Technical Systems Lead

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Technical Systems Lead

£45k

£70k

Cambridge

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Description

Location: Cambridge (on site initially)

Department: Engineering & Development

Salary: up to £45k for someone with at least 2 years experience from University up to £70k for someone with proven experience 5-10 years and relevant education background

A cutting-edge technology business is seeking a Technical Systems Lead to join its high-performing Engineering and Development team. This role presents a rare opportunity for a technically exceptional individual to gain deep domain expertise while building a pathway toward future technical leadership.

Working directly alongside the Technical Director, the successful candidate will play a key role in shaping product architecture, driving system-level thinking, and contributing to long-term technology strategy. The company specialises in developing high-performance drive electronics, embedded firmware, and control software for industrial systems, with a strong emphasis on innovation and system integration.

This is a hands-on, immersive role that would suit a candidate with a strong background in physics, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, or a related discipline especially those with a passion for solving complex, multidisciplinary challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Develop end-to-end knowledge of system architecture, from hardware to software

Contribute to the design and analysis of fluid dynamics, control systems, and waveform optimisation

Support system-level performance reviews and technical investigations

Participate in product strategy, technology roadmapping, and customer feedback integration

Create documentation, lead knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentor junior engineers

Assist in transitioning R&D into commercial products through testing and validation

Engage with customers and field teams to solve real-world technical challenges

Requirements

Essential:

Degree (ideally MSc/PhD) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Applied Mathematics

Strong analytical background in areas such as image processing, control systems, or fluid mechanics

Experience working across hardware, firmware, and software domains

Proficiency in tools such as C++, Python, C#, JavaScript, or simulation software

Desirable:

Exposure to digital printing, high-speed electronics, or embedded systems

Familiarity with FPGAs, real-time data systems, or Agile development tools (e.g. JIRA, Git, Jenkins)

Previous experience in technical partner or customer-facing roles

The Ideal Candidate

Intellectually curious and motivated to become a future technical leader

Comfortable working in cross-disciplinary teams and navigating complex systems

An excellent communicator with the ability to explain abstract concepts clearly

Passionate about innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence

Career Path

This role offers a clear trajectory towards senior technical roles such as System Architect, Principal Engineer, or Technical Product Lead, providing end-to-end exposure to product development, strategic planning, and real-world commercial integration.

If you are interested in the role of Technical Systems Lead and feel that you have the relevant experience, please contact your Recruitment Partner, Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

If this job isn’t exactly right for you but you’re looking for something new, please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

Unicorn Resourcing Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this Permanent opportunity.