Test Driver Development Engineer

Coherent•Fremont, CA

45d•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on designing, developing, and implementing low-level software drivers (embedded firmware) for STM32 microcontrollers, as well as for in-house designed test boards and instruments. The engineer will also be responsible for collaborating with hardware designers, debugging new instruments/boards, leading the release and qualification process, and interpreting electrical schematics. Hands-on lab work with testing equipment is a key part of the role.

Requirements

A BS/MS degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (EE) or a related field, underscoring a strong foundation in EE principles.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position.
Advanced programming skills in .NET languages (C/C++, C#, VB.NET).
Experience with instrument communications protocols (GPIB, SCPI, i2c, UART).
A thorough understanding of high-speed digital data concepts and the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
Hands-on experience in the lab with essential tools such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with hardware design teams and proficiency in debugging complex systems.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is considered a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement low-level software drivers (embedded firmware) specifically for STM32 microcontrollers, as well as for other in-house designed test boards and instruments.
Design and develop low-level software drivers (embedded firmware) in C/C++, C#, VB.NET for our in-house designed test boards and instruments.
Collaborate with hardware designers to integrate new boards into the existing software architecture.
Work closely with the hardware design team to debug new instruments/boards.
Lead the release and qualification process of new instruments/boards into production.
Read and interpret complex electrical schematics to support the development and debugging of hardware and software integrations.
Operate hands-on in the lab with digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers to test and validate designs.