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Instrumentation recruitment
Scientific & industrial instruments
Instrumentation engineers building sensors, analysers and scientific hardware for research and industry.
Hiring trends
What we're seeing
Scientific instrumentation engineers who bridge hardware, firmware and software are in strong demand across quantum, life sciences and space.
Salary snapshot
Typical UK ranges
| Junior | £38k – £52k |
| Mid | £55k – £78k |
| Senior / Lead | £85k – £120k |
Typical roles
Instrumentation EngineerSystems EngineerApplications EngineerTest Engineer
Common skills
SensorsLabVIEWPythonSignal ProcessingControl Systems