Associate Software Engineer

Company: MKS
Location: Merced
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Spectra-Physics, Ophir and Newport are brands within the MKS Instruments Photonics Solutions Division. We provide a full range of solutions including lasers for precision industrial and scientific research applications, laser and LED measurement, beam profiling, precision motion control, optical tables and vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, opto-mechanical components and optical elements. MKS Photonics solutions enhance our customers' capabilities and productivity in the semiconductor, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, research and defense markets.

Are you naturally curious? So are we at MKS. Our collective curiosity drives us to be an innovation leader in many industries. Our products drive technology advancements across a wide range of applications such as 5G, augmented/virtual reality, autonomous vehicles, clean drinking water and space exploration. We are a team of collaborators who value fresh thinking and believe in mutual respect, constructive candor, diversity and inclusion. As a valued and trusted partner to our customers, we are continually pushing the boundaries of possibility. We believe in creating technology that transforms our world and are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team. If this is appealing to you, we want to meet you.

We are looking for an exceptional **Associate Software Engineer** who can design, develop and test software for our industry leading laser beam profiling systems.

**This position offers flexible work options allowing for on-site and/or remote work. Even if remote based, we are seeking candidates commutable to our N. Logan, UT location as candidates will be expected to be on-site as necessary.**

**Responsibilities include:**

- Developing software programs to meet the requirements and constraints of the customer scope of work

- Working with our beam profiling technologies; learning new measurement methodologies and implementing advanced algorithms.
- Work within a highly skilled team to accomplish all the deliverables throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (design, development, testing, and implementation)
- Developing solutions to complex scientific problems
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

**What you will bring to the team, along with your curiosity and excitement for science and technology:**

- The desire to grow and expand your knowledge base

- BA/BS degree in a quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering) and 0 to 3 years of experience
- Experience with all aspects of a Software Development Life Cycle (design, development, testing, and implementation)
- Software development expertise with an understanding of C++, VB.Net, Java, and/or C#. We are a C# shop developing desktop scientific applications for laser diagnostics.
- Expertise in GUI (WPF) development is a plus
- Experience in image processing a plus
- Experience with optics a plus
- Experience with OOD, TDD and CI a plus
- Experience with Agile Development and Scrum a plus

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons." "U.S. persons" are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.

_As MKS is a federal contractor, it must comply with the Biden Administration's federal contractor vaccine mandate (the "Contractor Mandate") if it is reinstated by the courts. Should you receive and accept an offer of employment, you will be asked whether you are fully vaccinated or whether you will apply for a medical or religious exemption in the event MKS must enforce a mandatory vaccination policy in the future. Please be aware that if the Contractor Mandate is reinstated and you choose to remain unvaccinated without an approved exemption, MKS will not be able to continue to employ you._

MKS Instruments, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We solicit and hire applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected category. Our policy is to employ the most qualified applicants. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with company policies and federal and state guidelines.

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