CAREERS
An international workforce is a characteristic of all successful, world-class organisations. Microsaic is no exception; we employ a large multinational team of employees.
High achievers are needed to drive our growth: we are looking for talented, committed engineers and scientists. Microsaic’s employees enjoy competitive salaries, annual performance bonuses and pension contributions. Team members also benefit from share options.
CULTURE
Common values are a feature of all successful companies.
Commitment
Commitment and persistence is critical to success in the development of advanced technology. Microsaic has a strong culture of achievement. We look for character and commitment in our employees, and the initiative to solve problems as they arise.
Ethics
Reputation is important in business. Microsaic believes in fair and accountable treatment in all business relationships.
Delivery
Microsaic is a customer-focused business. We deliver. We listen to our customers and seek to build a strong company based on lasting business relationships.
Current roles available
Software Engineer
Job description
An experienced software engineer in required to join our team in writing data acquisition and analysis software for our range of mass spectrometers. The ideal candidate will have worked on software for scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, signal processing, communications or a related discipline. Experience of writing user interfaces is also required. The ability to work alone, or in a small team, with light supervision, progressing from requirements gathering, through to prototyping, implementation, testing and maintenance, is required.
Required skills
Object-oriented analysis and design
Java SE with a recent release (later than version 5)
Comprehensive knowledge of Java/Swing graphical toolkit
Use of CVS, Subversion or other version control system
Good mathematical background in the area of signal processing
A working knowledge of Linux
Experience of cross-platform development
Day to day use of an Office suite for documentation, presentation etc.
Desirable skills
Knowledge of TCP/IP, RS232 and other communications protocols
Experience of writing low-level code that interacts with hardware
Administration of CVS, Subversion or other version control system
Familiarity with working in an embedded environment
Familiarity with Netbeans, Eclipe or other IDE
Javadoc, Doxygen or other documentation generation
Use of informal UML as a design aid
C/C++ or Matlab
Experience level
This is a position for an experienced engineer (5 years relevant experience, minimum) whose primary focus is on design and implementation. Previous experience of working on software for scientific instrumentation or industrial control is highly valued. Some interaction with customers, both internal and external will be required. The ability to communicate with non-technical and scientific personnel is desirable.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please email info@microsaic.com with a covering letter and CV.