Firmware Engineer - Optical WSS & Embedded Systems

Molex

Bridgewater (MA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid vacation/time off
Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading optical technology firm in Bridgewater is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain embedded control software for Wavelength Selective Switch products. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in firmware development and must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This position involves leading software design, implementing complex algorithms, and supporting customer integration. Competitive salary range is $150,000 - $180,000 per year, with additional bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of professional firmware development.
  • Extensive exposure in developing complex software for highly constrained targets.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and strong communication for collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, design, develop and optimize embedded software for Wavelength Selective Switch technology.
  • Implement algorithms for image rendering and develop control loop code.
  • Perform unit tests using optical test equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Software development in C
GitLab
Jira
CI/CD
Scripting languages (Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

Optical testing equipment
Oscilloscopes

Job description

A leading optical technology firm in Bridgewater is seeking a Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain embedded control software for Wavelength Selective Switch products. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in firmware development and must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline. This position involves leading software design, implementing complex algorithms, and supporting customer integration. Competitive salary range is $150,000 - $180,000 per year, with additional bonus opportunities.
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