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SSG builds Python tools from the ground up for the design, manufacturing, and testing of high-speed electrical interconnects. Engineers on this team collaborate across the organization to deliver solutions that address challenges in every domain of the business. Our software designers own mature applications used in production facilities around the globe as well as stand-alone tools that solve specific engineering problems.\n This Software Design Engineer will join that career path. The first assignment is Atlas, a desktop platform used to run robot-based 67GHz vector network analyzer (VNA) test processes and replace older site-specific VNA tools. This tester solution will drive the next generation of 224G data interconnects and beyond.\nWhat You Will Do\nDesign, implement, and maintain Python desktop applications used by electrical, mechanical, signal-integrity, and manufacturing engineers.\nOwn features in Atlas: process flow, robot/VNA control, configuration, results display, and the operator-facing workflow that runs on a test station that will be deployed to labs and production floors.\nIntegrate software with test hardware and automation - instruments, fixtures, and robots - so a configured process can run reliably in production.\nHelp migrate manufacturing sites from historical VNA platforms onto Atlas, including setup, debugging, and training users on the new workflow.\nWork with product-family and process configuration so new parts and test sequences can be added without rewriting the application.\nSupport global manufacturing centers: reproduce failures, ship fixes, and make the tools usable for people who are not software developers.\nParticipate in the full development cycle: requirements, design, implementation, code review, verification and validation, documentation, and knowledge sharing.\nEventually you will own other SSG tools besides Atlas. This role is not for a single-product specialist.\nWho You Are (Basic Qualifications)\n\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field.\n3+ years designing and owning Python-based applications and libraries (including desktop GUI applications).\n2+ years experience building and owning software that talks to physical hardware - instruments, microcontrollers, robots, sensors, or similar devices - not only software-to-software integrations.\nDemonstrated software architecture and design judgment: usability, maintainability, extensibility, and performance, not only feature delivery.\nExperience with Git and a defect-tracking system such as Jira.\nWorking knowledge of software verification and validation techniques (automated testing, integration tests, and checking work against requirements).\nTravel globally up to 15%\nWhat Will Put You Ahead\n\nPyQt (or a similar Python GUI framework) for desktop applications.\nComfort in a lab or on a manufacturing floor: supporting operators, reproducing hardware-in-the-loop failures, and traveling to plants as needed.\nExperience with instrument or device I/O (VISA, SCPI, serial, or similar).\nAbility to apply scientific Python to user-facing applications: NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, and a conda-based workflow.\nBuilding reusable libraries, APIs, or configuration-driven frameworks that other engineers and testers use.\nClear written and verbal communication with non-software customers (manufacturing, test, and product engineers).\nRF, VNA, or signal-integrity background will put you ahead.\nAt Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.\n\nHiring Philosophy\nAll Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.\n\nWho We Are\nAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.\n\nOur Benefits\nOur goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.\nAdditionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.\n\nEqual Opportunities\nEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. 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