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Job TitleScientific Software EngineerLocation(s)High Wycombe
Job Description
We are seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation Fourier Transform Infrared and other analytical instrumentation. This role requires a unique individual who can bridge the gap between complex physical principles and robust software architecture.
The Scientific Software Engineer will be involved in translating high-level user requirements and physical phenomena into technical specifications, architectural designs, and production-ready code. You will operate within a multidisciplinary project team, extending existing platforms and creating new product designs that aim to drive significant market growth.
This position demands more than just data science capabilities; it requires a fundamental understanding of physics to model instrument behaviour, control opto-mechanical systems, and interpret scientific data correctly.
This role is based on site at our offices in High Wycombe.
Responsibilities
- Physics-Based Development: Apply a strong understanding of physics to develop algorithms that turn raw sensor data into actionable scientific insight. This involves signal processing, instrument control loops, and physical modelling rather than purely statistical data analysis.
- System Integration: Work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new boards, debug complex opto-electronic systems, and ensure seamless integration between hardware and software.
- Innovation: Propose technology concepts involved in next-generation product development, specifically focusing on thermal analysis and materials characterization.
- Collaboration: responsible for the low-level software coding and algorithms and manufacturing support and collaborate with cross-functional for high level application coding
Qualifications Required:
- Education: Honors degree in Computer science, Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering (with a strong Physics component) is strictly required. Note: A pure Computer Science degree without a scientific background will not be sufficient.
- Experience: 5+ years of commercial software experience, with a proven track record in comprehensive system development
- Tech Stack: Experience with C# / .NET and some expertise in C/C++ for embedded systems/firmware would be an advantage.
Desirable:
- Experience in scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, or a similar high-technology environment where software interacts physically with hardware.
- Experience with signal processing (FFT, digital filtering) and image processing or similar computational algorithms
- Understanding of communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, Ethernet) and the ability to read schematics/datasheets to aid in firmware development and hardware debugging.
- Knowledge of MATLAB or Python for algorithm prototyping.
- Experience with mobile cross-platform tools (Xamarin/MAUI) or cloud connectivity (Azure/AWS) for IoT-enabled instruments.
Preferred Characteristics
- Analytical thinking driven by data.
- Ability to see both details and the big picture.
- Possessing strong organizational skills.
- Problem solving aptitude involves both creative and pragmatic resolutions.
- Adaptable to change.
Skills Required
- Honors degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Engineering with a strong Physics component
- At least 5 years of commercial software development experience
- Proven track record in comprehensive system development
- Experience with C# and .NET
- Expertise in C or C++ for embedded systems or firmware
- Experience in scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, or a similar high-technology environment
- Experience with signal processing, including FFT and digital filtering
- Experience with image processing or similar computational algorithms
- Understanding of I2C, SPI, USB, and Ethernet communication protocols
- Ability to read schematics and datasheets for firmware development and hardware debugging
- Knowledge of MATLAB or Python for algorithm prototyping
- Experience with Xamarin or MAUI
- Experience with Azure or AWS cloud connectivity for IoT-enabled instruments
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What We Do
For 85 years, PerkinElmer has pushed the boundaries of science from food to health to the environment. We’ve always pursued science with a clear purpose – to help our customers achieve theirs. Our expert team brings technology and intangibles, like creativity, empathy, diligence, and a spirit of collaboration, in equal measure, to fulfill our customers’ desire to work better, innovate better, and create better. PerkinElmer is a leading, global provider of technology and service solutions that help customers measure, quantify, detect, and report in ways that help ensure the quality, safety, and satisfaction of their products. Learn more at www.newperkinelmer.com.
