Instrumentation Software & Applications Engineer

Job Description

The Engineering & Applied Physics team at Vertex, San Diego, is looking to add a top-notch Instrumentation Software Engineer to our small, elite team of engineers and physicists. From advanced robotics and automation to microfluidics and cutting-edge microscopy, this unique in-house team develops a wide array of performance-focused technological solutions for the toughest challenges in drug discovery. Where commercial options don't exist, the team collaborates directly with Vertex scientists to create innovative solutions that enable ground-breaking science and discovery of life-saving medicines. The Instrumentation Software & Applications Engineer plays a key role in developing control software to run our instruments and supporting effective integration with our science to maximize the impact we have on drug discovery.

This is an onsite position at our San Diego research site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Key responsibility is to develop custom instrument control software for data acquisition, motion control, signal processing, remote diagnostics, automated workflow, and user interface/experience
• Provide hands-on, in-house instrument support in the engineering and scientific labs
• Contribute to the design and implementation of complete instrumentation software packages to meet department goals with supervision
• Collaborate with our team of Mechanical, Electrical, and Bio Engineers, and PhD Physicists, to develop custom in-house instruments where commercial options don't exist
• Participate in software design reviews and implement suggested solutions
• Develop, deploy, and support software from initial proof of concept, through small scale production, and deployed operation
• Train and support Vertex scientists in the operation and care of instrumentation
• Learn from higher-level engineers, develop project related and cross-functional skills, and transfer cross-functional expertise between projects, to help meet project goals
• Deliver creative, innovative, effective solutions to challenging engineering problems
• Contribute to the successful completion of major projects
• Identify, adopt, and promote novel instrumentation technologies

Knowledge and Skills:

• Programming experience in Python and/or, C#, C or C++ in context of instrument control, automation or robotics
• Aptitude for hands-on work with complex electro-mechanical systems, providing in-house instrument support
• Some proficiency in control software development, including system design, UI/UX, configuration, setup, complex troubleshooting and service
• Some experience with object-oriented programming principles
• Willingness to learn about organizing and manipulating large data sets
• SQL or other large database programming experience a plus
• Working knowledge of industry standard software version control methodologies
• Experience programming within a software team environment
• Ability and desire to learn LabVIEW utilizing DQMH toolkit
• Demonstrates strong initiative in project implementation
• Be an effective team player, ability to collaborate closely with other engineers and scientists
• Able to transition seamlessly and productively between independent work and collaboration in diverse, cross-discipline, cross-functional teams
• A compulsive problem solver; able to deliver innovative, effective solutions to challenging problems, in a high-paced, highly productive, and collaborative work environment
• Has a track record of innovative solutions

Education, Experience and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or other relevant disciplines
• 2+ years' experience in developing software/firmware for either instrumentation, automation, medical, industrial, military and/or robotics fields
• Have a passion for science and engineering, and a desire to tangibly apply that passion in the pursuit of transforming the lives of patients with serious diseases

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com