CareerPlan

Systems Engineer

Cambridge/GBFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-13

Core

System integration and validation of next-generation electron microscopy systems, bringing together software, electronics, vacuum technology, high-voltage systems, and precision mechanics.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineer (System Integration)

Builds

Prototype instruments and world-leading scientific electron microscopy systems

Domain

Optics and optoelectronics / Scientific instrumentation

Required skills

Systems engineering, system integration, mechatronic systems, vacuum technology, scientific instrumentation, high-tech equipment integration, software-electronics-mechanics integration, requirements management, test planning, validation activities, prototype build support, cross-functional coordination

Preferred skills

Technical leadership, complex project implementation, subject matter expert collaboration

Technologies

Electron microscopy systems, vacuum technology, high-voltage systems, precision mechanics

Responsibilities

Take ownership of system integration and validation of advanced electron microscopy systems; Coordinate activities across software, electronics, mechanical, and systems engineering teams; Develop and manage system requirements, interface specifications, test plans, and validation activities; Support the build of prototype instruments and resolve integration challenges; Drive technical implementation of complex projects with cross-disciplinary experts

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC