Software Engineer at LK Metrology

The Software Engineer will be a key member of LK Metrology's Agile development team, responsible for designing, developing, testing, and supporting CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) software solutions. This role also involves deploying newly developed software at customer sites, primarily in the UK, with occasional overseas travel.

Designs, develops, and tests new and existing CMM software applications

Participates in the full software development lifecycle - from requirements gathering through to testing and delivery

Ensures software projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to specification

Supports the rollout, testing, and debugging of software at key customer locations

BEng or BSc (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Master's Degree in a related discipline

Demonstrated experience in object-oriented software design

Experience working on large-scale software engineering projects with established architecture

Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development practices and tools such as Visual Studio, Git, and Jira

Strong proficiency in C++ (modern standards including C+ and above), STL, and object-oriented programming

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of:

C#

SQL

Understanding of 3D vector mathematics and coordinate geometry

Strong mathematical background, particularly in mechanics, numerical methods, or computational geometry

Ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Willingness to learn new technologies and programming languages

The role may require occasional travel to customer sites, both in the UK and overseas

An interest in high-precision engineering, manufacturing technology, and metrology is advantageous