Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Description

Embedded Systems EngineerLocation: Glasgow.Salary: Competitive based on experience and capability.Contract: Full time, permanent.Company BackgroundSynaptec is a highly-innovative young company based in the centre of Glasgow. We were founded in 2014 with a mission to become the globally-leading innovator in photonic instrumentation for the electrical power industry, with planned future expansion into other energy sectors. We are here to facilitate change in the power sector: to push for the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, and to enable the move to a smarter, cleaner grid. In recognition of our vision and capability, we have been awarded various prizes, most recently the Energy Innovation Award for Best Offshore Wind Technology.Synaptec uniquely blends the disciplines of photonics, electronics, power and instrumentation to enable our clients to instantly know the electrical, mechanical and environmental state of their systems and networks. To keep us at the cutting-edge, we are committed to recruiting excellent engineers and physicists and developing their abilities to the full.Synaptec aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or identification, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and member of the Living Wage Foundation.OverviewThe Embedded Systems Engineer will be part of a growing team led by technical and business experts, and will be involved in significant parts of the development cycle of Synaptec’s sensing technologies; from simulation to field deployment.The role is focussed on embedded system design and development of Synaptec’s instrumentation system for the power industry. Prior experience and confidence in embedded software development for real-time systems will be important. It is expected that the Engineer will gain invaluable interdisciplinary experience, and will take opportunities to develop new skills and input at a growing level to Synaptec’s success.The Engineer will be closely involved in Synaptec’s core product development and testing processes and will be given some autonomy to design and conduct experimental or development activities within the guidance of the team.The Engineer should be flexible and capable of contributing to, and performing, a wide range of, activities. As Synaptec is a young, growing company, these activities could include assisting with writing proposals, meeting with industrial clients and prospects, or representing the company at project meetings.The post will report on a day-to-day basis to the company’s Senior Engineer, and may be expected to provide updates to the wider team on technical progress, and to participate in the preparation of reports or presentations to external funders or clients.This is a full-time post based at the Company’s facilities in central Glasgow. Occasional site visits and short term working at client or supplier sites may be required.Essential criteriaThe candidate will be able to demonstrate or rapidly develop:• C or C++ fluency for system control, data acquisition, and data processing• Experience with real-time embedded systems, including using FPGAs and microcontrollers• Ability to test, benchmark, and debug embedded systems• Experience with measurement systems and signal processing, e.g. filter design• Understanding of communications systems and Ethernet networking technologies• Self-motivation and an ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and rigorously including the ability to manage own time and workload effectively• An excellent academic qualification in engineering, physics or natural sciences• Confidence with team-working in a high-technology environment• Good verbal communication skills and attitude, with an ability to convey technical information in clear and simple terms• Ability to prepare concise, accurate, high-quality documents and presentations, with excellent attention to detailDifferentiating criteria• Strong programming skills, in addition to C/C++ and VHDL/Verilog• Experience with real-time operating systems and Linux-based systems• Experience with high-speed interfacing technologies such as PCIe• Competency with electronic circuit design, prototyping, and testing• Familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink• Familiarity with electronic/power/photonic product packaging and prototyping• Familiarity with power system engineering or power system protectionIf you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today! Required skills

Embedded

Systems

IT

Engineer

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Embedded Systems IT Engineer