Systems Engineer - Audio Research Lab

A global research organisation working on advanced VR/AR technology is looking for a Systems Engineer to support and improve complex audio and sensor data‑collection systems. This is a fully onsite role in a modern audio lab with specialised acoustic spaces,

Location: Cambridge, Fully On-Site

Contract: 1 year +

Responsibilities

Set up and test audio devices, prototypes, and motion‑capture systems
Manage and configure device networks and switches
Run multimodal data‑collection sessions
Troubleshoot system‑level issues
Contribute to hardware/software improvements
Support volunteers during recording sessions

Requirements

Degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field
2+ years working with hardware-software systems
2+ years with Python, Linux, scripting, and networking
Experience with systems integration and automated testing
Experience with audio equipment or digital audio
Strong attention to detail and communication skills

Preferred

Motion‑tracking Experience
Automated data‑collection systems
Network switch configuration
Prototype devices, Android/ADB
Automation and deployment tools

Skills

Systems integration • Networking • Audio • Motion tracking • Attention to detail • Interpersonal skills • Self‑starter

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Cambridge, UK

Job Type: Contract

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