Firmware Software Engineer / Electronics Engineer - C / C++
- Recruiter
- RecruitmentRevolution.com Ltd
- Location
- Didcot, Oxfordshire
- Salary
- £28,000 - £35,000 (Pro Rata) + Benefits + Perks
- Posted
- 21 Oct 2017
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2017
- Ref
- 10503
- Sectors
- Graduate & Internship, IT
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Firmware Software Engineer / Electronics Engineer - C / C++ | Junior-to-Mid
Harwell Science Park, Didcot
£28,000 - £35,000 (Pro Rata) + Pension Contributions + Personal Development Support + Onsite Sport Facilities
++ An exciting 9 month fixed term contract opportunity (with perm potential) to work on a high-tech University of Reading collaboration project ++
The Project:
A KTP collaboration between a high-quality custom electronics company and the University of Reading has developed a new generation of internet-enabled smart digital controllers to replace the company’s current range of analogue sensors and laser controllers.
The project now approaches the final stage of delivery and we are looking for a skilled Firmware Software Engineer / Electronics Engineer to execute and deliver these key significant areas and objectives. Prototype products have been developed and tested however, further work is required to produce finalised production models and to develop new areas that the developed technology can be applied to across further areas of the company's product range.
What are we looking for?
+ BSc / BTEC or equivalent in programming or electronic engineering
+ Keen interest in C or C++ software
+ Experience of programming Linux and/or YOCTO
+ Flair and excitement for business with an entrepreneurial approach
+ Proven good technical problem solving skills
+ Interest in manufacturing
+ Excellent communication skills
What can we offer you?
+ A competitive salary
+ Delivery of a commercial project
+ Opportunity of permanent position with the company
+ Input and support from a University of Reading academic with expertise in this area
+ To be a key player in a small, rapidly growing hi-tech company, which exports around the world
You will:
+ Build custom drivers and controllers for dedicated hardware to enable communications with existing products
+ Implement power supply control algorithm for new product
+ Simulation of embedded hardware to confirm how new product will interact with external devices
+ Develop external interface for controlling product remotely
+ Carry out regression testing and simulation to verify the correct operation of the power supply for the new product
You may have worked in the following capacities:
Embedded Software Engineer, Embedded Software Programmer, C Software Engineer, C++ Software Engineer, Firmware Electronics Engineer, Graduate Electronics Engineer, Computer Science Engineer, Junior Firmware Software Engineer
Interested? Just Apply Below...
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