Embedded Systems Engineer

Job Description

Start your career with a renowned global company that is focused on improving the quality of life and the world around us through brining great science to life. Agilent, a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied markets, is seeking a new graduate for a role in Embedded Systems Software Engineering.

This role is a compelling opportunity for a new graduate with an interest in Embedded Systems Software Engineering to influence and advance Agilent's Mass Spectrometry portfolio. In this position, you will join a team of experienced, motivated Embedded Systems Engineers who support a broad portfolio of scientific measurement instruments.

Building upon your academic experience, you will develop practical skills in Embedded Systems Software Engineering through guidance, mentorship, and self-directed learning to solve technical challenges and contribute to product development. You will work with an established team of other engineers and scientists to improve upon and create new instrument product offerings.

Responsibilities for this role include the following:

• Designs, develops, tests and debugs software programs, products and tools required for the operation and control of programmable products and systems, and programs for dedicated Agilent products through the entire product life cycle from customer requirement definition to product shipment and post-sales support.
• Firmware/embedded software engineers design, develop, test and debug for desktop and embedded software applications and libraries, and tools for Agilent products.
• May develop algorithms to align and calibrate equipment.
• May design and execute test plans to ensure new firmware meets specifications, functionalities and performance requirements.
• Works closely with a cross-disciplinary team of other software engineers, firmware engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers and scientists to create complete instruments systems.
• Monitors industry trends for technological evolutions and leverages appropriate technology.
• Incorporates proper cybersecurity practices throughout development stages.
• Works well independently and collaboratively while balancing long-term development activities with time-sensitive assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Masters Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles using C and/or C++, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Linux.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git, ClearCase).
• Integration of third-party libraries, software, or development tools.
• Embedded Linux development experience.
• Additional programming skills in Assembly, Python, C#, or Java.
• Understanding of FPGA interfacing.
• Knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) principles
• Familiarity with databases and SQL.
• Understanding of Agile or Waterfall development methodologies.