This growing company specialises in next generation wireless on mobile devices and seeks a highly experienced DSP Team Lead to assist in driving our client’s technical road map through to product development and implementation.  The DSP Team Lead will be involved in the development of DSP software for VLIW-SIMD architectures; design and development of physical layer algorithms for LTE and 3G standards; and the management of a small team (5 - 10 engineers) including contractors and remote-site workers.

With a PhD, 1st or 2.1 minimum from a well ranked university (i.e. with good A level grades as well) you must have:

• 9+ years (or equivalent) DSP algorithms experience (including design and implementation);
• MATLAB algorithm design;
• Embedded C/C++ programming;
• a good understanding of wireless and base station receiver algorithms;
• ability to create end-to-end simulation models;
• Real-time Software Engineering principles;
• an understanding of mobile communications hardware environments and constraints 
               must be familiar with optimizing code for power, size and performance on DSP's/Vector Processors;
• familiarity with software development tools (IDE compilers, debuggers, target trace);
• evidence of technical team management;
• experience of project management and working to tight deadlines;
• Hardware/Software codesign; and
• knowledge of Software Engineering methodologies (Specification, Design, Coding, Test).

The DSP Team Lead will also have excellent personal communication skills and have a real interest in leading edge technology development.

Keywords: DSP, Embedded, C, C++, Cambridge, Team Lead, Wireless, Mobile, PhD, 1st, 2.1.

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Led by an outstanding team of engineers you will be working on integrating their new TV link technology into various mobile platforms (iOS/Android/WinMo). Amongst other things, you will be expected to model various processing techniques in MATLAB and to evaluate the differences in effectiveness of these techniques as they continue to refine their technology.

Required skills:

Essentials:
- Motivated, success-driven individuals who enjoy solving tough problems
- Masters Degree or Bachelors in Electrical or Communications Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or related degree (2.1 / 1st from a top university)
- Experience in developing and implementing signal processing algorithms as well as the processing and analysis of measured data
- Thorough knowledge, understanding, and experience with DSP techniques
- Proficiency expected in appropriate programming and coding languages, particularly MATLAB and C/C++

Nice to haves:
- PhD or research experience in a technical field
- Experience in developing mobile applications (iOS/Android/WinMo)
- Understanding of signal processing in reverberation environments
- Interest in hardware design and development
- Previous experience in the areas of adaptive filter theory, spectral estimation, detection and estimation theory, linear algebra, or stochastic processes is a plus

What they offer you:

- Work with game-changing technology that will revolutionise watching and interacting with TV
- Be a large part of a small, entrepreneurial team – your voice will count!
- The opportunity to think outside the box – our horizons expand way beyond just TV
- Exposure to business in Europe and Asia initially, other regions to follow
- Competitive compensation package including possible share options

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If you have a passion for Embedded Software and want to shape the future of mobile devices, then this could be your perfect role! 

This is a superb opportunity for an Embedded Software Engineer with proven experience of working with system-level OS graphics and multimedia frameworks - to develop and integrate drivers for Graphics Processors (GPUs) and similar media accelerators into a range of embedded operating systems such as Android.

Based in Cambridge, you will work closely with other multi-disciplinary European engineering teams. The role offers the security and rewards of a reputable employer - but with the ground-breaking technology and excitement of a start-up. 

In addition to an impressive academic record, you should have extensive knowledge of the graphics and multimedia framework of at least one embedded operating system along with solid C / C++ coding skills and exposure to Linux based development.

Exposure to any of the following areas would also be valuable: Android's SurfaceFlinger & StageFright frameworks; Linux / X11, DRI2, GStreamer and related technologies; 2D / 3D graphics technology and standards such as OpenGL, OpenGL ES, OpenVG, M3G, Direct3D Mobile, DirectX and EGL.

Knowledge of EGL would be of particular advantage; as would working with modern, shader-based graphics processors or other media accelerator hardware; embedded operating systems such as embedded Linux or Android; and Agile software development methodologies, such as SCRUM.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a very extensive benefits package - including health cover, pension contribution, share scheme, bonus and full relocation where appropriate.

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Image Signal Processing / Pixel manipulation / Camera Drivers

Cambridge, to c£60k + extensive benefits package

Summary: Very bright, Embedded Software Developer,  Image / Signal Processing - solid C / Assembler coding skills - along with specialist skills in Image Processing / Pixel manipulation.  Superb opportunity to join a world-leading team in Cambridge.

This role is based at the Cambridge R&D site of a major international company. They offer a superb environment, with a small company feel, where you will work as a member of a talented and motivated team that has fun developing an exciting and world-leading technology.  Their imaging team is an extremely strong technical team working on the development of innovative image and pixel processing software / algorithms, camera drivers and camera system firmware.

In addition to an outstanding academic record (1st / 2.1 from a top University) you should offer a proven track-record in areas such as:

• C and Assembler development skills on an Embedded platform
• Efficient and highly-optimised low level Image Processing and Pixel manipulation techniques
• Digital cameras, in-camera processing / control algorithms camera drivers
• Combined software and hardware algorithm design / low-level image processing techniques, such as Image Signal Processors (ISPs);

The role will offer full responsibility for the detailed design, coding and testing of software modules and contributing to top-level discussions on the future architecture development.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role offers a wide ranging benefits package which includes 10% pension contribution (no employee contribution necessary), BUPA for self and family, Share Scheme.

Keywords: Embedded Software Developer, Image / Signal Processing - solid C / Assembler coding skills - along with specialist skills in Image Processing / Pixel manipulation,  Efficient and highly-optimised low level Image Processing and Pixel manipulation, Digital cameras, in-camera processing / control algorithms camera drivers, Combined software and hardware algorithm design / low-level image processing techniques, Image Signal Processors (ISPs), Cambridge.

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Our client is a high-powered technical consultancy with ambitious plans.

Due to growth, they are now seeking bright graduates and PhDs to join their team. You'll receive excellent benefits including a very competitive salary, share option scheme, and flexible working hours - and a chance to learn from the very best.

You will work on a variety of challenging projects and will engage with customers to ensure the success of their products. In turn you will be supported by a very experienced technology management team and some of the brightest designers around.

You'll need a top degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or similar from a world-ranked university, and you'll also need excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

If this sounds like you, contact us now for full details of this excellent opportunity.

Keywords: Graduate Technical Consultants, hardware, electronics, embedded, software, PhD, 1st Class Hons, consultancy, Cambridge.

