Senior System Engineer

Planet Pharma; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior System Engineer to help evolve its Technology Solutions division as it moves toward a modern Product Operating Model. You will shape hardware and software requirements across multiple engineering domains and collaborate with cross-functional teams delivering valuable IoT solutions.

You will contribute across discovery and delivery phases, working with product managers, technology leads, designers, embedded engineers, hardware teams and cloud

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering (or higher).
• Strong experience in system engineering for multidisciplinary systems.
• Background in communication products, embedded systems, HW, RF.
• Strong ability to understand complex IoT architectures and absorb new concepts.
• Experience in large, multidisciplinary technical projects.
• Organised, process-driven approach with excellent teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Define system and hardware requirements across multiple engineering domains.
• Shape embedded, ATE and software requirements and contribute to design stages.
• Develop protocols and lead technical problem solving.
• Build proofs-of-concept and conduct field testing.
• Support test design, investigations and multidisciplinary integration.
• Operate within a multi-site, matrixed Product & Platform team delivering complex IoT solutions.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

System engineering

IoT architectures

Embedded systems

Teamwork & communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

A global pharmaceutical client of ours is looking for a Senior System Engineer to join their evolving Technology Solutions division as they transition into a modern Product Operating Model. Their cross‑functional product teams are empowered to take full ownership of delivering solutions that are valuable, viable, usable, and feasible.

In this role, you’ll have significant impact across multidisciplinary R&D projects, particularly within connected‑device product lines. You’ll contribute throughout both discovery and delivery phases, working closely with product managers, technology leads, designers, embedded engineers, hardware teams, and cloud developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system & hardware requirements across multiple engineering domains
• Shape embedded, ATE & software requirements and contribute to design stages
• Develop protocols and lead technical problem‑solving
• Build proofs‑of‑concept and conduct field testing
• Support test design, investigations, and multidisciplinary integration
• Operate within a multi‑site, matrixed Product & Platform team delivering complex IoT solutions

Experience & Skills Required

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering (or higher)
• Strong experience in system engineering for multidisciplinary systems
• Background in communication products, embedded systems, HW, RF
• Strong ability to understand complex IoT architectures and quickly absorb new technical concepts
• Experience working in large, multidisciplinary technical projects
• Structured prioritisation and ability to focus on what matters
• Organised approach suited to process‑driven environments
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Experience with Agentic AI for discovery and innovation
• Knowledge of backend systems, serverless architectures, and cloud‑based IoT infrastructure

Planet Pharma

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