Software Engineer (NPI Team)

Location:                         Waterbeach, UK
Department:                    Engineering (NPI)
Reports to:                      Production Engineering Manager
Type:                                Full-time, Permanent
 

Thermoteknix Systems Ltd, founded in 1982 and based in Cambridge, is a world leader in thermal imaging, night vision, and augmented reality systems. Our award-winning technologies are trusted by defence, security, and industrial customers in over 70 countries. With in-house R&D, cutting-edge innovation, and a global reputation for quality, we design and manufacture solutions that perform in the toughest environments.
 
Due to increasing market opportunities and an ever-growing product range, Thermoteknix is expanding its engineering capacity by creating a New Product Introduction (NPI) team within R&D. ]]>  
Additionally, you will contribute to the enhancement of existing software to boost production test speed and ensure that products are thoroughly tested and validated.
 
Key Responsibilities
 

• Support software and test design processes, ensuring DFT principles are applied throughout the product development lifecycle
• Support software and test workstreams within NPI projects, ensuring readiness for build and scale, and supporting the transition of products through to customer delivery
• Define and implement robust processes for firmware programming, product configuration, calibration data handling and version control in production builds
• Define, develop, and document automated test processes during product development for new products and assemblies
• Work with mechanical and electronics engineers within the NPI team to design automated electromechanical test systems that optimise production throughput and ensure product quality
• Drive improvements in manufacturing readiness by identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline production test and build times
• Provide hands-on support during NPI builds, troubleshooting software, automation, and hardware-integrated system issues within the ECN framework
• Work with the quality department to support non-conformance investigations and product quality improvements during NPI phases
• Contribute to the development of the new NPI team’s standards and processes

 
 Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in Software Engineering or related discipline
• Experience developing software tools for production test and process automation
• Strong experience in C#, using WPF and MVVM methodologies
• Understanding of software release processes and configuration control
• Ability to troubleshoot software issues communicating with embedded hardware-integrated systems.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail
• Experience creating technical documentation and releasing into a controlled change management system
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced engineering environment

 
 
Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting NPI from prototype through to volume manufacture
• Familiarity with embedded firmware programming tools.
• Knowledge of manufacturing test systems, calibration workflows, and automation frameworks
• Experience with additional programming languages such as LabVIEW, and C/C++
• Understanding of engineering change control, ISO9001 environments, and traceability requirements
• Exposure to thermal imaging products, or real-time embedded systems
• Experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or electronic test equipment

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 Personal Attributes

• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-focused mindset
• Strong communication skills with engineering and production stakeholders
• Comfortable working across both design and manufacturing environments
• Driven to improve processes and deliver manufacturing excellence
• Adaptable and motivated to help shape a new team and function

 Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable   to provide visa sponsorship for this role.]]>

Opportunity to join and shape a newly formed Production Engineering team.

A key role bridging cutting-edge R&D and real-world manufacturing.

Collaborative environment working on advanced thermal imaging technologies.

Career development and growth within a high-technology engineering organisation.

Training and career development opportunities.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

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