Instrumentation Control Engineer

Overview

If you're an Instrumentation Control Engineer or Software Test Engineer, based in the Cambridge area, this could be the ideal new role for you! This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering environment supporting the testing and validation of next-generation module and system technologies.

Location: Cambridge, UK

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

As an Instrumentation Control Engineer, you will work within a small, technically focused team responsible for supporting testing activities across module and system-level platforms.

This is a practical, engineering-led position combining software development, hardware integration, and system optimisation. You’ll collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineers while helping refine and standardise testing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing, testing, and maintaining software used for instrument control and laboratory equipment.
• Integrating software solutions with hardware and measurement systems.
• Creating user interfaces for monitoring and controlling test instrumentation.
• Diagnosing and resolving software and hardware issues.
• Supporting performance optimisation of test systems and workflows.
• Producing clear technical documentation and maintaining controlled software releases.
• Experience developing software using Python, MATLAB, or C#.
• Background in instrument control within laboratory or technical testing environments.
• Experience integrating software with hardware systems.
• Familiarity with version control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Experience working with automated or semi-automated test systems.
• Willingness to develop knowledge in optoelectronic testing techniques.

Who You Are

• Practical and hands-on in your engineering approach.
• Structured and detail-focused when solving technical challenges.
• Comfortable working within a dynamic R&D environment.
• Clear and professional communicator across technical teams.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and motivated to continuously improve processes.

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