At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative digital camera systems for scientific and space applications.
- Company: Join XCAM, a fast-growing tech company with a focus on bespoke digital cameras.
- Benefits: Negotiable salary, pension contributions, sick pay, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Immediate start in a dynamic team with opportunities for growth.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects that push the boundaries of technology and innovation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronics and 3+ years in design engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
- Electronics Systems Design Engineer
- Location: Northampton, UK Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate
- Company Overview
The Scientific Instruments Group is a small UK‑based group of companies; the largest manufacturing company within the group is XCAM Ltd.
XCAM is a rapidly growing technology business that manufactures highly bespoke, custom, low‑volume digital cameras for scientific and increasingly for space applications.
Responsibilities
- Research, development and design of solutions for new digital camera systems.
- Modification of existing products or processes.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Contribute to all aspects of system design from concept through to build and test.
- Report to Engineering Director and collaborate with the XCAM Development Engineering Team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Electronics.
- Three or more years in a design engineering role.
- High‑speed digital design with microprocessors and FPGAs.
- Power supply design (linear and switched‑mode).
- Low‑noise analog design using DACs and ADCs.
- FPGA firmware design for Xilinx Artix‑A7 and Polarfire FPGAs.
- Embedded software design.
- In‑house prototyping and bench testing of PCBs and circuits.
- Experience with electronics design peer and architecture reviews, and design feasibility evaluation.
- Creation and maintenance of specifications and documentation.
- Key Competencies
- Attention to detail.
- Self‑motivation, curiosity and enthusiasm for new technologies.
- Good communication and documentation skills.
- Preferred Skills
- Hardware and firmware design using Xilinx/Intel/Microchip or Polarfire FPGAs.
- Embedded software design with Microblaze.
- Practical knowledge of Vivado IDE and Microchip Libro IDE.
- Experience designing with CCD or CMOS sensors.
- ECAD user (preferably Pad S Professional).
- Awareness of manufacturing standards such as IPC and ECSS.
- Knowledge of project management and planning tools.
- Employment Offer
- Full‑time, permanent position (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) in Northampton, UK.
- Salary negotiable based on experience.
- Pension up to +7.5% company contribution, plus sick pay.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
We are looking for someone to start immediately. Please contact us for further information.
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At XCAM Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Northampton where innovation thrives. Our team enjoys a supportive culture that fosters professional growth through hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous pension scheme and flexible working arrangements. Join us to be part of a rapidly growing company that values creativity and collaboration in the exciting field of bespoke digital camera systems.
