Embedded Software Engineer - 721

at  Thorlabs

WHAT IS THE JOB?

This is a crucial role in the development, design, and maintenance of embedded firmware for our Motion Control products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of firmware with hardware, as well as contribute to the overall success of product releases.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm (Hybrid Working Available)

WHO WE ARE?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 13 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

• Design, implement, optimise and test embedded firmware in C for various electronic devices and systems.
• Debug and resolve issues in existing firmware.
• Collaborate with electronic design engineers, embedded and PC software engineers and mechanical engineers to ensure firmware compatibility and integration with the target hardware platform.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for firmware designs, code, and development processes.
• Perform code reviews and develop and execute firmware test plans to ensure robustness under various operating conditions.
• Look to unify code across products where applicable by abstracting to libraries.
• Continually improve development best practices and codebase quality.
• Ensure that firmware complies with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Provide technical support to cross-functional teams, including troubleshooting and debugging firmware-related issues.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products into production is effective.
• Stay up to date with new development technologies and tools for the role.