Systems Engineer - Hardware & Prototype Systems

Systems Engineer - Hardware & Prototype Systems

£70,000-£72,000

11 month contract

Global tech

5 days onsite in Cambridge

A unique opportunity to work at the intersection of hardware, software, and experimental systems in a cutting-edge R&D lab environment.

This is not a traditional infrastructure or cloud role. You'll be hands-on with prototype devices, supporting complex data collection systems and contributing to the development and improvement of next-generation technologies.

What you'll be doing:

* Setting up, configuring, and testing prototype hardware and capture systems

* Working across hardware, firmware, and software to debug and resolve issues

* Supporting lab-based data collection activities using complex, multi-device systems

* Writing Python scripts for automation, validation, and system improvement

* Managing device networks and configuring switches in a controlled environment

What we're looking for:

* 2+ years' experience working across hardware + software systems

* Hands-on experience handling, setting up, configuring, and testing prototype-level devices

* Python, Linux, and networking fundamentals

* Experience with systems integration, testing, or validation

* Experience with audio equipment

Desirable:

* Audio systems, motion capture, or sensor-based environments

* Exposure to automated data collection systems

Experience with network switch configuration and device networks

Experience with large-scale automated data collection

This role suits engineers from backgrounds such as robotics, embedded systems, hardware testing/validation, audio labs, or research environments. Apply ASAP, deadline is Monday 13 April