Physicist

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

We Offer You More Than Just “A Job”

• Professional Development – To advance the capabilities of our people, we offer a wide variety of experiences to support our employees’ professional growth and continuous learning.
• Total Rewards – We offer comprehensive programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, work-life integration and corporate citizenship.
• Watermark – Watermark is our corporate social responsibility program working to provide education and access to safe water to ensure healthy lives, gender equality, and resilient communities. Employees have the opportunity to learn and volunteer on various water-related projects.
• Employee Networks – Our Employee Networks provide a professional, supportive network for employees from diverse backgrounds, including Women’s, LGBT+ and Allies, Veteran’s, People of Color and Allies, Emerging Leaders, and Working Parents Networks.

The Role:

Sentec, a Xylem brand, seeks to hire a Physicist to join our talented technical team. As a member of our team you will employ your technical skills on a wide range of projects, from early-stage innovation to full product development. Projects are usually multidisciplinary and require integrating fundamental science with advanced electronic, mechanical, firmware and software design. At Sentec we apply our knowledge of fundamental science, electronics, software, analytics and design across a wide range of advanced products, both as a centre of excellence for technology and sensing within the Xylem group, and as a consultancy to third parties, including some familiar household brands. From idea generation, technology feasibility and prototyping to the satisfaction of seeing your design manufactured and on sale. You will also be responsible for delivering projects to internal end external clients (both at clients’ sites and at Sentec offices) and support project management as well as business development activities under the guidance of our project management and business development teams. The position is largely based in our Cambridge office however you will have the opportunity for some travel, this could be UK-wide, within Europe or the United States.
 

What You Will Do:

• Develop innovative solutions to technical challenges for internal and external clients
• Work in a collaborative way in small multidisciplinary teams to deliver strong technical solutions
• Conduct research on relevant technology fields to inform development decisions
• Work from pencil and paper ideas to simulation, lab testing and deployment
• Lead technical problem-solving with a hands-on approach
• Manage projects effectively, balancing time, budget, and client expectations
• Contribute to sustainability-focused technology development in a fast-evolving industry.
   

Who You Will Impact:

• Our colleagues in Xylem across the whole water industry looking for innovative solutions to include in their product portfolio
• Our external customers looking for their next breakthrough product development
• Sentec technical team by broadening and strengthening our technical excellence.

How You Will Grow:

• Work in an agile, small-company environment with the backing of a global corporation
• Thrive in a supportive, fluid team structure that encourages knowledge sharing and cross discipline collaboration
• Fast-paced, project-based environment provides opportunities for motivated people to get involved in all aspects of delivery and to develop into new technical areas
• Continuous training opportunities to learn new and hone existing skills
• Travel opportunities within the UK, Europe, and the US.

At Sentec you will be working in a rapidly evolving industry at an exciting time for technologists developing solutions for the sustainability agenda. In order to be successful you will take ownership of and demonstrate leadership in pursuit of technical solutions and novel ideas

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• Excellent academic record (1st class or 2.1 degree in physics, maths, or engineering)
• 3 or more years of experience in a relevant technical role
• Broad understanding of fundamental physics and ability to apply them to the real world
• Strong mathematical and data analysis skills
• Comfortable hands on designing and running experiments
• Algorithm development and mathematical modelling from first principles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of the physics of sensing and measurement techniques
• Experience with new product development
• Experience with Python, Embedded C, Matlab, Simulink
• Background in electronics and signal processing
• Design of actuators and sensors

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office or site laboratory setting
• Estimated up to 10% travel requirement
• Standard weekly job hours: 37.5 hours

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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.