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To meet the requirements of this role you will have:

• An excellent first degree or PhD in engineering, computer science, mathematics or related discipline
• Proven strong mathematical skills and interest in applying mathematics to solve problems
• Imaginative and inquisitive mind, eager to learn new skills and to develop solutions for interesting and complex problems
• Strong C programming and software engineering skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

In addition, experience of the following will also be beneficial:

• Experience of Linux programming, scripting and administration
• Experience of programming in Assembly Language and MATLAB
• Experience in DSP algorithm development
• Experience working with embedded hardware and tool chains
• Understanding of communications theory

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· Analogue design (discrete level, and device level designs), high speed digital (microcontroller, DSP, FPGA etc), power electronics, ultra-low power design techniques
· Signal / image processing, feedback control including robotics, algorithm development and implementation
· Safety-critical, including medical, software design

The successful candidate will be expected to make a solid contribution to a group with core business in patient care devices, manufacturing systems and surgical technology.

Key Responsibilities:

· Development of the electronic and electrical aspects of complex electromechanical products, including system architecture, detailed design, prototypes, verification testing and approvals;
· Work with clients and others in the project team to understand and document the software requirements;
· Follow quality procedures and practices; ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003;
· Present results and deliverables to clients;
· Support transfer to manufacture activities.

Experience & Qualifications:

We expect candidates to have a 2.1 or above in electronics engineering or a similar degree

· Solid technical capability in board and product-level electronics design, in particular; microprocessors, interfaces to sensors and actuators, power management;
· A track record of developing products through the full development cycle from specifications to transfer to manufacture;
· Experience of requirements management, risk management activities such as FMEA, verification testing, EMC and safety approvals.

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Summary: Well finance company looking for a DSP algorithm designer with experience of designing algorithms for wireless communications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced DSP algorithm designer to join a small team designing and simulating communication algorithms.  With an excellent degree (2.1 or better) from a leading academic institution, you will have the ability to solve complex problems.

Some of the DSP areas in which they are currently working include:

· Definition of modulation, equalisation and error correction schemes
· Simulation of performance of communications systems using Matlab
· Implementation of DSP communications algorithms in software and hardware

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Our client is at the forefront of the developing cutting-edge solutions to some of the most complex security problems.

Due to expansion, they are looking for consultant firmware engineers to join their wireless technology design teams.

This demanding role will involve development of a wide range of software defined radio solutions from small embedded low-power devices through to complex high-performance radio systems. As well as design and development engineers may be involved in client liaison, project management and leading the activity of a small design team including the mentoring of junior engineers.

Can you offer the following characteristics/experience?...

• Highly motivated with a strong academic background: A grade A levels in Maths and Physics, and a 2.1 or 1st from a top university in Engineering or Physics.
• Good technical understanding of fundamental principles of digital radio communications theory and its practical applications.
• Significant experience of firmware development (eg VHDL).
• Range of other development skills, C, C++, Java software development.
• Some understanding of hardware design.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects at the same time and in a dynamic environment where deadlines and priorities are changeable.
• Experience of working within multi-disciplinary development teams in a project based environment.

... if so our client can offer a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a real challenge.

Note: Due to the nature of this role you need to be able to achieve the highest level of security clearance.
 
Key skills: Senior Wireless Consultants, software defined radio, digital radio, firmware, VHDL, Verilog, C, C++, Java, software, DSP, hardware design, Surrey

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The DSP Group of this leading company works closely with other disciplines to develop cutting-edge software-defined radio products for standards like LTE, 3G and WiMAX, and for bespoke systems, and related technologies like audio and video compression. They use first principles thinking to create class-leading designs based on digital signal processors ranging from their own in-house ASICs cores through to the highest-performance multi-core devices.

With continued success they are currently looking for someone to take a lead role in the Digital Signal Processing Group.

To meet the demanding requirements of the role you will have a good degree in an engineering or related subject.  With previous relevant experience working as a radio designer, possibly within a lead role for a telecommunications company or other relevant area, you will also have:

· A strong technical background in software-defined radio
· A proven ability to lead engineering teams
· Experience of system design across multiple disciplines
· Good knowledge of the product development process
· A proven record of getting software designs right first time
· Good oral and written communication skills
· The ability to interact effectively at all levels in a client organisation

An understanding of protocol stacks and/or radio design will be considered an advantage (where appropriate, training will be provided).

A great opportunity where reward is based on merit.

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Our client is looking for an exceptional candidate who has the desire and ability to work with clients and so strong customer facing skills are essential.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Experience with using Simulink and Stateflow for controls, signal processing or software development
• Ability to clearly understand how Simulink and Stateflow models should be implemented in C
• Experience with embedded controls or signal processing software development and related technologies including one or more of the following:
  o High integrity applications (DO-178B or similar)
  o Signal processing
  o Validation and Verification Techniques
  o Detailed usage of cross compiler and linker
  o Application or development of device drivers
  o Performance tradeoffs between resources
• Strong desire and ability to work with customers and turn their needs into actionable plans
• Effective verbal and written communications skills, both with customers and internal
• Strong customer facing skills
• Flexibility to work on multiple projects with ability to multi-task based upon frequently changing business opportunities and external demands

Skills Summary: C, C++, MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Embedded control.

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Our client is a world-leader developing innovative semiconductor technology for consumer electronics.  With continued success they’re now looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join their high-calibre team.

The Embedded Software Engineer will develop software in embedded C for wireless technology and more experienced candidates have the opportunity to lead software projects, be involved with events, provide technical leadership to remote teams, and train and guide customers.

An excellent degree (min 2.1) in Software / Electronics / Science / Maths is essential, as well as proven experience of embedded / low-level programming.  The ability to understand both detailed software components and top level systems / issues is required.

Any of the following is advantageous: an understanding of processor architectures, experience of wireless communication protocols (Bluetooth, UWB or Wi-Fi), Perforce experience, basic DSP knowledge, competency with lab and tracing equipment.

Keywords: Embedded software, C, assembler, wireless, team lead, Cambridge.

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This is an excellent chance to join a leading team of professionals working in an exciting technology area, developing the best bits of kit around.

Our client is continuing to develop its unique communications products for customers across a broad range of growing markets. They seek exceptional people to help develop the next generation of comms products.

In their modern offices in Cambridge, they are now looking to recruit a talented, experienced Electronics Design Engineer to join their multidisciplinary team. You'll be working across the full hardware design cycle from concept through to manufacture.

You will have:

- a degree in Electronic Engineering, or similar, plus strong commercial experience in a telecommunications environment
- extensive experience of developing complex circuit designs using both analogue and digital electronics
- strong practical, hands-on skills
- knowledge of several of the following areas: low power digital design, high voltage analogue electronics, VHDL, DSP, data conversion, design for EMC.

Contact us now to find out more about this excellent opportunity.

Keywords: Electronics Design Enginee, analogue, digital, DSP, VHDL, low power digital design, high voltage analogue electronics, data conversion, design for EMC, Cambridge.

