Develop and maintain C++ software for instrument communication, hardware control, and GUI applications
Build and enhance Qt based user interfaces for scientific, industrial, and automation systems
Design reliable software components that interface with cameras, motors, power meters, wavelength meters, and other USB/TCP IP devices
Create Python automation scripts to support optical alignment and manufacturing workflows
Develop and maintain databases, image processing routines, signal processing algorithms, and optimization tools
Support robotic alignment stations and contribute to automation framework development
Build hands on skill in optical instrumentation
Participate in code reviews, follow best practices, and maintain clear technical documentation
Collaborate with cross functional teams (hardware, firmware, manufacturing, design) to gather requirements and deliver integrated solutions
Debug, profile, and optimize software for performance and reliability
Contribute prototypes to reduce technical risk and support design for manufacturability goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of experience
Solid understanding of modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20) and experience with CMake
Proficiency with Qt C++ for cross platform GUI development
Hands on experience with Visual Studio IDE for C++ development and debugging
Experience developing hardware support libraries and working with instrument communication protocols (SCPI, FTDI USB, Ethernet, Serial)
Familiarity with unit testing frameworks such as Catch2 or Google Test
Experience with Python and other scripting languages for automation, tooling, and data processing
Proficient in debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills
Working knowledge of Git SCM
Experience in agile development environments
Hands on experience with optical bench alignment and first order optics
Comfortable with multi threaded programming, concurrency, and real-time system development
Demonstrated problem solving ability, clear communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++C++11C++14C++17C++20QtPythonCMakeunit testingmulti-threaded programming

Soft Skills

problem solvingclear communicationcollaborationindependenceagile development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering