Firmware Engineer II — Real‑Time Embedded Systems for Photonics

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Newton (NJ)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Generous PTO
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Thorlabs is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to design, implement, and test real-time firmware for microcontrollers used in complex optical instruments. You will develop testing interfaces, documentation, and troubleshooting procedures while coordinating with software and manufacturing teams.

The role demands hands-on debugging, prototyping, and on-site collaboration at Newton, NJ. The candidate should have a strong background in embedded hardware, C/C++/C#, and experience with FreeRTOS,

Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ embedded software/firmware and debugging experience.
  • Strong knowledge of C, C++, and C# in firmware.
  • Experience with FreeRTOS and real‑time control systems.
  • Familiar with hardware debugging and scope usage.
  • Proficient in using version control and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded firmware to control optical, mechanical, and electrical components.
  • Design and support firmware documentation and test procedures.
  • Characterize products with qualification and acceptance tests.
  • Collaborate with software team to maximize functionality.
  • Drive design from concept through prototyping, debugging, and manufacturing.

Skills

Embedded software
Firmware debugging
C/C/C#
FreeRTOS
Version control (DevOps)
PID control
Real-time I2C/SPI/USB
Troubleshooting electronics
Optoelectronic circuits

Education

MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering
BS + 5+ years (substitution)

Tools

Oscilloscope
DevOps tooling

Job description

Thorlabs is seeking an embedded firmware engineer to design, implement, and test real-time firmware for microcontrollers used in complex optical instruments. You will develop testing interfaces, documentation, and troubleshooting procedures while coordinating with software and manufacturing teams.

The role demands hands-on debugging, prototyping, and on-site collaboration at Newton, NJ. The candidate should have a strong background in embedded hardware, C/C++/C#, and experience with FreeRTOS,

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