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.

• Support and collaborate with the engineering team on product development projects.
• Develop with STM
  32 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.

• Fluent in C++ 20.
• Familiar with STM
  32 microcontrollers.
• Must be conversant with Cube tools, Eclipse and GCC.

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

• SPI / I2C / UART.
• Displays – RGB, DSI.
• Flash memory interface.
• FPGA interface and initialisation.

• 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.

• 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.