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Your responsibilities will cover all areas of the design and verification process: working closely with customers, architectural design and modelling, writing specifications, design and simulation, verification of functionality, generating deliverables and maintenance of designs.

You will have real influence - making a major contribution to projects whilst also providing mentoring to the more junior engineers working within the project. You should be capable of providing a technical lead - taking full responsibility for the specification and performance of the design and, together with the project manager, being responsible for timely delivery.

In addition to an impressive, relevant academic record, you should have proven project design experience - ideally on microprocessors or microprocessor based systems - along with exposure to all stages of the design cycle.

Your technical skills should include:

• Substantial multi project experience of high performance RTL design
• Module and block level specification and documentation
• RTL coding and design implementation
• Familiarity with a Unix / Linux working environment 
• Ideally some programming experience in Assembler, C , C++

Any experience of design techniques for low power, testbench design with Specman e or SystemVerilog and modelling at an architecture/design level would be a definite advantage.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a very extensive benefits package – including health cover, pension contribution, share scheme, bonus and full relocation where appropriate.

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A superb opportunity for a bright graduate, PhD or 'second jobber' to join a young company developing innovative, energy-saving technologies.

With this early-stage company, based in Oxford. A range of experience will be considered, from fresh graduate or PhD to more experienced engineers. My client is seeking really smart, enthusiastic people. You MUST have top academic qualifications (Oxbridge calibre) including a 2.1 or 1st Class Hons degree in Engineering, Applied Maths, Physics or similar numerate subject.

In terms of the specific job role, you will join a research team working on our client's core technology. You must be dynamic and capable of working without constant supervision.

Programming familiarity is useful to help in the analysis and development of new algorithms, but this is not a software engineering job - extensive programming experience is not a pre-requisite.

However, any of the following would be a plus: MATLAB, Python, C, C++, artificial intelligence, signal processing (DSP).

In addition to competitive salaries, a generous package is offered.

This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for - contact us now to find out more!

Keywords: engineering, mathematics, maths, physics, algorithms, signal processing, DSP, energy saving, green technologies, 2.1, 1st Class Hons, PhD, C, C++, Python, MATLAB, Oxford, graduate

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Our client is a Cambridge success story seeking an experienced Software Group Leader to provide technical direction and line management to a dedicated audio firmware group.  Technical direction may be dependent on expertise, but the Group Leader has ultimate responsibility.  The Group Leader will:

· Manage the software development, test and process (i.e. documentation, defect tracking and release notes).
· Be responsible for the line management of the team including career development, salary, grading and resource allocation, and recruitment.
· Support road mapping of technical features for audio framework software.
· Liaise with senior and project management both verbally and via written reports.

A proven track record in software engineering, ability to take project ownership and an excellent degree in Maths, Science, Software or Electronics (min 2.1 Hons) are essential.  Strong verbal and written communication skills, and direct customer experience are required.

Beneficial experience: embedded software; semiconductor industry; project management; line management; and successfully managing and delivering software developments.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Software Manager to progress their career with a leading product company.  Apply today!

Keywords: group lead, software manager, audio, embedded, software, firmware, semiconductors, Cambridge, team lead, line manager.

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Our client is a privately owned, very profitable company that still has a friendly, 'family' feel. They believe in developing their staff and giving engineers ownership of products - covering the full lifecycle from 'cradle to grave'.

Due to expansion, they are looking to take on an experienced Electronics Design Engineer, with laser spectroscopy or lock-in amplifier design experience.

More broadly, your skillset will include a mixture of digital, DSP and some analogue design. Ideally, you'll have a good degree and be experienced with the broad range of electronic design and software development, particularly firmware.

My client is looking for a team player, who can actively contribute to design teams, and with good problem solving skills. You'll be someone who enjoys electronics development, maybe a hobbyist.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include company 5% pension contribution, plus free healthcare for you and your partner/family. And you get Friday afternoons off too!

Contact us now to find out more.

Keywords: electronics, electronics engineer, hardware, software, design, real-time, microcontrollers, digital, analogue, embedded C, comms, communications protocols, DSP, signal processing, instrumentation, laser spectroscopy, lock-in amplifiers, Cambridgeshire.

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This is a great opportunity to joining an established world-leading company.  The role offers the security and rewards of a reputable employer - but with the ground-breaking technology and excitement of a start-up. 

As CPU Performance Architect you will join a motivated team to design, test, and debug software models of future generation microprocessors. This will include microarchitecture modelling; development of performance analysis and projection methodologies; workload development and characterization; and performance validation.

In addition to an impressive academic record, you should ideally have solid commercial experience in processor performance modelling or validation along with some exposure to areas such as:

• CPU (or GPU) micro-architecture including knowledge of areas such as processor pipelines and memory systems
• Basic understanding of logic design and state machines
• Microprocessor modelling using C or C++ 
• Assembly language programming
• Good software engineering skills including data structures and algorithms
• Specification and creation of design test benches.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a very extensive benefits package – including health cover, pension contribution, share scheme, bonus and full relocation where appropriate.

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With this early-stage company, based in Oxford, who have attracted significant interest from the investment community and have recently won substantial funding. This is your chance to join them at a very exciting point in their growth, where their technology is set to be rolled out to clients and customers across the globe.

My client is putting together an exceptional team to take the company to the next stage.

They are looking for a highly numerate software engineer to support our client's continued expansion. The successful candidate will have strong C++ experience and be familiar with a range of techniques and technologies including Boost, STL and Linux development.

You will work closely with the research teams and ideally will be highly numerate. Whilst the primary focus of this role is software engineering excellence, experience in one or more of algorithm development, pattern recognition, signal processing or machine learning will be highly advantageous.

And because it's a startup environment, you should have a willingness to 'muck in' with other activities if required.

In addition to competitive salaries, a generous bonus package is offered, along with share options - so in time you could truly reap the benefit of your own efforts.

Don't miss what could be the opportunity of a lifetime - contact us now to find out more!

Keywords: C++, Boost, STL, Linux, unit testing, SVN/Git, algorithm design, Python, databases, SQL, QT, web, Oxford

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· understanding customers' development processes and engineering challenges
· designing, explaining and implementing solutions to meet customers' requirements
· managing multiple projects concurrently
· establishing and maintaining strong technical relationships with key customers
· getting to grips with new software tools and technologies

Their goal is to work hands-on with customers to ensure success in the areas of control design, code generation, and verification and validation of embedded software. The successful candidate will support major customers in the UK and across Europe.

