Software/Firmware Engineer - Summer Intern
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Smith Robotics Ltd is a small business in Didcot. Here at Smith Robotics, we focus on helping teams with design, development, and updates of electronics products for a range of industries. Working with innovators just starting out with a great idea, through to FTSE 100 companies needing help updating designs, we are here to help navigate the process of electronics development. We also have a range of industry partners that we can utilise in large scale manufacturing, and mechanical design to enable your business to achieve your requirements..
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Work-from-home days
- Relaxed atmosphere
We are embarking on an ambitious project which requires a mixture of firmware engineering on microcontrollers, software engineering on Linux servers and some web development. The project we are hiring for needs an engineer willing to learn, has creative ideas and is able to take control of their part of the project.
This position is aimed towards someone who is currently studying Electronics, Computer Science or Robotics at university. They must be keen to get stuck in, ask questions and take initiative. They will be working in a small and agile team, and will be exposed to a rapid product development environment.
There is also a well established student and graduate community onsite that would be a benefit to anyone looking to expand their network!
Job Types: Full-time, Internship
Contract length: 4 months
Salary: £1,700.00-£1,900.00 per month
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Didcot: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- software engineering (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/05/2023
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Software/Firmware Engineer - Summer Intern roles across Smith Robotics Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £1,700 - £1,900 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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