Embedded Software Engineer

Gatan, Inc., a subsidiary of Ametek, is the leading global manufacturer of premium instrumentation and software for electron microscope imaging and analysis. The Gatan brand is globally recognized and esteemed, synonymous with superior quality and pioneering technology in the scientific community.

We are currently seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer for test fixtures, for our analytical products who will be responsible for designing, developing, modifying and evaluating software for embedded applications. This individual will be responsible for working closely with the Software, Hardware and Operations groups in the United States, to provide the interface and test code between applications and electrical designs. Some common hours with the US teams in California and Pennsylvania are required. This position will be based out of our Bangalore, India office.

The primary function of this role will be as an embedded software designer to architect and develop test fixtures for complex, mixed signal systems. The incumbent will also be responsible for defining test software requirements and development, integration and interfacing with Gatan operations teams and CMs’.

Requirements

• Ability to architect software and its interfaces for hardware platforms
• Experience developing test software for embedded systems for hardware testing
• Proficiency in high level languages such as C, C++, Python
• Experience writing drivers for microprocessor peripherals such as Ethernet, USB, PCIe, UARTS, I2C, SPI, Display, RS485
• Working knowledge of GNU or embedded development tool chain (Green Hills, Wind River, etc.)
• Simple UI and command line interface development for test
• Linux, embedded Linux or RTOS experience
• WAN, LAN, Sockets, TCP/IP communications
• Strong comfort level working in a lab environment using digital embedded system debug tools (ICE, logic analyzers, JTAG, Oscilloscopes)
• Excellent communication and document skills
  
  

Desirable Skill And Experience

• Experience with embedded SoCs’ and their architecture a plus
• Familiarity with HTML5 and Django framework a plus
• Ability to read schematics a plus
• Knowledge of image sensors and image processors
  
  

Education & Experience

• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from a four-year college or university, MS degree is a plus
• 5+ years of programming experience with at least 5 years of embedded software development
  
  

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.