R&D Electronic Engineer

3 weeks ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Southern Scientific Ltd Full time

The Company

At Southern Scientific, we're passionate about our work, customers, people, and our culture. We specialise in supplying radiation detection equipment for the Nuclear, Medical, Security, Defence, Industrial & Research, continuously aiming to be the very best by delivering high-quality products and exceptional service at an international level. We were recognised recently when we received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade as part of the LabLogic Group.

Join our collaborative and supportive team at Southern Scientific, where we're committed to our core values of being Passionate and Driven, Accountable, Respectful and Inclusive, fostering a Family Atmosphere, being Efficient, Customer-Focused, and Trustworthy. Here, benefits like our annual Center Parcs trip and race days foster positive working relationships, making Southern Scientific more than just a workplace; it's a rewarding journey in a globally acclaimed organisation.


The Role


We seek an experienced R&D Electronics Engineer to take us forward as we continue to grow our R&D resources at our Sheffield office. In these positions, you will have the support of other R&D scientists and engineers both at Southern Scientific and within the LabLogic Group.

You will be responsible for developing a range of exciting and innovative R&D projects. You will be an essential member of the R&D team, delivering cutting-edge engineering projects, pioneering industry-leading technology, and working in an agile engineering team requiring a multiskilled approach whilst ensuring compliance with customer, industry, and regulatory requirements.

You will also attend industry-specific conferences aimed at further developing your knowledge of the industry's ongoing work and the challenges our customers are currently facing that we can assist with.


Responsibilities


  • Execution of technical tasks in a deadline-orientated manner
  • Working in partnership with product specialists to define requirements specifications for new products
  • Developing and implementing new electronic hardware and embedded firmware solutions in line with product requirements
  • Taking ownership of the design and development of new electronic hardware and firmware solutions, working with other team members to manage integration, collaborate on problem-solving and provide mutual peer review
  • Carrying out testing and evaluation of all new product developments to ensure robust and comprehensive hardware and firmware solutions
  • Carrying out engineering work in line with company procedures based on industry-recognised quality standards
  • Supporting other engineers and collaborating to create a cohesive design
  • Applying proper project management processes and complete documentary records for safekeeping and traceability.


The above list is not exhaustive and, as such, you may be required to undertake other duties as appropriate.


Requirements


Essential

  • Relevant industry experience of working in an engineering team
  • Undergraduate degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems or equivalent
  • Experience in embedded programming
  • Experience designing PCBs, including schematic capture and layout
  • Experience with electronics prototyping, bench testing and component-level fault finding
  • Excellent communication skills and have experience of working well in a multi-skilled team
  • Excellent ability to prioritise tasks and manage time to meet project needs
  • Prepared to travel between our UK sites (monthly visits)


Desirable

  • Knowledge of nuclear physics concepts and common instrumentation design
  • Knowledge of IPC standards
  • C and/or C++ programming
  • Experience of working with STM32/ARM microcontroller systems
  • Experience of working with FPGAs and/or Digital Hardware Description (e.g. SystemVerilog)
  • Clean driving licence
  • Personal attributes:
  • Reliable
  • Self-motivated
  • Organised
  • Attention to detail


Benefits

  • You will receive all bank holidays plus 24 days holiday per year (increasing over service) + additional day off over Christmas
  • UK team building weekend at Center Parcs for employees and their families to attend
  • Social events hosted throughout the year
  • Private medical insurance with BUPA
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Scottish Widows pension scheme
  • Death in service policy
  • Exclusive access to a holiday home in Scarborough
  • On-site gym
  • Cycle to work scheme


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