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Sr Systems Software Engineer

Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Newport, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
Company Overview:

Located in Newport News, Virginia, Canon Virginia, Inc. serves as Canon’s only manufacturing, engineering, recycling and technical support center in the Americas region. CVI produces new products using advanced manufacturing methodologies while also serving as a factory service center providing expert customer service in the repair and refurbishment of Canon products. Canon Virginia’s manufacturing services extend to injection mold making and contract manufacturing services. It is the policy of Canon Virginia, Inc. (CVI) to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, or physical/mental disability except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy relates to all phases of recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits administration, and participation in company sponsored employee activities. This includes hiring, promotions, demotions, transfers, layoffs, recall, training, and terminations. Employment practices will conform to all federal, state and local laws on non-discrimination.

Overview:
Supports new product development activities in a Product Development and/or R&D environment by creating new software functionality and/or processes utilizing engineering principles.

Responsibilities:
  • Provides software engineering support for the design and implementation of products through the various stages of product development. Develops and writes programs to test various functions of the unit. Works with other engineers and scientists to gain input for elements of testing. Creates programs to collect test results for analysis and review. Writes test matrix plan for software testing. Understands customer requirements and utilizes knowledge of unit to write programs.
  • Debugs software and makes any adjustments to programming as needed. Utilizes various debugging tools to identify and correct any issues. Works closely with hardware engineers for end to end integration and debugging of products.
  • Analyzes data to verify efficiency / reliability of prototypes and to determine feasibility/ manufacturability of the product. Writes reports, document design process, maintain record of improvements/changes.  Performs complex statistical analysis of data for complex processes and draws appropriate conclusions.
  • Leads projects or engineering teams in the development, design, and programming of prototypes for design review. Leads design reviews and offers suggestions and guidance for design improvements. Creates, maintains, and drives detailed project schedules across multiple disciplines.
  • Confers with division management, production, QA staff to determine engineering feasibility, cost effectiveness, reliability & manufacturability to new and existing products. Confers with research personnel and/or the customer to clarify or resolve problems of design.
  • Documents software development, testing, and assembly. Presents and reviews findings with management and/or peers.
  • Mentors and trains less experienced Engineers.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent and 8-12 years’ experience in research and development, medical or related field or related field writing applications in C/C .
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience with C, C , C# programming languages for software development in both MS Windows and Linux environments.
  • Requires strong analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.
  • Requires ability to debug and trace more complex code problems.
  • Ability to work effectively alone (with direction), or as part of a larger team
  • Ability to lead in a project team environment.
  • Ability to create and present presentations and/or technical papers to management and/or customers.
  • Must be 18 years old or older.





 


 
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