
Senior Design Engineer
Johnson Controls
Cambridge-Cambridgeshire-United Kingdom
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- Senior Design Engineer – Security Systems (Cambridge) Industry: Security Systems | CCTV | Access Control What you will do Are you an experienced Design Engineer with a strong background in CCTV and Access Controls? We’re looking for a talented professional to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge security solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about protecting people and property through innovative technology, we want to hear from you. What We Can Offer Competitive salary 25 days paid holidays + bank holidays and sick pay Hybrid working Comprehensive benefits package, including: 7% matched pension Free life assurance Private medical insurance Employee assistance program Referral scheme Discounts on high-street brands, cycle-to-work scheme, and Johnson Controls security products Extensive product and on-the-job training opportunities Collaborative and supportive work environment Clear career development pathways Access to business resource groups and value-driven training How you will do it As a Senior Design Engineer, you will: Design and deliver advanced CCTV and Access Control systems, including new builds and system upgrades. Support sales teams with technical input, conduct site surveys, and participate in system acceptance testing. Produce detailed schematics, parts lists, specifications, schedules, and wiring/equipment layouts. Perform technical calculations (e.g., network bandwidth, power, heat dissipation) and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. Collaborate with commissioning engineers and other stakeholders to ensure seamless system setup—whether remotely, in-office, or on-site. What we look for Proven experience in the Security industry, specifically with CCTV systems and Access Control. Strong knowledge of: IP and analogue CCTV components Access Control systems IP networking, copper, fibre, and wireless communications PC server/client architecture Familiarity with leading VMS and ACS platforms such as C-Cure, Lenel, Genetec, and Synergy. Bonus: Experience with Intruder, BMS systems, and legacy protocols (RS232, RS485). Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent communication skills. A flexible, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage multiple projects. #LI-NT1 #LI-Hybrid Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.