At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the development of advanced measurement systems and collaborate on innovative engineering projects.
- Company: Join a cutting-edge deep-tech engineering business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Hands-on role, exposure to high-profile industries, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic field.
- Why this job: Work on next-gen technology in aerospace and clean energy sectors with real responsibility.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or physics, hands-on experience, and a passion for hardware systems.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 38000 £ per year.
Your new company is a highly innovative, deep-tech engineering business at the forefront of advanced measurement systems. They are seeking an Instrument Engineer to support the development of its next-generation technology. Backed by leading industrial partners across the aerospace and clean energy sectors, the company offers a collaborative environment focused on cutting-edge product development and continuous innovation.
Your new role involves playing a key role in supporting the development and build of complex measurement systems. This is a hands-on position offering exposure across hardware integration, system testing, and early-stage production.
Key responsibilities will include:- Supporting the design, build, and integration of hardware systems, including sensors and electronic components
- Assisting with mechanical design work using CAD tools
- Setting up and running test rigs to evaluate system performance
- Troubleshooting technical issues and analysing test data to drive improvements
- Supporting early production builds and liaising with external suppliers
- Contributing to documentation of engineering designs, processes, and test procedures
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams including software engineers and physicists
- A degree in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics or a similar discipline
- Some hands-on engineering experience (e.g. internships, placements, academic projects)
- A strong interest in hardware systems, testing, and engineering problem-solving
- Desirable (not essential): Experience using CAD software
- Basic programming knowledge (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
- Interest in measurement systems, sensors, or robotics
You will be naturally curious, practical in your approach, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
What you'll get in return:- The opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering technology
- A varied, hands-on role with real responsibility from day one
- Exposure to high-profile industries such as aerospace and energy
- A supportive and collaborative engineering environment
- Opportunities for professional growth within a scaling technology business
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Instrumentation Engineer employer: Hays
Join a pioneering deep-tech engineering firm that champions innovation and collaboration in the development of advanced measurement systems. As an Instrumentation Engineer, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that not only offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology but also fosters professional growth through exposure to high-profile sectors like aerospace and clean energy. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement, this company is dedicated to nurturing talent and driving impactful engineering solutions.
