Defense Tech Lead - Electronics & Embedded Software

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic innovation environment

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Technical Specialist/Lead in Cambridge, UK, to join their Defence and Security team. The role involves leading technical projects for government clients, tackling complex challenges throughout the product development cycle. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a related field, and deep technical skills in electronics, software, or FPGA development.

We offer a hybrid working model and support for career progression, encouraging innovation within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in medium to large sized technical product development projects.
• Hands-on experience of product or system development within a team.
• Familiarity with Linux systems and basics of networking.

Responsibilities

• Implement detailed technical projects across various applications.
• Lead the delivery of projects solving complex technical challenges.
• Capture technical product requirements and resolve system level discussions.
• Run meetings with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Support Project Managers in developing proposals for government clients.

Skills

Technical leadership

High-speed electronics design

Embedded software

FPGA development

Project management

Networking and computer security

Education

Degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline

Job description

Cambridge Consultants is seeking a Technical Specialist/Lead in Cambridge, UK, to join their Defence and Security team. The role involves leading technical projects for government clients, tackling complex challenges throughout the product development cycle. Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a related field, and deep technical skills in electronics, software, or FPGA development.

We offer a hybrid working model and support for career progression, encouraging innovation within a collaborative environment.