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:
  
  
  
  • Developing embedded systems or products.
  
  
  • Using an RTOS ( Azure: ThreadX, FileX, USBX ).
  
  
  • Developing embedded USB protocols.
  
  
  • Developing communication stacks and protocols.
  
  
  
  


• Must have driver development skills,
  
  
  
  • SPI / I2C / UART.
  
  
  • Displays - RGB, DSI.
  
  
  • Flash memory interface.
  
  
  • FPGA interface and initialisation.
  
  
  
  


• Nice to have/ or good understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Signal processing of sampled analogue signals - filtering, FFT, statistics.
  
  
  • Bluetooth LE and stack development.
  
  
  • 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.