Engineering Physicist - Sensor Design

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Newton Colmore Consulting in Cambridge seeks an Engineering Physicist - Sensor Design to join a new team working on revolutionary sensor technologies. You will design, fabricate and test electronic modules for sensing in harsh environments and integrate them into larger oil and gas sensors.

The role emphasizes hands-on R&D, measurement and analysis, and developing demonstrations for field deployment. A degree in electronics or physics and hands-on sensor experience, including MEMS and low-noise

Qualifications

• Degree in electronics, physics or closely related discipline and hands-on R&D with sensors.
• Experience with MEMS, signal processing and low-noise electronics design.
• Exposure to high temperature electronics design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate and test electronic modules for sensing in harsh environments.
• Measure and analyze devices and integrate modules into larger oil and gas sensors.
• Develop demonstrations and contribute towards field deployment.
• Utilize signal processing and electronics expertise to lead development of new technology.

Skills

Signal processing

Electronics

Sensor design

MEMS

High-temperature electronics

Education

Degree in electronics or physics

Tools

Test equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Engineering Physicist - Sensor Design

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced engineering physicist to join a new team in Cambridge to work on their revolutionary sensor technologies.

This company are at the forefront of innovation and are developing a potentially disruptive product for their market.

As an Engineering Physicist, you will take a hands-on approach to a variety of roles including the design, fabrication and test of electronic modules for sensing in harsh environments and the identification and resolution of any issues with the technology.

You will also be responsible for the measurement and analysis of the devices and the integration of the modules into larger oil and gas sensors.You will also be developing demonstrations and contribute towards field deployment.You will use your experience with signal processing and electronics in general to lead the development of this new technology.

We are looking for physicists who love solving highly complex problems on leading edge technology and who enjoy hands-on R&D.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have a degree in electronics, physics or a closely related discipline along with hands on R&D experience with sensors.You will ideally have experience with MEMS, signal processing and low-noise, precision electronics design.Additionally, you will also have some exposure to high temperature electronics design.

In exchange for your skills and expertise, the company offer a highly competitive package as well as providing a generous share option scheme.Because of the stage the company are at it is a really exciting time to join as they look to expand their operation and bring their product to market.

Key words: Sensor Development, Oil and Gas, MEMS, Microelectromechanical Systems, Physics, Electronics, Signal Processing