Join our dedicated team at the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC) as a Senior Windows Software Engineer, where you will lead and contribute to the design, development, and integration of Windows-based software systems interfacing with laboratory instruments. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing applications that interact directly with lab equipment, building software layers for instrument protocols, integrating with communication standards like Modbus/TCP and EtherCAT, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust solutions. Required skills encompass a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 3+ years of Windows application development experience using .NET/C#, familiarity with C++ and Python, and strong debugging abilities across software and hardware interfaces. Experience with industrial communication protocols and legacy codebases is valued, as well as an interest in learning scientific concepts relevant to instrument operation. This role involves working on projects that may include military/defense applications, fostering innovation in robotics technologies for real-world impact.
Skills
C#
.NET
Python
C++
Modbus/TCP
Ethernet/IP
EtherCAT
API development
SDK development
Serial communication
Device drivers
Real-time systems
CI/CD
Windows操作系统
实验室仪器通信协议
What you'll do
Developing Windows-based applications and services that interface with laboratory instruments.
Building software layers to expose instrument protocols, functions, and operations to the system.
Integrating systems using communication standards like Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, and EtherCAT.
Diagnosing hardware/software integration issues and developing reliable solutions.
Writing clean, maintainable code and contributing to long-term architecture decisions.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or related field
At least 3 years of experience developing Windows applications using .NET/C#
Familiarity with C++ and Python for tooling, integration, or performance-critical components
Experience working with industrial communication protocols like Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT
Strong debugging skills across software, hardware interfaces, and network layers
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams
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About Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a leading private research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, internationally recognized for programs in computer science, engineering, business, the arts, and artificial intelligence. Industry: Higher Education & Research
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