Software Engineer II at Nova Biomedical in Waltham, MA

Nova Biomedical: One Global Brand. One Vision. Together under one name.

Advanced Instruments and Nova Biomedical are now united under one brand, Nova Biomedical, marking a major milestone in our journey to deliver greater value to our customers. By combining our strengths, we're accelerating innovation, supporting critical workflows, and delivering world-class service across the biopharmaceutical and clinical markets.

Job Summary:

Nova Biomedical is seeking a motivated Software Engineer II to contribute to the development and maintenance of full-stack Windows Presentation Foundation applications for medical device systems. Working with guidance from experienced engineers, this role will develop XAML-based user interfaces using WPF and MVVM, implement C# application logic, work with SQL databases and data-access components, and support instrument communication interfaces.

The Software Engineer II will also participate in software testing, troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional development activities throughout the software development lifecycle. This position is well suited for an early-career engineer with strong programming fundamentals, practical exposure to .NET application development, and an interest in learning within a collaborative, regulated engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain Windows desktop application features using C#, .NET, WPF, XAML, and MVVM under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Create and update user-interface components, including views, controls, styles, templates, data binding, commands, validation, and navigation.
• Implement and modify application logic and service-layer components based on defined requirements and software designs.
• Create and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, database objects, and data-access components that support application workflows.
• Assist with integrating WPF applications with instruments, local services, external systems, and APIs using established communication interfaces, including TCP/IP sockets.
• Apply asynchronous and multithreaded programming techniques, with guidance, to support responsive and reliable application behavior.
• Participate in requirements reviews, technical discussions, code reviews, and software design activities.
• Create and maintain unit and integration tests for user-interface, application, database, and communication components.
• Investigate and resolve software defects involving user interfaces, application logic, databases, communication interfaces, and deployment.
• Use debugging and troubleshooting tools to identify root causes and support effective software corrections.
• Collaborate with Software, Systems, Hardware, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
• Maintain clear software implementation, testing, and verification documentation in accordance with established development processes.
• Apply source-control, testing, exception-handling, and software-development-lifecycle practices throughout assigned work.
• Continue developing technical knowledge of medical device software, regulated development practices, and related technologies.

Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field required.
• Three years of software development experience, which may include relevant internships, co-op assignments, or substantial academic or personal projects.
• Practical experience developing WPF applications using C#, .NET, XAML, and MVVM.
• Working knowledge of C#, .NET, WPF, XAML, and object-oriented programming.
• Familiarity with MVVM and separation-of-concerns principles for WPF applications.
• Experience through employment, internships, academic projects, or personal projects involving WPF data binding, commands, controls, styles, templates, and validation.
• Foundational knowledge of application logic, service-layer components, and reusable software design.
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases, including writing queries, working with relational tables, and using application data-access technologies.
• Familiarity with stored procedures, transactions, or database schema design is desirable.
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs, software services, TCP/IP protocols, or socket programming.
• Basic understanding of asynchronous programming, multithreading, and exception handling.
• Familiarity with source control, unit testing, debugging tools, and software-development-lifecycle practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within software and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Initiative and willingness to learn new technologies and regulated development practices.
• Exposure to C++, medical device software, regulated industries, Linux systems, or automated build tools is a plus.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Comfort with working at a computer for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift and carry up to [25–50] pounds as required
• Able to communicate effectively via phone, video, and written communication.
• Occasional need to move about the office to access meetings or resources.

Why Work for Nova Biomedical

• Flexible Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Competitive 401k company match
• Bonus Program, Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Generous Tuition reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Professional development, engagement and events
• Company marketplace for lunch and snacks in our Norwood, MA, Billerica, MA and Westbrook, ME offices
• Company subsidized cafeteria in our Waltham, MA office

Work Location: Onsite in Waltham, MA

Targeted Salary Range: $85,000 to $120,000 annually

Nova Biomedical believes in transparency and integrity throughout all we do, including compensation. The provided salary range for this role represents the expected base salary or hourly rate for this opening. Actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and may vary based on individual factors such as location, skills, and education.

About the Company

At Nova Biomedical, we’re not just building instruments, we’re powering breakthroughs that improve lives. Our smart, science-driven solutions are trusted in over 100 countries to speed drug development and enhance patient care.

Our integration brings together more than 70 years of scientific excellence with Nova’s cutting-edge innovation, forming a powerhouse of precision, purpose, and possibility. With FDA-registered, ISO-certified manufacturing, more than 125 FDA approvals, and industry-trusted diagnostics, we’re setting new standards in quality and reliability. Nova Biomedical is proud to be a global leader in osmolality testing and biotechnology and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) instrumentation, dedicated to advancing patient care and scientific discovery with a legacy that continues to shape the future of life sciences.

With headquarters in Norwood and Waltham, Massachusetts, and a global team of nearly 2,000 employees, we’re building a collaborative, empowered culture grounded in shared values: Customer Centricity, Ingenuity, Ownership & Accountability, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Working at Nova Biomedical means joining a mission-driven organization where your contributions matter. Whether you're in engineering, science, manufacturing, or support, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, invests in your growth, and is committed to making a real-world impact on global health.

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