PhD Engineer (summer 2027 start)

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited in Guildford and surrounding Surrey seeks PhD graduates to join a multidisciplinary team working on integrated software-hardware systems for defence and security.

You will apply C/C++ programming, FPGA development and electronics skills on challenging projects from lab to field, with an outstanding salary and benefits package on offer.

Qualifications

• PhD in a numerate discipline with a strong undergraduate degree in electronics, computer science, physics or similar.
• Proficient in algorithm development or programming in C or C++.
• Electronics skills including PCB design, sensor integration or FPGA development.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Algorithm design

FPGA development

Electronics skills

Education

PhD in numerate discipline

Tools

VHDL

Job description

Build integrated software-hardware systems for defence and security industries

Are you a bright PhD graduate in an applied numerate subject? Do you have excellent skills in programming, algorithm design, hardware development or FPGAs? Are you quick to pick up new skills, and keen to take charge of complex and innovative technology projects from the word go? We may have just the challenge for you!

Projects span low-power embedded systems through to high throughput server applications and everything in between. These combine custom hardware with innovative software and offer unique technical challenges. You’ll be joining a well-established multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers who foster a creative and welcoming environment. In short, a great place to start a career.

Note: This company is looking for candidates to start in the summer of 2027.

Requirements:

• PhD in a numerate discipline with a strong supporting undergraduate degree (electronics, computer science, physics or similar) and A Levels including A*’s in Maths and Physics
• Algorithm development or programming skills in C or C++
• Electronics skills such as PCB design, sensor integration or FPGA development
• UK National

The company is based in modern offices with high-spec labs and prototyping facilities on site. With excellent transport links in the area, the company is easily commutable by train from either London Waterloo or surrounding Surrey area. For the top-drawer candidates who have what it takes to impress, an outstanding salary and benefits package is on offer.

Keywords: Software, Electronics, Physics, Maths, PhD, C, C++, PCB, FPGA, VHDL, Embedded, DSP, Algorithms, Signal Processing, Image Analysis, Cyber Security, Communications, Surrey