Application and Embedded Software Associate

1 month ago


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 multi-dimensional 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**:
+44 (0) 118 378 8588

**Contact phone**:
+44 (0) 0118 378 8169

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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