Software Development Engineer

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The UK's National Physical Laboratory (NPL) sits at the intersection between scientific discovery and real world application. One of the top three National Measurement Institutes (NMIs) in the world, we now have a regional presence and strategic relationships with Surrey and Strathclyde Universities. Our expertise and original research have benefited UK citizens and the UK economy for over a century. Electromagnetic measurements are vital to many industrial sectors, including aerospace, telecommunications, big data and IoT, defence and EMC. NPL requires a LabView Engineer to support the design and build of measurement systems as part of a team of scientists and engineers.

This is a role for an experienced software/ATE developer with knowledge of primarily LabView but also VB.net, Matlab etc. and their interoperability. The principle task for the project is to implement new functionality through writing bespoke elements and customising standard off-the-shelf applications or by implementing new functionality that is not already utilised but available without customisation. This role also ensures that interfaces between different systems are built to allow the sharing of information so that reports can be written to suit user requirements.

The successful candidate will work within the Electromagnetics Group at NPL with the metrology team to update the UK`s National measurement standards facility.

The work will initially concentrate on developing hardware and software for the calibration of waveguide power sensors. The role will then expand to encompass fully integrated calibration facilities which start with the calibration requirement, and integrate the automation of measurements, data processing / storage and culminates with document generation.

Responsibilities:

- Liaise with users and the project team to determine user requirements and functional specifications; document the specification and produce a design specification to provide the basis of application development.

- Use the design specification to provide required functionality either through bespoke development and/or customisation of externally provided solutions or by implementing standard functionality that is currently not used, thereby meeting user requirements.

- Work with the project team to test the system and confirm performance of programmes and delivery of the specification

- Analyse and correct problems associated with bespoke developments or customisations identified through unit testing and user acceptance testing so that requirements and specification are achieved.

- Work with team members, internal IT department, users and external suppliers to resolve problems in externally provided applications.

- Resolve user problems or ensure that they are defined and passed to system supplier for resolution, if applicable, such that the performance of the system is delivered.Requirements

- Experience of developing automated test equipment

- Certified to at least Certified LabView Deverloper (CLD), Certified LabView Architect preferable (CLA)

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Experience of working with databases (MS Access, Oracle desirable)

- RF engineering and metrology understanding desirable

- Experience of interfacing LabView with other programming languages (such as Matlab, VB .NET desirable) Based in a unique, purpose-built research environment, we are located in beautiful surroundings on the edge of Bushy Park, south-west London with a host of onsite facilities. These include a subsidised crèche, restaurant, free parking and our own sports and social club.

NPL Management Limited is committed to supporting its people to develop both personally and professionally and is committed to equal opportunities. NPL Management Limited is a Stonewall Diversity Champion and an Institute of Physics Project Juno Supporter.

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Closing date: 26th August 2016