Embedded Systems Software & FPGA Programmer
Coherent Corp.2 months ago
Horseheads, NY, USAEntry Level
Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of embedded systems software and FPGA designs.
- Assist with requirements documents, block diagrams, design documents, and interface control documents.
- Participate in software and FPGA implementation and execute integration-level test plans.
- Support senior engineers with test-plan development, hardware bring-up, integration, and final system validation.
- Perform basic debugging and troubleshooting while collaborating with engineering teams.
- Follow applicable environmental, health, safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Knowledge of C and C++ programming and familiarity with Verilog for FPGA development.
- Basic understanding of embedded systems, FPGA programming, hardware/software trade-offs, debugging, and troubleshooting.
- VHDL experience is beneficial but not required.
- Experience with embedded Linux or real-time operating systems is beneficial but not required.
- Ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, plan and organize work, solve problems, and maintain high quality standards.
- Interest in laser systems and willingness to contribute to real product development.
- The posting is open to recent graduates and other early-career candidates and also references 7+ years of experience.
About Coherent Corp.
Coherent Corp. builds lasers, optics, and compound semiconductor components and systems for OEMs in the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Its portfolio spans laser machines, optical transceivers, and optoelectronic devices sold through direct sales and global channel partners. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, the company adopted the Coherent name after acquiring Coherent, Inc. in 2022 and is publicly traded on Nasdaq (COHR).