Graduate R&D Engineer

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.