Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

SOFTWARE ENGINEER - EMBEDDED SYSTEMS: Located in State College, PA. This is NOT a remote work position.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000. Starting pay is commensurate with experience.

Who We Are

At Magnitude Instruments, our mission is to pioneer excellence in transient absorption spectroscopy by designing, manufacturing, and delivering cutting-edge spectrometers to researchers and industries worldwide. We are dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation by providing reliable and precise instruments that empower our customers to unravel the mysteries of transient phenomena with unprecedented accuracy and efficiency. Through relentless innovation, unwavering quality, and unparalleled customer support, we strive to be the preferred partner for researchers and industries seeking to push the boundaries of knowledge and make a meaningful impact on the world.

We build better instruments for better science with the potential to change the world.

Position Summary

Are you a passionate Software Engineer looking to push the boundaries of scientific discovery? At Magnitude Instruments, we're searching for an innovative and highly skilled engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge software solutions for our advanced research instrumentation. In this role, you'll design, implement, and optimize software that powers high-performance scientific tools, seamlessly handling large datasets and interfacing with precision hardware.

We're looking for a problem-solver with expertise in C and Python, some experience with MATLAB, and a strong understanding of embedded systems development. If you thrive in both independent and collaborative technical environments and are eager to shape the future of scientific instrumentation, we want to hear from you!

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and optimize high-performance software solutions that drive cutting-edge scientific instrumentation, including transient absorption spectrometers
• Design and implement advanced real-time data acquisition and processing algorithms to ensure seamless and accurate research outcomes
• Work closely with embedded systems and hardware components, creating smooth, high-performance interactions between software and precision instrumentation
• Partner with hardware engineers, scientists, and key stakeholders to enhance system capabilities and push the limits of scientific discovery
• Build intuitive and responsive GUI applications that empower researchers to interact effortlessly with complex instrumentation
• Validate software performance through rigorous testing, troubleshooting, and hands-on debugging with scientific instruments
• Enhance code efficiency, reliability, and scalability, ensuring our software remains robust and ready for next-generation research challenges
  
  

Qualifications

• Fluency in C with experience in real-time or embedded development
• Knowledge of Python for scripting or data analysis
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, device drivers, and hardware-software integration
• 3 years of software development experience, with a preference for embedded systems development
• 3 years of experience developing software for scientific instruments, sensors, or data acquisition systems is a plus
• Familiarity with multi-threading, memory management, and performance optimization in C
• Low-level hardware programming experience, including working directly with microcontrollers, memory management, and hardware interfacing
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to effectively manage priorities to align with company goals
  
  

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with MATLAB (preferred but not required)
• Experience creating plotting functions for data analysis
• Background in physics, chemistry, engineering, or computer science with some experience with spectroscopy
  
  

Other Considerations

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This company does not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.
• If hired, must adhere to all company policies and procedures, safety requirements, and other prescribed best practices/industry standards.
• Site conditions will dictate the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including eye, hearing, and respiratory protection, a protective smock, steel-toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields. Contact lenses may not be allowed in some areas
  
  

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Competitive paid time off and holidays
  
  

TO APPLY:

Check us out at https://magnitudeinstruments.com/. If you are intrigued by what you learn about the company, our people, and our products, apply now! You owe it to yourself to explore a company full of promise and possibilities!

Magnitude Instruments is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and invites you to review EEO is the Law. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need special assistance or accommodation, please send an email with your request to careers@maginsts.com, provide your contact information, and let us know the nature of your request.

Magnitude Instruments reserves the right to alter, change, modify, and/or terminate this job posting without notice or obligation. No recruiters, please; principal applicants only.

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