Embedded Software Engineer

Stonehouse – United Kingdom

Job title:

Embedded Software Engineer

Location:

Stonehouse Technology Center, UK

About Schlumberger:

We are Schlumberger, the leading provider of technology and services to the energy industry. Throughout much of the oil and gas lifecycle in over 120 countries; we design, develop, and deliver technology and services that transforms how work is done.

We define the boundaries of the industry by unleashing our talented people’s energy. We’re looking for innovators to join our diverse community of colleagues and develop new solutions and push the limits of what’s possible. If you share our passion for discovery and want to find out what you could really do, then here is the place to do it.

Job Summary:

The Embedded Software Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing the embedded software that is integral to Schlumberger measurement and control systems. The Embedded Software Engineer evaluates methods, technology and development tools to be used for projects. This person helps define and implement frameworks and design practices, as well as knowledge sharing activities in the local and global community.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design and implement embedded software for measurement and control systems incorporating multiple processors using real time operating systems.
• Design high-speed, hard-real-time data acquisition and logging systems.
• Implement DSP algorithms.
• Gather and analyze requirements and estimations.
• Coordinate software development with other disciplines and engineering projects.
• Design testing procedures. Conduct and coordinate tests, document results and develop presentations. Provide timely corrective actions on defects.
• Support Manufacturing and field organizations on design and testing related issues.
• Produce analyses and mathematical models, and draw design conclusions based on those.
• Conduct or participate in multidisciplinary technical reviews of projects.
• Contribute to design standards and support design re-use.
• Create and maintain product documentation. Provide technical support to field and customers through InTouch.
• Assign, direct and review work of technicians and provide guidance to engineers. Mentor others as required.
• Share expertise via Eureka and special interest groups. Build informal network throughout the organization. Author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations.
• Continually evaluate engineering approaches and risks.
• Keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets. Adopt new practices readily to develop innovative and low-cost products. Keep updated on software technology, particularly within the embedded domain.
• Comply with the embedded software development process.
• Maintain familiarity with company technology, organization and business.

Qualification:

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Embedded Software Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computing & Electronics Engineering or related field

Competencies:

• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets
• Solid programming experience in C and C++
• Proven experience in embedded systems design with pre-emptive, multitasking real-time operating systems
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review
• Knowledge in Arm and TI processors would be advantageous especially: ARM 7, Cortex M4 and 28335 DSP
• Experience in writing hardware and peripheral drivers
• Excellent knowledge communication protocols such as CAN, RS232, RS485, SPI, I2C etc
• Knowledge of National Instrument test systems would be preferred
• Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
• Strong documentation and writing skills

Schlumberger is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.