Embedded Software Engineer
4 weeks ago
What is the job?
This is a crucial role in the development, design, and maintenance of embedded firmware for our Motion Control products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of firmware with hardware, as well as contribute to the overall success of product releases.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm (Hybrid Working Available)
Who we are?
Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 13 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
Where you will be working?
It’s a hybrid role, working in our new purpose-built facility in Witchford, Ely as well as your home. Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.
Requirements
What is essential to us…
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience of firmware development in embedded C.
- Experience with automated testing of embedded C code.
- Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture (especially ARM Cortex-M) and embedded systems including some basic electronic theory.
- Familiarity with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other common test equipment.
- Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB and industrial Ethernet protocols.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate technical ideas effectively.
- Motion control algorithm knowledge and understanding would be advantageous.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) would be advantageous.
What we would like you to do/ to see…
- Design, implement, optimise and test embedded firmware in C for various electronic devices and systems.
- Debug and resolve issues in existing firmware.
- Collaborate with electronic design engineers, embedded and PC software engineers and mechanical engineers to ensure firmware compatibility and integration with the target hardware platform.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware designs, code, and development processes.
- Perform code reviews and develop and execute firmware test plans to ensure robustness under various operating conditions.
- Look to unify code across products where applicable by abstracting to libraries.
- Continually improve development best practices and codebase quality.
- Ensure that firmware complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality standards.
- Provide technical support to cross-functional teams, including troubleshooting and debugging firmware-related issues.
- Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products into production is effective.
- Stay up to date with new development technologies and tools for the role.
What will you get?
At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.
And the benefits are?
Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.
Please contact us for a friendly discussion around salary at recruitment@thorlabs.com
This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Benefits
-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.
Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail recruitment@thorlabs.com.
In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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