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# Applications Project Manager

- **Company:** Octagon
- **Location:** Fareham, UK
- **Salary:** £42,674.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Network Analysis, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, System Testing
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5743587580

## About the Role

* Degree in Electronics, Physics, or similar (or equivalent experience)
 * Strong circuit analysis and hands-on hardware skills (including soldering)
 * Basic programming/firmware knowledge (e.g. C, Python)
 * Structured problem-solving approach

Desirable: experience with EMC testing, capacitive sensing, or CAD/3D tools

## Description

* Develop, prototype, and validate touch, force, and haptics-based products
 * Perform system testing, tuning, and firmware validation
 * Act as a technical contact for customers, translating requirements into solutions
 * Support projects from concept through to production
 * Troubleshoot technical issues and provide on-site support when needed
 * Assist the sales team with technical input and customer demonstrations


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