Senior Systems Engineer, Biotech Platform (Cambridge)

Newton Colmore Consulting; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge biotech company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation medical diagnostics and biomanufacturing platforms. The role involves technical ownership of complex systems, collaboration across engineering and R&D, and ensuring compliance with regulated product standards. Ideal candidates will have systems engineering experience in biotech or medical devices. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including annual bonuses and private healthcare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Generous pension contributions

Professional development benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in systems engineering, product development, or technical project delivery in biotech or medical devices.
• Solid understanding of regulated product development.
• Exposure to startup environments and IP creation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of complex, multidisciplinary systems.
• Support design, integration, and commercialisation of technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical execution.

Skills

Systems engineering

Product development

Technical project delivery

Cross-functional team collaboration

Education

Mechanical, biomedical, or electronic engineering background

Job description

A cutting-edge biotech company in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to lead the development of next-generation medical diagnostics and biomanufacturing platforms. The role involves technical ownership of complex systems, collaboration across engineering and R&D, and ensuring compliance with regulated product standards. Ideal candidates will have systems engineering experience in biotech or medical devices. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including annual bonuses and private healthcare.