Location: | Didcot |
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Salary: | £46,676 to £51,619 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 24th October 2024 |
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Closes: | 17th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | 11471 |
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:
About You
You will have a degree in physics, electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent, along with experience and knowledge in the following areas:
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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