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Firmware Engineering position for an experienced Engineer. This person will be a key member of the engineering team developing neuromodulation research systems. This role will entail equal amounts of Firmware Development, Firmware Test, and System Test capabilities. The successful candidate will develop and drive firmware applications, follow quality standards and practices, and create manual and automated test cases to thoroughly verify complex firmware applications. The Firmware Engineer will design, implement, test and debug embedded firmware applications. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve project and business objectives.

Join a Culture of Collaboration and Innovation

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

• Develop and implement firmware code and corresponding unit tests.

• Develop and review firmware requirement and interface specifications.

• Develop and review application/system architecture specifications.

• Develop and implement firmware verification test strategies.

• Develop test environments and test cases.

• Write and execute test plans.

• Contribute to peer code reviews.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field required

• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience

Nice to Have

• Embedded C programming experience

• Demonstrated experience with embedded processors, microcontrollers, and development tools such as emulators, logic analyzers, and oscilloscopes

• Commitment to sound firmware engineering principles and design

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in embedded software

• Strong knowledge of software design, development, debug and test practices

• Outstanding communication skills to collaborate within and across engineering and research project teams

• Regulated industry (medical, military, avionics, etc.) experience

• ARM Cortex M3 programming and tool experience

• Working knowledge of preemptive multitasking systems

• Knowledge of low-level embedded communication hardware and protocols

• Knowledge in interpreting hardware schematics

• Familiar with a variety of firmware verification and validation strategies

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The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico. Base pay is based on numerous factors and may vary by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, etc. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager, recruiter or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. (ADA-United States of America)

Min Salary

108800

Max Salary

163200

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