Senior Software Engineer

Broomfield
8 months ago
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At the forefront of technological innovation, our client is a global leader with a stellar reputation, specialising in the development of cutting-edge products for high-reliability markets, including defence, factory automation, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, and medical imaging.
 
We are seeking a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience using MATLAB or LabVIEW to contribute to the development of systems used for testing and delivering highly advanced applications.
 
Responsibilities:

Develop and analyse software for advanced systems using MATLAB and LabVIEW
Support on the delivery of software work packages and documentation, test plans, and reports for software development projects
Support across technical insight for projects and meetings
Work with various teams, including Electronic, Projects, and verification for the development of complex systems
Support the verification and quality assurance of software across the product lifecycle 
Skills and Experience:

5 + years’ experience with MATLAB or LabVIEW
Understanding of either C#, C, or Python
Educational background in engineering, computing, or science 
Benefits:

Competitive Salary dependent on experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays as standard – with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave
Free on-site parking and secure area for motorcycles, bicycles and Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car scheme/salary sacrifice
pension scheme
Life Assurance
Season ticket discounts on Greater Anglia Trains
Flexible start and finish times
Support your professional development with a paid membership to a relevant professional body with access to a vast training library

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