Graduate Engineer or Computer Scientist
Main purpose of the job
To work on client assignments developing digital signal processing software for a wide range of wireless systems and products.
Type of work undertaken by the division/group
Cambridge Consultants is a world leader in wireless communications, with one of the largest independent wireless development teams in the world. Our work ranges from high volume consumer applications such as portable internet-based devices, through to professional high-performance systems including the air traffic control radios used to govern the US airspace. This breadth of wireless activity provides tremendous variety to our team members. The markets that we address include telecommunications, healthcare, industrial, satellite, consumer and automotive. Examples of our wireless design includes the first digital patient monitor in the medical WMTS band, the WiMAX PHY reference design adopted as the gold standard for European type approval testing, a professional intercom used at the Olympic Games and within professional broadcasting studios, satellite handsets, as well as key technologies fuelling the rollout of 4th generation cellular systems.
The DSP Group in the Wireless Division works closely with other disciplines to develop cutting-edge software-defined radio products for standards like LTE, 3G and WiMAX, and for bespoke systems, and related technologies like audio and video compression. We use first principles thinking to create class-leading designs based on digital signal processors ranging from our own in-house ASICs cores through to the highest-performance multi-core devices.
Specific responsibilities
Technical staff work on client assignments in multi-disciplinary project teams, sometimes on more than one project concurrently and in different team roles. A strong desire to learn to develop and implement solutions based on different technologies and for different target markets is essential. Our customer base is diverse and ranges from blue chips to start-ups.
High quality work is essential from every team member. You will work on the design, implementation and testing of signal processing software on high-performance and unusual hardware platforms.
As a project team member you would be responsible for carrying out your specific project tasks within the time-scales and budgets agreed with your project managers. There are many aspects to the work in addition to design. As your experience develops, you might wish to take on further responsibilities.
Minimum requirements
To meet the requirements of this role you will have:
- An excellent first degree or PhD in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related discipline
- Proven strong mathematical skills and interest in applying mathematics to solve problems
- Imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
- Strong C programming and software engineering skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
In addition, any experience of the following will also be beneficial:
- Experience of Linux programming, scripting and administration
- Experience of programming in Assembly Language and MATLAB
- Experience in DSP algorithm development
- Experience working with embedded hardware and tool chains
- Understanding of communications theory
Graduates with industrial experience or recent graduates with relevant academic course or research experience are welcomed.
Future Prospects
Cambridge Consultants is committed to developing its employees’ careers and has a flexible policy for individual’s capabilities and preferences. Promotion is linked to merit.
Employment benefits
- Good salaries, based on merit and reviewed annually
- Profit share in addition to basic salary
- Free lunches and refreshments
- Private medical insurance and company sickness scheme
- Pension scheme including free life assurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Active social committee
- Well equipped and pleasantly situated building on the Cambridge Science Park
- Above all, real responsibility for real business problems with good career prospects based on merit
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
To apply, send your CV to: UKrecruitment@CambridgeConsultants.com