Embedded Software Engineer

Cygnus Instruments manufactures state of the art, ruggedised, ultrasonic measuring equipment used in global industrial and subsea applications, primarily in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Cygnus adopts a niche product strategy and resilient business model, with reliable, high-quality products central to this and its brand. We have been manufacturing our products since 1985. Cygnus Instruments is proud of a culture that emphasises learning, teamwork and encourages problem solving and new ideas.

Located at our design Office in Bath, Somerset, this role requires an individual with a keen interest and knowledge in embedded software engineering and has a willingness to develop and learn. As a small company we require a versatile engineer who can work on bringing up new boards right up to delivering the final application.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support and collaborate with the engineering team on product development projects.


• Develop with STM32 and similar microcontrollers and their peripherals.


• Develop code in C/C++.


• Learn about Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technology and methods.


• Learn about ultrasonic probes using in NDT.


• Follow the Agile design methodology.


• Recording research and design activity in a digital logbook.


• Update company project planning software as work is progressed.


• Following the companies ISO 9001 procedures.


• Using Microsoft Office 365 for documents and communication.


• Occasional travel to Dorchester head office when required.


• The possibility of future customer site visits to evaluate designs and get feedback.

What experience you’ll need:

Essentials:

• Fluent in C++ 20.


• Familiar with STM32 microcontrollers.


• Must be conversant with Cube tools, Eclipse and GCC.

Must have recent experience in:
o Developing embedded systems or products.
o Using an RTOS ( Azure: ThreadX, FileX, USBX ).
o Developing embedded USB protocols.
o Developing communication stacks and protocols.
Must have driver development skills,
o SPI / I2C / UART.
o Displays – RGB, DSI.
o Flash memory interface.
o FPGA interface and initialisation.

Nice to have/ or good understanding of:
o Signal processing of sampled analogue signals – filtering, FFT, statistics.
o Bluetooth LE and stack development.
o Physics, measurement and instrumentation principles.

• Have experience using test equipment such as logic analysers, oscilloscopes and power meters.


• Hold a good degree in engineering.


• Ability to handle more than one project at a time.

What you’ll get in return for your talents:

Excellent collaborative culture, project ownership and talented team members.
Salary range: COMPETITIVE (range depending on experience).
Group Life Insurance.
Group Income Protection Insurance.
Private Medical insurance.
3.5% Pension Contribution.
Enhanced annual leave with length of service.

What’s next?
Please send your CV to our recruitment partner, Roy Bennett at ADLIB Recruitment via this advert for a fast response

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