Senior Firmware Engineer

Actalent•Santa Clara, CA

29d•$50 - $70•Onsite

About The Position

Design and develop software for medical device products in full compliance with design control requirements and consistent with FDA, ISO, and MDD standards. This role is focused on supporting new product development.

Requirements

Proficiency in C programming and embedded software development.
Experience with microcontrollers, especially Renesas, PIC, STMicro, and NXP.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, including S-BOMs and Cyber FMEA.
Experience in medical device software development and compliance with industry standards.
Familiarity with hardware communications drivers such as 1-Wire, I2C, SPI, RS232, USB, and CAN protocols.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
Experience with Blackduck and VectorCAST.
Understanding of aerospace or automotive coding styles is a plus.
Documentation skills, although not heavily relied upon.

Responsibilities

Design and develop embedded software for medical devices.
Ensure software meets company's Design Control requirements as well as FDA, ISO, and MDD standards.
Focus on new product development with a significant emphasis on coding.
Develop software primarily using C (80%) with some use of C++.
Work with microcontrollers such as Renesas, PIC, STMicro, and NXP.
Address cybersecurity concerns, including vulnerability assessments and S-BOMs, especially regarding Bluetooth communication.
Conduct Cyber FMEA and assess code strength for security risks in medical devices.
Utilize tools like Blackduck and VectorCAST for cybersecurity applications.