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# Systems Software Engineer

- **Company:** Brooks Automation, Inc.
- **Location:** Chelmsford, MA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $105,593.0 - $142,862.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Dynamical Systems, EtherCAT, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Cluster Server, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Grpc
- **Published:** September 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b4f7fdf9c43e8d4

## About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on engineer with broad capabilities in electromechanical systems who possesses:

 * BSEE / BSCS or similar with a minimum of 5 years of experience OR MSEE / MSCS or similar with a minimum of 3 years of experience.
 * Minimum of 2 years of C++ or C# programming expertise.
 * Experience with electro-mechanical systems preferred.
 * Experience with EtherCAT, gRPC, Python, PLCs, RTOS preferred.
 * Related coursework, experience or research in controls, and/or dynamic systems, or robotics.
 * Ability to learn complex systems quickly and work independently.
 * Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent technical communication and presentation skills.

## Description

The qualified candidate will work with a team of software and hardware engineers in supporting industry leading vacuum system platforms including cutting-edge designs, next-generation controls, product extensions, and continuous improvements to system throughput and performance., * Responsibilities include developing next-generation controls software, verifying its design, and testing its quality on various vacuum systems and components to which it has been deployed.

 * Will also be responsible for streamlining or automating configuration, calibration and testing vacuum components, as well as the development of routines for automatic data collection and analysis.
 * Will include supporting Manufacturing and developing/maintaining/releasing process documentation. May include motion control tuning, characterizing servo performance and stability, and characterizing payload vibration
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