Senior System Integration Engineer

QCS Staffing Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

QCS Staffing Ltd is recruiting a Senior System Integration Engineer for a two-year contract in Cambridge, UK, within the Life Sciences sector. You will plan and execute integration across hardware, firmware and software, and drive validation for IoT and connected devices.

You will define test plans, build test environments, perform manual and system-level testing, and report findings. A strong background in embedded systems, electronics, RF and cloud-connected solutions is essential.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (or similar).
• Experience in multidisciplinary system integration (Hardware, Firmware, Software).
• Experience creating test plans, test procedures and test design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Define detailed test plans, test cases and validation strategies for complex IoT and connected devices.
• Design, build and maintain physical test environments and integration setups for hardware, firmware and software validation.
• Execute manual and system-level testing, analyse results and report findings in detail.
• Lead investigations and troubleshooting across embedded systems, electronics, RF and cloud-connected solutions.

Skills

System integration

Embedded debugging

Test planning

IoT devices

Hardware-software integration

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Senior System Integration Engineer – Cambridge, UK – 2 Year Contract – Life Sciences

Our client is a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation, specialising in the development and manufacture of cutting‑edge drugs. As they continue to grow, they’re seeking an experienced Senior System Integration Engineer to support their dynamic team and drive forward groundbreaking projects in Cambridge.

What you’ll deliver:

• Define detailed test plans, test cases, and validation strategies for complex IoT and connected device products.
• Design, build and maintain physical test environments and integration setups for hardware, firmware, and software validation.
• Execute manual and system‑level testing, analyse results, and provide detailed reporting of findings.
• Lead technical investigations and troubleshooting activities across embedded systems, electronics, RF communications, and cloud‑connected solutions.

What you’ll need:

• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Extensive experience in multidisciplinary system integration involving Hardware, Firmware and Software.
• Strong experience creating test plans, test procedures, and test design documentation.
• Experience debugging complex embedded systems and investigating root causes of system failures.