Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

The Opportunity

Working independently under limited supervision, performs highly complex and specialized level software project activities in such areas as Development, Tools, Test, Requirements and/or related areas. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, analyzing requirements, planning and scheduling data, updating and maintaining different software specifications based on analysis of specifications, needs and improvements, as well as troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining of software, test, or tool designs, cases, scripts, procedures, and/or code based on strategic analysis. Functions as lead on project teams and may supervise other engineers.

What you will do:

• Lead software development, verification, and validation; responsible for on-time delivery of high-quality embedded software products that meet budgetary objectives.
• Design and implement software in current programming languages (e.g. C, C++, C#, python), practical experience with embedded C development.
• Identifies parameters, structure, and critical test components. Writes, updates, or executes test design, cases, as well as procedures and reports results.
• Working from requirement specifications, develops, maintains, and updates detailed design and interface specifications.
• Participates in and supports the implementation, development, enhancements, and modifications to software source code, scripts, and procedures.
• Debugs, troubleshoots, and isolates software problems as well as offers strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future development
• Assist in the evaluation of selected designs through testing and full documentation of the results.
• Working on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.
• Exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Contributes to and supports gathering, analyzing, and validating requirements.
• Contributes to and supports writing, updating, developing and maintaining Hazard/Risk analysis specifications.
• Contributes to and supports root-cause analysis of failures
• Participate in software development, verification and validation following the guidance of software lead.
• Follow approved Design Control procedures for software development in accordance with FDA guidelines.
• Support all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in software implementation.
• Interacts with QA engineers to ensure that software products are robust and of very high quality.
• Actively participates in product development teams for the development of new products and services.
• Readily adjusts priorities and works within team environment for timely completion of common objectives for multiple projects.
• Resolve significant and/or complex technical issues to empowering health through breakthrough technology.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering Mathematics, or related field

• Minimum 6-8 years of related experience or master’s degree with 4+ years of related experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Expert knowledge in current programming languages (e.g., C, C++, C#, Python etc.)

• Expert knowledge with current development tools (IDEs, debuggers, unit test frameworks and source control management).

• Experience with software testing.

• Experience with software development life cycle processes.

• Good knowledge of software engineering principles are required.

• Demonstrated success in technical proficiency, creativity, and independent thought.

• Experience with structured software development and/or Object Modeling Design experience required.

• Experience with software development of embedded systems for safety-critical products required.

• Experience in model-based design (UML or SysML).

• Strong debugging techniques and experience on using debugger in an embedded environment is required.

• Excellent troubleshooting skills are a must.

• Knowledgeable of microprocessor architecture is required.

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability in providing guidance to junior team members.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the principles of quality software engineering as described by software lifecycle development processes that are consistent with ISO, IEEE, or other FDA recognized standards.
• Knowledge of design controls and regulations for medical device development.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in communications design and test using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy, TCP/IP is a plus.

The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.