Software Engineer V

Iron Systems is an innovative, customer-focused provider of custom-built computing infrastructure platforms such as network servers, storage, OEM/ODM appliances & embedded systems. For more than 15 years, customer have trusted us for our innovative problem solving combined with holistic design, engineering, manufacturing, logistic and global support services.

Job Title: Software Engineer V
Location: US - WA - Redmond

Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled software engineer to work on hardware integration and automation projects.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working with consumer electronics, firmware, and lab test equipment such as cameras, motion stages, and 6-dof manufacturing robots.
• As a software engineer, you will be responsible for integrating all these components and building scalable and reusable systems that allow easy software updates and component swaps.
• In addition, you will be responsible for developing software that automates hardware systems to enable data collection.
• This will require a strong understanding of hardware components and firmware, as well as programming skills in languages such as C++ and Python.
• A successful candidate will also have strong testing and debugging skills to ensure software operates as expected and hardware components are integrated properly.
• You will need to be able to gather requirements from stakeholders, develop software that meets those requirements, and ensure that the software operates as expected through thorough testing and debugging.
• Strong communication skills are essential for success in this role, as you will be working closely with cross-functional teams and providing updates on project status.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++ and Python
• Experience working with hardware components and interfacing with firmware
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and attention to detail
• Strong testing and debugging skills
• Requirements gathering skills Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and maintaining data collection SW Building abstractions for hardware, and scaling solutions to many different types of hardware
• C++ & Python debugging, understand different kinds of error analysis and communicate with other Research Engineers and Scientists.
• Writing SW that interfaces with HW.
• Design and execute experiments to validate product quality and investigate HW/SW issues.
• Design and commission automation procedures for experiments.
• Perform device calibration with proprietary equipment.
• Commission and operate complex measurement and test equipment Documentation of various processes and techniques with help from the core team.

Qualifications (preferred)

• Experience with real time data pipelines, such as moving high resolution images from cameras
• Experience with interfacing with HW, such as a Raspberry Pi Statistical data analysis and visualization Robot control or mechatronics experience. In particular:
• Controlling linear motion stages
• Controlling robot arms
• Knowledge about camera optics and acquisition settings Experience with VR or AR systems