As part of our client’s plans to grow their UK operations, they are expanding their Engineering Team and seeking an Instrumentation Software Engineer. This role involves creating software and firmware interfaces used to control and monitor advanced optical and atomic-based systems that support next-generation timing and navigation technologies.
Responsibilities
Build software interfaces for external hardware and APIs using Python
Use Python, C, and other languages to operate measurement equipment and laboratory instruments
Combine multiple hardware components into unified, functional systems
Evaluate software and hardware performance using benchtop tools and larger field-ready setups
Key Skills and Experience
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in engineering, science, or a related field
Multiple years of industry or relevant experience working with high-level programming languages (e.g., Python, C, Rust)
Strong proficiency in Python
Background in developing software used to operate or interface with hardware
Familiarity with hardware–software integration, including timing and synchronization considerations
Join a team where your work directly contributes to advancing cutting-edge technology. If you’re excited by complex challenges and the opportunity to shape next-generation systems, we’d love to hear from you.
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