Senior Mechatronics Engineer

ECM Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECM Selection is seeking a senior engineer in the Cambridge area to lead mechanical design efforts, refine concepts, and support rapid prototyping. You will also oversee PCB level electronics design and ensure seamless integration with mechanical systems, including hands-on work at our workshop and at customer sites.

The role requires commercial experience moving products from concept to production, strong engineering fundamentals, and an eligible UK security clearance.

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).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design work and refine concepts for prototyping.
• Oversee PCB level electronics design and integration with mechanical systems.
• Support on-site manufacturing and customer site engagements.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical design

Electronic design

Product development

Education

Top UK university degree

Job description

This highly specialised team of engineers work 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.

As a senior engineer you will be working primarily on the mechanical 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. Additionally you will be involved in PCB level electronics design overseeing development and integration with the mechanical systems.

Requirements:

• 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)

This role requires applicants to be eligible for UK security clearance. This typically means you must be a UK national.

Located in the Cambridge area, you will be joining a small and highly motivated team working on products that will truly save lives on the battlefield. Founded by a veteran of high‑tech startups and well‑funded, this is an exciting opportunity to make your mark on the world.

Recommend for £250 - see www.ecmselection.co.uk/tell-a-friend for details.