Software Engineer

Nordson; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Group Personal Pension Plan

25 days annual holiday

Job summary

Nordson Colchester is seeking a software engineer to design, develop, and maintain software for X-ray metrology systems, focusing on image analysis and motion control. You will collaborate on-site with engineering and hardware teams to solve complex hardware-software interactions, delivering robust, documented software features.

The role requires strong C++ in multi-threaded environments, computer vision foundations, and experience turning raw image data into accurate 3D models.

Qualifications

• Degree in CS, CV, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong foundation in computer vision, image or signal processing.
• Experience reconstructing raw image data into 3D models.
• Proactive, data-driven problem-solving approach.
• C++ in multi-threaded, performance-critical apps.
• Familiarity with GPU programming and parallel computing.
• BDD and/or TDD experience.
• Experience with code management and issue tracking tools.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for Nordson Automated X-ray Metrology systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.
• Document software designs and instructions for use.
• Support and debug field issues.
• Participate in code reviews and audits.
• Transfer code into volume manufacture.
• Mentor less experienced software engineers.
• Stay up to date with latest software techniques and trends.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties.

Skills

C++ development

Multi-threaded programming

Computer vision

Image processing

GPU programming

Data-driven problem solving

Numerical analysis

Customer-facing experience

Code management tools

BDD/TDD

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git / code management tools

Issue tracking systems

Windows development

Job description

Summary of the Role

As a member of our software team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, where your ideas and contributions will be valued and respected, working closely on-site with our engineering and hardware teams in Colchester. In this role you will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and documenting software functionalities, particularly in the areas of X‑ray image analysis and motion control. You will work on complex hardware‑software interaction problems that require strong analytical and data‑driven approaches to enhance usability and extend system capabilities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for Nordson Automated X-ray Metrology systems
• Work with cross‑functional engineering teams
• Document software designs and instructions for use
• Support and debug field issues
• Participate in code reviews and code audits
• Transfer code into volume manufacture
• Mentor less experienced software engineers
• Stay up to date with the latest software techniques and trends
• Undertake any other reasonable duties

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Vision, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong foundation in computer vision, image processing, or signal processing
• Proven experience reconstructing raw image data into accurate 3D models
• Proactive, data‑driven approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in C++ development in a multi‑threaded environment for performance‑critical applications
• Familiarity with GPU programming and parallel computing
• Experience with Behaviour‑Driven Development (BDD) and/or Test‑Driven Development (TDD)
• Experience with code management and issue tracking tools
• Customer‑facing experience
• Strong numerical and analytical skills

Desirable Skills

• Experience working in Agile (Scrum/Kanban) or DevOps environments (CI/CD, unit testing, TDD)
• Software development on 64-bit Windows 10/11 platforms
• Understanding of X‑ray inspection and materials testing
• Experience designing motion control software for robotics or automated systems
• Experience with C# development in multi‑threaded environments

Travel

Travel is typically ≤10% (domestic & international), including regular trips between Aylesbury and Colchester depending on business needs, and occasional international travel to customer sites.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with a hybrid model
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Company Healthcare Scheme after successful completion of probation (3 months)
• Group Personal Pension Plan – 4% minimum employee contribution, 6% employer contribution (after probation)
• 25 days annual holiday entitlement, plus public holidays