Graduate Physicist
Main purpose of the job
To work on client assignments within multi-disciplinary teams undertaking design tasks principally of new sensing systems often involving complex physical sensing problems. The work often involves the combination of the development of hardware sensing solutions operating in conjunction with signal processing algorithms encompassing sophisticated mathematical techniques. The role offers many varied opportunities for the personal development of technical and commercial skills.
Type of work undertaken by the division/group
Within the Products and Systems Division resides our expertise in the fields of radar, location and sensing system design, advanced control and signal processing. A strong desire to learn to develop and implement solutions with different technologies and for different target markets is essential. Our customer base covers a diverse range of sectors including defence, commercial, consumer, industrial and governmental.
Specific responsibilities
Scientists, Physicists and Engineers work on client assignments in multidisciplinary project teams, sometimes on more than one project concurrently and in different team roles. High quality work is essential from every team member.
You will work on the design of hardware and software solutions to develop products and technology to solve the complex requirements of our clients.
As a project team member you would be responsible for carrying out your specific project tasks within the time-scales and budgets agreed with your project managers. There are many aspects to the work in addition to design. As your experience develops, you might wish to take on further responsibilities.
Minimum requirements
To meet the requirements of this role you will have:
- A good first degree or PhD in Physics or a related engineering discipline
- Interest in algorithm design, ideally in a signal processing environment
- Able to demonstrate good software engineering skills
- An imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
- Excellent mathematical skills
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
- Experience of C or MATLAB
- Experience of algorithm development for sensing applications
- An understanding of sensing technologies applicable to a range of physical effects
Graduates with industrial experience or recent graduates with relevant academic course or research experience are welcomed.
Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain security clearance for the successful applicant, and therefore the applicant must hold UK nationality.
Future Prospects
Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’ careers and has a flexible policy for individual capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.
Employment benefits
- Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
- Profit share in addition to basic salary
- Flexible working hours
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
- Pension scheme including free life assurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Assistance in relocation if applicable
- A genuine commitment to personal development and training
- Active social committee
- Well equipped and pleasantly situated building on the Cambridge Science Park
- Above all, real responsibility for real business problems with good career prospects based on merit
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
To apply, send your CV to: UKrecruitment@CambridgeConsultants.com