Responsibilities

· Develop consulting opportunities in the control design and embedded systems markets, with a particular focus on the aerospace and automotive industries.
· Provide feedback to the software development team to influence the next generation of control design, code generation, and verification and validation tools.
· Share information and experience with the sales and marketing teams.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

· a good first degree from top tier university (a PhD is an advantage)
· 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience
· familiarity with software development in a real-time environment (e.g., scheduling, hardware access, fixed point operations)

In addition, experience in the following areas would be advantageous:

· modelling the behaviour of physical systems
· software architecture modelling (e.g., UML), requirements capture, and source control
· software standards and processes for safety-critical applications (e.g., MISRA-C, DO-178B)
· programming in C++, VHDL or Ada
· Matlab/Simulink

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Our client is a major technology innovator, whose devices are at the core of the world’s most recognised brands.  They’re now looking for a Software Test Engineer to test the DSP code developed for the audio technology in a range of devices. This role is suitable for both fresh graduates and engineers with good commercial experience; mentoring will be provided by more experienced engineers.

You will be responsible for evolving the test system architecture, writing and developing scripts to support testing of new functionalities, and maintaining test scripts including defect investigation.

Essential Requirements:
• Degree (or equivalent qualification) in maths/science/software/electronics
• Proven experience of at least one scripting or programming language
• Good understanding of software test methodologies and software test debug techniques
• Keen interest in software development
• Effective team player, good communicator and good problem solving ability

Desirable:
• Experience of software development
• Experience of audio, FM or signal processing
• Experience of wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth, UWB or Wi-Fi
• Competent with using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, DSLAs, digital multimeters, etc

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Duties will be varied; you will initially support senior consultants, whilst taking responsibility for smaller sub-tasks with a level of responsibility proportional to your experience:

· Algorithm  ideation and development using analytical skills, and if appropriate simulation tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink, Mathcad)
· Documenting algorithm development, presenting to clients
· Algorithm porting/coding to embedded (or PC) hardware, including algorithm optimization
· General software development & debugging
· Development of test (verification) protocols, unit tests etc, carrying out testing

In the longer term you will take on more significant tasks with greater autonomy:
· Software architecture design
· Providing technical input for sales opportunities

Essential skills/experience:
· Strong mathematical analytical skills
· Software design experience (coding in C/C++/C#)
· Algorithm development/ implementation experience (at least one from signal processing, image processing and feedback control systems)
· Eagerness to work in feedback control & signal/image processing applications (thermal control systems, motion control systems and machine vision)

Other skills which would be an advantage:
· Experience of feedback control system development (classical loop shaping, multivariable techniques and system identification)
· Experience architecting real-time systems
· Operating system experience (Linux, Windows, DSP/BIOS etc, Neutrino, Free RTOS, QNX)
· Matlab / Simulink experience (especially when used in algorithm development)
· Familiarity with Microchip PIC/dsPIC/PIC32; Ti MSP 430; Ti C6000 DSP; ARM9; x86; Sony/IBM Cell processor; and associated tool chains

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This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly-talented Software Engineer to join a world-leading company in wireless technology. You will join a team of other talented Software Engineers developing embedded and host software for a range of wireless chips. This technology not only impacts on the way we live today, but is shaping products to enhance our future.

You will take ownership of aspects of a project; write embedded software in C and Assembler within a resource constrained multiprocessor environment; write host software in a high level language such as C, C++; use scripting languages such as Perl and Python; and be mentored by more experienced engineers. 

Your key responsibilities will include contributing to requirements capture and task definition; developing and testing software; maintaining software including defect investigation; contributing to the creation of relevant documentation; conducting peer software reviews; and assisting with external inter-operability and compliance test events.

Essential requirements:
 
·          Good degree in maths/science/software/electronics
·          Proven understanding of programming languages
·          Proven commercial or equivalent experience of at least one high level programming language
·          Good understanding of software design techniques
·          Understanding of debug techniques and understanding of configuration management

An understanding of processor architectures and peripherals, and experience of wireless communication protocols (i.e. Bluetooth, UWB or WiFi) is highly desirable.

Keywords: C, C++, Assembler, Perl, Python, wireless, audio, DSP.

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This role offers superb career development opportunities for very bright Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Team Leader to be part of an innovative, successful and fast-growing company in Cambridge - working within a real "techie" environment.  It is a fun place to work - where you will be joining a very motivated Hardware Engineering / Software Engineering team.

This is a leading company with an enviable reputation for innovation and excellent product design.  With continued success they now seek a Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Team Leader with Project Management skills. The role offers superb career development opportunities to be part of an innovative and successful company - working alongside very bright and motivated design / development engineers within a real "techie" environment.

As Senior Hardware Design Engineer / Team Leader, you will assist in both Engineering and Customer-facing projects, and work on new Network Interface Card designs for next generation 10G network controllers. You will take product designs from the initial concept through to full design review, analysis and certification to comply with the requirements of major customers for volume manufacturing and production.

In addition to Project Management responsibilities you will be working with a mix of High-speed Digital design and Mixed Signal / Analogue electronics (DC to 10GHz+) and communication interfaces - to create new market leading Networking products.  This role will therefore make the most of your background in general and high speed digital and analogue electronics design.

You should also have a good working knowledge of networking and bus interfaces, particularly PCI Express - and be able to work from design documents through to detailed system specification, hardware design, hardware test suite coding and PCB level debugging -  with a working knowledge of electronics instruments and test equipment.

In addition to a great qualification / proven experience - your skills should ideally include:

• Proven project management and team lead experience
• A focus on delivery, and a desire to see projects through to completion
• Quality processes, product reliability and product conformance issues
• Interfacing to high speed ASIC devices or similar
• PCB design using Mentor Design View / Design Capture/Expedition
• PCI Express
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) sensitive designs.
• Design for High Volume Manufacture
• High Speed Digital Electronics
• Mixed Signal / Analogue design

In addition to a very competitive salary, depending on experience,

With rapid growth, they now seek a well-qualified, experienced Lead R&D Electronics Hardware Engineer / Team Manager.

This is a Senior Hands-on and Lead Technical role within the team, where you will take key decisions on Electronics Engineering development - ranging from Analogue electronics, Digital electronic, Mixed-signal devices - through to RF systems. Projects will be wide ranging - from initial investigative research through to full systems development, regulatory submission and third party manufacture.

You will also coordinate project resources to ensure projects timescales, specifications and budgets - helping to build and mentor the technical team.

With an impressive academic record (ideally to postgraduate level with a top university) in a suitable technical / scientific discipline, you should have extensive hands-on electronics / hardware development experience in at least two of Analogue electronics, Digital electronics, Mixed-signal devices and / or RF systems design.  Your skill set should also include exposure to other related areas associated with multi-disciplinary development projects, such as software, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and regulatory / quality control issues.

