Firmware Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

To develop, implement, document, verify and maintain firmware to be employed in medical devices and drive continuous improvement within Research & Development (R&D)

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Collaborate with hardware engineers to develop embedded systems
• Design and code firmware in C / C++ for systems based on documented requirements
• Document software during the development process in accordance with internal processes
• Create test plans and write test scripts to verify that software conforms to documented requirements
• Execute a verification test plan and document the results
• Troubleshoot and debug complicated non-conforming software systems
• Develop and maintain a Software Development Life Cycle process in accordance with industry best practices and applicable regulatory requirements
• Perform inspections, verification and validation testing
• Meet and fulfill project timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with outside vendors to ensure that their products conform to Pride’s requirements for compatibility
• Travel to domestic and international contract manufacturers as needed for product launches
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Attend the Annual C-TPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and / or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest

Must have the ability to :

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Use hand tools and standard power tools
• Read and comprehend work instructions
• Prepare and present summary reports
• Document software architecture and design using XML diagrams, flowcharts, block diagrams and other common techniques
• Read and understand a schematic diagram
• Use common instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and load cells to troubleshoot complicated electronic circuits
• Travel domestically and internationally, as needed

Must have :

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent programming skills in C and / or C++ languages
• Intermediate working knowledge of assembly language programming
• Intermediate working knowledge of CAN, CAN open, CAN bus, SMBus / SMB, I2C, SPI, Serial communication protocol

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Intermediate working knowledge of a scripting language such as Python preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of digital signal processing techniques preferred
• Lift / push / pull 40 lbs. preferred
• Intermediate working knowledge of software development process for safety-critical systems and applicable standards, including IEC62304 preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience developing firmware for embedded systems using 8- and 32-bit microcontrollers
• At least 1 year of experience writing and reviewing technical software documentation

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of experience working in an FDA regulated environment, specifically those that require FDA 510(k) approval preferred
• At least 1 year of experience working with IEC62304 based lifecycle process preferred
• At least 1 year of experience working with ARM / Cortex microcontrollers preferred
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Associate degree in an Electrical Engineering or Computer Science related field

PREFERRED EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• This is a safety-sensitive position
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

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