Embedded Software Engineer XRF

What’s the job? Do you want to play a key role in developing instrument control software for our floor-standing XRF products? Are you looking for a diverse engineering position where you can fully apply and expand your expertise? And would you like to do this within a high-tech, international, but very personal environment? If so, this is your opportunity to join our ambitious XRF floor-standing systems team!

In this role, you will contribute to the development of Malvern Panalytical’s X-ray products used in scientific and industrial materials analysis. You will work on the architecture, design, coding, and automated testing of our instrument control (firmware) platform.

What will you be doing?

• Deliver innovative floor-standing XRF products.
• Develop, implement, and maintain firmware for these systems.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with embedded software, system, mechanical, and electronics engineers.
• Design and implement new features, perform testing, and support test automation.
• Ensure robust, accurate, reliable, and maintainable software design.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant software technologies and share knowledge within Malvern Panalytical.
• Work hands-on with X-ray systems and solve software-related product challenges.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

If you recognize yourself in the points below, this role might be a great fit:

• Strong focus on delivering high-quality customer products.
• Ability to think like an end user with attention to safety, performance, usability, robustness, and speed.
• A desire to work in a high-tech environment and contribute to competitive, cutting-edge products.
• Strong analytical skills and enthusiasm for solving complex problems across multiple domains.
• Experience with Agile development.
• Experience with real-time embedded software.
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies.
• Fluent in English; willingness to learn Dutch.
  
  

Great to have?

A BSc in Computer science or a related field, and experience with technical automation.

• Experience with ANSI C, C#, agile methodologies, and test-driven development.Strong understanding of software principles such as Clean Code and SOLID.
  
  

YES, I WANT THIS JOB!

Please apply online.

About Us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics And SciAps.

Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments.

We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

We are part of Spectris. Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps

Your Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.