Aquent

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, and the U.K., we are positioned to deliver the solutions you need to unlock your global potential. Learn more at aquent.com.

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Company Name

Aquent

Job Title

Systems Engineer [208641]

Job Description

**Job Title:** Systems Engineer **Role Summary:** Systems Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex audio‑centric research systems used in virtual and augmented reality development. Works with prototype devices, motion capture, and audio equipment to ensure high‑quality data collection and system reliability. **Expectations:** - Optimize and support research environments for audio and multimodal data capture. - Deliver robust system performance across hardware, firmware, and software layers. - Resolve issues, from isolated components to full‑system failures, enhancing overall efficiency. **Key Responsibilities:** - Set up, configure, and test prototype audio devices, motion capture equipment, and related hardware. - Manage device networks, including switch configuration and infrastructure maintenance. - Conduct multimodal data collection sessions in controlled laboratory settings. - Debug and resolve mechanical, electrical, software, and network‑related problems. - Identify and implement improvements to hardware and software systems for data‑collection performance. **Required Skills:** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field. - Experience working with integrated systems of hardware, firmware, and software. - Proficient in Python scripting, Linux administration, and networking. - Skilled in systems integration, testing, and automated validation. - Knowledge of networking concepts, device configuration, and switch management. - Familiarity with motion tracking, audio equipment or digital audio data, and prototype hardware command‑line interfaces. - Experience with automation of configuration management and deployment preferred. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable discipline.

Cambridge, United kingdom

On site

17-03-2026