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
* 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

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