Senior Firmware Engineer
Job Description
Join us to Make an Impact
Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.
We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?
If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Are you motivated by working in a growing company which develops cutting edge products in the laser industry? NKT Photonics is an exciting, inspiring place to work where we encourage both personal and career development. To support our plans, we are now expanding our team as we are looking for a Senior Firmware Engineer.
ABOUT US
NKT Photonics is a dynamic, international high-tech company and a leader in the development, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance lasers and photonics crystal fibers. We employ some of the best and most creative people in our industry and together we have established one of the fastest growing and most innovative photonics companies in the world.
We embrace a culture in which a healthy work-life balance is encouraged; and we promote a positive, supportive working environment. To support our growth plans, we are investing in our facilities and growing our talented teams. We provide a great place to work with good people and exciting, industry-leading products.
THE ROLE
You will be working closely with our highly skilled firmware group of 7 people, to develop solutions for new laser systems and research projects. You will be working on bare-metal using STM32 family and programming in C and driving projects, from a firmware perspective, from idea to final product. The daily work will be in close collaboration with the electronic team and the optical team
Your main focus area will be on Quantum computing and defense projects.
Personal skills we seek
Be responsible for own work and self-driven in daily work
Work closely with experts from other areas like optics and electronics and on system design.
Take ownership of work packages within product development projects; work with project managers to ensure delivery.
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Be a “team worker”.
Have a work and resident permit for Denmark and able to get a security clearance.
Technical skills we seek (Not a full deck of these cards – do not worry, we can teach you)
Programming and development:
C programming
STM32 design environment, STM32CubeIDE
Control loops and basic regulation theory
Experience in reading schematics and datasheets
Skilled in debugging with lap equipment such as oscilloscopes
Familiar with FPGA technology and VHDL a plus
Experience with RTOS is a plus
Python is a plus
Version control (Git)
Languages
English (written and spoken)
WE OFFER
Professional challenges in a highly dynamic and growing business environment with enormous potential for further growth. An opportunity to become part of a successful, enthusiastic, development team in an informal workplace. Competitive employment terms and benefits, good work-life balance, and influence on own tasks. Experienced and skilled colleagues with highly diverse backgrounds in an international organization.
APPLY TODAY
We plan to invite candidates for interviews as soon as possible. If you think you have what it takes, please send your CV to us and we will be in contact soon.