Job Description

EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Full Time. Based: Harwell with the opportunity for flexible home working 1-2 days a week.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the delivery of electronics projects at OPD and strategically develop OPD’s firmware and hardware design and development offerings to our clients.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for an experienced embedded software engineer who is confident in delivering technically complex projects and managing firmware and hardware development from concept to production.

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

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

A background in product design and/or engineering, ideally including the development of diagnostic medical devices
Experience of working to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards

ABOUT US

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. The collaborative nature of this role means that you will be expected to be in the office at minimum three days a week, but there is the opportunity to work flexibly from home as and when this fits with project delivery requirements.

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

You’ll play a key part in our continued growth and work with great people in a supportive and flexible working environment.

We offer a competitive salary, pension, health insurance and bonus scheme. You’ll get 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and paid leave on your birthday, wedding day, or if you’re buying a house or taking your child for their first day at school. You can purchase another 5 days of holiday a year, spread across 12 months, or sell back holiday at any point. After 3 years of working at OPD you can apply for an unpaid sabbatical of up to 3 months, increasing to 6 months after 6 years.

You’ll be allocated ten days of training per year, with a training budget of up to 5% of your annual salary. We’re a member of the cycle to work scheme which allows you to purchase a bike and related accessories tax free, we offer season ticket loans and have an Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. And if you’re in the office on a Thursday, we’ll buy lunch for you!

HOW TO APPLY

Interested in leading category-specific design solutions at OPD? Send your CV and a cover letter to jobs@opd.uk.com.

Direct applicants only, please – no agencies.

OPD (Oxford Product Design)

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