Senior Control Systems Engineer (LabVIEW)

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The role of Control Systems Engineer (LabVIEW) is dedicated to advancing our systems that integrate crucial equipment to our live major devices such as ST40, as well as other test rigs and installations. This role demands a deep understanding of RT software systems development as several systems used in these devices require RT data acquisition and control. The Control Systems Engineer will possess good teamworking skills, excellent communication skills and the capability to drive projects to successful completion while liaising with multiple teams and stakeholders.

This position offers significant opportunities for professional development within a cutting-edge engineering environment. As an important member of the team, you will be instrumental in shaping the direction of projects and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Software development of RT systems for data acquisition and control.
• Development of software that integrates 3rd party equipment for data acquisition and control.
• Software development following defined coding standards and software development processes.
• Drive the requirements capture and specification generation process for complex projects under your remit.
• Determine requirements for measurement and control hardware.
• Oversee data management practices and ensure the integrity and accessibility of acquired data.
• Reviewing and refactoring existing code.
• Provide expert on-call support for the installation and operation of various control and associated systems.
• Foster strong relationships with various teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Mentor less experienced engineers, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team.

Requirements

Essential:

• Proven expertise in LabVIEW software development.
• Expertise in NI CRIO hardware specification and usage.
• Proficiency in LabVIEW RT and FPGA programming.
• A strong track record in monitoring, data acquisition, systems integration, and control software development.
• Ability to follow established software development processes and good coding standards.
• Experience with communications methods and protocols, e.g. TCP, UDP, RS232/485/422, MODBUS, OPC-UA.
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with various stakeholders effectively.

Desirable:

• CLD, CLA or CLED LabVIEW certification.
• Prior experience in a technical, engineering, or scientific environment.
• Experience with GIT (preferably gitlab).
• Database experience (MySQL, MDSplus).
• Signal electronics skills.
• UML and other software modelling tools knowledge.
• Knowledge of additional programming languages.
• Experience in designing user interfaces.
• Knowledge of MQTT and other middleware IoT protocols.
• Industrial or large experiment experience - data acquisition, monitoring, control and integration.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Company pension scheme

• Eligible for company share option scheme

• Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependant on performance

• Private medical insurance after 3 months service

• Cycle to work scheme