Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek -- so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available at www.agilent.com. We are looking for a talented Software/Firmware Engineer to join our R&D group at our Little Falls (Wilmington), Delaware site, located midway between Baltimore and Philadelphia. There, we have 800 people inventing, designing, building, and marketing products that dominate the market for Chemical Analysis. Our products are frequently behind the headlines in the news, from environmental regulations to new drug discoveries to Homeland Security. As a Software/Firmware Engineer in Agilent's R&D group, you'll play a vital role in designing and developing next-generation solutions for our Gas Chromatograph, Automated Sample Handling, and Automated Sample Preparation products. You'll be involved in all aspects of the development lifecycle-from requirements and design to implementation and testing-for embedded software applications, libraries, and development tools. This is a hands-on, collaborative role. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including software and firmware engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and chemists to create complete systems.