Engineer II, Embedded Systems Design & Integration

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description LOCATION: This is a fully onsite position based at our Madison, WI site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.   Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.  Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.    As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team,   you'll   discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier,   cleaner   and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.   Description   We are seeking a motivated Firmware Engineer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on the development, testing, and maintenance of embedded software for   cutting-edge   analytical instrumentation in the spectroscopy field . The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in embedded systems, enjoys working close to hardware, and is eager to grow technical depth while   solving   real-world pro blems .   Key   R esponsibilities   Perform all phases of embedded software development, including design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance for scientific instruments   Develop reliable firmware in C for ARM microprocessors and TI DSPs used in FTIR, Raman, and microscopy instruments   Design and implement programmable logic using VHDL for FPGAs and CPLDs   Develop manufacturing and support utilities using C#/.NET   Ensure   timely   delivery of high-quality products by working closely with project teams, SQA, and cross-functional engineering groups   Participate in design and architecture reviews   Develop and   maintain   technical documentation, including specifications, test plans, and user documentation     Requirements   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or   a related   field with 2 –4 years of hands-on experience in embedded software or firmware development OR MS degree with no experience will be considered. Strong programming skills in C; experience with C++ is a plus.   Experience developing embedded software across the full lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, integration, and maintenance.   Proficiency   working with microcontrollers and embedded systems, including ARM-based processors and/or DSPs.   Strong understanding of low-level embedded concepts (e.g., interrupts, DMA, memory management) and ability to interpret hardware schematics.   Experience developing firmware for scientific or instrumentation-based systems is preferred.   Familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and/or bare-metal embedded systems.   Experience with programmable logic design (e.g., VHDL for FPGAs or CPLDs); experience debugging FPGA-based implementations is a plus.   Knowledge of common communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet,   and   USB.   Experience with debugging tools such as JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers.   Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern development workflows (e.g., CI/CD).   Exposure to embedded Linux or higher-level system integration is a plus.   Experience developing utilities or applications using C#/.NET is a plus.   Understanding of   low-level system components such as bootloaders, device drivers, and power management is desirable.   Ability to contribute to embedded software architecture and communication protocol design.   Experience with data acquisition, signal processing, or motor control systems is a plus.