Embedded Software Engineer-1564

Thorlabs Ltd; Ely; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical technologies company in Ely seeks an Embedded Software Engineer. You will develop, design, and maintain firmware for Motion Control products, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring firmware quality. Candidates should have a degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and experience in embedded C development. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in firmware development using embedded C.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture, especially ARM Cortex-M.
• Familiarity with communication protocols: SPI, I2C, UART, USB.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, optimize and test embedded firmware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for firmware integration.
• Maintain documentation for firmware designs and processes.

Skills

Embedded C development

Microcontroller architecture

Collaboration

Debugging skills

Automated testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in the development, design, and maintenance of embedded firmware for our Motion Control products. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of firmware with hardware, as well as contribute to the overall success of product releases.,

• Design, implement, optimize and test embedded firmware in C for various electronic devices and systems.
• Debug and resolve issues in existing firmware.
• Collaborate with electronic design engineers, embedded and PC software engineers and mechanical engineers to ensure firmware compatibility and integration with the target hardware platform.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware designs, code, and development processes.
• Perform code reviews and develop and execute firmware test plans to ensure robustness under various operating conditions.
• Look to unify code across products where applicable by abstracting to libraries.
• Continually improve development best practices and codebase quality.
• Ensure that firmware complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support to cross‑functional teams, including troubleshooting and debugging firmware‑related issues.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products into production is effective.
• Stay up to date with new development technologies and tools for the role.
  What is essential to us…
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience of firmware development in embedded C.
• Experience with automated testing of embedded C code.
• Strong understanding of microcontroller architecture (especially ARM Cortex-M) and embedded systems including some basic electronic theory.
• Familiarity with hardware debugging tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other common test equipment.
• Experience with communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB and industrial Ethernet protocols.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment and communicate technical ideas effectively.
• Motion control algorithm knowledge and understanding would be advantageous.
• Experience with real‑time operating systems (RTOS) would be advantageous., In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
  Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.
  Competitive Salary to attract the best, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays., Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.