Senior Software Systems Engineer (Detectors)
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 15th September 2024, however, we encourage early applications as some candidates may be interviewed before this date.
Other information
Diamond is open to different ways of working and we are committed to supporting our employees to have more flexibility and autonomy over where, when and how long they work.
Where relevant, and possible for the role, we will consider flexible working arrangements, secondment and job share opportunities.
Diamond attract talented individuals from around the world and currently employ 44 different nationalities. Reflecting trends in our sector we employ more men than women (77% men and 23% women as at March 2021). Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from suitably qualified women.
If you are disabled and would like to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please let us know via the online application process.
Diamond are members of Working Families (the UK’s work-life balance organisation) and we have also achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.