Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly to the Mensor website at www.mensor.com.
Company Overview
Mensor is based in San Marcos and offers employees work life balance, excellent benefits, casual dress code and tuition reimbursement. We believe in the health and well-being of our employees and offer many wellness activities for our employees to participate in.
Mensor has been a leader in the manufacturing of high-accuracy pressure measuring and calibration instruments since 1969. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, we have built an international reputation in the precision pressure instrumentation market.
Summary
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain embedded software and support tools that enhance our precision instrumentation products. Your contributions will play a vital role in maintaining our reputation for quality and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and test embedded software for new and existing products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, mechanical, test, and production) to deliver high-quality, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Adhere to company quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, 5S, and Agile practices.
- Communicate project status, risks, and delays to the Director of Engineering.
- Analyze product requirements and propose scalable, maintainable software architectures.
- Estimate development effort and resources for software tasks.
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews and design discussions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies relevant to embedded systems and instrumentation.
- Maintain and enhance legacy software systems.
- Document software designs, changes, and maintain version control using Git.
- Interface with customers and internal stakeholders to gather feedback and resolve issues.
- Track time and effort across projects and tasks.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Engineering.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Manual dexterity to operate tools, computers, and test equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Visual acuity for detailed work including color differentiation.
- Extended periods of computer use.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Primarily office-based with exposure to lab and production environments.
- Occasional exposure to high-pressure systems and electrical components.
- Domestic and international travel may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
- Proficiency in C and C++ for embedded systems.
- Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
- Experience with version control systems (Git preferred).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong documentation and organizational skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft 365).
Preferred/Nice to Have
- Experience with Python or scripting for test automation.
- Familiarity with communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, Modbus, GPIB, Ethernet).
- Knowledge of signal processing or control systems.
- Experience with Linux and the Yocto Project
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded systems.
- Experience with GUI development (e.g., Qt).
Mensor does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly to the Mensor website at www.mensor.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid jury duty
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Education:
Experience:
- Embedded software: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- San Marcos, TX 78666 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Marcos, TX 78666: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
