Electronics & Firmware Engineer
- Recruiter
- Pitpatpet Ltd
- Location
- Cambridge
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 17 Jan 2017
- Closes
- 01 Feb 2017
- Sectors
- Engineering
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Electronics & Firmware Engineer
Job Description
PitPat is a fast-growing start-up founded in Cambridge two years ago, and dedicated to improving the lives of pets through technology. Last year we launched our first product, an award-winning activity monitor for dogs and now we're building a complete Dog Care Intelligence Platform.
Our low-cost high-volume sensor attaches to a dog's collar, where it measures, analyses and records motion, then sends that data via Bluetooth to our app on the dog-owner's phone. The app provides the user with a range of ways to interact with the data, as well as synchronizing it with a cloud database that offers services to our commercial partners.
Now, as a result of growing sales and strong interest from partners, we plan to significantly enhance and develop our products according to a well-established road map.
Consequently, we are seeking candidates for the new role of Electronics & Firmware Engineer, based at our offices in Cambridge who will:
- Support our CTO in all aspects of the design of high volume electronics for future PitPat wearable devices.
- Prototype and test concepts and production designs for new products.
- Develop embedded software for processors in the PitPat products.
- Work intimately and effectively with colleagues developing the device/app communication.
- Work with and support our manufacturer with the production of PitPat products.
The successful candidate is likely to have:
- A hands-on attitude to electronics development and prototyping.
- Significant experience of embedded C software development.
- Experience in low-cost, low-power electronics design.
- A solid understanding of design for manufacture and design for test.
- Experience of continuous improvement methodologies and lifetime design and test methodologies.
- Experience of schematic capture and Spice modelling.
- Experience of PCB design using layout tools such as Atrium Designer.
- Diligence in version control, issue-tracking and documentation (ideally using git and Bitbucket).
- An enthusiasm for the kind of flexible collaborative working that's essential in a company of our size.
Reports to: CTO.
Location: 5 Brooklands Avenue, Cambridge.
Remuneration: Competitive based on experience.
Start date: ASAP.
How to apply: If you think you'd be top dog in this role please send your CV by clicking the apply button
Closing date: 31st January 2017.