We are seeking a skilled Hardware/Software Engineer with expertise in the development of handheld field test equipment for twisted pair, fibre and Wi-Fi Ethernet systems. The engineer will play a pivotal role in designing and developing fibre optic test equipment, including optical power meters, fibre light sources, and OTDR devices. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

1. Test Equipment Development: Design and develop test measurement engines for Twisted Pair Ethernet, Fibre optic and Wi-Fi transmission mediums.
2. Implementation: Work on both hardware and software aspects of fibre optic test equipment development
3. Experience in working with both single mode and multi-mode lasers and LEDs for various fibre optic applications.
4. Prototype and Testing: Develop prototypes of fibre optic test equipment, including OTDRs, and conduct rigorous testing to ensure performance and accuracy.
5. Hardware and Software Integration: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure frictionless integration of hardware and software components for all test equipment.
6. Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Provide technical support and development for existing equipment, diagnose and rectify hardware and software issues.
7. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of design, development, and testing processes for all equipment.
8. Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and reliability of all equipment produced, following established quality control standards and procedures.
9. Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest advancements in fibre optic technology and contribute to the company's innovation efforts, particularly in the OTDR domain.
   

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of embedded systems, instrumentation or test equipment.
3. Proficiency in designing driver circuits for LEDs and Lasers for fibre optic applications.
4. Proficiency in designing high-gain optical receiver circuits utilising devices such as APDs for fibre optic applications.
5. Proficiency in capturing and processing high speed data.
6. Familiarity with analogue RF circuit design up to 500MHz.
7. Digital electronics design including FPGA development experience, I2C, SPI and USB.
8. Embedded software development including hardware drivers. C, C++, Linux.
9. Strong documentation and quality assurance practices.
10. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
11. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.