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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
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Typical roles

Instrumentation EngineerSystems EngineerApplications EngineerTest Engineer

Common skills

SensorsLabVIEWPythonSignal ProcessingControl Systems