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Job Title: Electronic EngineerLocation: Cambridge
Role Overview
Project HSD aims to develop a holographic storage solution for Cloud data centres, using a multi-disciplinary approach spanning media physics, optical physics, machine learning and storage systems. Experimental work is performed on computer-controlled optical test rigs in which a subset of hardware devices are synchronised, for purposes of control and instrumentation, through a wiring loom emanating from a pair of National Instruments BNC2110 breakout boxes. With an increasing number of devices being attached to our rigs, and additional rigs being planned, we now need to replace the existing looms with a bespoke solution offering tighter integration and improved signal integrity.
We are therefore seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer to design, implement and deploy a bespoke system that integrates all the electronics subsystems and provides timing control between them.
Key Requirements
Required:Expert Altium PCB schematic and layoutAnalogue, digital, RF and optoelectronic design, from paper study to simulation (ideally in LTspice) and ECADBench debugging (e.g. electronic debugging with oscilloscopes or logic analyser)PCB assembly and hand soldering of surface mount components
Desirable: Mechanical experience (manual and automated workshop tools and equipment such laser cutting, 3D printing and light machining, Solidworks)Microcontroller firmware for embedded applicationsSimulation software e.g. Ansys signal integrity analysisHigher level software for automation, integration, or demonstration (e.g. Python, C#)
Typical Day in the Role
Design, source, assemble and test electronic systems required to support ongoing research activities. Likely to vary from simple quick designs with few constraints, to high bandwidth data acquisition, stages and robotics. Interactively take and develop requirements from the team to find appropriate solutions in a collaborative environment. The team is agile and priorities and tasks can change rapidly.
Compelling Story & Candidate Value Proposition
This is an opportunity for a talented electronic engineer to influence high impact, disruptive projects. The ideal candidate will enjoy being challenged and learning new skills around the core competency described. The solutions developed are overwhelmingly for prototype systems, often with fast iteration rates. We have a fail-fast attitude where experimentation and risk are embraced.
If you feel you would be suitable for this role, please send in your CV