You should have proven abilities in managing and delivering high-value, multi-disciplinary, fast-track product development projects in a global context - providing the leadership, energy and drive to deliver results. Although the majority of your time will be spent in Cambridge, due to the nature of this role and your responsibilities, you should also be willing to travel internationally, sometimes at short notice.

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This is a high profile role providing marketing leadership for a line of audio chipset solutions, targeted at the rapidly growing audio market with particular focus on the Mobile segment. You will be highly entrepreneurial, with significant relevant industry knowledge having directly managed successful audio products into tier 1 mobile products. Excellent leadership, communication, analytical and decision making skills, with strong commercial acumen are mandatory.

You will be responsible for all aspects of the product strategy, product life cycle, product road map and for ensuring the cross-functional development team meets the product, business and time-to-market requirements. You will work directly with the engineering, operations, finance and sales groups to execute a successful product strategy to meet business and market requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise investments in Product Development.

• Define clear business plans.

• Clearly articulate product roadmaps and plans to senior management and strategic accounts.

• Communicate highly technical features and functionality to less technical business and financial decision makers.

• Understand and interpret market requirements and real-world deployment and troubleshooting requirements.

• Gain buy-in between engineering, product marketing, sales and management.

• Manage without authority: drive engineering resources, and delegate and monitor engineering and operational activities; convince and excite resources about product vision and goals market requirements.

Essential Requirements:

• Good knowledge of audio semiconductor technologies and audio DSP principles.

• Successful deliverance of profitable products and software solutions to market.

• Background across several business and customer related areas.

• Good marketing experience, including product management of high-volume semiconductor products.

• Extensive knowledge of wireless technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

An MBA or CIM qualification is desirable.

Keywords: Audio, Mobile, handsets, wireless technologies, semiconductors, DSP, high volume products, Senior Product Manager, Cambridge.

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This is a leading company with an enviable reputation for innovation and excellent product design.  With continued success they now seek additional High-speed Digital / Mixed Signal / Analogue Hardware Design Engineers to join the team.

The role offers superb career development opportunities to be part of an innovative and successful company - working alongside very bright and motivated design / development engineers within a real "techie" environment.

As part of a small team of Hardware Design / Electronic Engineers, you will focus on the design and implementation of new Network Interface Card designs for next generation network controllers. In addition to creating designs with their current networking ASICs, you will also be involved in creating numerous new designs - from scratch - to make the most of their next generation silicon.

Due to the very high performance of these products you will be working with a mix of high speed digital design, analogue electronics (DC to 10GHz+) and communication interfaces to create new market leading Networking products.

With good qualifications / proven success - your experience and skills as an experienced Hardware Design / Electronic Engineer should ideally include:

•  Interfacing to high speed ASIC devices or similar
•  PCB design using Mentor Design View/Design Capture / Expedition
•  PCI Express
•  Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) sensitive designs.
•  Volume electronics products
•  High-speed Digital Electronics
•  Mixed Signal / Analogue design

Keywords: Hardware Design / Electronic Engineers, high-speed digital / mixed signal / analogue, to c£50,000 plus extensive benefits, Cambridge. Networking; High speed ASIC devices or similar; Mentor Design View / Design Capture / Expedition; PCI Express; High-speed Digital Electronics; Mixed Signal / Analogue design.

In addition to a very competitive salary, depending on experience, the excellent benefits package includes share options, private health / dentistry, critical illness cover and employer contribution to pension.

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Working on source code with an emphasis on infrastructure, the successful applicant will develop and improve the DSP operating system features, including the interface between DSP and core processors, and data streaming. Further responsibilities will include supporting international customers and prioritising assignments through project management.

Candidate Requirements:

•            Good degree in maths/science/electronics/software from a reputable university.
•            Experience of fixed-point programming, with good knowledge of embedded C development and assembly language (microprocessor and DSP).
•            Knowledge of C++ and scripting (Perl or Python).
•            Experience of developing with a real-time OS.
•            Knowledge of DSP/Codec algorithms (including FIR/IIR and basic algorithm design).

Further knowledge in: processor architectures and peripherals; analogue/digital data structure, communication protocols and drivers; audio processing techniques; DSP platforms; MATLAB; and debugging electronic systems using oscilloscopes and logic analysers would be highly desirable.

Key words: DSP, embedded C/C++, audio, codecs, algorithms, assembler, 1/2.1, microprocessor.

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Are you an experienced embedded software engineer with an aptitude for DSP?

Our client is an expert in leading edge system-on-chip solutions for a variety of applications including multimedia consumer products. They have an opening for a talented individual to join an extremely strong technical team of engineers.

As well as a relevant degree from a good university, you’ll have a proven track record developing embedded software. You'll be a pragmatic and effective problem solver with solid experience in digital signal processing and a good understanding of embedded comms. You will be ready to apply mathematical and modeling skills in high level packages such as MATLAB, and you're at home writing optimal, well-designed code close to the metal in C.

In addition to a competitive salary the role offers a wide and attractive range of benefits including Pension, Private Healthcare, Life insurance, Share Options and Childcare vouchers.

Keywords: Software, Embedded, C, DSP, MATLAB, multimedia, Cambridge

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The role will involve you in all stage of the product lifecycle - Applications, Feasibility, development and integration to manufacture.  Although firmware development will be your primary job function, an aptitude for project management would also be beneficial.

In addition to a solid knowledge of firmware development involving advanced microcontrollers you should have:

- Experience of system level design and control systems

- Working knowledge of C/C++ in hard real-time embedded applications

- A general understanding of electronic hardware

- Proven track record in working effectively to project timescales

- Structured and logical approach

- Good communicator and team player

- Self driven and able to see products through from design to production.

Although not required, the following skills would also be beneficial:

- Experience of Infineon C166/ST-10 series microcontrollers

- Knowledge of scientific instrumentation

- Good mechanical aptitude

- Experience of system modelling / analysis using tools eg. MATLAB

- Familiarity of working in a ISO9000/TickIT environment

As well as the opportunity to continually develop your abilities, you'll enjoy a superb benefits package including a competitive salary, company profit share scheme, pension plan, life assurance, share save schemes, child care voucher scheme, health care scheme and subsidised gym club membership. 

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With continued growth, they now seek a talented Image Processing / Embedded Software Engineer for dedicated DSP devices.

In addition to a very impressive academic record, preferably in Electronic Engineering, Computing or a related discipline, you should have extensive, recent and relevant experience including a solid knowledge of Image Processing / Signal Processing – and, importantly, their efficient implementation on dedicated processors / embedded systems / SoC.  You should have excellent C / Assembler, and ideally knowledge of interfacing to, and the constraints of, hardware implementation.

