Software Engineer

The Role

As a Software Engineer within Production Engineering, you will focus on developing software tools and automation that support manufacturing processes, product testing, and system configuration. This position combines software development with hands-on engineering collaboration across hardware, embedded systems, and production teams.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Cambridge

Structure: Onsite

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the transfer of products from R&D into engineering and manufacturing environments.

• Developing automated test solutions for functional verification, calibration, and system validation.

• Integrating test software with fixtures and automated test equipment (ATE).

• Designing and implementing processes for firmware flashing, software installation, and product configuration.

• Ensuring traceability and version control of software throughout the product lifecycle.

• Driving improvements in manufacturing efficiency through automation and tooling enhancements.

• Supporting root cause analysis and resolution of production issues.

• Producing and maintaining clear technical documentation and release processes.

• Acting as a key interface between R&D, Production, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Degree (or equivalent experience) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or related field.

• Experience developing software tools for production test or process automation.

• Strong experience with LabVIEW for test automation.

• Understanding of software release processes and configuration control.

• Ability to troubleshoot software and firmware issues in hardware-integrated systems.

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working across both development and manufacturing environments.

Desirable Experience (Not Required):

• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction) from prototype to production.

• Familiarity with embedded firmware programming tools.

• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems and calibration workflows.

• Experience with additional languages such as Python or C/C++.

• Understanding of engineering change control and quality standards (e.g., ISO9001).

• Exposure to complex electronics, imaging systems, or embedded technologies.

Who You Are:

• Practical and solution-oriented in your approach to engineering challenges.

• Analytical when investigating issues and identifying improvements.

• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and environments.

• Detail-focused, particularly when dealing with traceability and production processes.

• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to a growing team.

What’s On Offer:

• Opportunity to help shape a newly formed Production Engineering function.

• Work on advanced, real-world technologies used in demanding environments.

• Strong collaboration across R&D and manufacturing teams.

• Career development and training opportunities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.