Instrumentation Control Engineer

The ONE Group Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services firm in Cambridge is seeking an Instrumentation Control Engineer to join their team. This role involves developing software for instrument control and integrating hardware systems in a dynamic R&D environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with Python, MATLAB, and C#, along with solid troubleshooting skills. Collaboration and a hands-on approach are essential, as the team focuses on optimising testing processes for next-generation technologies. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a challenging engineering experience.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software using Python, MATLAB, or C#.
• Background in instrument control within laboratory or technical testing environments.
• Experience integrating software with hardware systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing, testing, and maintaining software used for instrument control and laboratory equipment.
• Integrating software solutions with hardware and measurement systems.
• Creating user interfaces for monitoring and controlling test instrumentation.
• Diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues.
• Producing clear technical documentation and maintaining controlled software releases.

Skills

Software development

Hardware integration

System optimisation

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C#

Version control systems

Job description

Overview

If you're an Instrumentation Control Engineer or Software Test Engineer, based in the Cambridge area, this could be the ideal new role for you! This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering environment supporting the testing and validation of next-generation module and system technologies.

Location: Cambridge, UK

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

As an Instrumentation Control Engineer, you will work within a small, technically focused team responsible for supporting testing activities across module and system-level platforms.

This is a practical, engineering-led position combining software development, hardware integration, and system optimisation. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineers while helping refine and standardise testing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing, testing, and maintaining software used for instrument control and laboratory equipment.
• Integrating software solutions with hardware and measurement systems.
• Creating user interfaces for monitoring and controlling test instrumentation.
• Diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues.
• Supporting performance optimisation of test systems and workflows.
• Producing clear technical documentation and maintaining controlled software releases.
• Experience developing software using Python, MATLAB, or C#.
• Background in instrument control within laboratory or technical testing environments.
• Experience integrating software with hardware systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience working with automated or semi-automated test systems.
• Willingness to develop knowledge in optoelectronic testing techniques.

Who You Are

• Practical and hands-on in your engineering approach.
• Structured and detail-focused when solving technical challenges.
• Comfortable working within a dynamic R&D environment.
• Clear and professional communicator across technical teams.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and motivated to continuously improve processes.