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R&D Embedded Systems Software Engineer


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 116800 - 182500
Posted: 3 September 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

This is a hybrid role in Little Fall DE

At Agilent we inspire and support discoveries that advance the quality of life by equipping laboratories worldwide with the instruments software consumables and expertise they need to do their best work. This R&D Software/Firmware Engineer role is central to that missionyour embedded software will power the next generation of Agilents Gas Chromatography and sample-handling products that scientists rely on to solve some of the worlds most important analytical challenges.

As a Software/Firmware Engineer in our R&D group you will help design and develop new products for Agilents Gas Chromatograph Automated Sample Handling and Automated Sample Preparation lines. You will own requirements design development and test for embedded software applications libraries and tools and collaborate closely with software firmware mechanical and electrical engineersas well as chemiststo build complete systems.

In this role you will:

  • Gather requirements then design develop and test embedded software applications libraries and tools.

  • Deliver real-time control of hardware and embedded systems.

  • Partner with cross-functional engineering and chemistry teams to integrate software into complete products.

Qualifications
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or a related field

  • 4 years of programming experience in one or more languages (C/C)

  • Hands on real-time control of hardware and embedded systems

  • Microprocessor or microcontroller development for bare-metal applications

  • Experience with device communication standards and protocols (TCP/IP RS-232 RS-485)

  • Development and implementation of algorithms and data structures

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Desired experience with any of the following:

  • Revision control and source code management tools (e.g. Git ClearCase)

  • Integration and use of third-party software libraries and tools

  • Development for Linux

  • Additional programming languages such as low-level assembly Python Rust or C#

  • Object-Oriented Analysis and Design concepts

  • .NET Framework and Visual Studio

  • Database concepts and SQL

  • Waterfall or Agile software development life cycles

  • Graphical User Interface (GUI) development

  • FPGA development

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least September 8 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $116800.00 - $182500.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job-related skills experience and relevant education or training. During the hiring process a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: Technologies Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex pregnancy race religion or religious creed color gender gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status age sexual orientation military or veteran status protected veteran status or any other basis protected by federal state local law ordinance or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies Inc. is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility please email or contact 1-. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections please visit Required: Occasional

Shift:
Day

Duration:
No End Date

Job Function:
R&D

Required Experience:

IC