Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Description

Embedded Systems Engineer - Cambridge Salary£48K - £52K + Pension Scheme + Life AssuranceThe ClientThe client develops and manufactures thermal imaging and measuring equipment used in world-wide commercial systems, industrial, security and surveillance applications.The company was founded in 1982 and retains its position at the forefront of the infrared imaging industry with a wide range of hardware and software products designed to meet the needs of a growing customer base.The company is privately owned and operates from premises in Waterbeach, Cambridge, UK. It has been recognised by The Queens Awards both for Export and Innovation and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.The RoleAn initial part of the project will concern writing firmware for a small embedded PIC32 microcontroller, so experience with that or a similar platform (e.g. Arm Cortex-M, Arm Cortex-R) would be beneficial. The project will require appreciation of the lowpower, low memory footprint of software on such devices and an appreciation of communications interfaces such as I2C, UART and/or SPI. The use of basic laboratory equipment to diagnose and test systems is expected.Experience with embedded Linux systems is desirable as there will be a degree of interaction with software on these systems. Similarly, experience in C/C++ and with building custom Linux kernels and board support packages (BSPs) for hardware platforms basedon e.g. Xilinx Zynq, Freescale i.MX would be important assets.The candidate should be able to demonstrate having achieved these goals on previous projects. Details of personal projects or a public GitHub account (or similar) in any CV will be well received.Skills and ExperienceCandidates must have at least 5 years experience developing in an embedded environment and should be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of the technologies involved in their current experience.Other important qualities include a good academic background and the ability and enthusiasm to find out about, and work in, new areas.They are looking for candidates with A level grades (A or B) and a suitable higher-level qualification, to degree standard, in a numerate discipline.Hours37 hours per weekLocation Based in Cambridge officeBenefitsCompetitive salaryContributory company pension schemeLife assurance23 days annual holiday (3 days to be taken over Christmas) + public holidaysVariable starting and finishing timesSummer BBQ/Christmas and monthly staff company lunches (Covid dependent)Cycle to work schemeImportant Information: We endeavor to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phoneor text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy orGDPR please contact us.Additional Resources are an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

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electronicsSoftware EngineerhardwaremicrocontrollerEmbedded Systems Engineer