Associate Software Engineer, Epirus
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Office located in Torrance, CA
Directed energy & power management solutions
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Directed energy & power management solutions
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
More information about location
Office located in Torrance, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create innovative power solutions to solve complex problems and increase the velocity of change for customers.
Role
Who you are
- Candidates should be capable software engineers but should also have an interest in working hands-on with hardware, both production hardware and lab equipment / instrumentation
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering or related
- 1+ years of industry experience, including experience automating lab equipment and data analysis
- Proficiency with Python and Git
Desirable
- Good written and oral communication skills; not afraid to speak up, either to ask for help or disagree on a technical point that warrants more discussion
- Collaborative; capable of working across all levels of the organization
- Eager to learn and to help others on the team
- Organized; comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- Focused, with perspective on what matters most, rapidly delivering customer value
- Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Experience with multiple operating systems and command line interfaces
- Experience with databases and cloud data storage services (AWS)
- Experience with electrical hardware / lab experience, and/or field test experience
- Familiarity with signal processing, statistical analysis, and expressive plotting / data presentation
- Experience with various sensors and DAQs for data collection
- Experience with Agile Product Development practices and/or start-ups
- An interest in working with a wide range of other engineering disciplines, touching all parts of the product
What the job involves
- Fast and thorough hardware / software testing, from early R&D to production, is critical for delivering successful products rapidly
- TheAssociate Software Engineer role focuses on developing and maintaining a level of excellence in Epirus’s engineering lab, where we perform R&D of new design improvements, acceptance testing of newly manufactured modules, integration testing at the sub-system and system levels, and ultimately chamber and field tests / demos
- Responsibilities include developing software to control lab equipment, working with other engineers to design new test fixtures, automating testing for various units / sub-systems, setting up and running Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for production software updates, organizing data logging, performing data analysis, and onboarding new lab equipment to continually improve our instrumentation capabilities
- Success in this role powers the data-driven decisions that enable Epirus’s agile hardware development
- Develop and maintain software libraries for controlling and communicating with lab equipment
- Contribute to the team by driving architectural decisions and best practices development
- Coordinate with other engineers on designing and setting up new test fixtures, typically on lab benches or in RF chambers (also occasionally out in the field)
- Coordinate with hardware and software teams to develop Hardware-in-the-Loop test platforms and procedures and automations
- Work with other engineers to develop new test scripts / programs, maximizing code reuse for consistency of testing
- Manage ever-growing data logging and analysis, to power data-driven decisions
- Coordinate with Manufacturing team and train technicians on operation of test software for production testing
- On-boarding new lab equipment / instrumentation, such as various sensors, DAQs, etc., to continually improve test capabilities and fidelity
Our take
Epirus is making waves in the defence technology industry, positioning itself as a key player in developing innovative solutions for both government and commercial markets. With this, the company is rapidly scaling its diverse product line, with a particular focus on anti-drone weaponry.
In a competitive field that includes major players like Boeing, Epirus is among the many companies racing to develop technologies to meet the growing demand for drone-zapping systems for the US Military. While each company brings its own unique approach, Epirus is betting on its microwave technology-based anti-drone platform to stand out as the preferred solution.
Backed by funding from investors like T. Rowe Price, Epirus is well-positioned to continue its leadership in the sector. The company is using its resources to refine its directed energy and power calibration technology, integrating it into a variety of electronic systems. With a focus on energy conservation and extending battery life, Epirus is shaping the future of defence solutions.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 11 rounds)
Mar 2025
$250m
SERIES D
Sep 2023
$4.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $548.4m
Company benefits
- Health care coverage: Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, personalized flex accounts, and supplemental health plans
- Compensation: Stock options with full vesting, 6% 401k match, Annual dependent care support, Monthly electronics stipend
- Generous PTO: 19 paid holidays (including winter break), unlimited PTO, and generous parental leave to focus on what matters
- Mental health and wellness: Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, and unlimited mental health access - we've got you covered
- Office perks: Fuel your day with catered lunches, stocked kitchens, flexible hours, and casual dress
- Pet insurance: We've got your furry friends covered with our company pet insurance options
Company HQ
Old Town Torrance, Torrance, CA
Leadership
Andy Lowery
(CEO & Board Director)Andy initially joined Epirus in 2021 as CPO, before becoming COO and General Manager in 2022 and CEO in 2023. Prior to this, they held key roles including COO and General Manager at Apogee Semiconductor, and also co-founded and served as the CEO of RealWear, Inc.
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