Electronics & Software Engineer

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Hastings is seeking an Electronics & Software Engineer to focus on design and development of safety-critical products. The role involves programming microcontrollers, with some maintenance on legacy products. Ideal candidates will have a strong programming background in Embedded C and an appreciation of hardware design. This is a site-based position with a welcoming culture and a friendly team, offering a pension plan and health benefits. Salary up to £40,000.

Benefits

Pension plan

Health plan

Free parking

Qualifications

• Strong ability to program Microcontrollers in Embedded C.
• At least some knowledge of C#/.Net.
• Some knowledge of Networking systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop safety critical products.
• Work alongside a small R&D team.
• Learn about the company's processes and systems.

Skills

Programming Microcontrollers in Embedded C

Knowledge of C#/.Net

Knowledge of Networking (PSTN, TCP/IP, 4G/5G)

Appreciation of Hardware Design

Job description

Electronics & Software Engineer – Hastings, East Sussex – Permanent up to £40,000

In this role you will be working for a small established manufacturing business who develop safety critical products used across a variety of industries such as rail, aerospace and automotive.

The company has a mixture of ‘off the shelf’ products and bespoke designs for customer projects. Your role will be predominantly focused on design and development, with a small amount of maintenance on legacy products.

The role would suit a software focused Engineer who also has a good appreciation of hardware. You’ll be working in a small R&D team and learning about the companies products, processes and systems from a longstanding employee who is looking to retire in the foreseeable future.

Essential Skills

• Strong ability to program Microcontrollers in Embedded C
• At least some knowledge of C#/.Net
• Some knowledge of Networking (PSTN, TCP/IP, and 4G/5G systems)
• At least an appreciation of Hardware Design

Desirable Skills

• If you have stronger hardware design skills, in analogue and/or digital electronics, these will be put to good use
• PCB Layout
• PIC Microcontrollers
• Fusion 360/Eagle CAD Package
• High Voltage (up to 15 kV) Electronics
• Development experience with 4G/5G modems, Wi‑Fi modules & LoRaWAN
• Experience with safety critical regulatory and quality standards
• MPLABX

Further information

• The role is site based, within walking distance from a train station (free parking if commuting by car)
• Working hours mon‑thurs are either 7:30am‑4:30pm or 8am‑5pm. Friday is a 12pm finish
• The company provides a pension plan and health plan
• The company has a welcoming culture and you’ll be joining a successful & friendly team
• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position

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