{"id":1289,"date":"2019-11-26T10:51:03","date_gmt":"2019-11-26T10:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/soc-employability\/?p=1289"},"modified":"2019-11-26T10:51:03","modified_gmt":"2019-11-26T10:51:03","slug":"scientific-software-and-hardware-developer-at-local-microscope-development-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/soc-employability\/2019\/11\/26\/scientific-software-and-hardware-developer-at-local-microscope-development-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientific Software and Hardware Developer at local microscope development company"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cairn Research Ltd<\/a> are recruiting for a scientific software developer with experience in electronic engineering. A large part of the position will initially involve the completion and maintenance of STR\u00cfMM (Synchronised Trace Recording In ImageJ and MicroManager – pronounced \u2018stream\u2019), a new open source software package designed to provide high speed data acquisition from multiple sources in a synchronous paradigm. This combines features from the existing programs of ImageJ and MicroManager, whilst also utilising other technologies such as the Akka streaming framework, and the programming language Kotlin.<\/p>\n

The job will also involve working within our R&D team to help develop and progress our product line, the ability to interface and develop using MicroChip, Atmel and ARM microcontrollers as well as knowledge of FPGA devices will be highly desirable. A good grounding in analogue circuitry would be beneficial.
\nThis could be a great opportunity for the right applicant, to work for a friendly small company, that appreciates its workforce yet respects the requirements to produce high quality work and complete orders in a timely fashion. Set in an idyllic location we are based just outside Faversham, and surrounded by farmland.<\/p>\n

Duties include<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Ongoing development and maintenance of the STR\u00cfMM software.
\n\u2022 Writing device drivers and incorporating hardware into software packages including STRIMM.
\n\u2022 Working with R&D department to help develop new products.
\n\u2022 Designing and programming microcontroller control systems for current products.
\n\u2022 Troubleshooting previously developed circuits.
\n\u2022 Liaising with the Production department to ease the transition between Product Development and Production.
\n\u2022 Soldering and testing prototype products.<\/p>\n

Key skills<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Experience of programming in Java\/Kotlin.
\n\u2022 Proven experience working on applications.
\n\u2022 Experience with Java Swing and Java FX UIs.
\n\u2022 Experience with unit testing.
\n\u2022 Understanding of Java native interfaces
\n\u2022 Experience with C\/C++ .
\n\u2022 Experience with modern C++ (C++11\/14\/17) preferred.
\n\u2022 Experience with software development lifecycles and application deployment.
\n\u2022 Experience working with source control, preferably Git source control.
\n\u2022 The ability to communicate effectively to multiple stakeholders.
\n\u2022 The ability to manage your own time.<\/p>\n

Desired skills<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Experience with MicroChip and Atmel microcontrollers.
\n\u2022 Electronic circuit development and layout.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of FPGA devices.
\n\u2022 Experience of developing ImageJ
\n\u2022 Macro language & programming framework
\n\u2022 Programming in ImageJ v1.x and\/or v2.x
\n\u2022 Knowledge of MicroManager v1.x or v2.x
\n\u2022 Experience with developing data streaming
\n\u2022 Akka streaming framework
\n\u2022 Knowledge of or experience developing with acquisition hardware i.e. cameras, sensors, electrodes etc.
\n\u2022 Understanding of scientific experiment methodology, specifically biomedical\/biophysical research<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Would suit recent graduate. To apply send a CV and cover letter to efinucane@cairn-research.co.uk<\/a> or\u00a0 jgraham@cairn-research.co.uk.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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