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Connecticut Innovations · 2 weeks ago

Software Engineer - Hardware and Embedded Systems

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Connecticut Innovations is Connecticut’s strategic venture capital arm, and they are seeking a Software Engineer to drive the development of embedded control systems for their next-generation brain perfusion platform. The role involves designing and implementing firmware and automation software, collaborating with engineers across disciplines to integrate data, analytics, and automation into robust systems.

BiotechnologyEnergyInformation TechnologyMedia and Entertainment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Marina D.

Responsibilities

Embedded Systems Development

Develop, test, and maintain firmware for embedded controllers (e.g., Arduino Portenta, PLCs)

Implement PID control loops, sensor data acquisition, and real-time I/O management

Interface with high-speed DAQ modules (e.g., USB-1608FS-Plus) for synchronized, buffered data logging

Control & Automation Software

Design software architectures for managing perfusion cycles, valve control, and pump synchronization

Develop APIs and automation routines for experiment scheduling, calibration, and error handling

Integrate control systems with GUI and system-level automation layers

Data & Analytics Integration

Implement time-series data collection and analysis pipelines for monitoring physiological metrics

Work with Python-based analytics (e.g., NumPy, pandas, Plotly, scikit-learn) to visualize and interpret perfusion parameters such as clean_scale_weight and brain_resistance

Support development of predictive models to optimize perfusion performance

System Integration & Testing

Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, and biochemical engineering teams to ensure seamless system operation

Write test protocols, validation scripts, and documentation for regulatory and performance verification

Maintain version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and issue tracking

Qualification

Embedded systemsControl softwarePythonC/C++MicrocontrollersDAQ systemsPID controlSignal processingSensor integrationDebuggingModbus/TCPReal-time operating systemsLab automation frameworksScientific GUIsBiomedical instrumentationBioreactor control systemsDocumentationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

3+ years of experience in embedded systems, control software, or scientific instrumentation

Proficiency in Python and C/C++

Experience with microcontrollers, serial communication (UART/RS-232/USB), and DAQ systems

Familiarity with PID control, signal processing, and sensor integration

Strong debugging, documentation, and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience with Portenta Machine Control, Modbus/TCP, or PLC integration

Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop testing, real-time operating systems, or lab automation frameworks

Experience developing scientific GUIs (e.g., PyQt, Dash, or similar)

Understanding of biomedical instrumentation or bioreactor control systems

Benefits

Strict wage minimums

Generous benefits

Personal leave policies

Company

Connecticut Innovations

Connecticut Innovations provides strategic capital and operational insight to to companies in high-tech industries

Founded in 1995

Rocky Hill, Connecticut, USA

11-50 employees

http://www.ctinnovations.com

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