START DATE: SEPT 2025

We are actively seeking a Firmware Engineer to assume a design role focused on the development of scientific instruments. The selected candidate will join an expanding team within a cross-functional research and development organization responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and supporting firmware governing embedded processors within a distributed control and acquisition system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Exceptional skills in C and/or C++ software development for embedded targets, with a strong emphasis on real-time applications.
• Proficient in embedded system architecture, including: Device interfaces (Client, DAC, PWM, etc.) and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.)
• Processing environments, such as bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux technology stacks.
• Microarchitectures encompass various ARM, x86, PIC, and DSP architectures.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Familiarity with hardware design and troubleshooting processes.
• Understanding of contemporary communication protocols and cybersecurity measures.

• Proficiency in embedded software, software architecture, real-time operating systems (RTOS), Linux operating systems, communication protocols, basic electronic circuits, signal processing, control systems, and network communications is essential for executing daily engineering responsibilities.
• The Embedded Software Engineer will oversee projects across the product portfolio, assuming responsibility for crucial system components while employing a system-level design approach to develop embedded systems that integrate cohesively within the product architecture.
• Specify, design, implement, test, and support embedded systems for both new and existing instrument systems.
• Develop and test applications in C and C++ within embedded environments, including bare-metal, RTOS, and Linux platforms.
• Apply knowledge of signal processing and control systems to optimize the performance of instrument subsystems, including motors and heating elements.
• Adhere to and participate in software development best practices, such as conducting code and design reviews, implementing automated testing at various integration stages, and following SOLID principles.
• Analyze and enhance system processing resources’ efficiency, stability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including:
• Product Management and Applications Specialists to delineate requirements and establish customer acceptance criteria.
• Hardware Engineering to achieve system-level design objectives.
• System Test Engineering to ensure the robustness and reliability of the systems.