TA Instruments
Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Overview
Embedded Software lives at the intersection of hardware and software – the magic of instrumentation happens here. We wrangle signal processing, physics, electronics, and mathematics to provide critical functionality underlying the analysis of thermal, rheological, and mechanical material properties. We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to develop scientific instruments. The candidate will join a growing team in a cross‑functional R&D organization responsible for crafting, implementing, testing, and supporting firmware that drives embedded processors within a distributed control and acquisition system. Knowledge of embedded software, software architecture, RTOS, Linux OS, communications protocols, basic electronic circuits, signal processing, control systems, and network communications is important for daily engineering tasks. This is a full‑time on‑site position in New Castle, Delaware.
Typical tasks The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will support projects across the product portfolio, taking ownership of key system components while employing a system‑level design approach towards the development of embedded systems that integrate seamlessly within the product architecture. This includes providing technical contributions to architecture, design, coding, and testing of embedded software system components, and collaborating across R&D functions to drive designs towards performance, maintainability, manufacturability, and serviceability goals.
Essential Job Functions
Specify, design, implement, test, and support embedded systems for new and existing instrument systems
Design, implement, and test C and C++ applications in embedded environments including bare‑metal, RTOS, and Linux
Apply knowledge of signal processing and filtering and also control systems to maximize performance of instrument subsystems, including motors and heating elements
Follow and participate in software development best‑practices, including code and design reviews, automated testing at various levels of integration, SOLID principles, etc.
Analyze and improve efficiency, stability, and scalability of system processing resources
Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including:
Product Management and Applications Specialists to define requirements and customer acceptance criteria
Hardware Engineering to satisfy system‑level design goals
System Test Engineering to ensure robust and reliable systems
Critical Competencies
Very strong C and/or C++ software development skills for embedded targets, including real‑time
Very strong embedded system architecture skills, including:
Device interfaces (ADC, DAC, PWM, etc.) and protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.)
Processing environments e.g. bare‑metal, RTOS, and Linux technology stacks
Microarchitectures including a variety of ARM, x86, PIC, and DSP
Strong analytical and communication skills
Familiarity with HW design and troubleshooting
Familiarity with modern communication protocols and security
Desired Competencies
Advanced networking topics, including REST APIs and web technologies
Digital signal processing analysis and simulation
PID control for stepper and three‑phase motor servos
Education/Qualifications
5+ years of experience
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world’s leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory‑dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
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Typical tasks The Senior Embedded Software Engineer will support projects across the product portfolio, taking ownership of key system components while employing a system‑level design approach towards the development of embedded systems that integrate seamlessly within the product architecture. This includes providing technical contributions to architecture, design, coding, and testing of embedded software system components, and collaborating across R&D functions to drive designs towards performance, maintainability, manufacturability, and serviceability goals.
Essential Job Functions
Specify, design, implement, test, and support embedded systems for new and existing instrument systems
Design, implement, and test C and C++ applications in embedded environments including bare‑metal, RTOS, and Linux
Apply knowledge of signal processing and filtering and also control systems to maximize performance of instrument subsystems, including motors and heating elements
Follow and participate in software development best‑practices, including code and design reviews, automated testing at various levels of integration, SOLID principles, etc.
Analyze and improve efficiency, stability, and scalability of system processing resources
Collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders, including:
Product Management and Applications Specialists to define requirements and customer acceptance criteria
Hardware Engineering to satisfy system‑level design goals
System Test Engineering to ensure robust and reliable systems
Critical Competencies
Very strong C and/or C++ software development skills for embedded targets, including real‑time
Very strong embedded system architecture skills, including:
Device interfaces (ADC, DAC, PWM, etc.) and protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet, etc.)
Processing environments e.g. bare‑metal, RTOS, and Linux technology stacks
Microarchitectures including a variety of ARM, x86, PIC, and DSP
Strong analytical and communication skills
Familiarity with HW design and troubleshooting
Familiarity with modern communication protocols and security
Desired Competencies
Advanced networking topics, including REST APIs and web technologies
Digital signal processing analysis and simulation
PID control for stepper and three‑phase motor servos
Education/Qualifications
5+ years of experience
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field
Company Description Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), the world’s leading specialty measurement company, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for over 60 years. With approximately 8,000 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in 35 countries, including 15 manufacturing facilities, with products available in more than 100 countries. Our team focuses on creating business advantages for laboratory‑dependent organizations to enable significant advancement in healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, and water quality.
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It is our responsibility to actively implement programs and practices to drive inclusive behavior and increase diversity across the organization. We are united by diversity and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status.
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