Join Coherent to develop firmware for advanced optical amplifier modules, optical transport subsystems and micro-optics products.
You will develop new products while supporting existing platforms, working closely with customers and cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
What You'll Do
Firmware Development - 80%
- Design and develop embedded firmware, control algorithms and reusable features across multiple optical products.
- Create firmware test processes and perform functional, unit and robustness testing.
- Improve code reusability, execution efficiency and product performance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date firmware documentation.
- Collaborate with optical, hardware and test engineers to improve firmware and development processes.
- Clarify customer requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.
Technical Leadership and Support - 20%
- Mentor junior firmware engineers and provide technical guidance.
- Lead code reviews and promote consistent coding standards.
- Support customers, New Product Introduction and manufacturing teams.
- Resolve sustaining issues, fix legacy-product defects and implement new customer-requested features.
About You
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Eight or more years of experience developing embedded and real-time control systems using microcontrollers and FPGA-based hardware.
- Advanced embedded C++ programming and object-oriented design experience.
- Knowledge of NIOS, ARM and GNU toolchains.
- Practical Agile development experience, including CI/CD and DevOps practices.
- Experience using laboratory debugging tools, including oscilloscopes and logic analysers.
- Knowledge of digital signal processing and control theory, including filters and open- and closed-loop systems.
- Strong analytical, structured problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities and deliver against demanding schedules.
- Experience working within global, cross-cultural teams.
Experience in optical communications and assembly-language programming would be advantageous.
Our ICARE Values
Everything we do is guided by our ICARE values:
- Integrity - Create an environment of trust.
- Collaboration - Innovate through the sharing of ideas.
- Accountability - Own the process and the outcome.
- Respect - Recognise the value in everyone.
- Enthusiasm - Find a sense of purpose in work.
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It''s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
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