Application and Embedded Software Associate

7 days ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

The postholder will be employed by the University of Reading and working in a small industrial team at Starlight Xpress Ltd (Bracknell, UK).

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK.

It is a 27-month fixed term contract based full-time at Starlight and provides the opportunity to develop a new set of camera software commands which can be used for the creation of a new range of advanced and highly technical cameras that can be adapted for different markets based on the bespoke requirements of customers.


Skill development through training


There is a £4,500 dedicated training budget tailored towards your own personal development in addition to residential management skills training.


About Starlight Xpress

You will have:

  • A good first degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Electronics with significant programming.

Essential skills we require as a minimum:

  • Design and research skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Application and Embedded programming skills, including C++
  • The ability to create desktop and mobile apps
  • Good understanding of hardware and embedded systems
  • Demonstrate the desire and ability to lead on a commercial project with an understanding of the multidimensional nature of a KTP project

We know that our team are essential to our success and as such we value our staff highly.

There are several benefits to working with us:


Generous annual leave allowance:

The University and Starlight Xpress believe that it is important for all employees to balance their work and personal lives.

Starlight offer a generous entitlement of 25 days in addition to 8 bank holidays.

Informal contact details

Alternative informal contact details

Contact role:

Professor of Biosensors

Contact role:

Associate Professor

Contact name:

Eur Ing Professor R. Simon Sherratt

Contact name:

Dr Chris Jones

Contact phone:

Contact phone:

Closing date: 12 January 2024

Interviews will be held: 19 January 2024


The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation.

Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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