Technical Operations Engineer

Cambridge
9 months ago
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Technical Operations Engineer | £40,000 - £50,000 | Cambridge

Our client is a radar engineering company with market-ready products and proprietary radar sensor designs. They are applying their technology to a variety of fast-growing sectors. They are now seeking a Technical Operations Engineer to support both their production team and international customers. This is a great opportunity to build on your experience, contribute to next-generation drone technologies, and grow with a company at the forefront of innovation.

The Role:

  • Providing technical support to customers on device integration, operation, and troubleshooting

  • Enhancing and automating production processes for efficiency and scalability

  • Maintaining and preparing our drone fleet for safe flight operations, with the opportunity to gain drone pilot certification

  • Feeding customer feedback and market insights into product development and strategy

    Key Skills and Experience:

  • 1 year experience with Python and related tools for technical tasks and automation

  • Skilled in soldering, mechanical assembly, and hands-on system integration

  • Minimum 3 years of post-graduate work experience in the UK

  • Strong communication skills and able to convey technical details to engineers and clear summaries to customers

  • UK passport required; UK driving licence preferred

    Required Qualifications:

  • Degree qualified required. Engineering Degree: mechanical, electronic, air mobility systems or similar.

    This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing company at the forefront of drone and radar technology, where your work will have a direct impact on real-world innovation. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of autonomous systems

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