Postdoctoral Embedded Systems Engineer

RFCSR; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ossila Limited in Sheffield invites an early career engineer to advance precision scientific instrumentation through embedded systems innovation, contributing to design and implementation of control systems for advanced scientific equipment.

You will develop and refine embedded firmware in C/C++, work on hardware-software integration, testing cycles, and documentation within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or a closely related field.
• Solid foundation in electronics and embedded firmware development.
• Experience in designing, testing, and deploying embedded software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine embedded firmware and control systems using C/C++.
• Contribute to growth of precision scientific instrument platforms.
• Engage in hardware-software integration and iterative testing cycles.
• Support the engineering lifecycle from implementation to performance optimisation and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary colleagues in a team setting.

Skills

Embedded systems

Firmware development (C/C++)

Hardware interfacing

Real-time systems

Diagnostics & debugging

Education

PhD in Electronic Eng./Embedded Systems

Job description

This full-time research and engineering position invites an early career engineer to help advance precision scientific instrumentation through embedded systems innovation at Ossila Limited. Based in Sheffield, this role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge hardware and firmware development, contributing to the design and implementation of control systems for advanced scientific equipment. It offers the chance to apply academic expertise in embedded systems within a high-tech environment where research-driven engineering meets real-world application — ideal for someone passionate about bridging rigorous research with impactful engineering solutions.

In this position, you will be involved in developing and refining embedded firmware and control systems using languages such as C and C++. The role supports the ongoing growth of precision scientific instrument platforms, requiring engagement with both hardware-software integration and iterative testing cycles. You will work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to the engineering lifecycle from implementation to performance optimisation and documentation within a collaborative team setting.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have a PhD in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or a closely related field, with a solid foundation in electronics and embedded firmware development. Demonstrable experience in designing, testing, and deploying embedded software and systems is expected.

Required Expertise, Skills

The successful applicant will have strong embedded systems proficiency, including firmware development in C/C++, familiarity with hardware interfacing and control logic, and the ability to troubleshoot and optimise embedded code on real hardware platforms. Practical experience with microcontrollers, real-time systems, and scientific instrumentation will enhance research and engineering contributions. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills will support effective collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.

Salary details – if available

This role offers a competitive salary range of £40,000 to £48,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline – if available

Applications are invited until 9 March 2026, with an expected start as soon as suitable candidates are identified.