Lead Software Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Burgess Hill, West Sussex

Company

Matchtech

Employment type

Permanent

Category

IT

Job summary

My client is a leader in the semiconductor industry they have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Software Engineer /within the Research & Development function reporting into the Technical Manager for Motors and Drives Technology.

The lucky candidate will join a dynamic and progressive technology team with a diverse range of skills, working to research and realise innovative solutions to enhance some amazing products
Main Responsibilities

You will design and develop embedded software for real time control of power electronics and motor drives. You will learn about new embedded software technologies and real-time control applications, increasing the scope of knowledge within the Software, Electronics and Motors Team and the wider organisation.
You will work with teams of passionate software, electronics and mechanical engineers to deliver creative ideas and innovative software for new technology projects
Keep our customers happy by using software experience to develop innovative applications that solve complex problems and demonstrate significant improvement over current solutions: e.g. innovative features, better quality, reliability, deployment, security or usability, higher performance, lower cost.
Be part of the team that ensures our Technology Roadmap remains fresh and briming with interesting projects. Technologies include motors, motor control, magnetic bearings, power electronics, microcontrollers, sensors, wired & wireless communications, cyber security, data visualisation, analytics & machine learning.
Communicate all aspects of work across the full life-cycle of technology projects, including: Roadmaps, concepts, project proposals, activity plans, status updates, detailed designs, test results, IP, application notes, commercial propositions, technology demonstrations, and final reports.

What we expect from you
You will need to be a highly self-motivated problem solver who is equally able to work alone or as an effective team player, be able to adopt a hands-on approach and you must be willing and able to plan and deliver work to agreed timescales and to adopt relevant company policies and procedures.

Bachelor or higher-level degree in computer science, software or electronics engineering or a STEM subject
Hands-on software design, programming and development, in engineering or industrial applications
Comfortable working with hardware including micro-controllers, edge-devices, sensors, signal conditioning, and lab test equipment including signal sources and oscilloscopes
Software development lifecycle (SDLC), design methods and tools
Version control: GIT / SVN
Embedded software development using C/C++
Bare metal and RTOS based development
Motor control methods for PM synchronous motors and induction motors
Classical control theory and real time control implementation
Control system modelling and simulation with MATLAB / Simulink / Simscape
Serial protocols, especially I2C / SPI / CAN / RS485 / Modbus / CANopen / CIA profiles
Our client has a culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behavior and integrity Do you want Potential to see your ideas realized and to make an impact?
Do you want New challenges and new things to learn every day?
Do you want Access to global job opportunities?
Do you want A stimulating environment to work in, at the cutting edge of new technologies?
Location: Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Hybrid working possible dependent on passing probationary period