At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and validate embedded software for innovative power electronics systems.
- Company: Join Dyson's creative Electronic Systems Research Team in a dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, free lunches, and a vibrant workplace culture.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a chance to work with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of technology, shaping the future of consumer products.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electronic Engineering and experience in embedded systems required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
About Us
About Us The Electronic Systems Research Team is responsible for inventing and developing many of the key technologies that enable Dyson's innovative new products.
Our global team operates across the UK and Singapore, working on both established and emerging Dyson product categories.
The team uses technology to solve problems that others ignore.
Our UK team of creative engineers is growing, and we want to hear from you if you are interested in joining us to bring pioneering technologies from concept to reality in innovative consumer products, and build technology demonstrations and proof of concept product prototypes.
The team cover a diverse range of research topics including power electronics, sensor technology, machine learning, embedded systems and embedded software.
We work closely with internal Dyson teams, external research institutions and suppliers to consider all aspects of complex products including thermal design, optics, electromagnetics, aero-acoustics, mechanical design, microbiology and compliance.
We are looking for inquisitive engineers who can take ownership of technical challenges and drive solutions through to completion to develop the electronic systems for the next generation of Dyson products.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join the Power Electronics discipline of our Research team, based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, U.
The Senior role means you will be responsible for developing and validating efficient embedded software in at least one field of power electronics such as motor control, power conversion, battery management, etc.
You will be working within a team of multidisciplinary engineers taking new ideas to a prototype level prior to transfer to our development teams.
The role will involve
- Developing software for power electronic systems including motor drives, battery management systems, chargers, heater control systems and other power conversion architectures.
- Creating and validating resource efficient embedded software on microcontrollers.
- Responsible for an electronics software research project.
- Researching emerging technologies through technical papers, patents, supplier engagement and collaboration with external partners.
- Designing, simulating, building and testing demonstration rigs and prototype systems to assess the feasibility of new technologies and products.
- Mentoring Dyson Institute students, graduate engineers and junior engineers.
- Selecting and evaluating current and next-gen microcontrollers to optimise cost, size, efficiency and performance.
- Creating clear technical reports and presenting design concepts, test results and recommendations to stakeholders.
- Applying a creative, structured approach to develop and assess innovative technical concepts.
- Working with cross-functional teams to plan project activities and take responsibility for technical delivery of embedded software.
- Identifying technical risks, proposing mitigation strategies and sharing lessons learnt to drive continuous improvement.
About You
- Degree in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant experience in an electronics industry or research environment.
- Experience in at least once of the following fields: motor drives, inverters, SMPS, heater control, chargers, USB power delivery, battery management systems or power transfer is desirable.
- Experience of C/C++ programming for embedded systems is essential.
- Experience with ARM based microcontrollers and microprocessors.
- Experience programming in assembly / machine code desirable.
- Experience of MCU analogue data acquisition for sampling high-speed signals.
- Experience of using MATLAB, Python or similar tools for simulation, data acquisition and analysis.
- Experience of agile working using Atlassian tools is desirable.
- Experience creating verification and validation plans and executing structured testing activities.
- Experience in the use of laboratory equipment to set up experiments and make accurate electrical measurements.
- Experience of safe working in a laboratory environment, testing and debugging software on mains voltage and high-speed machines is desirable.
- Fluent in spoken and written English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to stakeholders from a wide range of technical disciplines.
Benefits
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Discounts on Dyson machines and retail discounts
- Free bus travel to and from campus (from Bristol, Bath, Chippenham, and Swindon)
- 27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Free on-site lunches, fruit, and hot drinks
- Free on-site sports centre, gym, hair salon, and lifestyle assistance (concierge)
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Ability to purchase additional holiday
- Private medical insurance and dental insurance
- Employee assistance programme, digital GP, on-site physio and GP, prescription service, fertility treatment support #LI-KH1
- Equal Opportunity Statement
Dyson is an equal opportunity employer.
We know that great minds don't think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity.
In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic.
This is the core of what we do and who we are.
We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds.
Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries.
And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners.
At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education.
Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter.
We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world.
The future doesn't just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Malmesbury employer: Dyson Institute
Dyson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Malmesbury where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from a culture that encourages collaboration and creativity, alongside opportunities for professional growth through hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology. With a commitment to developing high-performance products, Dyson provides a unique chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects while being part of a supportive team.
