Design Engineer

Our Client is a long established scientific instrument company manufacturing gas analysers for researchers in plant growth. Products are designed and manufactured in the UK and are exported throughout the world.

The candidate should bring:

A degree in Electronics or physics is desirable but not essential

A proven record in digital hardware with 5+ years of experience

An understanding of DSP techniques would be an advantage as would software and mechanical design experience.

Good understanding of ADCs

Familiarity with serial interfaces such as I2C, SPI, USB, RS232

Although this position has an emphasis for digital hardware it is expected that the candidate should also have an understanding of analogue circuitry. 

An understanding of low pressure gas circuits would be an advantage as the candidate will be expected to learn the infrared gas analysis side of development.

An ability to handcraft and test electronic prototypes.

The company is based in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. Employees work a 37hr week finishing early on Fridays. Staff benefits include 25 days paid holiday per year plus statutory and pension.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent