Lead Design Engineer

. Lead Design Engineer - Security Systems (Cambridge) Industry: Security Systems CCTV Access Control What you will do How you will do it As a Lead 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. What we offer A culture that values work-life balance and continuous learning Access to mental health support and career development programs Competitive salary and benefits, including: + Medical, pension, and life assurance + Employee assistance and referral programs + Discounts on Johnson Controls and ADT Smart Home products + Voluntary benefits: cycle to work, childcare vouchers, eye care, and holiday purchase schemes 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.