R&D Embedded Systems Software Engineer
Agilent Technologies
Summary
This is a hybrid role in Little Fall, DE. At Agilent, we inspire and support discoveries that advance the quality of life by equipping laboratories worldwide with the instruments, software, consumables, and expertise they need to do their best work. This R&D Software/Firmware Engineer role is central to that mission—your embedded software will power the next generation of Agilent's Gas Chromatography and sample-handling products that scientists rely on to solve some of the world's most important analytical challenges.
Job description
As a Software/Firmware Engineer in our R&D group, you will help design and develop new products for Agilent's Gas Chromatograph, Automated Sample Handling, and Automated Sample Preparation lines. You will own requirements, design, development, and test for embedded software applications, libraries, and tools, and collaborate closely with software, firmware, mechanical, and electrical engineers—as well as chemists—to build complete systems.
In this role, you will:
- Gather requirements, then design, develop, and test embedded software applications, libraries, and tools.
- Deliver real-time control of hardware and embedded systems.
- Partner with cross-functional engineering and chemistry teams to integrate software into complete products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 4+ years of programming experience in one or more languages (C/C++)
- Hands on real-time control of hardware and embedded systems
- Microprocessor or microcontroller development for bare-metal applications
- Experience with device communication standards and protocols (TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485)
- Development and implementation of algorithms and data structures
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Benefits
- Bonus
- Stock
- Health benefits
Company overview
Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied markets, delivering innovative solutions that advance scientific discovery and improve quality of life. Founded in 1999 as a spin-off from Hewlett-Packard, the company has grown into a major player in analytical instrumentation and laboratory services. With approximately 18,000 employees worldwide and annual revenues exceeding $6.5 billion, Agilent provides a comprehensive portfolio of instruments, software, services, and consumables that serve laboratories across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical diagnostics, environmental, food safety, and academic research sectors. The company's product offerings span chromatography systems, mass spectrometry, spectroscopy, cell analysis platforms, molecular diagnostics, and laboratory informatics solutions. Agilent's expertise extends beyond hardware to include comprehensive laboratory management services through its CrossLab division, which helps customers optimize laboratory operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and maximize research productivity. The company's commitment to innovation and customer support has made it a trusted partner for scientists and researchers worldwide who rely on Agilent's technologies to address complex analytical challenges and drive scientific breakthroughs.