Security & Defence Tech Lead - Electronics & Software

Cambridge Science Park

Cambridge

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Hybrid working model
Opportunities across UK Defence/DTI

Job summary

Cambridge Science Park is seeking a talented Technical Specialist/Lead for our Security and Defence, Systems and Technology team in Cambridge, UK. The role focuses on technical development for defence and security clients within UK government, with involvement in diverse projects from concept to prototype to product introduction.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with engineers, scientists, and designers, supported by Programme Managers and Technical Authorities.

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline such as electronics, software, physics, chemistry, or sensing systems.
  • Hands-on product or system development experience within a team.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux systems, networking, and computer security.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and contribute to detailed, day-to-day technical implementation across diverse applications (S&T/R&D).
  • Provide technical leadership for delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects across offices.
  • Capture technical product requirements and resolve system-level discussions.
  • Run client meetings, present concepts, and ensure project success across disciplines.
  • Support proposals and business development for UK government clients, understanding their technical needs.

Skills

RF electronics design
Embedded software
FPGA development
Linux basics

Education

Engineering degree
Related scientific discipline: electronics/software/physics/chemistry/sensing

Tools

Linux
Networking
Computer security

Job description

Cambridge Science Park is seeking a talented Technical Specialist/Lead for our Security and Defence, Systems and Technology team in Cambridge, UK. The role focuses on technical development for defence and security clients within UK government, with involvement in diverse projects from concept to prototype to product introduction.

You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with engineers, scientists, and designers, supported by Programme Managers and Technical Authorities.

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