Engineering jobs in Oxford

  • 30 open roles
  • 8 posted in the last 7 days
  • 18 employers hiring
  • Updated 21 Oct 2026

Principal Scientist, Functional Genomics

Novo Nordisk
Senior

What you would do

  • Drive development and implementation of functional genomics, gene-editing, cell engineering and assay technology strategies for target identification and validation.
  • Design and execute mechanistic studies to establish target biology, mode of action and therapeutic relevance.
  • Advance and standardize analysis, interpretation and integration of complex multi-omic datasets into actionable recommendations.
  • Establish automation-amenable in vitro assays and scale data generation using automation and digital tools.
  • Explore collaborations with internal stakeholders, academic institutions, biotechnology partners and external service providers.
  • Mentor scientists and influence scientific strategy and target discovery direction.

Skills

Functional GenomicsGene EditingCell EngineeringCell-Based ScreeningAssay Development

Software Automation Test Engineer

Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Mid-level11 days ago

What you would do

  • Conduct and design automated and manual tests to ensure software is fit for purpose.
  • Deliver test plans, test cases, automated tests and reports on functional and non-functional requirements in an agile environment.
  • Test software releases by carrying out assigned tests.
  • Generate and complete test cases based on requirements.
  • Design tests to mitigate risk.
  • Write bug reports and provide objective feedback to software development teams.

Skills

Automated TestingTest Case DesignTest Plan DevelopmentAgile TestingBug Reporting

Fabricator / Fitter Technician

Airbus Helicopters
Junior5 days ago

What you would do

  • Manufacture detailed parts from sheet metal to aviation standards.
  • Inspect subcontractor-manufactured parts for compliance with engineering drawings.
  • Assemble parts manufactured by subcontractors.
  • Apply protective coatings.
  • Carry out repairs to in-service helicopter structures and components using sheet metal and composite techniques.
  • Work closely with the design team on prototype development, retrofit, and series production.

Skills

Sheet Metal FabricationMetal FittingEngineering Drawing InterpretationRivetingMechanical Fasteners

Senior Salesforce Business Analyst

Elsevier
Senior7 days ago

What you would do

  • Partner with business and product teams to identify AI agent, automation, and data unification opportunities.
  • Document current-state processes and design future-state processes incorporating Agentforce, Data Cloud, and MCP integrations.
  • Gather business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for AI agent workflows.
  • Assess data readiness for AI use cases with data engineering teams.
  • Plan and facilitate workshops to scope AI use cases and align stakeholders.
  • Produce detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for development and QA.

Skills

Salesforce AgentforceSalesforce Data Cloud (Data 360)Model Context Protocol (MCP)Business Requirements ElicitationUser Story Writing

Oracle Test and Release Manager

Ellison Institute of Technology
Senior6 days ago

What you would do

  • Own and maintain the ongoing Oracle Fusion test and release calendar covering scheduled platform updates, regression testing, feature activation and dependencies.
  • Plan around Oracle's mandatory update timetable including the two-week test-to-production window for quarterly updates.
  • Run a repeatable internal release workstream: identify changes, coordinate impact assessment, socialise capabilities with customers, secure participation, organise testing and prepare changes for service.
  • Work with the junior architect to understand technical changes, capability assessments and dependencies.
  • Translate technical changes into testing priorities and customer impacts using functional leads' business-process expertise.
  • Maintain customer communications on release scope, business impacts, test activities and required decisions.

Skills

Oracle Fusion HCMOracle Fusion FinanceOracle Fusion SCMRelease ManagementRegression Testing

Production Technician

Baxter
Junior1 day ago

What you would do

  • Label all product types.
  • Perform equipment checks.
  • Manufacture all product types.
  • Maintain productivity and efficiency.
  • Control isolator inventory.
  • Meet turnaround times.

Skills

Aseptic CompoundingCleanroom ProductionEquipment SanitisationEquipment Sampling & TestingInventory Control

Site Technician

Low Carbon
Mid-level20 days ago

What you would do

  • Carry out preventative maintenance activities and deliver maintenance programmes to ensure installations operate at peak performance.
  • Identify, locate and respond to fault situations.
  • Understand contractual requirements for each site to support effective management.
  • Support plant monitoring and performance analysis in collaboration with the monitoring team.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation, company policies and health and safety requirements.
  • Carry out due diligence site and paperwork inspections.

Skills

Solar PV MaintenanceBESS OperationsPreventative MaintenanceFault DiagnosisPlant Monitoring

Senior Mechanical Engineer

IonQ
Senior16 days ago

What you would do

  • Mechanically integrate multiple subsystems into one complete system, driving the overall mechanical layout.
  • Produce 3D CAD designs of system assemblies and infrastructure with detailed 2D drawings and bills of materials.
  • Design systems for vacuum pump down, gas handling and coolant management lines.
  • Plan routing of cables, optical fibre and other physical services throughout the system.
  • Gather and scope requirements with scientists and engineers, then roll out upgrades and variations to system builds.
  • Manage documentation in the PLM system and work with suppliers and the manufacturing team.

Skills

SolidWorksCAD DesignGD&TPLM SystemsBills of Materials

Automation Scientist

Oxford Nanopore
Mid-level19 days ago

What you would do

  • Design, develop and optimise automated molecular biology workflows using laboratory automation platforms including Hamilton and Opentrons.
  • Translate manual laboratory methods into robust, scalable automated processes for high-throughput experimentation.
  • Plan, execute and analyse automation development experiments using data-driven approaches.
  • Troubleshoot automation hardware, software and workflow challenges.
  • Partner with scientists and technology teams to identify automation opportunities and deliver practical solutions.
  • Generate, analyse and interpret experimental data to drive workflow optimisation.

Skills

Laboratory AutomationHamilton Liquid HandlingOpentronsMolecular BiologyPCR

Spa Attendant

IHG Hotels & Resorts
Junior

What you would do

  • Maintain and clean spa, gym and pool facilities to health and safety standards.
  • Meet and greet guests and answer spa and leisure enquiries.
  • Take bookings and record guest details including contact information, medical history and payment details.
  • Conduct gym show-rounds for new members and guests.
  • Keep treatment and brand knowledge up to date and describe prices and benefits of spa products.
  • Support the team by ensuring areas are clean, well-presented and fully stocked.

Skills

Spa Facility MaintenanceHealth & Safety ComplianceGuest Booking ManagementGuest Records HandlingComplaint Handling

Industries

  • Pharma13
  • Manufacturing11
  • Technology10
  • Education5
  • Construction4
  • Logistics2

Employers

  • Ellison Institute of Technology7
  • Airbus Helicopters3
  • Novo Nordisk3
  • IonQ2
  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies2
  • Baxter1

Skills

  • Health & Safety Compliance6
  • Fault Diagnosis4
  • Laboratory Automation4
  • SOP Compliance3
  • Contractor Management3
  • Vacuum Systems2

Seniority and workload

  • Junior37%
  • Mid-level27%
  • Senior37%

New roles per week

010JulAugSeptOct

Questions

How many engineering jobs are open in Oxford?

30 open roles, 8 of them posted in the last 7 days.

Who is hiring?

Ellison Institute of Technology, Airbus Helicopters, Novo Nordisk, IonQ have the most open roles.

How we count

Open engineering roles in the Oxford area, checked daily. Workload is taken from the posting text where stated. Recruitment agencies are excluded from the role sample.

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