Systems Engineer

Quantum
Oxford, United Kingdom
22 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 50K

Job location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Computer-Aided Design
Microsoft Windows
Systems Engineering
C++
Software Debugging
Linux
Python
System Testing
Systems Integration
Value Engineering
Test Scripts

Job description

We are looking for a practical, collaborative Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on the hardware and electronics that drive our world-leading detector systems. You will work across our entire product portfolio to ensure our hardware and software integrate seamlessly to meet the demands of global research facilities., * System Integration: Support the development, validation, and debugging of detector systems across all product lines.

  • Hardware Focus: Take ownership of hardware-related tasks: including electronics and full system testing and debugging.
  • Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, scientists, mechanical designers and quality to ensure smooth system functioning.
  • Technical Documentation: Produce clear technical specifications, procedures, and test reports to support the handover of new technologies to production.
  • Continuous Improvement: Contribute to value engineering of existing products and the implementation of our R&D technology roadmap.
  • Support: As a member of a vibrant, fast-growing company, you will adapt to various technical challenges as business needs evolve.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows?, We are looking for an engineer with a solid electronics background and 2 to 3 years of workplace experience after their degree. You should be someone who enjoys unpicking technical problems and seeing how all the pieces of a system fit together., * Degree: In Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.

  • Experience: 2 to 3 years of workplace experience in an engineering environment (post-graduation).
  • Electronics Background: Proven experience in the design, validation, or debugging of electronic equipment.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including coordination of external partners.
  • Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with high attention to detail and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Desirable:

  • Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
  • Familiarity with Python or C++.
  • Ability to make modifications and updates to existing electronic designs.
  • Understanding of CAD and technical drawings.
  • Interest in particle detection, X-rays, or electron microscopy.

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Company pension
  • Flexible schedule, * Competitive Salary: £40k to £50k (DOE).
  • Work-Life Balance: 35-hour working week with flexible hours and 30 days holiday.
  • Generous Benefits: Enhanced pension contribution, laptop, and phone.
  • World-Class Location: Access to excellent facilities at Harwell Campus: including cafes, sports clubs, and social events.
  • Travel Opportunities: Occasional UK and international travel to support customer installations or attend conferences.

About the company

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire | £40,000-£50,000 Quantum Detectors is a high-tech spinout from STFC and Diamond Light Source based at the world class Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. We develop cutting edge detector technology used in X-ray and Electron Microscopy labs globally, helping scientists push the boundaries of materials science, biology, and physics.

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