Job Specifications
Job Title: Software Design Engineer (Electronics)
Salary: C£40k-£45K pa (DOE) plus excellent benefits package.
Location: Birmingham
Our Client:
Our client is a genuine market leader and global supplier of specialist equipment, solutions and services, for the Police, Military, Government and Industrial sectors, with many years of experience.
Specialising in the design and manufacture of communications accessories for all radio makes and models. Our client supply body-worn, mobile and static video surveillance equipment and offer installation services to all types of technical equipment into vehicles, both covertly and overtly. This service covers all the UK at our fully equipped installation workshop, or at the Customers premises.
Our client works closely with Motorola as an Application Partner in both DIMETRA and MOTOTRBO systems. Teaming up with Motorola to produce solutions that support DMR and TETRA radio users, along with their diverse requirements across the globe, to ensure critical specialisms are fully supported for demanding roles.
The company operates from a single site on the outskirts of Birmingham and is within walking distance of good transport links for rail or local bus services in support of employee parking.
The Role:
We are seeking an initiative-taking Software Design Engineer who can take ownership of tasks involving product redesign, issue resolution, and production support across a diverse range of products regarding the embedded code that the product uses.
Software Design
Ability to read and create embedded firmware for company products.
Fault Diagnosis
Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing faults with code, using supporting documentation for items returned by customers or identified during production builds.
Continuous Knowledge Development R&D
Willingness to expand technical knowledge of company technologies, including research, to meet specific task requirements.
Product Testing
Comprehensive understanding of product functionality and correct testing procedures.
Team Support
Ability to provide assistance to any team member seeking help. If unsure, take ownership of the issue and escalate to the appropriate resource.
Product Development & Future Technologies R&D
Contribute to product development initiatives and stay informed about emerging technologies relevant to the company’s offerings.
Software Management
Ability to manage your own library of software and make sure that revisions are kept, notes taken as to why issues have arisen and what needs to be actioned to correct the issue.
The Candidate: Knowledge and Skills
Ideally Security Clearance would be an advantage, but the client will provide where needed.
Electronics Expertise
Prior experience in the electronics industry is essential, including the ability to diagnose faults, interpret schematics, and work down to component level. The role involves embedded code writing of small PCBs with IAR C/C++ Compliers.
Experience and knowledge of Texas MSP430 MCU’s using correct, efficient programming techniques.
Practical Skills
Strong soldering skills are required, along with proficiency in using technical equipment such as multi-meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and PCB rework tools.
Software Knowledge (Preferred, training provided):
Jira
KiCAD
Crossworks for MSP430
Code Composer Studio IDE
Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Communication
Demonstrates effective communication skills within the team and across the company, providing support and collaboration when required.
Customer Focus (Internal and External)
Ability to engage effectively with customers visiting the company, offering clear and accurate explanations of products and their functionality.
Problem Solving
Proficient in diagnosing technical issues within product ranges by reviewing schematics or drawings, identifying faults, and coordinating corrective actions with the assembly team.
Job-Specific Skills
KiCAD knowledge is not mandatory; however, familiarity with the software is advantageous and would enable the candidate to contribute to PCB design.
Innovation R&D
Collaborates within the Technical Support Department to discuss and refine product designs. A strong understanding of customer needs ensures products are optimized with features and capabilities that enhance the end-user experience.
About the Company
Talent Acquisition; This is what we do, local, across the UK and worldwide in conjunction with our partners. The UK recruitment market is busy, plenty of roles and not enough of the right candidates. When the correct approach is taken, with head turning opportunities proposed in a way, that will make recruitment happen. Executive Search; We Target – Candidates who are happy, contented and very successful. We Identify – Great people not considering another job in a different company. We Approach – Informed candidates who are ...
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