Software Engineer - Automation in Crowborough

We are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to develop, maintain and enhance development tooling, and manufacturing test and tuning equipment that support the production of our world‑leading precision gas analysers. If you enjoy working with great people across disciplines, solving complex technical challenges, and contributing to innovative scientific products, this could be the opportunity you have been searching for!

About the Opportunity:

• Provide accurate estimates for work packages and contribute to planning and prioritisation.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, proactively communicate progress, and resolve issues as they arise.
• Translate customer requirements into detailed system, architectural, mathematical and software requirements.
• Develop and perform unit tests and maximise test coverage.
• Participate in design reviews, provide constructive feedback, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Translate detailed requirements into software applications using current tool chains and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of Test, Support and Development infrastructure.
• Prepare production data including technical data packs and test specifications.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to identify suitable components and materials, balancing technical and commercial considerations.
• Contribute ideas to support innovative solutions and continuous improvement, ensuring solutions adhere to existing quality and technical standards/processes.
• Design and implement software to support manufacturing rigs and development tooling, ensuring solutions are robust, resilient and maintainable.
• Implement complex mathematical algorithms in software, ensuring performance and accuracy.
• Contribute to the full product lifecycle, from requirements to release.
• Supporting other activities as needed to help the team succeed.

About your Talent:

Essential skills and experience:

• Solid experience with Python and Javascript with a keenness to further develop these skills.
• Strong expertise of data management and data visualisation tools – and motivated to develop further.
• Track record of requirements specification and system-level architecture design.
• Confidence working with a variety of open-source software tools and libraries, with a desire to explore and apply these to real world scenarios.
• Hands-on experience of DevOps practises, CI/CD, task management and version control systems.
• Good understanding of (Web) UI/UX design principles and an ability to contribute to front-end development.
• Strong grasp of mathematical concepts and numerical analysis techniques.
• Appreciation for science and interest in cutting-edge sensor technologies.
• Working knowledge of electronic circuits and components.
• Familiarity with code analysis tools.
• A background in working with physical or hardware‑based products - including manufacturing, instrumentation or other critical systems - would be highly beneficial.

Desirable skills and experience:

• Appreciation of signal processing techniques.
• Awareness of how machine learning can be integrated into scientific or engineering workflows and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency or automation.
• Experience using GenAI assisted coding and tools.

Education / Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or related technical / scientific / engineering subjects.

A full job description will be provided during the interview process.

Location: Crowborough, East Sussex, UK

Hybrid Working: During the initial six months, the successful candidate will be onsite Monday to Thursday and can work from home on Fridays. After this period, a hybrid working pattern can be adopted, with a minimum of three days per week onsite.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday (flexible start and finish times)

Salary range – starting from £60,000

Benefits:

• Discretionary Company Bonus
• Opportunities for growth & development through our structured Talent Management System
• Annual Performance Review
• Personal Pension Plan (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
• Employee Wellbeing Programme
• 25 days’ annual leave with option to buy more + Bank Holidays + Company Shutdown Day
• Two Volunteering Days
• Life Assurance (4 x Salary)
• Enhanced Family Friendly benefits & pay
• Staff Referral Scheme and Long Service Awards
• Global Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Parking

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates with a disability may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any such adjustments during the application process. Please note we will also make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to enable employees to complete their roles to the best of their ability.

At Servomex, we are united by a shared purpose: helping industry operate more sustainably, while safeguarding people and the planet. Founded over 74 years ago, we are recognised as the world’s leading experts in gas analysis solutions and are proud to be part of the global Spectris Group.

Our work spans a broad spectrum of industries, from enabling low-emission power generation and sustainable manufacturing, to supporting high-purity medical oxygen, enhancing facility safety, and advancing innovative research. A career at Servomex means contributing to initiatives that create cleaner air, healthier outcomes, and a more sustainable world.

Equally important is our investment in our people. We are honoured to have received numerous global awards and accreditations, reflecting a culture that actively encourages colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Our collaborative and inclusive environment values wellbeing, continuous learning, and personal growth at every stage of your career. Guided by our values Be True, Own It, and Aim High we empower our people to act with integrity, take ownership, and push boundaries as they build their future with us.

Whether you are just starting your career, bringing established expertise, or looking to take the next step, you will find opportunities at Servomex to make a genuine impact. With a truly global footprint, our hubs and centres are located across the UK, US, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, bringing together diverse talent, perspectives, and ideas from around the world.