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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** ECM Selection Limited
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Salary:** £45,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), Microprocessors, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.ecmselection.co.uk/register/26136

## About the Role

* Solid academic background including a 1st / 2.1 in physics or engineering from a well-ranked university
 * Strong experience in hands-on experimental design where you can demonstrate a build including instrumentation, microprocessors, control systems, or test-rigs
 * A broad spectrum of skills covering electronics, physics, mechanics and software
 * Strong problem solving skills
 * Additional skills with MATLAB, C# or Python would be advantageous.

Candidates with similar experimental skills within PhD research are also of interest.

## Description

This Systems Engineer role will suit an academically-strong engineer or physicist who wishes to work in a cohesive and skilled team across the whole product development cycle, from concept design, build and test of control algorithms and actuator technology, to interfacing with clients.


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