Embedded Systems Software Engineer

E.A. Fischione Instruments, Inc; Export (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Export, PA is seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer responsible for developing control systems for advanced nanotechnology products. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience in software development for embedded systems, particularly in Linux. Responsibilities include working on hardware interfacing and developing new product features, as well as supporting current products. Proficiency in C/C++ is a must.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of software development experience in embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux-based real-time systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ for real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for advanced nanotechnology products.
• Work on hardware interfacing and motion control.
• Support existing products and develop new product features.

Skills

Linux software development

C/C++ programming

TCP/IP communication

Unit testing

I2C communication

User interface development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Tools

Linux

Qt

Job description

Overview

For over 50 years, E.A. Fischione Instruments, Inc. has been providing advanced microscopy and nanotechnology solutions to the worldwide scientific community. We currently sell our products in more than 50 countries on 6 continents.

Fischione Instruments is seeking an Embedded Systems Software Engineer for our worldclass manufacturing facility located in Export, PA. Our Embedded Systems Software Engineer is responsible for developing control systems for advanced nanotechnology products. This will involve working in the areas of hardware interfacing, motion control, vacuum technology, video and imaging devices, user interfaces, networking, equipment interfacing, and more. This work will apply to new products and product features, as well as supporting existing products.

Responsibilities

• Develop control systems for advanced nanotechnology products for embedded systems, involving hardware interfacing, motion control, vacuum technology, video and imaging devices, user interfaces, networking, and equipment interfacing. This work will apply to new products, product features, and supporting existing products.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Mandatory:

• Develop software for Linux-based real time systems using C, C++, and Python
• Write software that will interface with both synchronous and asynchronous devices
• Write software that will communicate from sub-system to system levels using TCP/IP
• Communicate with board level devices via I2C, UART, SPI and custom interfaces
• Unit testing and regression testing
• Knowledge of laboratory diagnostics tools such as DVMs, Oscilloscopes, and bus analyzers
• Must demonstrate proficiency in C/C++ for real-time applications

Preferred:

• Linux device driver development
• Understanding of Linux Kernel internals
• Experience developing software for Linux on ARM and x86
• Experience developing user interfaces using Qt

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant and successful software development experience within the areas of embedded real-time control, electronics interface, and network communication