Picarro
Firmware Engineer
Picarro, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Title: Firmware Engineer, Instrument Firmware
Location:Santa Clara, CAJob Term:Full Time
The Opportunity:
Picarro is seeking a Firmware Engineer for Instrument firmware development.Picarro's novel and transformative instruments will be deployed in various applications, fromsemiconductor manufacturing to industrial emissions monitoring to air quality. Picarro analyzersuse a combination of field programmable logic hardware, embedded and application processors.
Qualifications:
You have expert-level knowledge of creating advanced instrument control software with Python and/or C, C++.
Experienced in TI DSP, Xilinx spartan, Zynq Ultrascale+, FPGA, Vivado, Vitis.
You understand the power and flexibility Python brings, but also its limitations. You are a stickler for testing and thriveon creating a clean and maintainable codebase.
You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm,you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software.
You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger toventure quickly into unknown areas, code and make the system work.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline with 8 years' experience; OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in software development.
Hands-on coding expertise in Python, C and C++ based control systems for our instruments.
Architecture and system design of next generation instruments.
Long-term evolution of our instrument codebase
Hands-on experience in embedded firmware implementation, architecture, design and development with multiple analog and digital I/O capabilities, FPGA, DSP and microcontrollers.
knowledge and experience with hardware design languages like Verilog and VHDL.
Must be well versed in communications protocols (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, RS232)
Knowledge and working experience with narrow band and Broadband lasers is a big plus.
A good understanding of physics of materials and gas analysis is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to development for the next generation of Picaro Analyzers, maintain and continuously improve current Analyzers.
Work closely with scientists to help implement processing strategies for experimental hardware configurations.
Design and develop embedded systems that fulfill Picarro's strategic business goals and exceed customer expectations.
Practice industry standard design, development, and testing process.
Enable best-in-class software development practices and design approaches to all newly built products.
Collaborate with and support other R&D and engineering teams in all development phases.
Requirements:
Instrumentation system design & architecture
Embedded Development
Python3, Linux
Preferred skills and experience:
Control Systems Development Experience.
Firmware Development & EE knowledge (Digital & Analog Design).
Experience using FPGA and/or DSP for high-speed data acquisition is a strong plus.
Rapid software prototyping & validation with attention to detail and engineering diligence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in optical absorption spectroscopy, laser-based instrumentation, gas phase physics, and gas phase physics desired.
Salary Range & Benefits:$170,000- $195,000 USD annually. Your base salary and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
401K
Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)
About Picarro:We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at
disabilityassistance@picarro.com
for assistance.
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Location:Santa Clara, CAJob Term:Full Time
The Opportunity:
Picarro is seeking a Firmware Engineer for Instrument firmware development.Picarro's novel and transformative instruments will be deployed in various applications, fromsemiconductor manufacturing to industrial emissions monitoring to air quality. Picarro analyzersuse a combination of field programmable logic hardware, embedded and application processors.
Qualifications:
You have expert-level knowledge of creating advanced instrument control software with Python and/or C, C++.
Experienced in TI DSP, Xilinx spartan, Zynq Ultrascale+, FPGA, Vivado, Vitis.
You understand the power and flexibility Python brings, but also its limitations. You are a stickler for testing and thriveon creating a clean and maintainable codebase.
You are the engineer that other engineers can count on; you are technically excellent, you attack every problem with enthusiasm,you care deeply about what it takes to build high quality software.
You are a self-starter, team player, have the hunger toventure quickly into unknown areas, code and make the system work.
What we are looking for:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline with 8 years' experience; OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in software development.
Hands-on coding expertise in Python, C and C++ based control systems for our instruments.
Architecture and system design of next generation instruments.
Long-term evolution of our instrument codebase
Hands-on experience in embedded firmware implementation, architecture, design and development with multiple analog and digital I/O capabilities, FPGA, DSP and microcontrollers.
knowledge and experience with hardware design languages like Verilog and VHDL.
Must be well versed in communications protocols (SPI, I2C, Ethernet, RS232)
Knowledge and working experience with narrow band and Broadband lasers is a big plus.
A good understanding of physics of materials and gas analysis is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Contribute to development for the next generation of Picaro Analyzers, maintain and continuously improve current Analyzers.
Work closely with scientists to help implement processing strategies for experimental hardware configurations.
Design and develop embedded systems that fulfill Picarro's strategic business goals and exceed customer expectations.
Practice industry standard design, development, and testing process.
Enable best-in-class software development practices and design approaches to all newly built products.
Collaborate with and support other R&D and engineering teams in all development phases.
Requirements:
Instrumentation system design & architecture
Embedded Development
Python3, Linux
Preferred skills and experience:
Control Systems Development Experience.
Firmware Development & EE knowledge (Digital & Analog Design).
Experience using FPGA and/or DSP for high-speed data acquisition is a strong plus.
Rapid software prototyping & validation with attention to detail and engineering diligence.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in optical absorption spectroscopy, laser-based instrumentation, gas phase physics, and gas phase physics desired.
Salary Range & Benefits:$170,000- $195,000 USD annually. Your base salary and title will be determined based on the location, experience, qualifications, skills, knowledge, level, and pay of employees in similar positions.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans
Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Employee Referral Program
401K
Social events (summer picnic, holiday party, team lunches, etc.)
On-site Health & Wellness programs (fitness challenges, outdoor bootcamp, flu-shots, etc.)
About Picarro:We are the world's leader in timely, trusted, and actionable data using enhanced optical spectroscopy. Our solutions are used in a wide variety of applications, including natural gas leak detection, ethylene oxide emissions monitoring, semiconductor fabrication, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, atmospheric science, air quality, greenhouse gas measurements, food safety, hydrology, ecology, and more. Our software and hardware are designed and manufactured in Santa Clara, California and are used in over 90 countries worldwide based on over 65 patents related to cavity ring-down spectroscopy (CRDS) technology and are unparalleled in their precision, ease of use, and reliability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, gender identity, social orientation, nor on the basis of disability. Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters/agencies and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Picarro, Inc. at
disabilityassistance@picarro.com
for assistance.
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