Software Engineer - Low Level Hardware And Controllers, Astronomical Instrumentation, C, C++

Convergence Concepts Inc., a growing technology consulting firm based in Vancouver, is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to work on a contract for our client. This is an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge software for world-class Astronomical Instrumentation.

The work includes analysis, design, development, implementation and testing of software for precision opto-mechanical components and systems for Astronomical Instrumentation. Novel and unique software and integrated hardware/software systems will be developed for complex, state-of-the-art Astronomical Instrumentation (e.g., adaptive optic systems, spectrographs, cameras, measuring equipment).

Contract Position:

• Approx. 1500 hours per year
• Potential for extension up to 4 additional years
• Work remotely, with travel to Victoria, BC up to 2 weeks at a time; up to 1 time per month

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, implement and test software for complex optical/infrared astronomical instruments
• Create highly optimized real-time control software with strict timing and low latency requirements
• Interface software with custom hardware mechanisms and off-the-shelf components
• Debug large, multi-threaded/multi-process codebases (e.g. 40K+ lines)
• Develop components to control/monitor instrument mechanisms across various interfaces
• Program control systems for motors, wavefront sensors, and other astronomical hardware
• Deliver code monthly via git, following documentation and coverage standards

Required Skills:

• Degree in Software, Computer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics
• Low level / controller and hardware programming experience; OS
• Proven experience with adaptive optics, real-time control systems, opto-mechanical hardware
• Background in Astronomical Instrumentation software for observatories/telescopes is a huge asset
• Expertise in real-time systems and linear algebra
• Proficient in C, C++/Java, (or equivalent object-oriented language), Python, shell scripting
• Skilled with Linux, git, development environments
• Experience controlling motors/wavefront sensors deterministically
• Strong technical documentation abilities
• Operating system experience is preferred but not necessary, for example building kernels, installing low-level device drivers, allocation of processes to cores, debugging network interfaces, etc.

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Fly-In/Fly-Out

Salary: $70,000.32-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Victoria, BC V9E 2E7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Victoria, BC V9E 2E7

Application deadline: 2024-03-30