Senior Embedded Firmware Architect - Real-Time Controls

Coherent Corp.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. in Horsham, PA is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to design and develop control algorithms and features for multiple products.

You will implement robust unit and robustness tests and strive for reusable, efficient code while collaborating with optical, hardware and test teams. The role requires a university degree in electrical engineering or CS, 8+ years in real-time embedded systems with microcontrollers and FPGA, and strong C++ for embedded contexts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in embedded systems real-time control with microcontrollers and FPGA hardware.
• University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience in the optical communication industry preferred.
• Expertise in object-oriented design and C++ for embedded systems.
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Experience in lab debugging tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Ability to work and deliver on aggressive schedules.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control algorithms, features and firmware test processes used across multiple products.
• Perform unit functional tests and robustness tests; continuously improve code reusability and performance.
• Ensure firmware documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Collaborate with optical, hardware and test engineering teams to improve firmware performance and processes.
• Coach junior engineers, drive code reviews and support manufacturing and customer needs.

Skills

C++ programming

Real-time control

Cross-functional teamwork

CI/CD DevOps

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

NIOS

ARM toolchain

GNU tool chains

Oscilloscopes & logic analyzers

Job description

Coherent Corp. in Horsham, PA is seeking an experienced embedded firmware engineer to design and develop control algorithms and features for multiple products.

You will implement robust unit and robustness tests and strive for reusable, efficient code while collaborating with optical, hardware and test teams. The role requires a university degree in electrical engineering or CS, 8+ years in real-time embedded systems with microcontrollers and FPGA, and strong C++ for embedded contexts.