Sr Software Engineer

About the position

As a Software Engineer at the Lasers Business Unit of MKS Instruments, you will partner with Spectra-Physics Scientists and Engineers; Optical, Electrical and Software to contribute to the design and development of new free-space and fiber-based laser systems providing firmware and software to enable new laser technologies. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Software Development.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded code for new & existing laser products based upon ARM microcontrollers.
• Develop Windows-based GUI interfaces for laser systems.
• Bring-up, system debugging & code optimization.
• Work in a collaborative environment sharing ideas, practices & code.
• Support existing products by performing failure analyses & troubleshooting.
• Coordinate closely with optical engineers, physicists, marketing & customers to develop, deliver & support industry-leading laser systems.

Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years related experience.
• Understanding of embedded firmware techniques & challenges.
• Familiarity with I/O devices such as ADC, DAC, FPGA and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, Ethernet & USB.
• Ability to read electronic schematic diagrams & component datasheets.
• Proficiency programming in C, C++, C#.
• Experience with test equipment (DVM, Oscilloscopes).
• Use of version control systems & build tools (Azure DevOps, GIT).
• Excellent communication, documentation & organizational skills.
• Quality-driven. Committed to meeting schedules, able to balance performance, cost & time constraints.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree.
• Formal Agile methodology experience.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (Azure/Threadx, FreeRTOS), QNX and/or LINUX.
• C# and MS Visual Studio.
• Experience working with distributed teams.
• Experience with Programmable logic such as FPGA.
• Precision equipment design & development.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Sick time.
• 15 paid vacation days.
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.