Real-Time Embedded Software Engineer for Radiotherapy

Elekta; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 paid vacation days

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Employer pension contribution package

Cycle to work scheme

Life Assurance

Onsite subsidized restaurant

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Job summary

Elekta is seeking a Software Engineer to join the R&D team in Crawley, developing software for its next generation radiotherapy systems. You will work on CT-LINAC and MR-LINAC platforms, covering requirements, design, implementation, testing and ongoing improvements to ensure safe and precise cancer treatment.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex technical challenges and to deliver high-quality software that directly impacts patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for real-time or embedded systems using C/C++.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working in an R&D or product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time control software used within Elekta’s radiotherapy systems.
• Design and implement robust, high-quality solutions meeting performance, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with software engineers, systems engineers and architects to deliver new features and enhancements.
• Contribute to software quality through testing, code reviews and continuous improvement activities.
• Support technical planning, estimation and delivery of development work.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation in line with development processes and industry standards.
• Share knowledge and drive a collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

C/C++

Real-time/embedded software

Software development lifecycle

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Job description

Elekta is seeking a Software Engineer to join the R&D team in Crawley, developing software for its next generation radiotherapy systems. You will work on CT-LINAC and MR-LINAC platforms, covering requirements, design, implementation, testing and ongoing improvements to ensure safe and precise cancer treatment.

The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex technical challenges and to deliver high-quality software that directly impacts patient care.