Instrumentation Software Engineer
Epirus is a high-growth technology company that develops solid-state, human-safe directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to enhance power efficiency in defense and commercial electronics. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining modern power systems to increase the velocity of change for our customers and bring tomorrow's capabilities to life, today.
Job objective: Epirus designs and manufactures novel RF systems in a rapid development environment. Fast and thorough hardware / software testing, from early R&D to production, is critical for delivering successful products rapidly. The Instrumentation Software Engineer role focuses on developing and maintaining a level of excellence in Epirus’s engineering lab, where we perform R&D of new design improvements, acceptance testing of newly manufactured modules, integration testing at the sub-system and system levels, and ultimately chamber and field tests / demos. Responsibilities include developing software to control lab equipment, working with other engineers to design new test fixtures, automating testing for various units / sub-systems, setting up and running Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for production software updates, organizing data logging, performing data analysis, and on-boarding new lab equipment to continually improve our instrumentation capabilities. Candidates should be capable software engineers, but should also have an interest in working hands-on with hardware, both production hardware and lab equipment / instrumentation. Success in this role powers the data-driven decisions that enable Epirus’s agile hardware development.
- Develop and maintain software libraries for controlling and communicating with lab equipment
- Coordinate with other engineers on designing and setting up new test fixtures, typically on lab benches or in RF chambers (also occasionally out in the field)
- Work with other engineers to develop new test scripts / programs, maximizing code reuse for consistency of testing
- Manage ever-growing data logging and analysis, to power data-driven decisions
- Coordinate with Manufacturing team and train technicians on operation of test software for production testing
- Coordinate with hardware and software teams to develop Hardware-in-the-Loop test platforms and procedures, automating as much as possible
- Select and on-boarding new lab equipment / instrumentation, such as various sensors, DAQs, etc., to continually improve test capabilities and fidelity
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in any of the following disciplines; Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related
- 3 - 10+ years experience, including experience automating lab equipment and data analysis
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident (future security clearance may be required)
Desired Qualifications:
- Good written and oral communication skills; not afraid to speak up, either to ask for help or disagree on a technical point that warrants more discussion
- Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
- Eager to learn and to help others on the team
- Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Focused, with perspective on what matters most, rapidly delivering customer value
- Proficiency with scripting languages (preferably Python and/or Matlab)
- Proficiency with Git
- Experience with multiple operating systems and command line interfaces
- Experience with databases and cloud data storage services
- Familiarity with signal processing, statistical analysis, and expressive plotting / data presentation
- Experience with various sensors and DAQs for data collection
- Some level of electrical hardware / lab experience, and/or field test experience
- An interest in working with a wide range of other engineering disciplines, touching all parts of the product
At Epirus, we work to create innovative power solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. We are forward thinking in nature and committed to bringing tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. To deliver on our mission, our team is comprised of individuals with deep expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering (including radio frequency and digital circuit design) as well as software design. We are always looking for top-tier problem solvers and changemakers to join our fast-growing team.