Electronic Engineer

Covesion Ltd.; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Covesion Ltd. in Southampton is seeking a skilled electronics engineer to join the Product Development Team, developing optical systems for standard products and bespoke applications.

You will design and deliver system electronics and firmware for optoelectronic devices, from smart modules to laser systems, and contribute to production procedures and documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or equivalent knowledge gained through working in a similar industry.
• Experience in electronics design including analogue, digital, and microprocessor technologies.
• Experience with optoelectronics and lasers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the development team designing and delivering laser systems.
• Design, development, build and testing of system electronics and firmware to supplied specifications.
• Develop and document production procedures and train staff on procedures.
• Contribute to research and development activities including reporting.
• Ensure health & safety policies are adhered to.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

Microcontrollers

RF electronics

Phase detection techniques

Laser safety interlocks

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent knowledge

Tools

PCB design

Electronics design tools

Job description

Covesion started trading in 2009 as a spin-out company from the University of Southampton it has been trading successfully since this time establishing an international reputation for our products. Our team has many years’ experience in the manufacture of Periodically Poled Lithium Niobate -PPLN frequency conversion products selling into both, R&D, and OEM customers. We have a range of stock crystals & waveguides and can design custom chips for our demanding customer base.

Location: Gamma House, Southampton Science Park, Chilworth, Southampton, SO16 7NS
Hours: 37.5 hours per week flexible between 07.00-18.00 Mon to Thurs 07.00-14.30 Fridays

Main Duties

The successful candidate will join Covesion’s Product Development Team. The role will be working primarily in an optics/optoelectronic laboratory environment developing and delivering optical systems for standard products and bespoke applications. The scope of the role covers the whole design life-cycle of control electronics and firmware for optoelectronic devices ranging from smart modules to full laser systems. In addition to the development duties, the role holder will be involved in product delivery activities to meet customer orders. The role holder should have attention to detail, enjoy following processes and demonstrate initiative to seek workflow efficiencies. Some general administration will be required as part of the role.

Responsibilities:

• To work as part of the development team designing and delivering laser systems.
• To be responsible for the design, development, build and testing of the system electronics and firmware in the system to supplied specifications.
• To aid the design and delivery of other electronic products with Covesions’ existing electronic products group.
• To develop and document production procedures.
• To train and review production staff on procedures.
• To work on applicable research and development activities including reporting activities.
• Ensure the Company polices including Health & Safety are adhered to at all times.
• Relevant degree or equivalent knowledge gained through working in a similar industry.
• Proficient in electronics design in analogue, digital, and microprocessor technologies.
• Experience of low noise analogue electronics design, particularly for optoelectronics.
• Proficient in C and/or C++.
• Experience developing embedded systems and writing firmware for microcontrollers (e.g. PICs, AVR, STM32).
• Able to solve problems with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and as an individual in an optoelectronic environment.
• Clear communication of complex problems.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Industrial design experience of PCB, electronics, firmware, and software applications.
• Experience in the fields of lasers, optics, and optoelectronics.
• Experience with lock-in / phase detection techniques, especially in optical applications.
• Experience of high-bandwidth closed-loop control system design.
• Experience with implementation of laser safety interlock systems within electronic design.
• Experience with RF electronics, particularly in optoelectronics applications such as acoustic/electro-optic modulator drivers.
• Experience with mechanical design.
• Experience with product documentation.
• Experience of taking products through the full cycle from conception to product release.