Embedded Software Engineer – Medical Devices

Medela•McHenry, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build software that helps improve the lives of mothers and babies. At Medela, our mission is to turn science into care by developing innovative medical technology that supports families around the world. We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with experience developing firmware for embedded hardware in a regulated product development environment. This is NOT an application, web, or enterprise software development position. We are specifically seeking engineers with embedded firmware development experience and medical device (preferred) or other highly regulated industry experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
Strong programming experience in Embedded C/C++
Experience developing firmware for embedded microcontrollers
Experience using embedded development tools, debuggers, and version control systems (Git, Azure DevOps, Jira, etc.)
Experience with communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, or MQTT
Experience debugging embedded systems using JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or similar lab equipment
Experience working with RTOS or bare-metal embedded systems
Strong understanding of software lifecycle processes, testing, verification, and documentation
Embedded firmware development (not application or web software)
Embedded C/C++
Microcontroller-based products
Hardware/software integration and debugging
3+ years of embedded software engineering experience

Nice To Haves

Medical device experience OR experience developing products in another regulated industry (aerospace, industrial controls, automotive safety systems, etc.)
Medical device software development
Other highly regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive safety systems, industrial controls, or life sciences
IEC 62304 , ISO 13485, ISO 14971
Software traceability and Design History Files (DHF)
Secure firmware development and cybersecurity for connected devices

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware in Embedded C/C++
Develop firmware for microcontroller-based connected medical devices
Create and maintain device drivers, hardware abstraction layers (HAL), bootloaders, diagnostics, and production test software
Support board bring-up, hardware/software integration, debugging, and troubleshooting
Work with RTOS and/or bare-metal embedded systems
Develop communication interfaces using protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, BLE, Wi-Fi, MQTT, or similar
Participate in software architecture, requirements development, verification, risk controls, and traceability
Execute unit, integration, regression, and system testing
Support manufacturing, design transfer, production ramp-up, and post-market product maintenance
Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements throughout the software development lifecycle