Senior Engineer

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Engineer to develop cutting-edge counter-drone technologies for battlefield use. You'll work on mechanical and electrical designs, addressing complex challenges, while also engaging with customers on-site.

The ideal candidate has strong engineering skills, experience in guiding products from conception to production, and a top-tier university degree. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to life-saving solutions in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on engineering skills and a passion for building and problem solving.
• Commercial experience guiding products from concept through prototyping and into production.
• Proficiency in both mechanical and electronic design.
• Impressive academics including a relevant degree from a top university.
• Eligibility for UK security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on mechanical and electrical designs, solving complex challenges.
• Refine concepts and support prototyping.
• Spend time at workshop facilities and customer sites.

Skills

Hands-on engineering skills

Product prototyping and guiding

Mechanical and electronic design proficiency

Understanding of engineering principles

Education

Relevant degree from a top university (top 10 in the UK)

Job description

Overview

Develop counter‑drone technologies for use on the battlefield. This highly specialized team of engineers works on the cutting‑edge of drone detection, identification and tracking. They combine sophisticated optical systems and state‑of‑the‑art machine learning software with readily available and low‑cost additive manufacturing and single‑board computer technologies to create life‑protecting solutions. Founded by a veteran of high‑tech startups and well‑funded, this team offers an exciting opportunity to make a mark on the world.

Role

As a senior engineer you will be working on the mechanical and electrical designs, solving complex challenges, refining concepts and supporting prototyping. This will include time spent at their workshop facilities as well as at customer sites both in the country and abroad.

Qualifications

• Strong hands‑on engineering skills and a passion for building and problem solving
• Commercial experience guiding products from concept through prototyping and into production, including knowledge of additive manufacture
• Proficiency with both mechanical and electronic design and a solid understanding of general engineering principles
• Impressive academics, including a relevant degree from a top university (top 10 in the UK)
• Eligibility for UK security clearance; typically requires UK nationality

Location

Located in picturesque surroundings to the south of Cambridge, you will be joining a small and highly motivated team working on products that will truly save lives on the battlefield.