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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Quantum
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £50,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Python (Programming Language), System Testing, Systems Integration, Value Engineering, Test Scripts
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9ec6bf4ab7619fb1

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Windows?, We are looking for an engineer with a solid electronics background and 2 to 3 years of workplace experience after their degree. You should be someone who enjoys unpicking technical problems and seeing how all the pieces of a system fit together., * Degree: In Electronic Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.

 * Experience: 2 to 3 years of workplace experience in an engineering environment (post-graduation).
 * Electronics Background: Proven experience in the design, validation, or debugging of electronic equipment.
 * Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, including coordination of external partners.
 * Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with high attention to detail and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Desirable:

 * Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
 * Familiarity with Python or C++.
 * Ability to make modifications and updates to existing electronic designs.
 * Understanding of CAD and technical drawings.
 * Interest in particle detection, X-rays, or electron microscopy.

## Description

We are looking for a practical, collaborative Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on the hardware and electronics that drive our world-leading detector systems. You will work across our entire product portfolio to ensure our hardware and software integrate seamlessly to meet the demands of global research facilities., * System Integration: Support the development, validation, and debugging of detector systems across all product lines.

 * Hardware Focus: Take ownership of hardware-related tasks: including electronics and full system testing and debugging.
 * Cross-Discipline Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, scientists, mechanical designers and quality to ensure smooth system functioning.
 * Technical Documentation: Produce clear technical specifications, procedures, and test reports to support the handover of new technologies to production.
 * Continuous Improvement: Contribute to value engineering of existing products and the implementation of our R&D technology roadmap.
 * Support: As a member of a vibrant, fast-growing company, you will adapt to various technical challenges as business needs evolve.


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