System Design Engineer - Innovative Physics

Job Posted: 7 March 2025

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Shanklin, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Competitive
• Industries: Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical and Electrical

Job Purpose

This job description and person specification have been crafted to attract a candidate who embodies a blend of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for learning and problem-solving. It emphasises the importance of formal qualifications and experiences demonstrating a candidate's practical skills and enthusiasm for technology.

Job Description

We seek a versatile and dynamic System Design Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a multifaceted technical environment, combining aspects of systems engineering, circuit design, mechanical engineering, electronics, physics, mathematics, and analysis. The ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver, capable of understanding how different components interconnect to create innovative solutions to our customers' problems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate complex systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Apply a broad range of skills in physics, electronics, mechanics, and mathematics to solve interdisciplinary challenges.
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and methods to enhance product development and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Approach tasks enthusiastically and open-mindedly, ready to explore uncharted territories in technology and engineering.
• Maintain meticulous documentation and adhere to/create systematic engineering processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Attributes

• A profound ability to grasp how various system parts interrelate and work together to solve complex problems.
• A broad field of technical skills and the eagerness to expand this knowledge base to meet evolving company needs.
• Genuine enthusiasm for innovation and a proactive attitude towards learning and personal growth.
• Confidence in facing new and unknown challenges, with a resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• A methodical work ethic, ensuring thoroughness and precision in all tasks.
• Flexibility in thinking, not limited by conventional training, and a willingness to engage in hands-on work when necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

• A degree in Physics, Electronics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in a role that blends engineering, physics, and analysis elements. Experience in imaging technology is a bonus but not essential.
• Evidence of practical skills and hobbies outside of academia that demonstrate technical curiosity and innovation (e.g., personal projects or hobbies related to electronics, mechanics, or other relevant areas).
• Strong foundational knowledge in at least one programming language and familiarity with CAD tools for circuit and mechanical design would be a bonus but are not necessarily essential.