Graduate R&D Engineer
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Location
Alton
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Sector:
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Job type:
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Salary:
£30000 - £35000 per annum
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Contact:
Andras Horvath
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Contact email:
a.horvath@ioassociates.co.uk
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Job ref:
BBBH131415_1709219616
Job Title: R&D Engineer - Electronics and Software
Location: Alton, Hampshire
About: A progressive electronics manufacturer based in Hampshire is seeking skilled R&D Engineers to join their dynamic team. As a leader in life safety product innovation, this company is dedicated to designing cutting-edge solutions that ensure safe evacuations during emergencies. They value diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative team culture where unique skills are celebrated.
Highlights of Working Here:
- Enjoy a small and collaborative team culture.
- Explore opportunities for career growth in a rapidly expanding business.
- Be part of a larger corporation providing security and diverse career opportunities.
- Embrace flexible work arrangements, including hybrid, part-time, and flexi-time options.
- Benefit from generous employer pension scheme contributions (10.5%).
- Access 14 weeks parental leave for mothers and fathers.
- Utilise a healthcare cash plan for day-to-day health needs.
- Automatically enroll in a life assurance scheme.
Vision: The company envisions being the partner of choice for audio-visual alarm devices in emergency evacuations. Join them in shaping the future of life safety products and be a part of their ambitious journey.
Role Specifics:
Software Engineer Responsibilities:
- Engage in embedded software design and development with an understanding of electronics hardware.
- Participate in multi-discipline development project teams using an agile scrum methodology.
- Maintain best practice product development techniques, including training and self-learning.
- Produce full and accurate project/product documentation.
- Collaborate with product management, project management, and R&D teams.
- Support hardware testing to meet BS, EN & ISO standards.
- Conduct design and code review exercises to minimise errors.
- Support production activity during and after the launch of new products.
Firmware Design Responsibilities:
- Produce high-level and detailed design documentation.
- Implement design in C to achieve real-time constraints.
- Minimise power consumption in the design.
- Develop modular firmware design using libraries, version control, and bug tracking.
- Conduct design verification, including unit tests and quality verification tools.
- Manage version control of software artefacts.
Electronics Engineer Responsibilities:
- Produce high-level and detailed design documentation for analogue and digital circuits.
- Utilise microcontrollers and microprocessor technology in circuit design.
- Achieve low power consumption in designs.
- Engage in addressable fire system design.
- Work in multi-discipline development project teams using agile scrum.
- Maintain best practice product development techniques.
- Participate in hardware testing to meet BS, EN & ISO standards.
- Support production activity during and after the launch of new products.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Enjoy company pension benefits (10.5% employer contributions).
- Access enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Utilise free on-site parking.
- Enjoy sick pay and wellness program.
Schedule:
- Work Monday to Friday, with no weekends.
Education:
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Computing, or Embedded Systems (required).
How to Apply: If you are passionate about designing life safety products and want to be part of a growing team, please submit apply below with your resume.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.