About the role
The successful candidate will design and develop embedded systems using C, C++, and VHDL, collaborating with development teams to deliver firmware solutions and resolve integration issues. They will also support Production by creating test apps and tools for fault diagnosis and work with suppliers to ensure PCB and subassembly testing at manufacture.
As part of the Hardware Team, the role involves close collaboration with Regulatory, Quality, Software, Production, Service teams, and third parties. Responsibilities include producing architecture and design documentation to meet safety and software quality standards.
This position is based in Basingstoke, with occasional travel to other offices or suppliers.
Key responsibilities will include
Creating innovative and robust firmware designs and architecture
Develop test harnesses and tools for fault finding and ensuring production quality
Provide early input into projects to ensure hardware/firmware are well-matched
Documenting firmware and recording deliverables
Writing and maintaining firmware documentation
Holding code reviews and verifying firmware designs
Ensuring configuration management/keeping designs under revision control
Ensure code meets regulatory requirements, i.e., IEC 62304, EN 60601-1
Work at least 3 days a week in the Basingstoke office
Travel occasionally when necessary
Desirable Skills \& Experience
Azure DevOps
Experienced with Xilinx Vivado, Vitis \& Intel Quartus FPGA development tools
Familiar with Xilinx (Artix), Intel [Altera] (Max10, Cyclone) design flow and third-party simulation tools, e.g. ModelSim
Embedded Microblaze softcore processors
Embedded C for a range of microcontrollers (e.g. STM32)
Experience with Imaging Systems and/or medical products
Knowledge of high-speed interfaces USB 3.0 etc.
Knowledge of peripheral interfaces Serial UART, I2C, SPI etc.
Linux, Python, and scripting experience
Free RTOS \& bare metal processor design experience
Experience of reading schematics and data sheets to assist in software and hardware debugging
Strong build, debug, and test skills, comfortable with using test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, logic analysers) and software debug tools