Responsibilities
- Provide senior-level C# / .NET / QT programming for the next generation application.
- Develop C and C++ FW for laser controllers and measurement embedded devices.
- Participate in the SW and FW architecture design of our systems.
- Compose design specifications for SW and FW deliveries.
- Develop test plans and direct testing activities to validate SW and FW.
- Participate actively during new board bring-up and debug phase.
- Provide regular detailed schedule and cost estimates for project tasks.
- Work with engineering team members to optimize operational and performance requirements of overall system.
- Participate in technical reviews.
- Develop test plans (functional and unit tests) to validate and assess quality of the code.
- Provide support and updates for legacy SW and FW products.
- Work closely with HW and test engineers to validate and debug designs.
- Work well as team member and independently.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years' experience developing with .NET and C#.
- 10+ years firmware development experience (C/C++) with embedded microcontroller-based systems. (STM32, MSP430, NXP IMX6, NVIDIA TEGRA, PIC)
- Experience in real-time embedded monitoring and control applications with a wide variety of mixed-signal analog and digital I/O types.
- Experienced in signal processing, data acquisition and logging, precision timing, system control, interrupt-handling, and debugging.
- Good understanding of metrology theory and implementation.
- Able to read schematics, utilize test equipment such as meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes and capable of troubleshooting circuits to the signal level.
- Experience with communication protocols (i.e.: I2C, SPI, UART, PCI/PCIe, USB, TCP/IP)
- Experience with development toolchains: QNX, IAR, FreeRTOS, Visual Studio, GIT, Subversion.
- Experience using WPF.
- Experience with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) implementations.
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate professionally with co-workers and customers.
- Good organizational, planning, presentation, troubleshooting, and multi-tasking skills.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Bonus skills: Python programming.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree in EE, or CS. degree (MSEE a plus)
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
Skills Required
- 10+ years experience developing with .NET and C#
- 10+ years firmware development experience (C/C++) with embedded microcontroller-based systems (STM32, MSP430, NXP i.MX6, NVIDIA Tegra, PIC)
- Experience in real-time embedded monitoring and control applications with mixed-signal analog and digital I/O
- Experience in signal processing, data acquisition and logging, precision timing, system control, interrupt-handling, and debugging
- Good understanding of metrology theory and implementation
- Able to read schematics and use test equipment (meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes) and troubleshoot circuits to signal level
- Experience with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, PCI/PCIe, USB, TCP/IP
- Experience with development toolchains: QNX, IAR, FreeRTOS, Visual Studio, GIT, Subversion
- Experience using WPF
- Experience with Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) implementations
- Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, presentation, troubleshooting, and multi-tasking skills
- High level of confidentiality, professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (MSEE a plus)
- Python programming
Coherent Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage includes multiple national and region-specific options (UHC HDHP/HSA, PPO, EPO; Kaiser in CA; Health Net in OR) plus separate dental (Delta Dental) and vision (VSP), indicating strong breadth and choice. This breadth supports a solid total package in certain roles and locations.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity Value & Accessibility: An Employee Stock Purchase Plan allows buying shares at 85% of market price with contributions up to 10% of pay, expanding ownership access. This feature can materially bolster total rewards even when base pay is mid‑pack.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: Paid time off includes 15 vacation days for new hires, 10 paid holidays, and additional paid time during a December shutdown. This structure provides a clear and competitive baseline for time away from work.
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What We Do
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.








