As an Embedded Software Engineer at Renishaw, you'll be responsible for the analysis, design, development, and integration of firmware across a range of our calibration products.
You'll be part of our laser and calibration software team, working with Agile methodologies, DevOps practices and collaborative software engineering tools.
You'll gain specific domain knowledge and be actively involved in the state-of-the-art technology solutions. Our firmware is developed mainly using C. You'll also have the opportunity to develop mobile and desktop applications using C# and other technologies.
The role is available for hybrid working, currently set as two days on site per week. From time to time there will be a need to attend site to carry out certain tasks and weสผre likely to ask you to attend more often during key phases of projects.
Responsibilities
Help design and architect new firmware Implement new embedded protocols
Develop unit, behavioural and integration tests
Develop and maintain software components, APIs and libraries used to communicate with Renishaw devices and instruments
Conduct design and code reviews
Work closely with others in a multi-disciplinary team
Collaborate as part of an agile software team
Work with project and product managers to define product specifications
Work closely with electronics engineers to optimise system engineering
Supervise or mentor more junior members of the team.
Key Requirements
Degree or equivalent qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or similar discipline (or similar demonstrable experience)
*Working knowledge of:*
Modern microcontrollers Embedded C and firmware design
Test-driven development / behavioural-driven development
Multithreaded programming on real time operating systems
Software development lifecycle, from specification, design, and test-driven development, through to deployment, verification, and maintenance of software components
*Ability to:*
Measure timings, power, debug using digital oscilloscope etc
Demonstrate experience debugging embedded systems
Follow established development processes and guidelines
Communicate effectively with colleagues across different disciplines
Produce clear, concise technical documentation
*Key Technologies*
Embedded C, VS Code
CMake
NXP, Nordic MCUสผs
FreeRTOS, Zephyr
SEGGER debuggers
Visual Studio, NET (C#) + WPF (XAML)
Git (or equivalent)
Atlassian toolset (or equivalent)
Unit test frameworks (unity, fff, Googletest)
USB, Bluetooth and serial communication technologies
Desirable Requirements
Experience or interest in:
Development of USB devices and transport protocols (e.g SSI, USBTMC)
Test-driven development in an embedded environment
Developing on microcontrollers with embedded C++ / Assembler
Using RTOS for embedded applications (particularly FreeRTOS)
DevOps practices (CI/CD, automated testing and task management tools)
Machine tool languages, geometry and measurement systems
Object oriented software design, MVVM and design patterns
*Exposure to:*
ARM CORTEX MCUสผs - in particular NXP LPC series and Nordic nRF series
Electronics background
Developing design solutions through schematic, PCB layout, prototyping, and testing using EDA tools such as Altium and Zuken
Use of protocol analysers for debug and test
IAR toolchain
Tools such as IAR Embedded Workbench, CLion, Eclipse, MCUExpresso, MS Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Enterprise Architect, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket pipelines
Collaboration as part of an Agile Software team, ensuring quality, timeliness, value, and defining clear requirements
Person Specification
Continuous Improvement: A drive to enhance processes and practices.
Collaboration and Communication: Ability to work in teams and convey ideas effectively.
Innovative Problem-Solving: A genuine interest in creative solutions and a desire to tackle intricate challenges.
Critical Thinking and Learning: Eagerness to learn, apply new knowledge and utilize system-based thinking.
Ownership and Efficiency: Willingness to take responsibility and work swiftly.
Success in this role hinges on teamwork, self-motivation, attention to detail, and proactive task management
Benefits
When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).
We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.
Please click [here](https://www.renishaw.com/en/working-at-renishaw--6426) for further information about our benefits.
At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you donโt meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team onย 01453 490384 or recruitment@renishaw.com.
Please click [here](https://www.renishaw.com/en/diversity-and-inclusion--47237) for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw.
Employment Type:
Permanent
Time Type:
Full time
Requisition Number:
R10093 Senior Embedded Software Engineer (Open)
Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that โprint' parts from metal powder.
We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing.
With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcomeย a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement.
Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.
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