At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform innovative R&D concepts into prototypes and deliverable hardware products.
- Company: Exciting start-up in Greater Cambridge focused on defence technology.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, dynamic environment, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Must have own vehicle for onsite work and occasional travel.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team working on cutting-edge AI-centric hardware projects.
- Qualifications: R&D experience, strong CAD skills, and understanding of multidisciplinary engineering.
Take innovative R&D concepts to prototype and production. Join this high-growth start-up based in Greater Cambridge who are looking for a Prototype and Development Engineer. The position will be as part of their engineering team, working alongside senior engineers to take innovative concepts to prototype and develop them into deliverable hardware products for the defence sector.
Day-to-day work will be hands-on, and require a strong understanding of engineering within a multidisciplinary environment (combining mechanical, electronics, software and physics).
Requirements:
- Must be eligible for UK security clearance. Applicants needing sponsorship or on any work visa will not be considered.
- Demonstrable R&D experience working in a cross-functional team delivering prototypes and new products.
- Strong CAD experience underpinned through excellent theoretical engineering understanding.
- Experience with additive manufacturing for prototyping.
- This role is based fully onsite at both workshops and R&D facilities, so applicants should be able to drive and have their own vehicle to easily go between these locations (sited a few miles apart).
- Some additional travel may be required to go to manufacturing / assembly partners.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical or systems engineer looking to take that next step in their career and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment on AI centric ideas and hardware products.
Prototype and Development Engineer employer: ECM Selection Ltd.
Join a dynamic and innovative start-up in Greater Cambridge, where you'll be part of a collaborative engineering team dedicated to transforming cutting-edge R&D concepts into tangible hardware products for the defence sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, hands-on experience, and a vibrant work culture, this role offers you the chance to advance your career while working on AI-centric projects in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy the unique advantage of being at the forefront of technology development in a supportive setting that values creativity and multidisciplinary collaboration.
