Firmware & Instrument Control Systems Engineer

Picarro

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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401K

Job summary

Picarro is seeking a Systems Engineer - Firmware & Instrument Control to develop and support data acquisition, instrument control, and embedded software for advanced laser-based measurement platforms. The role emphasizes real-time control, experimental instrumentation, and hands-on debugging across prototype to production environments.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with experimental systems, data acquisition hardware, and instrument automation, with proficiency in modern software

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with data acquisition and control systems in experimental environments.
  • Experience with laboratory automation and instrumentation control.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement firmware and software for data acquisition and instrument control systems
  • Develop control interfaces for laser-based experimental instrumentation systems
  • Integrate and support data acquisition hardware and peripheral devices
  • Build reliable communication interfaces for distributed instrument systems
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate experimental needs into robust control systems
  • Develop automation tools for calibration, testing, and system monitoring
  • Debug and optimize real‑time data acquisition and control performance
  • Support system integration from prototype through production deployment

Skills

Data acquisition
Instrument control
Embedded systems
LabVIEW
Python

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NI systems
LabVIEW
Arduino
Raspberry Pi
Linux
PLC

Job description

Picarro is seeking a Systems Engineer - Firmware & Instrument Control to develop and support data acquisition, instrument control, and embedded software for advanced laser-based measurement platforms. The role emphasizes real-time control, experimental instrumentation, and hands-on debugging across prototype to production environments.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with experimental systems, data acquisition hardware, and instrument automation, with proficiency in modern software

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