R&D Embedded Systems Software Engineer

US00 Agilent Technologies Inc; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. seeks a Software/Firmware Engineer in its R&D group in Little Fall, DE. You will own embedded software requirements, design, development, and test for products in the Gas Chromatograph, Automated Sample Handling, and Automated Sample Preparation lines.

You will collaborate with software, firmware, mechanical, and electrical engineers, as well as chemists, to build complete systems and deliver real-time control of hardware.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of programming experience in C/C++.
• Experience with real-time control of embedded systems.
• Knowledge of device communication standards: TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements, then design, develop, and test embedded software applications, libraries, and tools.
• Deliver real-time control of hardware and embedded systems.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and chemistry teams to integrate software into complete products.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time control

Embedded systems

Microcontroller development

TCP/IP RS-232 RS-485

Algorithms and data structures

Team collaboration

OOAD concepts

Linux development

Python

Rust

C#

.NET Framework

SQL

GUI development

FPGA development

Git

ClearCase

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Git

ClearCase

Linux

Python

Rust

C#

.NET Framework

SQL

Job description

Job Description

This is a hybrid role in Little Fall, DE.

At Agilent, we inspire and support discoveries that advance the quality of life by equipping laboratories worldwide with the instruments, software, consumables, and expertise they need to do their best work.

This R&D Software/Firmware Engineer role is central to that mission—your embedded software will power the next generation of Agilent's Gas Chromatograph and sample-handling products that scientists rely on to solve some of the world's most important analytical challenges.

As a Software/Firmware Engineer in our R&D group, you will help design and develop new products for Agilent's Gas Chromatograph, Automated Sample Handling, and Automated Sample Preparation lines. You will own requirements, design, development, and test for embedded software applications, libraries, and tools, and collaborate closely with software, firmware, mechanical, and electrical engineers—as well as chemists—to build complete systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather requirements, then design, develop, and test embedded software applications, libraries, and tools.
• Deliver real-time control of hardware and embedded systems.
• Partner with cross-functional engineering and chemistry teams to integrate software into complete products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years of programming experience in one or more languages (C/C++)
• Hands on real-time control of hardware and embedded systems
• Microprocessor or microcontroller development for bare-metal applications
• Experience with device communication standards and protocols (TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485)
• Development and implementation of algorithms and data structures
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Desired — experience with any of the following:
  • Revision control and source code management tools (e.g., Git, ClearCase)
  • Integration and use of third-party software, libraries, and tools
  • Development for Linux
  • Additional programming languages such as low-level assembly, Python, Rust, or C#
  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design concepts
  • .NET Framework and Visual Studio
  • Database concepts and SQL
  • Waterfall or Agile software development life cycles
  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) development
  • FPGA development

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 8, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $116,800.00 - $182,500.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Travel Required: Occasional Shift: Day Duration: No End Date Job Function: R&D

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