Embedded Software Engineer
- Location:
- Harwell, Didcot
- Type:
- Full Time Employment (Permanent)
About the role
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About you
Role Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of all electronics and embedded software components
- Develop proposals that accurately reflect the scope and requirements of hardware projects, including timelines, deliverables and budgets
- Lead the technical direction of hardware developments on a wide range of projects
- Manage subcontractor resources and relationships required for specialist development tasks
- Collaborate with Design and Engineering team colleagues to develop innovative and effective solutions
- Develop strategic direction for hardware development at OPD and build an infrastructure to support this
Role Requirements
- 5 years (+) of relevant industry experience, preferably in a product design consultancy or similar industry
- Experience with embedded systems design, microcontrollers and firmware development
- Proven track record of successfully managing hardware projects to completion
- Knowledge of compliance and certification requirements for hardware products
- Degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
Working at OPD
At Oxford Product Design (OPD) we’re on a mission to make things better. Better for the products we design, the clients we work with, our people working here, our planet, and everyone we connect with along the way.
Our exceptional team of professional problem solvers work with both start-ups on ground-breaking new ideas, as well as some of the world’s leading brands on category-defining products that improve how we humans live and work.
As innovators we are curious, experimental, creative and passionate. But our pragmatic, precise approach and highly technical expertise mean that manufacturability and risk management are at the core of everything we do.
We are based in a beautiful historic barn in Harwell, Oxfordshire. There is plenty of on-site parking and the studio is well connected by bus and rail links.
Company benefits
- 01Employee benefit schemes available
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension scheme
- Health insurance
- Sabbatical scheme
- ECV car scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- 02Private healthcare
- 03Paid leave for those extra special days
- Your birthday
- Your wedding day
- The day you’re moving house
- Your child's first day at school
- 04Cycle to work scheme
- 05Holiday options
We provide purchase and buy back options for your annual leave.
- 06Ten days training per year
With a training budget of up to 5% of your annual salary.
- 07Generous holiday allowance
You’ll have 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
How to apply
Use the form below to send us a copy of your CV and a cover letter letting us know why you’re a good fit for the role. Or you can email us at jobs@opd.uk.com
Direct applicants only please, strictly no recruitment agencies.
- Location:
- Harwell, Didcot
- Type:
- Full Time Employment (Permanent)