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
* Strong hands‑on experience with physical devices (not just servers or cloud)
* 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
* Experience with prototype or pre‑production hardware
* Exposure to automated data collection systems
Background
This role suits engineers from backgrounds such as robotics, embedded systems, hardware testing/validation, audio labs, or research environments.
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