Sr Software Eng

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 Globally our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds However certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR or Export Administration Regulations EAR Applicants for these positions may need to be U S persons U S persons are generally defined as U S citizens noncitizen nationals lawful permanent residents or green card holders individuals granted asylum and individuals admitted as refugees 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 MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability please contact us at If applying for a specific job please include the requisition number ex RXXXX the title and location of the role