Electronics / Software Engineer

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Consultants in Cambridge, UK, is seeking an experienced Electronics or Software Engineer to tackle hard engineering problems across diverse projects, from robotics to AI security. You will join the Electronics and Software group and work directly with clients through the full lifecycle, doing hands‑on embedded software in C, PCB design and hardware testing.

A strong degree or PhD in electrical/electronic or information engineering, computer science, physics or a related field is

Qualifications

• An excellent degree or PhD in electrical, electronic or information engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field.
• Experience in software implementation in C, C++, Rust or similar.
• Willingness to learn new challenges and a rigorous approach to problem‑solving.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with clients across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture to final handover.
• Develop embedded software in C for real‑world targets.
• PCB design, hardware testing, analogue and digital hardware design, information engineering, control and communications.

Skills

Embedded C

PCB design

Hardware testing

Control systems

Digital/Analog design

Software engineering

Education

Degree or PhD in electrical/electronic or information engineering, computer science, physics

Job description

Ever wondered what it's like to work on the hardest engineering problems around?

At Cambridge Consultants, no two days look the same. One week you could be developing robotics for a global client; the next, collaborating with LEGO® on the next generation of LEGO® SMART Play™; the next, pioneering AI cyberattack response for the UK military. If you're an experienced Electronics or Software Engineer who thrives on variety and loves solving genuinely hard problems, we want to hear from you.

The role

We run over 300 technology, design and consulting projects every year, spanning Consumer Devices, Industrial Systems, and Defence and National Security. Our Electronics and Software group brings together experts in embedded systems, electronics, embedded software, physics, control, communications, security and algorithm design — and we're looking for experienced engineers to widen our skillset and support our junior team members.

You'll work directly with clients across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture to final handover, and get hands‑on with:

• Embedded software in C for real‑world targets
• PCB design and hardware testing
• Analogue and digital hardware design, information engineering, control and communications

What we're looking for

• An excellent degree or PhD in electrical, electronic or information engineering, computer science, physics, or a related field
• Prior industrial experience in at least one of the following, with enthusiasm to learn the rest:
• Software implementation in C, C++, Rust or similar
• Genuine curiosity, a rigorous approach to problem‑solving, and a willingness to turn your hand to new challenges

Security clearance:

Some of our projects are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to obtain Security Check (SC) level clearance, and you must be able to work in the UK without restrictions and be willing to undertake the appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting. Find out more at gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant.