Software Systems Engineer – ICP-OES Product Line

When joining PerkinElmer, you select an experienced and trusted leader in scientific solutions, with the support of a global service network and distribution centers, providing the right solution, at the right time, to meet critical customer needs.  With over an 80+ year legacy of advancing science and a mission of innovating for a healthier world, our dedicated team collaborates closely with commercial, government, academic and healthcare customers to deliver our broad portfolio of analytical solutions, and OneSource services.

Job TitleSoftware Systems Engineer – ICP-OES Product Line
Location(s)Shelton

Job Title:

Software Systems Engineer – ICP-OES Product Line

Location:

Shelton, CT (On-site)

Position Overview:

PerkinElmer is seeking a skilled Software Systems Engineer to join our Product Software R&D team supporting the ICP-OES product line. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including software developers, hardware engineers, chemists, and product managers to design, develop, and sustain integrated software systems that control, monitor, and report data from our world-class spectrometry instruments. You will serve as a critical interface between product requirements and technical implementation, ensuring our software systems meet scientific, usability, and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Design & Architecture:

  • Define and refine system-level software implementation for ICP-OES instrumentation.

  • Develop and maintain architectural documentation that ensures robust hardware-software integration and data acquisition workflows.

  • Lead technical initiatives and mentor junior developers on architecture, design, and coding standards.

• Software Development & Support:

  • Collaborate with software engineering teams to implement control logic and data management workflows.

  • Implement modern design patterns and best practices to produce maintainable, efficient, and secure code.

  • Participate in code reviews, verification, and validation activities for application-level software components.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve software anomalies affecting instrument performance or reliability.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work with electrical and firmware engineering colleagues to validate control systems and diagnostic routines.

  • Interface with product experts and applications teams to implement technical initiatives that meet analytical requirements.

• Lifecycle Support & Sustaining Engineering:

  • Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues identified during development, manufacturing, and post-release.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or systems engineering within a scientific instrumentation or regulated life sciences domain.

• Experience with instrument control software, signal processing, and hardware interfaces (USB, Ethernet, etc.).

• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET (Core and Framework); familiarity with scientific libraries is a plus.

• Full Stack Software Development Experience  

• Proficient in Database technologies such as PostgreSQL, SQL or Mongo DB.

• Proficiency with REST API’s, gRPC, Microservices and cloud-native applications. 

• Familiarity with development tools such as GitHub, JIRA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of C++, Net CLI and WPF. 

• Knowledge of front-end Web UI technologies such as React

• Experience developing software for analytical instrumentation (e.g., chromatography, spectroscopy) and low-level driver control.

• Familiarity with GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, or other regulated environments.

• Experience with cloud-based services (Azure or AWS) and microservices architecture.

• Exposure to containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) and deployment automation.

• Knowledge of scientific data formats (AnIML, ANDI, mzML) or integration with LIMS/ELN platforms.

• Prior experience working with international development teams or multi-site engineering organizations.

• Understanding of analytical chemistry or spectroscopy instrumentation, ideally ICP-OES.

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong systems thinking and ability to navigate complex interdependencies between hardware, firmware, and software.

• Excellent problem-solving, root cause analysis, and communication skills.

• Capable of working independently while contributing effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

• Independently balancing high impact competing priorities, with minimal supervision. 

• Demonstrates effective technical project presentation, communication, and organization skills.

Why Join Us:

At PerkinElmer, you’ll be contributing to the advancement of analytical solutions that support critical applications in environmental monitoring, food safety, and clinical diagnostics. As a Software Systems Engineer on the ICP-OES team, your work directly influences how laboratories around the world generate reliable and actionable elemental data.

PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.