Plessey Semiconductors has a vacancy for a Senior Electronic Engineer to support the development of a Test System for our MicroLED product devices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and integrating electronic systems with Microcontrollers and FPGAs (as a plus). This role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams, including software and hardware engineers, to create robust and efficient testing systems.
The normal working hours will be Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (with an hour for lunch), although there may be occasional need to work extended hours to meet critical deadlines. This is a permanent vacancy working at the Plessey Semiconductors Ltd site in Roborough, Plymouth.
Additional employee benefits include:
* Private Health Insurance
* Pension Scheme
* Life Insurance Scheme
* An onsite subsidised gym and canteen
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free car parking
* 28 days holidays (plus Bank Holidays)
About Us:
Plessey is an embedded technologies developer at the forefront of the microLED technology for augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) display applications. Plessey has recently announced the exciting news that we will be closely partnering with Meta to help achieve their vision of the next computing platform centered around people.
Plessey is an award-winning provider of full-field emissive microLED displays that combine very high intensity RGB pixel arrays with high-performance CMOS backplanes to produce very high-brightness, low power, and high-frame-rate image sources for HMDs, AR, and MR systems.
Main Tasks/Responsibilities:
* Work on the design and development of electronic systems for testing microLED devices, ensuring high reliability and performance.
* Create and document design schematics, component selections, and system integration plans.
* Design and implement PCB layouts using Fusion360/Eagle PCB for testing and control systems.
* Develop, integrate, and troubleshoot Microcontroller-based solutions for system control and testing applications.
* Perform rigorous testing and validation of hardware and software systems.
* Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to integrate electronics with hardware, using Fusion 360.
* Work with FPGAs to enhance system performance and add additional capabilities where necessary. (Plus)
* Develop and maintain test software using LabVIEW, Python, and C/C++. (Plus)
Qualifications and Skills:
* Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or a related field.
* Strong experience in electronic system design, with a focus on testing and integration.
* Strong experience with Microcontrollers (PIC, ARM Cortex, etc.) in embedded systems.
* Familiarity with FPGA programming and integration (preferred but not required).
* Proficiency in PCB design and layout using Eagle PCB/ Fusion360.
* Hands-on experience with mechanical design integration, especially with Fusion 360.
* Strong programming skills in LabVIEW, Python, and C/C++ (preferred but not required).
* Proven track record in developing automated testing systems or similar hardware/software integration projects.
* Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills for both hardware and software issues.
* Excellent communication and documentation skills.
* Knowledge of signal processing and data acquisition systems.
* Experience in high-speed digital and analogue circuit design.
* Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and project management tools.
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