Senior Development Engineer
CV-LibraryCB4, Impington, CambridgeshirepermanentPosted: 29 June 2026
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Industry: Electro-mechanical
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 - £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 that is looking for a hands-on engineer to develop advanced test platforms used to evaluate next-generation products.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly innovative environment where you'll combine mechanical, electrical and software skills to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality technical data.
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 develop 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
* 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 handling technical data
If you have the right skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today with your updated CV
Industry: Electro-mechanical
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 - £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 that is looking for a hands-on engineer to develop advanced test platforms used to evaluate next-generation products.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly innovative environment where you'll combine mechanical, electrical and software skills to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver high-quality technical data.
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 develop 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
* 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 handling technical data
If you have the right skills and experience, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today with your updated CV