At Thorlabs, we design and manufacture components, instruments, and systems that transform the world by identifying, enabling, and accelerating key photonics (i.e., light-based) technologies. Backed by a dedicated workforce of more than 3,000 employees worldwide, Thorlabs contributes to cutting-edge research and real-world innovation.
Whether you're early in your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, take ownership, and make meaningful contributions from day one. We know every employee brings unique talents and perspectives that fuel our success, and we seek driven individuals who are excited to make an impact in a fun, fast-moving culture.
This position will be responsible for the design and development of control firmware and software for a broad range of precision laser and photonic instruments within the Laser Systems and Technology (LST) business unit. The successful candidate will have the ability to design and build complex embedded code for micro-controllers as well as graphical user interfaces (GUI). The Software Engineer should have sufficient proficiency and experience to serve as a go-to reference and resource to guide a multi-disciplinary team in making successful decisions in architecting complex codebases, facilitating collaborative software development via GIT and Azure DevOps. This position will also have the responsibility to mentor and supervise junior members of the software/firmware team within the LST business unit. Although the location of the position is in the Baltimore/Washington DC area, from time to time, the Software Engineer may be required to undertake duties at other Thorlabs locations.
The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Thorlabs, Inc. is a broad based photonics technologies company. Its product portfolio covers an extensive array of products ranging from simple optical and mechanical components to integrated test and measurement systems. Thorlabs' catalog products are produced in manufacturing centers in the USA, Germany, Japan, Sweden and the United Kingdom. As photonic devices push into new markets, Thorlabs' plan is to enter early with support equipment and services that are required to ensure the ultimate success of our customers.