Embedded Developer

About Gentec-EO

Gentec Electro-Optique, a leader in laser beam measurement and characterization, is seeking a passionate individual to join its multidisciplinary team (software, electronics, optics, mechanics, and materials) in research and development.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Vice President of R&D, you will play a key role in the development and evolution of our cutting-edge technological solutions. You will actively participate in the entire product lifecycle, from design to production, including development, testing, and continuous improvement:

• Contribute to the design and development of innovative new products
• Participate in validation, testing, and performance optimization activities
• Support and enhance existing products to maximize their performance and technological capabilities

In this role, you will have a direct impact on the quality and innovation of our laser measurement instruments, in an environment where collaboration and technical excellence are at the heart of the priorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, modular, and scalable embedded software for our state-of-the-art laser measurement instruments.
• Actively contribute to the creation of new products and the improvement and maintenance of existing ones.
• Participate in the definition of deliverables and project planning.
• Develop embedded firmware for microcontrollers and FPGAs, integrating high performance and reliability requirements.
• Develop and maintain Linux embedded applications, in a stimulating technical environment.
• Perform diagnostic, validation, and tuning activities using specialized measurement and generation instruments.

Quality Aspect

• Collaborate closely with the quality team to establish and automate tests, ensuring the robustness and reliability of the software.
• Design and maintain clear and structured documentation, while developing high-performance, durable, and scalable software architectures.
• Ensure harmonious integration between hardware and software, in partnership with the R&D teams.
• Apply current technical standards and actively contribute to their continuous improvement.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or relevant field
• 10+ years of experience in microcontroller and embedded systems programming
• Excellent knowledge of microcontroller architectures (STM, MSP) and FPGAs (VHDL).
• Practical experience with Linux embedded systems and real-time environments (RTOS).
• Good knowledge of communication protocols (TCP/IP, UART, I²C, etc.).
• Experience in developing instrument control and test bench software, particularly in Python.
• Strong knowledge of digital and analog electronics
• Proficiency in both French and English, both spoken and written

Additional Experience and Competencies

• Demonstrate positive leadership and strong teamwork, communication, and priority management skills.
• Show curiosity, autonomy, and rigor, with the ability to quickly assimilate new technologies.
• Have a strong interest in applied mathematics and algorithm implementation.
• Possess experience in programming with Python, C#, and LabVIEW.
• Be familiar with project management and collaboration tools such as JIRA and SVN (an asset).