KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS (KTP)KTPs are a unique UK-wide activity that help businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity by making better use of the knowledge, technology and skills within universities, colleges and research organisations. Further information is available at: http://ktp.innovateuk.org/ THE PROJECTThe University of Essex in partnership with Dicam Technology offers an exciting opportunity to a recent graduate to design and develop embedded systems and peripherals for control and monitoring applications, making best use of available communications and microprocessor technologies and to embed knowledge of communications and associated software technologies. This post is fixed term for 18 months (with potential of extension) and is based at Dicam's offices in Halesworth. DUTIES OF THE POST - Research and analyse the latest control system technologies in the marketplace.
- Analyse and understand market requirements.- Design, develop, build and test an IP networked embedded control system using the selected programming methods.- Design and implement a client-server architecture which enables remote access via a variety of devices. - Refinement of the architecture to maximise simplicity, minimise cost and ensure reliability.- Testing, product launch and knowledge transfer.KEY REQUIREMENTSThe post holder must have:
- BSc in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering or similar closely related field.- Knowledge and experience of C, C++- Knowledge and experience of embedded systems, microcontrollers and network security.- Experience of IP-based networking.BENEFITSAs a KTP Associate, the post will offer the following benefits:
- A personal development budget of GBP 4,000 (exclusive of salary). - Full access to University of Essex resources.- Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KTP Adviser. - An interesting and challenging role, with exposure to a variety of stakeholders.- World-leading Academic and Company project supervision, with project support by a dedicated KTP Office.LOCATION Dicam Technology Ltd New Cut Arts CentreHalesworthSuffolkIP19 8BY
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we areand what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and auniversity where you can find the world in one place.Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed or this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874693/873521).*Further Detail: KTP Associate (Embedded Systems Engineer) jobpack
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