Platform Recruitment
Senior Development Engineer
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Senior Development Engineer
Senior Development Engineer
Industry: Electro-mechanical
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)
Are you an experienced Development Engineer with a passion for creating bespoke test solutions? Platform Recruitment is partnering with a growing technology company in Cambridge seeking a hands-on engineer to develop advanced test platforms for evaluating next-generation products.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly innovative environment, combining mechanical, electrical, and software skills to tackle complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality technical data.
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Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop bespoke test equipment and experimental rigs
- Create software tools to automate testing and improve data handling
- Develop new methods for evaluating product performance and reliability
- Utilise 3D CAD to design prototype components, fixtures, and test equipment
- Build and integrate hardware, instrumentation, and supporting systems
- Contribute to continuous improvements across testing capabilities and processes
Key Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
- Ability to design and assemble bespoke fixtures and prototype systems
- Proficiency in 3D CAD design
- Strong background in developing and running engineering test programmes
- Experience creating automated software tools using Python or similar languages
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation and laboratory equipment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in technical data handling
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