Embedded Software / Systems Integration Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software systems for instrument platforms and related products.
• Lead the integration and validation of embedded software within complex electromechanical instrument systems.
• Collaborate across firmware, electrical, mechanical, systems, software, and applications engineering teams to deliver complete instrument solutions.
• Take ownership of features and subsystems from concept through architecture, implementation, integration, validation, and release.
• Investigate complex system behaviors and apply systems thinking and analytical problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and drive effective resolutions.
• Analyze interactions between software, electronics, sensors, motors, control systems, and mechanical subsystems to ensure reliable system performance.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentoring.
• Continuously build expertise in new technologies, scientific domains, and instrument subsystems to improve product capabilities and development effectiveness.
• Challenge assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and contribute to a culture of technical curiosity and continuous improvement.

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software / Systems Integration Engineer to contribute to the design, development, integration, and optimization of our instrument platforms. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who combines a strong foundation in embedded systems with a systems-level mindset and a passion for solving complex technical challenges., Embedded Software Fundamentals

Strong foundation in embedded software development, including:

• C and/or C++ development in resource-constrained environments, real-time processing, and multi-threaded systems.
• Microcontroller architectures and device features (NXP, STMicroelectronics, and similar platforms).
• Execution environments including bare-metal systems, RTOS environments, and embedded Linux.

Systems Integration & Systems Thinking

• Demonstrated experience integrating embedded software with hardware, sensors, actuators, motors, and distributed control systems.
• Ability to understand, troubleshoot, and optimize complex interactions across hardware, software, and physical systems.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary engineering teams spanning firmware, hardware, mechanical, controls, and systems engineering.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to evaluate technical decisions in the context of overall product performance and customer outcomes.
• Experience owning complete features, subsystems, or product capabilities rather than isolated software components.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proficiency in hardware design principles, electronics fundamentals, and troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to break down complex technical challenges into practical solutions.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new technologies, scientific concepts, and engineering disciplines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, investigate unfamiliar technical domains, and develop a deep understanding of how products function as complete systems.

Desired Competencies

• Experience with distributed real-time controller architectures.
• Control systems expertise including PID tuning, stepper motor control, and three-phase motor control.
• Signal processing expertise including filtering, conditioning, and signal transformations.
• Experience with scientific instrumentation, industrial automation, medical devices, robotics, transportation systems, telecommunications equipment, or other complex electromechanical products.
• Experience working in environments requiring investigation of complex scientific, technical, or experimental problems.
• Familiarity with system architecture, product integration, and system-level validation methodologies., * Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded systems development.
• Demonstrated experience developing and integrating embedded technologies within complex physical products or electromechanical systems., firmware, embedded software, microcontrollers, linux, rtos, control systems, signal processing, engineering

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.