If you can also offer skills in Computer Vision techniques, these would be of interest.

Above all, the role calls for a committed and highly motivated individual who is able to make an outstanding contribution.  Along with a very competitive salary, the role offers a wide ranging benefits package.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a world-leading company, who encourage innovation in an extraordinary high performance environment.

In this challenging role, you will work with Aerodynamicists, Engineers and other members of the Vehicle Dynamics department to analyse and investigate aerodynamic data – assisting development in new and innovative ways that provide clear direction.

Although aerodynamic performance will be the focus of this role, experience in Statistics, Data Analysis and Signal Processing – ideally using MATLAB – would be as valuable as any experience in Aerodynamics or Vehicle Dynamics.

Backed by a very impressive academic record (2.1 or above, possibly PhD, from a top university) in Maths, Physics, Engineering or a related discipline - you should have proven experience in areas such as Data Analysis, Statistics, Signal Processing and the use of MATLAB.

In addition to a competitive salary, the role carries a superb benefits package including private healthcare, access to an executive car scheme, company pension scheme and the chance to work in a truly unique environment.

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Our client is a privately owned, very profitable company. They have just started a collaboration with an Oxford University spin-out looking to commercialise laser-based technologies.

In this role, you'll work with the Oxford team for a period of 6-9 months minimum, to fully understand the technologies and bring that knowledge back to our client's in-house R&D team who are based in Cambridgeshire.

The work will involve the detection of low levels of gases by means of laser spectroscopy.

You will be able to demonstrate an aptitude to help with the transfer of technology to the development of commercial devices. The ideal candidate will have:

• A good first degree in physical sciences, and, ideally, experience in a research environment through completion of a higher degree
• Experience in the use of optical techniques in physics, engineering or chemistry, preferably through the use of laser methods
• The ability to work within a small team of scientists and engineers, and to communicate effectively with end users of optical diagnostic equipment
• Experience in signal processing and data handling

If you have electronic design skills that would be a plus.

You will be initially based near Oxford, and training in the specific laser technologies will be provided.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include company 5% pension contribution, plus free healthcare for you and your partner/family. And you get Friday afternoons off too!

Contact us now to find out more.

Electronics, physics, physicist, physical chemist, optics, lasers, spin-out, technology transfer, Oxford, Cambridgeshire

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Working as part of a highly astute team, you will be a highly able individual, with strong abilities and confidence to seize the initiative, and produce ground-breaking solutions for the wireless communications market. Utilising a strong background in a highly numerate subject, you will take responsibility of full life-cycle development – designing algorithms to best utilise our client’s products.

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent academic background (1st/2.1 in Electrical engineering, Computer science, or highly numerate subject). Advanced degrees in a relevant subject would be beneficial.
• Strong wireless background/understanding in: Physical layer (L1 – ideally 3G, UMTS, CDMA or WiMax); Algorithms in the radio digital front end (digital predistortion, crest factor reduction, digital up/down conversion); Analogue components (DAC/ADCs); Power amplifier technologies for wireless infrastructures; Modelling wireless algorithms (using MATLAB/SIMULINK, C/C++); and Use of measure tools (spectrum analyzers).

Further attributes would be beneficial: Interface standards (CPRI, JESD); Other programming languages (Java, Perl, tcl); Embedded real-time applications; DSP processors; Verilog/System Verilog or VHDL.

This is an excellent opportunity to fully engage in complex challenges, utilising your key problem solving and applied numerate skills. In return you will be rewarded with an excellent remuneration package.

Key words: 1st/2.1, wireless, Verilog/VHDL, L1, UMTS, algorithms, mathematics, MATLAB, C/C++.

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Highly motivated and able to operate independently, you will have an impressive academic background and at least a decade of industrial experience.  Extremely capable across a broad range of engineering disciplines, you will have a good understanding of the design process from ideas to production, and be capable of inventing ingenious solutions to difficult technical problems where no standard solution currently exists.

Expert knowledge (essential):
• High speed digital communications over wire and/or optical fibre (up to 1 Gbps)
• Digital hardware design and testing for FPGAs and CPLDs using VHDL or Verilog and associated EDA tools
• Analogue to digital sampling circuits and anti-alias filtering
• Real-time embedded software design and implementation on ARM 32-bit micro-controllers using C or C++.
• Practical high-speed digital circuit prototyping skills
• Design for medium volume production, including boundary-scan testing (JTAG)
• Experience of working with contract manufacturers

Useful knowledge (but not essential):
• Ethernet (and EtherCAT), CAN and CANopen (or deviceNet)
• Multidrop LVDS, PCI express, USB on embedded devices
• Digital filters and noise shaping
• Use of simulation tools such as SPICE and MatLab
• Embedded operating systems (such as Linux) and/or RTOS
• Windows PC software development (particularly device drivers)
• High reliability or safety critical system design
• Inverter or motor control

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Our client is a market leader in wireless cutting edge technology providing solutions to blue chip clients worldwide.  They seek a technically-experienced customer-facing engineer to provide advice and help to Tier 1 customers through creation and maintenance of technical and political relationships. As Senior Applications Engineer you will liaise with assigned Tier 1 clients, working without supervision, and take responsibility of customer relations through facilitating and managing customers’ expectations and satisfaction. In addition, you will provide guidance and support to junior team members, and be able to readily travel to visit clients to maintain/improve communication channels.

You will be able to prioritise, diagnose and resolve customer problems, as well as issues that junior members are unable to resolve. This can be through political as well as technical solutions – and maintaining key working relationships. You will also develop VM, Native and firmware patches; provide a source of technical excellence for customers; create reference designs, application notes, white papers, reviews, and evaluations of HW and RF for clients; develop and project manage new software or hardware solutions; communicate technical information on new products; create and present training courses to customers; feedback customer needs to Company products and solutions; and keep abreast of new specifications from clients that could influence Company’s  product design and developments.  You will have key expertise in one technology area such as: VM, firmware, PCB layout or RF technologies.

You will have: an Engineering degree with 5+ years experience with embedded hardware and software debugging (using PC software tools, power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMM and logic analysers); good knowledge of wireless technology standards; understanding  of hardware/software components; responsibility to “own” problems and fix them; the ability to make decisions (technical and political) without supervision; diagnostic and analytical skills when limited information is available; dynamism and friendly attitude with commercial awareness; and strong interpersonal, written and verbal English skills.

