Software Engineer (NPI Team)
Thermoteknix Systems Ltd7 months ago
Cambridge, United KingdomMid Level
Responsibilities
- Support software and test design processes while applying DFT principles throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Support software and test workstreams in NPI projects from build readiness through customer delivery.
- Define and implement processes for firmware programming, product configuration, calibration data handling, and version control in production builds.
- Develop and document automated test processes for new products and assemblies.
- Design automated electromechanical test systems with mechanical and electronics engineers to improve production throughput and product quality.
- Improve manufacturing readiness by streamlining production test and build times.
- Provide hands-on support during NPI builds and troubleshoot software, automation, and hardware-integrated system issues within the ECN framework.
- Support non-conformance investigations and product quality improvements with the quality department.
- Help establish standards and processes for the new NPI team.
Requirements
- Degree in Software Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience developing software tools for production testing and process automation.
- Strong experience with C#, WPF, and MVVM.
- Understanding of software release processes and configuration control.
- Ability to troubleshoot software issues involving embedded hardware-integrated systems.
- Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.
- Experience creating technical documentation and releasing it through a controlled change management system.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment.
- Desirable experience includes supporting NPI from prototype through volume manufacture, using embedded firmware programming tools, and working with manufacturing test systems, calibration workflows, and automation frameworks.
- Desirable programming experience includes LabVIEW and C/C++; additional desirable experience includes engineering change control, ISO9001 environments, traceability, thermal imaging or real-time embedded systems, and designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or electronic test equipment.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent position based in Waterbeach, UK.
- Opportunity to join and shape a newly formed Production Engineering team bridging R&D and manufacturing.
- Collaborative work on advanced thermal imaging technologies.
- Career development, training, and growth opportunities within a high-technology engineering organisation.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not provided.
About Thermoteknix Systems Ltd
Thermoteknix Systems Ltd designs and manufactures thermal imaging cameras, night vision and augmented reality systems for defense, security, and industrial process monitoring. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Cambridge, UK, it sells hardware, software, and integrated systems to customers in over 70 countries through direct and partner channels. Privately held, its portfolio includes kiln scanners, burner and cooler cameras, and fused night vision devices.