Internal Job Title:Senior Software Engineer
Business:Lucy Electric EMS Ltd
Location:Basildon (Hybrid)
Job Reference No: 3808
Job Purpose:
Working as part of a small team of embedded engineers you will be key to developing our next generation of embedded automation solutions, along with support of existing core products. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced software engineer to work in a mixed signal environment, developing software for both analogue data acquisition systems and ARM based micro-controllers for high reliability operation in a hostile environment.
You will work with the Project Manager, Product Manager and/or other stakeholders to develop technical specifications then realise the product and support its release to the end user. This may include the opportunity for occasional site visits both in the UK and overseas to support commissioning and training.
The ability to work on a broad range of systems applying different programming languages would be advantageous; developing the embedded software, and contributing to the development of associated diagnostic tools/graphical interfaces in different programming languages would be a good example of this.
Business Overview:
Lucy Electric is an international leader in intelligent secondary power distribution products and solutions, with features such as remote operation and monitoring. Linking energy generation to consumption, the business specialises in high-performance medium and low-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial and commercial applications.
Job Context:
* Use good engineering practice to design new and modify existing products using company specific software to produce designs and implement systems
* Analyse scope and requirements, identify and solve problems
* Where required take responsibility for the entire product life cycle, including specification, software architecture, design, validation, production release and customer support for released products
* Provide innovative solutions to technical problems
* Work with-in an agile multi-disciplined team
* Be a key participant of design reviews
* Support change management, testing, fault finding, prototype and production build.
* Provide end user support for both new and existing products.
* Technical liaison with within and outside Lucy Electric with customer, suppliers and collaboration partners
* Responsible for supporting team members
Job Dimensions:
The role will be based in the UK, with some level of working from home negotiable. Overseas travel may also be necessary as required by management.
Key Accountabilities:
* Deliver agreed work packages on time and to the agreed quality/standards
* Coordinate and deliver in cooperation with other project teams
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Qualifications:
* A good degree in a relevant subject (Software Engineering or equivalent), and a minimum of 10 years hands-on engineering experience.
Skills:
* Analyse the scope and requirements
* Interpret and/or contribute to requirements and specifications
* Use Integrated Development Environments together with Change and Configuration Management tools to develop software source code
* Develop comprehensive test cases to demonstrate that functional and performance requirements are met
* Work with electronics, systems and mechanical engineers to design and debug systems
* Research emerging technical and regulatory trends
* Project Management
* Giving Technical Training
* C++ & STL
* Object Orientated Design and Structured Analysis and Design
* Programming languages and libraries
* Unit and system test methods
* Change and Configuration Management tools
* Understanding of schematics and PCB layouts
* Interpretation/understanding of component datasheets
* Experience of communications protocols such as IEC 104/101, Modbus Serial/TCP IP, DNP3 Serial/TCP IP, CAN, I2C, SPI, IEC 61850
* Yocto
* Safety critical software principles
* Electrical distribution systems, such as MV distribution systems and switchgear
* Methodical approach to problem solving
* Capable of driving ideas/projects forward
* Able to work effectively to meet agreed timescales having considered and planned the project activities
* Delivering work packages, not just researching ideas or theorising
* Able to work independently or within a team
* Well organised
* Strategic thinker
* Proactive
* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
* Good interpersonal skills with a pleasant and can-do attitude
Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today!
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