EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Full Time. Based: Harwell with the opportunity for flexible home working 1-2 days a week

JOB PURPOSE

To play a key role in the delivery of electronics projects at OPD and strategically develop OPD’s firmware and hardware offerings for our clients.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an experienced embedded software engineer who is confident in delivering technically complex projects and managing firmware and hardware development from concept to production.

ROLE RESPONSIBILIES

• Support proposals development that accurately reflect the scope and requirements of hardware projects, including timelines, deliverables and budgets
• Lead the technical direction of embedded software design in a wide range of projects
• Collaborate with subcontractor resources, Design and Engineering team colleagues to develop innovative and effective solutions
• Support Electronics Engineering with board bring-up and debugging
• Lead unit development, integration and automated tests as part of software development process
• Develop clean, maintainable and production-level software
• Compile and review technical documentation

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years (+) of experience in embedded software design
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python
• Strong background in bare metal programming, RTOS on Microcontrollers and multithreading
• Proven track record of successfully software development, from architectural design to release for production
• Version control and repository systems ( Git, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of wired and wireless communication protocols
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

BENEFICIAL SKILLS

• Knowledge of signal processing technics and DSPs
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices
• Experience in medical software development

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A background in product design and/or engineering, ideally including the development of diagnostic medical devices
• Experience of working to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards

ABOUT US

At Oxford Product Design (OPD) we’re on a m ission to make things better. Better for the products we design, the clients we work with, our people working here, our planet, and everyone we connect with along the way.

Our exceptional team of professional problem solvers work with both start-ups on ground-breaking new ideas, as well as some of the world’s leading brands on category-defining products that improve how we humans live and work.

As innovators we are curious, experimental, creative and passionate. But our pragmatic, precise approach and highly technical expertise mean that manufacturability and risk management are at the core of everything we do.

We are based in a beautiful historic barn in Harwell, Oxfordshire. There is plenty of on-site parking and the studio is well connected by bus and rail links. The collaborative nature of this role means that you will be expected to be in the office at minimum three days a week, but there is the opportunity to work flexibly from home as and when this fits with project delivery requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

You’ll play a key part in our continued growth and work with great people in a supportive and flexible working environment.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, health insurance and bonus scheme. You’ll get 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and paid leave on your birthday, wedding day, or if you’re buying a house or taking your child for their first day at school. You can purchase another 5 days of holiday a year, spread across 12 months, or sell back holiday at any point. After 3 years of working at OPD you can apply for an unpaid sabbatical of up to 3 months, increasing to 6 months after 6 years.

You’ll be allocated ten days of training per year, with a training budget of up to 5% of your annual salary. We’re a member of the cycle to work scheme which allows you to purchase a bike and related accessories tax free, we offer season ticket loans and have an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. And if you’re in the office on a Thursday, we’ll buy lunch for you!

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in leading category-specific design solutions at OPD? Send your CV and a cover letter to jobs@opd.uk.com.Your cover letter should include your home location, salary expectations and why you're a good fit for the role.

Direc t applicants only, please - no agencies.