The following attributes are desirable: knowledge of wireless system validation testing/certification; hands-on experience of capturing/analysing air traces using wireless sniffers; knowledge of memory architectures; experience in bringing customer designs into production; applications engineering in a semiconductor environment; Bluetooth and/or WiFi 802.11 experience; Headset support role; knowledge of UNIX based environments and/or other programming/scripting languages (Python, Perl, C++, Labview); knowledge of Assembler; knowledge of DSP programming, codecs, acou Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.']]> This international product development consultancy is looking to recruit a Mathematical Physicist to provide mathematical support, providing theoretical insight into problems.  You will have the ability to abstract a physical problem into mathematical expressions, solve equations (numerically and/or analytically), and to translate the theoretical results into a real-world explanations and solutions.  You will be able to explain theoretical principles to non-mathematical, and non-technical colleagues & clients.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

We envisage that the ideal candidate will have an excellent track record, with at least a 2.1 or equivalent from a leading university, in a related discipline, a Masters or PhD would be advantageous.

Essential Experience and Skills:

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be a strong team player
· Be able to demonstrate insight and innovation
· Proficient user of mathematical tools, for example Mathcad, MATLAB
· Experience of numerical tools such as FEMLAB or similar would be advantageous
· Knowledge of image and signal processing would be advantageous
· Knowledge of real time systems
· DPS knowledge
· Knowledge and experience of mathematical physics

Preferred Skills:

This will be a demanding role that would suit someone who enjoys variety, the ability to apply their skills in new and different areas and capable of “learning on the job”.

It is hoped that candidates have a flexible and adaptable approach to work. This role would suit someone with an enquiring mind willing to learn more about how projects are operated and delivered.

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This is a great opportunity for an engineer with the ambition and ability to achieve excellent results in a highly demanding industry, and to find novel and radical solutions to new and existing problems under tough commercial and time restraints. You will be using your strong technical skills to make a significant contribution to development projects, from initial concepts through to final delivery.

This will include:
· Concept generation
· Analysis and development of system architectures
· Detailed design of analogue, digital and power electronics
· Working closely with our clients, other engineers and technicians to implement detailed design solutions
· Specifying, designing and executing experimental programmes with teams of engineers, scientists and technicians
· Developing and building proof-of-concept prototypes
· Writing technical reports and producing high quality design documentation

To meet the demanding requirements of this role you must have:
· An excellent first degree in electronic engineering or a related discipline
· Strong technical skills, with key strengths in power electronics
· Microcontroller and embedded control systems design
· A genuine passion for electronics, and engineering in general
· A creative approach to problem solving and concept generation
· An appreciation of the use of engineering analysis in product development
· Relevant, post graduate industrial experience

 In addition, qualifications and experience in the following areas would be beneficial:
· Digital electronics design
· An ability to apply Matlab / Simulink as a design and simulation tool
· Embedded software design and implementation
· Thermal management control and design
· Use of analytical CAE tools
· A post-graduate qualification, preferably with a high level of practical or industrial experience
· An understanding of design for manufacture (DfM) and design for test (DfT)
· Experience in managing new product introductions, either in-house, or using electronics manufacturing service providers (contract manufacturing partners)

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The primary responsibility of this position is to lead the technical aspects for the support for customers whose business involves the design of digital hardware for  high performance numerical computation.

You will be using your product knowledge and industry experience to engage with customers and understand their workflow; you will then work with them  to demonstrate how the use of software tools can improve their engineering processes.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must have:

A good first degree from top tier university (a PhD is advantageous)
At least 2 years of system-level design of digital hardware for numeric applications (FPGA / ASIC)
Knowledge of VHDL or Verilog, and experience using EDA tools for hardware design, implementation, and verification
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

In addition, experience in the following areas will be advantageous:

Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing, Communications, and/or Control algorithms
Knowledge of hardware development processes for safety-related applications, eg DO-254
Experience working in a customer-facing role.
At least 2 years of MATLAB or Simulink experience

A great opportunity to join a world leading team.

Key skills: Client Facing, ASIC, FPGA, VHDL, Verilog, Matlab, Simulink, DSP.

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This highly innovative company develops SoC solutions for growing companies worldwide.  With continued growth they now seek a Senior Design Engineer to be a key member of a team implementing reference designs for the wireless communications market. You may come from an engineering or mathematical background (with a minimum 2.1 Hons in Computer Science or Electronics from a top university or equivalent) and have demonstrated experience in designing and developing digital wireless algorithms on FPGA or in software on ASSPs.

You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of development from understanding the requirements of the wireless strategy, designing and developing the algorithms from a mathematical description, floating to fixed point optimization of the algorithms, and finally, mapping the implementation onto our clients latest product.

They are particularly interested in digital RF development experience in advanced algorithms such as digital pre-distortion and crest factor reduction. Experience in one or more of: algorithm development and high-level modelling, algorithm implementation in hardware or on DSP processors, development of environments for algorithm and system validation are needed.  Technically you will possess the following:

Wireless system from a physical layer perspective (ideally LTE, LTE-A, UMTS, CDMA2000 and/or WiMAX),
Knowledge of the algorithms in the Radio digital front end including:
o    Digital predistortion,
o    Crest Factor Reduction
o    Digital Up Conversion and Down Conversion
Knowledge of the analogue components of a radio architectures and components such as DAC/ADCs,
Knowledge of Power Amplifier technologies for wireless infrastructure,
Working knowledge of measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, and
Experience with modeling wireless algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++.

Keywords: Algorithm, Wireless, DSP, MATLAB, C, C++.

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This leading international SoC company is developing synthesis technology to improve devices, particularly for DSP applications.  The work uses a variety of mathematical and graph based techniques. As a Software Engineer, you will work as part of a team of highly skilled and motivated engineers, working on research and development of their leading-edge EDA tools. You will be expected to innovate and implement the complex algorithms and data structures required for optimized code generation from abstracted data-flow graph designs. The role requires a good understanding of architectural synthesis, and algorithms for resource sharing, scheduling and mathematical and combinatorial optimization. Your specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: design, develop, test and debug efficient algorithms and infrastructure for design automation, continually improve design methodology and quality of results through innovation, design analysis and end-user application & work-flow understanding, and interacting with other teams, architects and technical customer-facing staff.

You must have a minimum of the following:

·         PhD or 1st class degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) from a top university,
·         exceptional hands-on development skills in C++,
·         proven creative and innovative approach in a research or study,
·         a strong background in software engineering, data structures and algorithms,
·         an interest in compiler technology and in mathematical and compiler optimization techniques,
·         strong communication skills,
·         knowledge from study, research or experience in algorithm development particularly for behavioral synthesis and design automation tools, and ideally,
·         experience in architectural synthesis for FPGA.

Keywords: C++, Algorithms, EDA, 1st, PhD, Computer Science.

