Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Adlib Recruitment
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Location: Bath
Job Description:

Cygnus Instruments manufactures state of the art, ruggedised, ultrasonic measuring equipment used in global industrial and subsea applications, primarily in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT). Cygnus adopts a niche product strategy and resilient business model, with reliable, high-quality products central to this and its brand. We have been manufacturing our products since 1985. Cygnus Instruments is proud of a culture that emphasises learning, teamwork and encourages problem solving and new ideas.

Located at our design Office in Bath, Somerset, this role requires an individual with a keen interest and knowledge in embedded software engineering and has a willingness to develop and learn. As a small company we require a versatile engineer who can work on bringing up new boards right up to delivering the final application.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Support and collaborate with the engineering team on product development projects.
  • Develop with STM32 and similar microcontrollers and their peripherals.
  • Develop code in C/C++.
  • Learn about Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) technology and methods.
  • Learn about ultrasonic probes using in NDT.
  • Follow the Agile design methodology.
  • Recording research and design activity in a digital logbook.
  • Update company project planning software as work is progressed.
  • Following the companies ISO 9001 procedures.
  • Using Microsoft Office 365 for documents and communication.
  • Occasional travel to Dorchester head office when required.
  • The possibility of future customer site visits to evaluate designs and get feedback.

What experience you’ll need:

Essentials:

  • Fluent in C++ 20.
  • Familiar with STM32 microcontrollers.
  • Must be conversant with Cube tools, Eclipse and GCC.

Must have recent experience in:

  • Developing embedded systems or products.
  • Using an RTOS ( Azure: ThreadX, FileX, USBX ).
  • Developing embedded USB protocols.
  • Developing communication stacks and protocols.

Must have driver development skills,

  • SPI / I2C / UART.
  • Displays – RGB, DSI.
  • Flash memory interface.
  • FPGA interface and initialisation.

Nice to have/ or good understanding of:

  • Signal processing of sampled analogue signals – filtering, FFT, statistics.
  • Bluetooth LE and stack development.
  • Physics, measurement and instrumentation principles.
  • Have experience using test equipment such as logic analysers, oscilloscopes and power meters.
  • Hold a good degree in engineering.
  • Ability to handle more than one project at a time.

What you’ll get in return for your talents:

  • Excellent collaborative culture, project ownership and talented team members.
  • Salary range: COMPETITIVE (range depending on experience).
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Group Income Protection Insurance.
  • Private Medical insurance.
  • 3.5% Pension Contribution.
  • Enhanced annual leave with length of service.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026