Overview
Graduate R&D Engineer / Physicist — Cambridge, UK. Location: Cambridge. Base pay range is provided by Vector Recruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Location
Based in Cambridge, this role is easily commutable from Newmarket, Huntingdon, St Neots, Royston, Bury St Edmunds, Stevenage, and surrounding areas.
Benefits
Comprehensive package including profit-related bonus, company performance bonus, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension scheme, and free lunch.
About the Role
We are seeking a talented and motivated Graduate Physicist or R&D Engineer to join a cutting-edge product development team in Cambridge. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation fluid control technologies that are transforming the medical, life sciences, environmental, and industrial sectors.
As part of the multidisciplinary R&D team, you will be involved in exploring and applying advanced physical principles, such as piezoelectricity, non-linear acoustics, and resonant mechanics to develop innovative and disruptive products. You’ll be involved in every stage of the development cycle, from concept generation and prototyping to design refinement and commercial launch.
This role is ideal for recent graduates (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Physics or Engineering who have hands-on experience in applied physics through academic projects, internships, or industry placements.
Key Responsibilities
* Research and develop novel fluid control technologies using applied physics.
* Design and execute experiments to validate concepts and prototypes.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring products from concept to market.
* Apply analytical and experimental techniques in mechanics, fluidics, and acoustics.
* Contribute to the automation of laboratory testing using tools such as Python, LabVIEW, or MATLAB.
Candidate Profile
* A 1st or 2:1 degree in Physics or Engineering (MSc or PhD advantageous).
* Demonstrated experience in applied physics and concept development.
* Strong analytical and experimental skills, especially in mechanics, fluidics, and acoustics.
* Practical lab skills and the ability to design and run experiments independently.
* Creative, curious, and imaginative approach to problem-solving.
* Experience with simple electronic circuit design is a plus.
* Familiarity with Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for data analysis and test automation is beneficial.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Science, Engineering, and Design
Industries
* Research Services and Design Services
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