Design Engineer

F1 on Call; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in scientific instrumentation is seeking a Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Hoddesdon. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge gas analysers that support researchers in plant growth. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in digital hardware and embedded software, with a focus on DSP techniques and familiarity with various serial interfaces. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a 37-hour week, early finishes on Fridays, and generous holiday benefits. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Statutory pension

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital hardware and embedded software.
• Understanding of DSP techniques and good understanding of ADCs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop digital hardware and embedded software.
• Learn about infrared gas analysis development.

Skills

Digital Hardware

Embedded Software

DSP Techniques

ADCs

I2C

SPI

USB

RS232

Analogue Understanding

Education

Degree in Electronics

Degree in Physics

Tools

FORTH

Job description

£40,000-£50,000

Hoddesdon

Our clients, based in Hoddesdon, is a long established scientific instrument company manufacturing gas analysers for researchers in plant growth.

Products are designed and manufactured in the UK and are exported throughout the world. They have a new opportunity for a Design Engineer to join their expanding team.

The Right Design Engineer Candidate Will Have

• A degree in Electronics or physics is desirable but not essential
• A proven record in digital hardware and embedded software with 5+ years of experience
• Understanding of DSP techniques
• Good understanding of ADCs
• Familiarity with serial interfaces such as I2C, SPI, USB, RS232
  
  

Although this position has an emphasis for digital hardware it is expected that the candidate should also have an understanding of analogue.

An understanding of low pressure gas circuits would be an advantage as the candidate will be expected to learn the infrared gas analysis side of development.

The embedded language of FORTH has been extensively used on our instruments to date so familiarity with this language would be an advantage. (Although it is not expected that this language will be used in the future).

The company is based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Employees work a 37hr week finishing early on Fridays. Staff benefits include 25 days paid holiday per year plus statutory and pension.