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# Systems and Applications Engineers

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computational Fluid Dynamics, SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Windows Presentation Foundation
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26911

## About the Role

You will have solid foundation of theoretical knowledge in electronics, and will be expected to have a good, technical or scientific degree in a relevant subject such as Electronics Engineering from a well-respected university. This will be combined with a pragmatic approach to engineering and good attention to detail, as well as a deep appreciation for control of design information.

Full rights to work in the UK without time limit or sponsorship will be required to be considered for this role. Other skills or experience necessary include:

 * Electronic system design including: electronic PCB design (KiCAD) and analogue / digital, board-level electronics design and debug
 * Software development in C/C++ and Python
 * Test specification, planning, execution and reporting, including integrating application test setups and demonstrators
 * Experience working on gas sensing applications and possibly also flow sensing applications
 * Working with customer engineers and interacting with customer management
Knowledge and skills that would be advantageous:

 * Design of basic custom mechanical fixtures using CAD such as SolidWorks and possibly computational fluid dynamics using tools such as SolidWorks Flow
 * Experience in any of the following: C#, WPF, LabVIEW

The company encourages a supportive and friendly environment where you would be working with highly skilled engineers and scientists, offering you technical challenges and career development.

Keywords: Systems Engineering, Electronics, Cambridge, PCB Design, C, C++, Python, Analogue, Digital.

## Description

The role is with a successful and growing Cambridge company with a wide customer base. The Systems and Applications Engineers will play a crucial role creating proof of concept electronic assemblies, developing validation test rigs and product demonstrators. Part of the role will include assisting clients to successfully incorporate the technology into their products, and as such would involve some domestic and international travel.


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