Senior Detector Software Engineer

Harwell, Oxfordshire – primarily based onsite / some home working available

Full time / Flexible hours considered.

About Us

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences. 

About the Role

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Software Systems Engineer (Detectors) to lead design, development, commissioning and provide operational support of the software for detector systems in the framework of the Diamond detector development programme. In addition, they will perform work with controls systems to support the design, development and operation of the accelerators and/or beamlines on the Diamond Synchrotron Light source. 

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the definition of the systems requirements in collaboration with the detector scientist and engineering project teams.
• Enabling detector software integration with existing Diamond software and IT systems to ensure successful delivery of detector systems on Beamlines.
• Applying technical and scientific know-how to ensure that developed systems meet the goals of innovative, world-leading science and engineering on beamlines or accelerator systems
• Applying an appreciation of the wider deployment of control systems across substantial parts of the organisation, exploiting synergies and common tools and approaches
• Responsibility for the on-line commissioning and fault-finding of the instrumentation stack from hardware to data acquisition

About You

You will have a degree in physics, electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent, along with experience and knowledge in the following areas: 

• At least one high-level programming language (such as Python, Ruby, Java)
• At least one system / mid-level programming language (such as C, C++, Rust, Go)
• Developing in a Unix or Linux environment.
• Developing with a source code control and structured release environment.
• Using software testing and debugging tools effectively and developing automated test harnesses. 

Benefits

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable. 

To Apply

Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role. 

The closing date for applications is 17th November 2024, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.

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