Solutions Engineer

Cirrus; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Logic, based in Edinburgh, is seeking a Solutions Engineer to investigate robotics technologies, design prototypes, build lab setups and run experiments. You will translate results into practical recommendations to help internal teams and customers understand Cirrus products for robotics and emerging applications.

The role emphasizes designing proof-of-concept projects, coordinating with prototyping houses, planning experiments, and communicating conclusions.

Qualifications

• Evidence of hands-on electronics lab work in a professional setting.
• Experience building or modifying bench setups or evaluation hardware.
• Experience with PCB design, schematic capture or rapid prototyping.
• Ability to collect and interpret technical data and explain results clearly.
• Familiarity with data capture, scripting or automation for laboratory work.
• Structured approach to open-ended problems and decision-making.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, applications and marketing teams.
• Interest in robotics or related applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain proof-of-concepts, prototypes and lab setups.
• Coordinate third-party prototyping houses and design services for PoCs.
• Plan and run experiments, including data capture and debugging.
• Analyze results and present clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand customer systems and challenges.
• Support technical discussions with data, demonstrations and insights.
• Explain device-level capabilities and trade-offs to broader systems.
• Improve lab capability by making experiments more repeatable and well-documented.

Skills

Practical electronics experience

Bench prototype work

PCB design / schematic capture

Laboratory equipment operation

Data interpretation & communication

Data capture / scripting for lab work

Structured problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Robotics exposure or interest

Education

BEng or MEng in electronics engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analysers

Signal generators

Power measurement tools

Job description

For over four decades, Cirrus Logic has been propelled by the top engineers in mixed-signal processing. Our rockstar team thrives on solving complex challenges with innovative end-user solutionsfor the world's top consumer brands. Cirrus Logic is also known for its award-winning culture, built on a foundation of inclusion and fairness, meaningful community engagement, and delivering enjoyable employee experiences at every turn. But we couldn’t do it without our extraordinary workforce – and that’s where you come in. Join our team and help us continue to make Cirrus Logic an exceptional place to grow your career!

Cirrus Logic is looking for a Solutions Engineer to investigate new technologies in robotics. You will design and build prototypes, develop laboratory set ups, run experiments, analyse data, and translate results into practical recommendations. Your work will help internal teams and customers understand how Cirrus Logic products and technologies could support robotics and other emerging applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain proof of concepts, prototypes and laboratory setups for new applications and technologies.
• Coordinate third-party prototyping houses, mechanical design services, and software providers to deliver proof-of-concept projects.
• Plan and run experiments, including measurement, debug and data capture.
• Analyse results and communicate clear conclusions, limitations and recommendations.
• Work with systems engineering, design, applications and marketing teams to understand customer systems, perform basic teardowns and assess technical challenges.
• Support technical customer discussions with data, demonstrations and practical insight.
• Explain how device-level capabilities, limitations and trade-offs affect the wider system.
• Improve lab capability by making experiments more repeatable, efficient and informative, and document useful outputs such as test reports, reference setups and technical notes.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

We are interested in evidence of the following capabilities. You do not need to meet every preferred criteria to apply.

• Prior practical experience working with electronics or hardware in a professional laboratory, test or prototyping environment.
• Experience building or modifying bench setups, prototype circuits or evaluation hardware.
• Experience with PCB design, schematic capture or rapid prototyping.
• Experience using some common laboratory equipment, such as oscilloscopes, logic analysers, signal generators or power-measurement tools.
• Ability to collect, interpret and explain technical data clearly, in writing and in conversation.
• Familiarity with data capture, scripting or automation for laboratory work.
• Ability to take a structured approach to open-ended problems and decide what to investigate next.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering, applications and marketing colleagues.
• Interest in applying electronics and hardware to robotics or other emerging applications. Previous robotics or related experience is helpful but not essential.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• BEng or MEng degree in electronics engineering or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent experience gained through employment, will also be considered.
• This is an experienced role requiring proven commercial professional experience in electronics, engineering, laboratory, test or prototyping work, with the ability to operate independently.
• Mechanical design or practical electromechanical systems.
• Experience programming embedded systems and/or FPGAs, including developing, debugging, and integrating hardware-software solutions.
• Breaking complex problems into clear, actionable questions.
• Writing technical reports, notes or recommendations for internal or customer use.

This role is based in our Edinburgh, UK office.

This is a hybrid position and will follow a 2+ day in-office work schedule, with in-office days based on business needs and team preference. You must be based within commutable distance of the work location listed on the job posting, or willing to relocate prior to beginning employment with Cirrus Logic.

Success in this role means applying a structured approach to unfamiliar problems, building useful experiments and sharing findings clearly with a range of colleagues. We value different experiences and perspectives and encourage applications from people who meet the core requirements even if they do not match every preferred criterion.

Export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit candidates who are nationals of certain embargoed countries from working in this position without Cirrus Logic first obtaining an export license. Candidates for this role must be able to access technical data without a requirement for an export license. We are unable to sponsor or obtain export licenses for this role.

At Cirrus Logic, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and we are committed to encouraging an open and collaborative culture where different approaches, ideas, and points of view are respected and valued. We aim to promote a workplace where everyone can contribute irrespective of race, colour, national origin, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy status, or disability.