Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (Photonics Hardware)

Actalent; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Jessup, MD is seeking a Software Engineer focused on firmware and software for photonics and instrumentation. You will design, develop, and maintain embedded software, program microcontrollers, and build GUIs with C# or Qt C++ on Windows or Linux.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, laser/optics, firmware, and software teams, implement robust processes, use Linux configurations, RTOS, and modern C++. This onsite role offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in firmware/software development for instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware and software for photonics and instrumentation products.

Skills

Firmware development

C/C++ programming

RTOS experience

Python scripting

Linux systems

Git/version control

GUI development (Qt/C#)

Debugging electronics lab tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Linux

STM32

FreeRTOS

Job description

Actalent in Jessup, MD is seeking a Software Engineer focused on firmware and software for photonics and instrumentation. You will design, develop, and maintain embedded software, program microcontrollers, and build GUIs with C# or Qt C++ on Windows or Linux.

You will collaborate across mechanical, electrical, laser/optics, firmware, and software teams, implement robust processes, use Linux configurations, RTOS, and modern C++. This onsite role offers growth and a comprehensive benefits package.