Firmware Engineer

GE HealthCare • Waukesha, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GE HealthCare is seeking an entry-level Firmware Engineer to support advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems. The role involves learning to design, develop, test, and integrate embedded software for reliable, real-time performance in sophisticated medical devices. The engineer will gain exposure to AI-assisted development and work with experienced teams to build robust software that supports patient care. This position is on-site in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Coursework, internship, co-op, project, or academic experience using C++ and object-oriented programming concepts.
• Foundational understanding of embedded systems, firmware, computer architecture, operating systems, or closely related software concepts.
• Willingness to learn the software development life cycle, from requirements through implementation, testing, and verification.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Internship, co-op, research, capstone, or personal project experience related to embedded software, firmware, or hardware/software integration.
• Exposure to software testing, debugging, version control, continuous integration, or automated test practices.
• Exposure to debugging tools such as emulators, JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, or simulation environments.
• Familiarity with a real-time operating system (RTOS), Linux-based development environment, or embedded development toolchain.
• Interest in working in a regulated environment with structured documentation of requirements, designs, testing, and results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software using C++ and object-oriented programming principles.
• Learn how real-time firmware components interface with custom hardware, supporting safety, reliability, determinism, and testability requirements.
• Collaborate with system, hardware, and firmware teams to understand product requirements and translate them into actionable tasks.
• Participate in design and code reviews and apply coding standards and software development best practices.
• Work in an Agile development environment, including sprint planning, task execution, and continuous improvement activities.
• Investigate defects, document findings, and work with teammates to resolve issues.
• Communicate progress, ask questions early, and take ownership of assigned work with team support.
• Explore responsible uses of AI-assisted development to improve code quality, testing, documentation, and developer efficiency.

Benefits

• Professional development and career opportunities.
• Competitive compensation.
• Relocation assistance.
• Drug screening as applicable; some customer vaccination mandates may apply to certain employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level