Technical Systems Analyst

Technical Systems Analyst

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid WFH Mon and Fri and office Tues-Thurs)

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 Analyst 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 disciplineespecially 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 Analyst and feel that you have the relevant experience please contact your Recruitment Partner Lisa Logan at Unicorn Resourcing on or email

If this job isnt exactly right for you but youre looking for something new please contact us for a confidential career discussion.

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