At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and engineering of innovative electronic systems for health technology.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Lightcast, pioneering cellular health solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible working, career development support, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in health tech while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in complex systems development required.
At Lightcast we are enabling scientists to gain a deeper understanding of human health and disease at the cellular level. Our technology enables the direct, precise interrogation of single cell heterogeneity, interactions and functional behaviours with a level of flexibility and scale that was previously inaccessible.
We are seeking a senior electronic systems engineer to join us and take a leading role in system design and engineering activities on the Lightcast Platform. The ideal candidate will be an established engineering professional with extensive experience developing and delivering complex systems within a product business.
We’re a friendly and open-minded team where flexible working is available, career development is fully supported and many learning opportunities are provided. Due to the nature of the role, you will be based in our West Cambridge offices with frequent visits to our Manufacturing site 2 miles away, though some remote working is possible.
- End-to-end development of electronic and mechatronic systems, working with development and manufacturing teams to develop and improve product designs
- Taking a leading position in system engineering activities, devising and delivering system tests, functional characterisation and verification tests
- Designing and assessing new electronic assemblies / PCBAs
- Technical review of projects, as a subject matter expert
- Leadership in and advocacy for good product engineering practice
- Leading and participating in requirements engineering activities, dFMEA, design reviews, verification, change control
Requirements:
- A first-class or 2:1 degree in Engineering, or a closely related discipline
- A role as an established engineering professional, with deep subject matter expertise and extensive experience in developing and delivering complex systems within a product business
- Systems engineering experience
- Experience using Altium Designer to design PCBAs for mixed digital and analogue circuits
- PCB rework and debugging experience and related skills, such as soldering SMD ICs etc, experience using standard electronics test equipment and methodologies
- Experience designing electronics to meet EMC requirements
- Experience working within a controlled framework to lead and maintain good-practice design, development, control and engineering processes
- Strong collaboration and team working skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues at all levels from engineering, other technical and commercial disciplines, across a range of projects and initiatives
- Embedded programming experience, including embedded C and Verilog
- Experience using Python or similar programming languages
- Experience designing and making cable assemblies
- Experience working within quality systems for regulated environments
Electronics Systems Engineer (Permanent) in Cambridge employer: Lightcast Discovery
At Lightcast, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. Located in the vibrant city of Cambridge, our Operations Assistant role offers a unique opportunity to be at the heart of our operations, where you will contribute to meaningful scientific advancements while enjoying a supportive environment that prioritises professional growth and development. With a commitment to employee well-being and a focus on teamwork, Lightcast is dedicated to creating a workplace where every individual can make a real impact.
