Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering

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We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Staff Engineer, Firmware Engineering to contribute to our product development team. This is a senior, 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 Class II/III medical devices using real-time embedded systems frameworks and author technical design documentation per FDA and IEC 62304 standards
• Develop and maintain C/C++ code for ARM-based microcontrollers and embedded processors including implementation of low-level drivers, communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART), and control algorithms
• Perform system-level integration of firmware with hardware and software components using diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG debuggers
• Conduct verification and validation of embedded software in compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA QSR requirements including traceability to design inputs and risk controls
• Utilize version control systems (e.g., Git), issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA), and continuous integration environments (e.g., Jenkins) to support Agile development workflows for regulated product releases

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field with 8+ years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in embedded systems and firmware development
• Proficiency in C and C++ programming for resource-constrained embedded systems
• Demonstrated experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and bare-metal firmware development
• Hands-on experience with embedded communication protocols including SPI, I2C, UART, and USB
• Applied expertise in control systems engineering including PID controller tuning and firmware development for stepper and DC motors

It 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 bootloaders
• Strong thread/task/ISR understandings
• Experience with embedded Linux
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for embedded devices

Join 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.

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