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# Senior System Engineer

- **Company:** PE Global
- **Location:** Cambridge, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £64,480.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), LTE (Telecommunication), Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth), C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Radio-Frequency Identification, Systems Architecture, Wi-Fi Technology, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Atlassian Tools, Front End Software Development, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** September 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://itjobpro.co.uk/job/senior-system-engineer

## About the Role

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

 - Minimum of 5 years' experience in Systems Engineering within multidisciplinary systems.
 - Experience working with communication products, embedded systems, hardware and RF systems.
 - Strong understanding of complex IoT systems and connected devices.
 - Experience working on complex multidisciplinary engineering projects.
 - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical challenges and compare alternative solutions.
 - Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
 - Strong organisational skills and the ability to work within a structured process environment.
 - A hands-on approach with a strong interest in learning and innovation.
 - Experience with Linux, Atlassian or Azure DevOps would be advantageous.
 - Coding experience in C, C#, Java or Python would be advantageous.
 - Experience with RF communication technologies such as BLE, Wi-Fi, LTE-M or LoRa would be advantageous.
 - Knowledge of backend systems, serverless solutions and cloud-based infrastructure for IoT devices would be advantageous.
Additional Information

 - Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in Cambourne.

## Description

Define and manage System, Hardware, Embedded, ATE, Software and Integration requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

 - Contribute to the design and development of multidisciplinary connected device and IoT solutions.
 - Define technical protocols and support system architecture and integration activities.
 - Lead technical workstreams within multidisciplinary R&D projects.
 - Provide technical problem solving and develop proof-of-concept solutions to address complex engineering challenges.
 - Support the design and execution of testing, investigations and field testing activities.
 - Work closely with System Engineers, Embedded Software Developers, Hardware Engineers, Integration Engineers and Backend and Frontend teams.
 - Work within a Product and Platform team to deliver solutions that are valuable, viable, usable and technically feasible.
 - Support the development and delivery of connected device products from discovery through to delivery.


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