R&D Embedded Systems Software Engineer
About The Position
This is a hybrid role in Little Fall, DE. At Agilent, we inspire and support discoveries that advance the quality of life by equipping laboratories worldwide with the instruments, software, consumables, and expertise they need to do their best work. This R&D Software/Firmware Engineer role is central to that mission—your embedded software will power the next generation of Agilent's Gas Chromatography and sample-handling products that scientists rely on to solve some of the world's most important analytical challenges. As a Software/Firmware Engineer in our R&D group, you will help design and develop new products for Agilent's Gas Chromatograph, Automated Sample Handling, and Automated Sample Preparation lines. You will own requirements, design, development, and test for embedded software applications, libraries, and tools, and collaborate closely with software, firmware, mechanical, and electrical engineers—as well as chemists—to build complete systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of programming experience in one or more languages (C/C++)
- Hands on real-time control of hardware and embedded systems
- Microprocessor or microcontroller development for bare-metal applications
- Experience with device communication standards and protocols (TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485)
- Development and implementation of algorithms and data structures
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Revision control and source code management tools (e.g., Git, ClearCase)
- Integration and use of third-party software, libraries, and tools
- Development for Linux
- Additional programming languages such as low-level assembly, Python, Rust, or C#
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design concepts
- .NET Framework and Visual Studio
- Database concepts and SQL
- Waterfall or Agile software development life cycles
- Graphical User Interface (GUI) development
- FPGA development
Responsibilities
- Gather requirements, then design, develop, and test embedded software applications, libraries, and tools.
- Deliver real-time control of hardware and embedded systems.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering and chemistry teams to integrate software into complete products.
Benefits
- eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
