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Your new company

A highly innovative, deep-tech engineering business at the forefront of advanced measurement systems is 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

• 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

What you'll need to succeed

• 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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.