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This leading international company specialises in EDA technology particularly for DSP applications.  This particular team works on hardware synthesis and compiler solutions and develops leading edge high level synthesis tools.  With continued growth they need a Senior Software Engineer to innovate and implement the complex algorithms and data structures required for architectural synthesis from abstracted data-flow graph designs. The role requires a background in architectural synthesis, including system level architectures, algorithms for resource sharing and scheduling, and mathematical and combinatorial optimization. Your specific responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following: design, develop, test and debug efficient algorithms and infrastructure for design automation, continually improve design methodology and quality of results through innovation, design analysis and end-user application understanding, and act as technical expert in interaction with other teams, architects and technical customer-facing staff.

You must have a PhD, MS or 1st class degree in Computer Science or equivalent (from a top university) along with proven application of this knowledge in a previous role, exceptional hands-on development skills in C++, proven creative and innovative approach in previous role or research, strong background in software engineering, data structures and algorithms, experience in algorithm development particularly for architectural synthesis and design automation tools, an interest in compiler technology and in mathematical and compiler optimization techniques, strong communication skills, advanced linear algebra, including matrix decomposition and integer linear programming is a plus as is creating optimized architectures for FPGA's.

Keywords: C++, Algorithms, Compiler, 1st, PhD, Computer Science, DSP.

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This highly innovative company specialises in the development of leading edge solutions for SoC based designs.  This group develops mathematical based tools for optimisation and compiler code optimisation techniques for SoC based solutions for communications, multimedia and industrial systems.  You must have strong practical knowledge of mathematical optimisation and a good understanding of algorithmic complexity.

As a Software Engineer your responsibilities will include:
developing and maintaining SystemC models and/or associated design tools to allow cycle-approximate modelling of FPGA systems,
developing and maintaining FPGA debug infrastructure including host PC debug software and influencing corresponding FPGA debug circuitry, and 
assisting in the development of a message based design methodology that facilitates hardware/software co-design, including contributions to the development of embedded APIs and supporting design tools.

You must have also worked in an embedded software and hardware based environment.

With a high academic achievement (a 1st Class Hons, MEng/PhD or similar from a top university) in Computer Science, Electronics or similar, you will have a demonstrable professional track record. 

You must have an in-depth knowledge of software engineering using C++ and/or Java, and an interest in the principles and techniques of electronic hardware design. This may result from a background in one or more of the following areas:

·         Hardware modeling in SystemC or similar.
·         Hardware functional verification.
·         Embedded software development.
·         EDA tool or processor toolchain development.

Keywords: 1st, MEng, PhD, Computer Science, Electronics, C++, Algorithms, Mathematics, Embedded.

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Are you a skilled electronic design engineer, looking for an exciting role at a cutting edge R&D company?

Our client is a respected innovator in the field of embedded technologies for airborne craft of all kinds. They research, develop and produce solutions for navigation, telemetry, diagnostics, control and sensor systems amongst others. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a new electronics design engineer to join their team.

You will be a dynamic, hands on engineer with a good track record in commercial electronics, from design through to prototyping, production and testing. You will be excited to see your creations literally “take off”…and you’ll have enough know how to make sure they stay airborne.

You’ll have experience in designing one or more of: analogue and digital systems, multi-layer PCBs, microcontroller systems and RF systems. You may well have past experience assembling prototypes and testing them in lab and/or in the field.

Experience in embedded programming would be very welcome, and likewise exposure to any of the following: control systems, battery operated systems, GPS/INS systems, mesh networks, magnetometers, guidance systems, video integration, design for manufacture or mechanical engineering. Experience gained in the aerospace or automotive sectors would be particularly relevant.

This is a rare opportunity to join a top end team of dedicated engineers, and develop the next generation of airborne technologies.

Due to the nature of their work and their requirements for security clearance, our client is only able to accept applications from British citizens.

Keywords: electronics, design, analogue, digital, airbourne, defence, prototyping, production, testing

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This global electronics company provides innovative solutions to blue chip clients worldwide.  Their Cambridge site provides consultancy and patented technologies which are exploited across the global group to create technical and commercial advantage and to spur innovation for future technologies and products.   They are seeking to recruit another technologist to work on:

· design and analysis of innovative sensors and sensor systems;
· development of prototype technology demonstrators;
· development, simulation, test and troubleshooting of electronic circuits;
· creation of ideas for new technologies, products and processes;
· transfer of know-how to other organisations within the group of companies; and
· occasional travel to other companies in the group, customers, conferences, seminars & trade shows etc. in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

You must have an outstanding academic record with top A level grades, at least a 2.1 (Hons) in Electronics, Physics or similar (and possibly a PhD) and have:

· industrial or academic experience in sensor or technology development;
· experience in both experimental science and numerical modelling of physical systems;
· a demonstrable capability to learn new design methods & techniques; and
· a creative approach to understanding the fundamental science of sensors.

Any experience in the following will be a plus:

- Magnetic or electromagnetic simulations.
- Electronics: schematic design & PCB layout, ASIC design, embedded software for micro-controllers, design for EMC, EMC standards & test methods.
- Sensing technology: mixed signal electronics for analogue sensors, low cost high volume sensors, magnetic/inductive sensors, applications of sensors, actuator systems, any other physical sensor technology, Labview programming.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a dynamic, highly innovative environment at the cutting edge of technology.

Keywords:  Cambridge, 2.1, 1st, PhD, Electronics, Physics, Sensors, Modelling, Engineering.

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Specific responsibilities
· To take a lead role in the Radio Systems Group. Prepare specifications for wireless systems, the design of wireless systems and be capable of converting application requirements into real solutions
· Lead multi-faceted engineering teams, focusing the team to deliver a solution
· Participate in sales meetings with clients and, in conjunction with the business developer’s, help interpret client requirements
· Prepare and generate the technical response to bids and tenders for both existing and future clients
· Define the most suitable analogue system design or architecture to meet a specification
· Create novel design solutions that will be of particular interest to clients and contribute to their IP portfolio
· Act as a design mentor to other members of staff and to contribute to the development of the technical discipline of the group
· Where appropriate, contribute to the maintenance and development of our CAD systems to enhance their development capability

Minimum requirements

To meet the demanding requirements of the role you will have a good degree in an engineering or related subject.  With previous relevant experience working as a radio designer, possibly within a lead role for a telecommunications company or other relevant area, you will also have:
· A strong technical background in radio design
· Extensive experience of overall system design across multiple disciplines
· A proven ability to lead engineering teams
· Good knowledge of the product development process
· A proven record of getting designs right first time
· Good oral and written communication skills
· The ability to interact effectively at all levels in a client organization

An understanding of wireless DSP will be considered an advantage (where appropriate, training will be provided)

Key words: Cambridge, Radio Design, Team Lead, Analogue, Consultants.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest  - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.