries with 3 total hiring locations. Multi-geography recruitment typically indicates either distributed engineering teams, expansion into new markets, or proximity to manufacturing and customer operations.

London Area, United Kingdom serves as a primary hiring hub with 50% of all roles (2 positions). The significant presence in London Area indicates a major engineering hub, though other locations also play important roles in product development.

📍
Fuzhou, Fujian
1 active job
1
📍
Shanghai, Shanghai
1 active job
1
🇬🇧
London Area, United Kingdom
2 previous jobs

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