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We are looking for a talented, and highly motivated engineer who will
develop and implement firmware for embedded systems. Test and debug to meet product specifications. Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop top-notch firmware. Use programming languages and microcontrollers for this purpose. Designing, developing, and testing embedded software, applying industry standards and best practices.
Primary Responsabilities:
- Develop and maintain firmware running on Novanta products.
- Implement new features for existing products, including additional feedback interfaces, communication protocols, and state-of-the-art motion control algorithms.
- Participate in the development of new products.
- Develop and maintain continuous integration/development libraries.
- Review and improve external documentation (product manuals, datasheets, etc.).
- Improve internal documentation (covering architecture, continuous integration/development, detailed design, etc.).
Experience, Education and Competencies
- Degree, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience.
- Proficiency in C, including C in resource-constrained embedded environments.
- Knowledge of software fundamentals, including software design and maintainability.
- Experience in microprocessor bare-metal development with real-time constraints.
- Experience with MCU peripherals: I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, UART, GPIO.
- Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and application notes.
- Experience in the use of laboratory instruments.
- Experience with version control software.
- Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish
Nice-to-have Requirements
- Knowledge of C++ and/or Python.
- Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP).
- Hands-on experience in new hardware board bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization.
- Experience in software testing procedures.
- Experience using RTOS.
- Experience in FSoE (Functional Safety over EtherCAT).
- Knowledge of software quality principles and coding standards (e.g., MISRA).
- Knowledge of motion control (motor types, feedbacks, control loops, etc.).
- Knowledge of the CANopen communication protocol.
Travel requirements
- Occasional travel is expected, both domestically and internationally, to provide customer support and/or assist with installations.
Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
Skills Required
- Degree, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Minimum 4 years of experience
- Proficiency in C, including C in resource-constrained embedded environments
- Knowledge of software fundamentals, design, and maintainability
- Experience with microprocessor bare-metal development under real-time constraints
- Experience with MCU peripherals including I2C, SPI, CAN, USB, UART, and GPIO
- Understanding of schematics, datasheets, and application notes
- Experience using laboratory instruments
- Experience with version control software
- Fluent written and spoken English and Spanish
- Knowledge of C++ and/or Python
- Experience with object-oriented programming
- Hands-on experience with hardware board bring-up, system debugging, and code optimization
- Experience with software testing procedures
- Experience using RTOS
- Experience with FSoE (Functional Safety over EtherCAT)
- Knowledge of software quality principles and coding standards such as MISRA
- Knowledge of motion control, including motor types, feedback, and control loops
- Knowledge of the CANopen communication protocol
Novanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Novanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Novanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health support, HSA/FSA options, telemedicine, and access to on-site clinics in select locations. Plan details indicate broad healthcare support across core needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Programs include flexible or unlimited time off for many professional roles and a separate PTO structure for non-exempt roles. Paid parental, family, and medical leave are highlighted as substantial in the U.S.
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Retirement Support — A strong 401(k) match with immediate vesting is emphasized. This structure provides meaningful employer support for long-term savings.
Novanta Insights
What We Do
Novanta delivers innovations that matter for its medical and advanced industrial OEM customers. If you have a passion for solving complex technical problems that lead to breakthrough performance and that enhance people's lives, come join our growing team. Here is a sample of the many exciting applications we serve: • Innovations that ensure the safety of patients and efficient workflows in hospitals using our novel RFID technology • Innovations in additive manufacturing, also known as 3-D metal printing, using our lightning fast lasers and laser beam steering sub-systems • Innovations in minimally invasive surgery using our highly reliable insufflators, pumps and visualization systems • Innovations in robotics and automation using our precision motors, encoders and drives for superior accuracy • Innovations in smartphone production using our fast, accurate lasers and laser beam steering equipment along with our precision motion systems The driving force behind our growth is the team of talented professionals who share our commitment to our values, and our passion for innovation and for our customers’ success. Novanta has deep expertise in precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing: • Continuous wave, ultrafast and CO2 lasers, along with laser beam steering components and sub-systems Brands: ARGES, Cambridge Technology, Laser Quantum, Synrad Medical Solutions: Minimally Invasive Surgery: • Insufflators, pumps and disposable tube sets; medical visualization systems, video processing and wireless imaging Brands: NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, WOM Detection & Analysis: • RFID readers, machine vision solutions, barcode scanning, light and color measurement Brands: JADAK Robotics and Automation: • Motors, encoders, servo drives, air bearing systems and integrated mechatronic solutions Brands: ATI, Celera Motion (inc. Applimotion, Ingenia, MicroE, Zettlex, Westwind)
