Skills

Python Configuration Management Test Networking Research Data collection Social Media Linux Linux Administration

Job Specifications

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Client Location: Cambridge - 5 days on site

Starting: ASAP

Pay Comments: £34.13p/h PAYE + holiday pay

Hours: Full-time 40 hours per week

Duration: 11 month contract with possible extension

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering technology leader dedicated to shaping the future of virtual and augmented reality. This world-class team of researchers, developers, and engineers is building the foundational technologies that will make immersive experiences as universal and essential as today’s most common personal devices.

Are you a Systems Engineer with a passion for audio and a drive to optimize complex research environments? This is an extraordinary opportunity to join a groundbreaking audio team, where you will be instrumental in advancing the very systems that power cutting-edge research in virtual and augmented reality. You’ll contribute directly to the development and improvement of advanced data collection systems, ensuring the seamless capture of critical data within our state-of-the-art audio lab facilities. Your work will have a tangible impact, directly enabling the creation of future immersive technologies.

What You’ll Do

Set up, configure, and test prototype devices, audio equipment, and motion capture systems.
Manage and maintain device networks, including the setup and configuration of switches and related infrastructure.
Perform multimodal data collections using complex capture systems in controlled laboratory environments.
Debug and resolve problems ranging from localized issues to those spanning entire systems.
Contribute to hardware and software system improvements to enhance the efficiency of data collections.

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a similar field.
Some industry experience working with systems composed of hardware, firmware, and software.
Experience with Python, scripting, networking, and Linux administration.
Experience with systems integration, testing, and automated validation.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

Experience with networking concepts, protocols, and device configuration.
Experience with motion tracking systems.
Experience with large-scale automated data collection and analysis.
Experience configuring and managing network switches and device networks.
Experience working with audio equipment or with digital audio data.
Experience with prototype hardware devices and command-line interfaces.
Experience with automation of configuration management and deployment.

Client Description

Our Client is the largest social media company in the world. They have substantial B2B and B2C advertising and media platforms, as well as a nonprofit initiative. With the mission of bringing people together, they now boast over 2 billion users, and are rapidly developing as they influence the world around us.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, to those with a medical condition, disability or neurodivergence.

About the Company

Aquent is the leading global work solutions company helping guide businesses toward the talent, technology, and services they need to excel. From specialty recruiting and talent experience to creative strategy and project management, we're making the future of work better for everyone. Our brands include Aquent Talent, Aquent Studios, Aquent RoboHead, Aquent Scout, Aquent Sustainability, Aquent Employer of Record, and Aquent Gymnasium. Based in the U.S. with locations in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Netherlands... Know more