R&D Engineer (Electronics)

Company Description

ZOMP is pioneering advances in spatial flow cytometry by providing 3D sub-cellular resolution at thousands of events per second. The company’s technology integrates multiple fluorescence and label-free channels to deliver deeper insights into cellular structure and function. ZOMP focuses on enabling high-throughput, high-precision analysis for research and clinical applications. Team members collaborate across disciplines to push the boundaries of imaging, measurement, and data-driven discovery. Working at ZOMP offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge tools that can transform how complex biological systems are studied.

Role Description

The R&D Engineer (Electronics) is a full-time, on-site role based in Cambridge. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and optimising electronic subsystems for advanced spatial flow cytometry instruments. Day-to-day activities include circuit design and simulation, prototyping, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate electronics with optics, mechanics, and software. The engineer will perform experimental testing, analyze performance data, and support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of existing hardware. Responsibilities also include documenting designs, contributing to product development roadmaps, and ensuring that solutions meet reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Design, assembly and test of electrical circuits, PCBs and embedded devices
• Building software interfaces for instrument control and automation using Python/C++
• Experience in several of the following: power distribution, instrument control and synchronization, robotics and automation for scientific instruments, digital signal processing, high-speed data management
• MSc or PhD in Electronic Engineering or related fields