Lead Firmware Engineer II

This job is with Danaher, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Firmware Engineer II to contribute to our product development team. This is a hands-on role for an expert who loves to solve the most challenging technical problems. You will support architecting, designing, and implementing robust firmware for our next-generation diagnostic devices.In this role, you will have the opportunity to:Design firmware architecture for real-time embedded systems used in Class II/III medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA and IEC 62304Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ code for microcontrollers and embedded processors, including implementation of low-level drivers, communication protocols (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C), and control algorithmsAuthor and maintain detailed design specifications, interface control documents, and technical documentation in accordance with design control requirements for regulated environmentsPerform system-level integration of firmware with hardware and software components, validating functionality through structured test protocols and verification proceduresDebug and troubleshoot embedded systems using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and other diagnostic tools to resolve hardware-software interaction issuesThe essential requirements of the job include:B.S. degree with 5+ years or M.S. degree with 3+ years of professional experience in embedded systems and firmware development in resource-constrained environmentsProficiency in C and C++ programming for embedded systems with demonstrated experience in bare-metal and RTOS-based developmentHands-on experience with communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, and USB in embedded applicationsIndustry experience in control systems engineering including PID controller tuning and firmware development for stepper and DC motor controlDegree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field with applied knowledge in embedded software design and hardware integrationIt would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:Strong knowledge of microcontroller architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M) and peripherals (e.g., ADC, DAC, Timers)Experience developing bootloadersFamiliarity with risk management practices (ISO 14971)Experience with embedded LinuxExperience with scripting and process automationJoin our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.For more information, visit .