Graduate / Junior Technologist

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited is seeking STEM graduates for its Technologist team near Cambridge. The role involves working with customers on deployment, training and post-deployment support, within a small team that values autonomy and ownership.

Ideal candidates hold top grades in maths/physics and a degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics, Natural Science or Computer Science from a leading UK university.

Qualifications

• A* in maths and physics at A-level (or 7s at higher level IB).
• Top UK university degree in Engineering, Maths, Physics, Natural Science or CS (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial or similar).
• Leadership/management experience from project work or extracurricular activities.
• Aptitude for innovative technology around electronics and quick learning.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to support product deployment, training and post-deployment support.
• Operate within a small, autonomous team with ownership over tasks.
• Travel within the UK and overseas as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership / management

Travel ability

Security clearance eligible

Education

1st / 2:1 in Engineering / Maths / Physics / Natural Science / CS

Job description

Combine your people skills with your background in engineering and technology.

Cambridge (fully onsite with travel opportunities); £30,000 to £40,000 DoE

This growing defence start-up are looking to recruit STEM graduates to join their Technologist team. These engineering specialists will work closely with the company’s customers, supporting product deployment, product training and post-deployment support. The role will be part of a small, dedicated team who are given a lot of autonomy and work ownership.

Requirements

• Top academics: A* in maths and physics at A-level (or 7s at higher level IB), followed by a 1st / high 2.1 in Engineering, Maths, Physics, Natural Science or Computer Science from top ranked UK university (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial or similar).
• Strong communication skills, evidenced through either project work or extracurricular activities (this should include some form of leadership and / or management). Any relevant internship experience would be desirable.
• Aptitude to pick things up quickly including innovative technology around electronics.
• Able to travel within the UK and overseas on short notice (when necessary). Should have a valid driving licence or in the process of obtaining one.
• Must be British nationals and eligible for UK security clearance within the defence sector.

Specific training will be provided, but the ability to assimilate complex technology involved in product electronics is expected.

This role will be based at their offices based close to Cambridge, with expected travel to external customers on occasion. Applicants should have a valid driving licence for travel requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in an exciting, innovative company or transition from a desk position to a more outwardly facing technologist position.

Keywords: Defence, Graduates, Technologist, Innovation, Customer-Facing, UK / Overseas Travel, Computer Systems, Support, Product Training