Research Engineer (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Rise Technical Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in gas sensing technology seeks a Research Engineer for a 12-month contract in Northeast England. The role focuses on developing next-generation infrared gas sensors, requiring hands-on skills in prototype testing and design optimization. Ideal candidates should have a degree in applied science and be experienced in relevant software tools such as Python and MATLAB.

Benefits

32 Days Holiday

Healthcare Plan

Training

Pension

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in a relevant field.
• Strong experimental skills and electronic knowledge.
• Practical experience with adhesives and vacuum systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise sealed IR gas cell prototypes.
• Conduct and document sensor performance testing.
• Manage and deliver research activities from start to finish.

Skills

Experimental skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Hands-on prototyping

Familiarity with digital communication protocols

Education

Degree in applied science, electronics engineering, or physics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Pandas

Numpy

Job description

Research Engineer - (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Northeast England (Hybrid after probation)
32,000 - 42,000 + 32 Days Holiday + Healthcare Plan + Training + Pension

An exciting opportunity is available for an engineer to join a specialist team working on the development of next-generation infrared gas sensing technology.

The role involves hands-on development and refinement of components used in optical sensing systems. You'll take responsibility for building and testing prototypes, evaluating performance, and contributing to design improvements that support future manufacturing. You'll be joining a small, focused team working on a technically challenging and impactful project within a regulated environment.

An ideal person would have strong experimental skills, basic electronics knowledge, and familiarity with digital communication protocols such as serial comms. Practical experience with adhesives, vacuum systems, and optical sensor design would be highly beneficial. Being eligible for SC clearance is a must for this position.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of gas sensor innovation, contributing to research that supports real-world applications in challenging and safety-critical environments.

This fixed-term position is ideal for someone with a background in applied science, such as material science or physics or electronics who enjoys hands-on prototyping and practical experimentation. Skilled in either Python/Matlab/Pandas or Numpy is a must have for data analysis.

The Role:

• Design and optimise sealed IR gas cell prototypes
• Conduct and document sensor performance testing
• Manage and deliver research activities from start to finish
• Support transfer of research outcomes into production

The Person:

• Degree-qualified in applied science, electronics engineering, physics, or a related field such as material science
• Hands-on experience with electronics, experimental setups, and software for data analysis (Python/MATLAB/Pandas or Numpy)
• Confident in managing practical research work with minimal oversight
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Reference Number: BBBH - (phone number removed)

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.