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# Engineer, Software and Electronics

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Analog Electronics, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Digital Electronics, Embedded Software, Hardware Security Module, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/engineer-electronics/ecm-selection-ltd-job107689428

## About the Role

* Top university education including a 1st / 2.1 in electronics, computer science, information engineering or physics.
 * Demonstrable industry experience or highly relevant PhD working on a range of engineering projects which includes elements of the following: software programming (C, C++ or Rust); PCB design; digital electronics (DSP, Verilog or VHDL); and analogue electronics (RF, power or interfaces).
 * Eligibility for UK security clearance (due to sensitivity for some projects).
 * Any prior experience in technical consultancy would be advantageous.

Your technical skills and experience will be coupled with a desire and aptitude to learn and embrace new technologies.

## Description

Projects range from defence and security to robotics and consumer products
Cambridge (fully onsite); to c£65,000 + Top Benefits
Are you interested in variety and keen to work on products that could be applied for industrial systems, UK military, or consumer products for globally recognised brands?

This established technology company works on 100s of innovative projects each year, providing technical and scientific expertise as a world-renown consultancy. Their engineers are highly sought after, and this specific team are used to provide expertise in embedded systems, controls, communications, algorithm design and hardware security.

As an engineer, you'll be part of a technical team, working closely with peers on different assignments. You'll use your skills and knowledge in engineering to design new analogue and digital hardware, write embedded software code, develop control and communications systems and look to deliver products and prototypes. Further, you'll interact with clients, present when required and be part of the delivery team for final project handover.


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