Job Description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:

As a Software Engineer supporting the Lasers Business Unit of MKS Instruments, you will partner with Spectra-Physics Scientists and Engineers; Optical, Electrical and Software to contribute to the design and development of new free-space and fiber-based laser systems providing firmware and software to enable new laser technologies. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Software Development.



You Will Make an Impact By:

Develop embedded code for new & existing laser products based upon ARM microcontrollers. Develop Windows-based GUI interfaces for laser systems. Bring-up, system debugging & code optimization Work in a collaborative environment sharing ideas, practices & code. Support existing products by performing failure analyses & troubleshooting. Coordinate closely with optical engineers, physicists, marketing & customers to develop, deliver & support industry-leading laser systems.


Skills You Bring:

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent 5+ years related experience Understanding of embedded firmware techniques & challenges. Familiarity with I/O devices such as ADC, DAC, FPGA and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, RS-232, Ethernet & USB. Ability to read electronic schematic diagrams & component datasheets. Proficiency programming in C, C++, C# Experience with test equipment (DVM, Oscilloscopes). Use of version control systems & build tools (Azure DevOps, GIT) Excellent communication, documentation & organizational skills. Quality-driven. Committed to meeting schedules, able to balance performance, cost & time constraints.


Preferred Skills:

Advanced degree. Formal Agile methodology experience. Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (Azure/Threadx, FreeRTOS), QNX and/or LINUX. C# and MS Visual Studio. Experience working with distributed teams. Experience with Programmable logic such as FPGA. Precision equipment design & development.


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MKS Instruments, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("MKS") is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.


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